Replug Actuator for winter? (golf tee mod)

Dr. G · 12-10-2010, 06:54 PM

Put my Dual Cone intakes on today and saw oil temps jump VERY FAST, not sure if it's due to me giving it more gas or due to the intakes.

Constant.S · 12-10-2010, 07:03 PM

Heatsoak & Open Intakes suck as the DCI's are oftenly linked

Dr. G · 12-10-2010, 07:12 PM

Yeahh... I just love the sounds, but hate the heatsoak I was thinking since its so cold outside it won't be as bad. But the temps ride 10x the rate the used to, it might be attributed to switching to map 5 and giving a bit more throttle as well, but the intakes definitely seemed to make a big impact.

IcebergM4 · 12-10-2010, 07:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Constant.S

How am I wrong? Thats what the BMW techician told me and thats who im quoting. My Ducati 1198 came with a similar flap valve to keep the exhaust tone lower in certain RPM range's in order to comply with the "E.U. TUV sound specs" and the performance exhaust didnt have it. Those Valves are are there mainly for soundproofing control in most European Manufacturers (Strict European sound regulations).
For the BMW specifically it reduces the effects of low frequency sound(drone), while improving the torque characteristics at low RPMs.
Alot of aftermarket exhaust companies have similar Valves in their exhaust systems to reduce drone and this is a quote from the 3D DESIGN exhaust about their Butterfly valve for the N54 powered s35I:

So does this mean that if I unplug the actuator, I'll lose low-end torque??

(I have N55 and PROcede) I really hope not.

Constant.S · 12-10-2010, 07:51 PM

Not really, nothing noticable anyways.

IcebergM4 · 12-10-2010, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Constant.S

Not really, nothing noticable anyways.

I'm just hoping that the N55 doesn't have a different reaction to unplugging the actuator than the N54. Before I had the tune, I did this mod and my butt dyno felt a significant loss of low-end torque

Constant.S · 12-10-2010, 08:06 PM

Well, the rule with "more free" aftermarket performance exhausts is benefits in higher RPM range but unplugging the valve isnt much of a difference, and if it did it would be in the 2000 rpm zone

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12-10-2010, 07:03 PM	#24
Constant.S Resistance is futile... 55 Rep 640 Posts Drives: BMW Z4 E89(N54) Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Greece/Canada iTrader: (0)	Heatsoak & Open Intakes suck as the DCI's are oftenly linked __________________ An ounce of performance is worth pounds of promises.
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12-10-2010, 07:12 PM	#25
Dr. G Major General 278 Rep 5,062 Posts Drives: Black e92 335i Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Brampton, Ontario iTrader: (32) Garage List e92 BMW 335i [8.84]	Yeahh... I just love the sounds, but hate the heatsoak I was thinking since its so cold outside it won't be as bad. But the temps ride 10x the rate the used to, it might be attributed to switching to map 5 and giving a bit more throttle as well, but the intakes definitely seemed to make a big impact. __________________ JB4 / OSS Angel Eyes / Downpipes / F1-Racewerks FMIC / Custom Meth Kit / BMS DCI / ER Chargepipe / HKS BOV / BMS Meth Elbow / BMW Performance Exhaust / Carbon Fiber Inlay Quad Tips / 19" Miro 111 / Front Aero Lip / M3 Sides / VRS CSL Trunk / Mtech Rear / DD CF Quad Finned Diffuser / LCI Tails / BBK / Smoked Reflectors / F1 Euphoria LED Interior / License LED's / GT 5000k Corners / 5000k HID Fogs / Air Scoops / LED Turn Signals / FK Silverline Coilovers / HPA endlinks / Vibrant Resonators / Osram CBI 5000k D1S
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Constant.S Resistance is futile... 55 Rep 640 Posts Drives: BMW Z4 E89(N54) Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Greece/Canada iTrader: (0)	Not really, nothing noticable anyways. __________________ An ounce of performance is worth pounds of promises.
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Constant.S Resistance is futile... 55 Rep 640 Posts Drives: BMW Z4 E89(N54) Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Greece/Canada iTrader: (0)	Well, the rule with "more free" aftermarket performance exhausts is benefits in higher RPM range but unplugging the valve isnt much of a difference, and if it did it would be in the 2000 rpm zone __________________ An ounce of performance is worth pounds of promises.
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