Tired of all the "Wat Am B3stest ___?!?!??!1/1/1//1?!/1?!/1?!?oneoneone" threads, or the "Iz worth meh $$?!?!?!/1/1/1/1oneoneoneslashslashslash?!?!?!?!?" threads?! I know I am. Well post no more! Here are threads I've
SEARCHED and found in no more than 3 minutes!!
Exhausts/Headers:
BMW Performance Exhaust
AA Signature Exhaust
MMW Ceramic Headers
SuperSprint Headers
Ikon Rogue Exhaust
Magnaflow Exhaust(2nd Cat delete)
Intake:
BMW Performance Intake
BMW Euro Intake
Simota Full CF Intake
aFe Power Stage 2(Pro Dry S)
Simota CBII Intake
US cone intake conversion(For those who are too cheap to get anything else;not for everyone)
Tunes/Piggyback:
AA Tune(330i)
AA Tune(325xi)
AA Tune(N51)
BMW Powerbox
ESS Tune
Combinations:
SS Headers,BMW PE,Euro Intake
Simota V2, BMW PE
Euro(+K&N) Intake, BMW PE, AA Tune
Eissenmann, AA, Res/Muffler Delete Compare
Others:
Autolite XP Iridium spark plugs
Superchargers:
Turbos:
FAQs:
What's the difference between N51 and N52?
Not much difference in characteristics BUT:
N51: lower compression, exhaust diameter after 2nd cats is different, has 3stage Manifold(+330)
Check it.
What is ___ OEM P/N?
3 Stage Manifold: 11617522927
e90 Performance Exhaust: 18102208793
e92/e93 Performance Exhaust: 18102208794
2/09 and
EARLIER Spark Plugs/Ignition Coils: 12122158253(NGK PLZFR6A11S/BOSCH FR7NPP332); BOSCH 12137571643(BOSCH 12137594937 Upgraded Replacement)
3/09 and
LATER Spark Plugs/Ignition Coils: 12120037663(NGK LZFR6AP11GS); BOSCH 12137594937
What oil should I use?
READ THIS!
FOR THOSE WITH SHORT ATTENTION SPAN:
Quote:
BMW Long-life rating LL-01 Approved Synthetic Oils for the US Market:
- Castrol Syntec European Formula SAE 0W-30
- Mobil 1 SAE 0W-40
- Pennzoil Platinum European Formula Ultra SAE 5W-30
- Valvoline SynPower SAE 5W-30
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My car shakes violently. Why?!
Could be several culprits. Most common is a mis-fire. Check your codes if your SES(Service Engine Soon) light is on.
What's that ticking noise coming from my engine?
If your car's assembly date is 4/08(?) and earlier, it's the
Hydraulic Valve Lifter Tick. If you're still under warranty, replace it. If not, its not going to kill your car. If you'd like to have the piece of mind of NOT having that noise, then fix it.
I think I have an oil leak. Where could it be leaking from?
The 2 most common places are the
Oil Filter Housing Gasket(Top Front; hard to miss) and the
Valve Cover Gasket(Passenger side just under the engine cover; best to use a flashlight/mirror).
What is this "3-Stage Manifold" I keep hearing about?
Seriously?! You obviously went straight for the "New Thread" button.
READ THE STICKY!
What is this "Charcoal Filter Delete" I keep hearing about?
You do
this by doing this
this.
US intake box only.
Can I put a 335 exhaust on my car?
Yes.
Is it possible to do a transmission/engine swap?
Anything is possible, but the real question is: What is your budget? These cars are nothing like the civics/integras/240s that you see with a B20/ITR/2Jay-Z swaps. It's better of selling the car and picking up a used 335.