candid review of bmw performance power kit for n55

rr006rbc · 08-04-2013, 10:07 PM

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Originally Posted by gibumee

i can't get enough of the louder exhaust!!! i have a catless dp coming (used ar from a member here)... i have a feeling i will want an exhaust after that

You're going to get a check engine light eventually man lol

gibumee · 08-04-2013, 10:26 PM

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Originally Posted by rr006rbc

You're going to get a check engine light eventually man lol

haha!!! well on that note... quick question for you guys...

i'm gonna get the cel as soon as my dp is on. i don't plan on getting another tune anytime soon so is it ok to drive around with cel on? i know it's annoying but does the car run any differently? i talked to my service guy at the dealer and he is fine with me having a catless dp.

could there be some unforeseen consequences?

rr006rbc · 08-04-2013, 11:42 PM

Sometimes those CEL's cause driveability issues too..it might even put your car in limp mode. who knows..the logic is strange on these DME's

newnmpr0ved · 08-05-2013, 04:52 PM

U'll be happy with the catless downpipe, but you wont be satisfied until u get the JB4.

I noticed a huge difference (power loss) when removing the JB4 and only running catless DP alone.

AGO 530 · 08-07-2013, 07:29 AM

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Originally Posted by gibumee

i can't get enough of the louder exhaust!!! i have a catless dp coming (used ar from a member here)... i have a feeling i will want an exhaust after that

Going catless?!? You should consider getting a JB4 to really enjoy the power and sound, not to mention you won’t have to stare at the CEL.

gibumee · 08-07-2013, 02:25 PM

Guys, can I run JB4 on top of my PPK without any problems or potentially removing PPK permanently? Excuse my ignorance on these products.

Thanks!

rr006rbc · 08-07-2013, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by gibumee

Guys, can I run JB4 on top of my PPK without any problems or potentially removing PPK permanently? Excuse my ignorance on these products.

Thanks!

Yep. It'll work just fine. They can work in conjunction. Your base map will be the PPK map from here on out..

CombatNinja · 08-07-2013, 05:43 PM

Works the same with Cobb a well. The PPK will be the "stock" map and then you have various levels of aggressiveness with the tune.

pocoyo_3 · 10-27-2013, 10:39 PM

I noticed that you reported that it changed the sound. Was this specifically louder at 2000 rpm?

kirk005 · 04-23-2015, 04:21 PM

Has anyone out there installed the PPK2 kit (extra cooler)? I'm thinking about it as I like to drive pretty hard but get no help from the dealership as to what's required to do the install/software upgrades. Thanks!

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rr006rbc Colonel 1204 Rep 2,818 Posts Drives: '23 M440i GC Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: California iTrader: (38)	Sometimes those CEL's cause driveability issues too..it might even put your car in limp mode. who knows..the logic is strange on these DME's
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newnmpr0ved Second Lieutenant 86 Rep 200 Posts Drives: 14 Honda Civic Si, 17 BMW M4 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Cerritos, California iTrader: (2)	U'll be happy with the catless downpipe, but you wont be satisfied until u get the JB4. I noticed a huge difference (power loss) when removing the JB4 and only running catless DP alone.
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gibumee Private First Class 6 Rep 130 Posts Drives: 335i N55 PPK Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Chicago, IL iTrader: (1)	Guys, can I run JB4 on top of my PPK without any problems or potentially removing PPK permanently? Excuse my ignorance on these products. Thanks!
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CombatNinja Banned 46 Rep 1,556 Posts Drives: e91 328i, e90 328i, e90 335i Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: United States iTrader: (0)	Works the same with Cobb a well. The PPK will be the "stock" map and then you have various levels of aggressiveness with the tune.
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pocoyo_3 First Lieutenant 49 Rep 352 Posts Drives: 2006 330i / 6MT Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: San Diego iTrader: (0)	I noticed that you reported that it changed the sound. Was this specifically louder at 2000 rpm?
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kirk005 New Member 0 Rep 10 Posts Drives: BMW M340i, 335i (gone) Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: SJ, CA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2020 BMW M340i [0.00]	PPK2 Has anyone out there installed the PPK2 kit (extra cooler)? I'm thinking about it as I like to drive pretty hard but get no help from the dealership as to what's required to do the install/software upgrades. Thanks!
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