Three Stage Intake Manifold Conversion for 525i - 50+HP Gain!
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Wow I would love to do this. Some questions:
Once all the mechanical work has been done, is the car drivable without the updated tuning or coding?
Where in southern California can I bring/drive the car to for the AA tuning?
Once all the mechanical work has been done, is the car drivable without the updated tuning or coding?
Where in southern California can I bring/drive the car to for the AA tuning?
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Happy upgrading!!
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I drove with the 3-stage intake manifold for about three months before getting the AA N52 tune. I believe other posters estimated a 10 HP gain by upgrading the manifold without any tune. The N52 525i already has the wires that control the adjuster units that are part of the 3 stage manifold, but they're not plugged into anywhere in the 525i because the 1 stage manifold has no adjuster units.
Look for the dealers highlighted in red in this link: Active AutowerkeŽ | Authorized Dealers and Installers | BMW Performance Parts, Racing Inspired Tuning, Chip Software, Service, Upgrades & Accessories
Happy upgrading!!
Look for the dealers highlighted in red in this link: Active AutowerkeŽ | Authorized Dealers and Installers | BMW Performance Parts, Racing Inspired Tuning, Chip Software, Service, Upgrades & Accessories
Happy upgrading!!
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bryanread,
Congrats on installing the manifold and completing this mod. My E60 still drives like the first day I did the upgrade. I've had the tune upgraded twice since by Active Autowerke and each time it feels like I've made even more gains.
Cheers!
Congrats on installing the manifold and completing this mod. My E60 still drives like the first day I did the upgrade. I've had the tune upgraded twice since by Active Autowerke and each time it feels like I've made even more gains.
Cheers!