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E91 328i 3 Stage Manifold Conversion + Active Performance Software Build w/Dyno
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03-15-2013, 10:16 AM | #1 |
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E91 328i 3 Stage Manifold Conversion + Active Performance Software Build w/Dyno
Hello Fellow Members,
I am glad to share with you all a recent project we have completed involving installation of a 3 Stage Intake Manifold and Version 2 Software on a E91 328i. To give you some background history on this vehicle it is an 2007 328i Automatic with close to 89,000 Miles on the clock also the vehicle has a BMW Performance Exhaust and European Airbox & K&N Filter w/ Carbon Filter Delete. Below are documented pictures of the installation and dyno of the vehicle. Please feel free to reply or contact us directly for more information on this project. Here are the Pics of this Transformation We began by strapping down this beast and getting the base Dyno on this Vehicle. Which put down a Solid 175 WHP & 168 Ft. Lbs. of Torque to the wheel on a Mustang Dyno. Proof that even Automatics can get down and dirty. From there we quickly began the tear down of the motor and made way for the 3 Stage Manifold. Stock 328i Intake Manifold 3 Stage Intake Manifold Finally time to strap down this beast on the dyno and tune it for more power. Dyno Sheet Before & After |
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Nice! stage 3 manifold can be notice by dealership? mine is a CPO.
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I really should send my 325 down to you guys. You're getting way more power than I did.
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Very nice,
Why dont we see the waves at DISA points?? ( JUST NOTICED THE RPM starts at 2500) Edit: Quick search has this car at USA e90 330i levels maybe even tuned 330i levels Link to No Disa, 328 XI & AA revision tune http://activeautowerkeblog.wordpress...s-no-problems/
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03-18-2013, 01:51 PM | #18 |
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I just wanted to jump on here as this was my E91 328i wagon that Active was kind enough to improve upon! Viral and I spoke this morning so I'll just echo some of what he's has posted. So far so good with the tune and manifold. I've had no codes or CEL's from the installation and yes, the power gains are real. The night the tune was finished I drove the car straight from Miami to Sebring for the 12 Hours of Sebring to stretch it's legs a bit. I noticed Sunday morning on the way back home that the car felt as though it had acclimated more so to the tune and new equipment as the engine feels more useable below 3,000 rpm and above 4,000 rpm the car feels noticably stronger. At 4,000 rpm and above I think I felt the biggest difference. Whereas the 328i felt a bit anemic when you had your foot to the floor this pulls harder and longer making passing easier. As I told Viral - this definitely isn't a 335i however, the manifold with the Active stage 2 tune has made engine much more enjoyable and usable across the entire powerband. The only downside to my car is the fact that it's an automatic. Specs of the car as I had it when it came down to Active: 2007 E91 328i w/ Automatic and 88,600 miles BMW 330i (Euro spec 330i w/ DI) airbox with K&N cone filter BMW Performance Exhaust BMW Performance Strut Brace OZ Alleggerita's running Michelin Pilot Super Sports I'd highly recommend a professional installation for the manifold and have some spare hoses on hand. Active was able to recycle my old hoses as they were extremely careful when both removing and then putting in the new unit but these parts are prone to breaking as they age. Active did a great job on mine! I think most anyone who wants a bit more out of the 328i (the 335i turbos scared me) will like this mod as it is done essentially with all OEM parts sans the Active tune, definitely improved my enjoyment of the car so far! Feel free to let me know if you have any questions about living with the tune, etc. |
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This is awesome though man! Seriously got me considering this, just need to find a 330i manifold now! Did you order yours or find a used one?
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As for the manifold - I sourced mine from a salvaged Z4 3.0Si (06 or 07, I think - buddy helped me find one) that had the engine replaced from water damage. However, as for the hoses - I bought all of those new from the dealership. With the CCA discount I think it was around $100? I'll have to dig up the post but some people here have found the intake manifolds through a car parts recycling site which is a good idea. Honestly, I'm glad I didn't spend $1k on new parts for this mod - all in I probably spent $200 - $300 on parts for the manifold. I believe on other threads people showed all of the part numbers which confused me at first until I realized that the actuators and adjusters are already on the 330i (or Z4/X3 3.0Si) manifold - they're just built into the intake. Once I realized that, it was just the hoses and gaskets I needed to buy. I would recommend getting the manifold first - then evaluating what hoses you need. My sourced manifold came with an oil separator on it which I didn't need so Active removed it but I may have bought the wrong hose because of the ports on the back of the manifold. Active used my old hoses and made a workaround by just capping off one of outlets that wasn't needed as the 328i N52's have the oil separators built into the crank case but I do think there is a more appropriate hose for this - I just need to source one and install it at a later date. |
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