Realistic HP & Torque Gain from ECU, Intake & Exhaust Mods?
09-20-2008, 09:59 AM
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If a LCI 528i with 230 bhp and 231 lb-ft of torque was modded with an ECU remap, cold air intake, and a cat back exhaust, what are the realistic HP and torque gains?
If any of you have the following cars with all or any of the mods listed above, I would be grateful if you could give me your input.
- 2004-2005 530i - 3.0 L M54B30 I6, 230 hp
- 2004-2007 525i/xi - 3.0 L N52B30 I6, 215 hp
- 2008- 528i/xi - 3.0 L N52B30 I6, 230 hp
If any of you have the following cars with all or any of the mods listed above, I would be grateful if you could give me your input.
- 2004-2005 530i - 3.0 L M54B30 I6, 230 hp
- 2004-2007 525i/xi - 3.0 L N52B30 I6, 215 hp
- 2008- 528i/xi - 3.0 L N52B30 I6, 230 hp
09-20-2008, 11:04 AM
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There might be more gain based on the intake give the fact that there's very little difference between the 215hp 3.0 and 255hp 3.0 (2006-2007)
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There could be more difference based on the intake, given the minimal difference (intake and ECU) between the 215hp 3.0 and 255hp 3.0 (2006-2007).
09-20-2008, 11:53 AM
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It would be great if I could get it up to the 250 hp mark and increase low end torque moderately. Just trying to figure out the best way to realistically get these power gains.
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Originally Posted by seoulman' post='674014' date='Sep 21 2008, 02:59 AM
If a LCI 528i with 230 bhp and 231 lb-ft of torque was modded with an ECU remap, cold air intake, and a cat back exhaust, what are the realistic HP and torque gains?
If any of you have the following cars with all or any of the mods listed above, I would be grateful if you could give me your input.
- 2004-2005 530i - 3.0 L M54B30 I6, 230 hp
- 2004-2007 525i/xi - 3.0 L N52B30 I6, 215 hp
- 2008- 528i/xi - 3.0 L N52B30 I6, 230 hp
If any of you have the following cars with all or any of the mods listed above, I would be grateful if you could give me your input.
- 2004-2005 530i - 3.0 L M54B30 I6, 230 hp
- 2004-2007 525i/xi - 3.0 L N52B30 I6, 215 hp
- 2008- 528i/xi - 3.0 L N52B30 I6, 230 hp
09-21-2008, 12:17 PM
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Originally Posted by seoulman' post='674014' date='Sep 21 2008, 02:59 AM
If a LCI 528i with 230 bhp and 231 lb-ft of torque was modded with an ECU remap, cold air intake, and a cat back exhaust, what are the realistic HP and torque gains?
If any of you have the following cars with all or any of the mods listed above, I would be grateful if you could give me your input.
- 2004-2005 530i - 3.0 L M54B30 I6, 230 hp
- 2004-2007 525i/xi - 3.0 L N52B30 I6, 215 hp
- 2008- 528i/xi - 3.0 L N52B30 I6, 230 hp
If any of you have the following cars with all or any of the mods listed above, I would be grateful if you could give me your input.
- 2004-2005 530i - 3.0 L M54B30 I6, 230 hp
- 2004-2007 525i/xi - 3.0 L N52B30 I6, 215 hp
- 2008- 528i/xi - 3.0 L N52B30 I6, 230 hp
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