[optimaxed]

50 up at wheels is 60hp at crank.

What is this car developing at crank ? 280hp+?

[Anthonyv335is]

this is great since they dont sell a 330i coupe e92 here

[vilord]

What are the differences between the factory 330i flash and the active performance flash?

Has anyone successfully just loaded a 330i's factory flash onto their 325/328's DME after installing the manifold?

[Tim603]

Where have a majority of you guys been getting your 3stage IMs from? Junkyards, e90post, buying new? Want to do this at some point for sure

[yakev724]

Very cool dyno -- you can actually see the 3 stages in action:

0-3k - big difference in usable power here, car will def. feel more powerful in normal daily driving.

3k-4.5k - little/no difference -- seems the 328 manifold/DME is tuned most similarly to this 2nd stage

4k+ - big hp jump, biggest difference in this stage


Looks like this is a great upgrade not just for top-end power/fooling around but gives a good 25-30 hp/tq down low for 90% of daily driving. Makes a cheap MT 325 that much more appealing...

Originally Posted by Tim603

Where have a majority of you guys been getting your 3stage IMs from? Junkyards, e90post, buying new? Want to do this at some point for sure

www (dot) car-part (dot) com

junkyard database. keep in mind I think these are available on 330, x3 3.0si, x5 3.0i, z4 3.0si

[Tim603]

Originally Posted by yakev724

Very cool dyno -- you can actually see the 3 stages in action:

0-3k - big difference in usable power here, car will def. feel more powerful in normal daily driving.

3k-4.5k - little/no difference -- seems the 328 manifold/DME is tuned most similarly to this 2nd stage

4k+ - big hp jump, biggest difference in this stage


Looks like this is a great upgrade not just for top-end power/fooling around but gives a good 25-30 hp/tq down low for 90% of daily driving. Makes a cheap MT 325 that much more appealing...




www (dot) car-part (dot) com

junkyard database. keep in mind I think these are available on 330, x3 3.0si, x5 3.0i, z4 3.0si

sweet thanks man!

[Viral@ActiveAutowerke]

Originally Posted by optimaxed

50 up at wheels is 60hp at crank.

What is this car developing at crank ? 280hp+?

Correct with complete Bolt On's & Performance Software bring the N52 close to 280+ BHP.

Originally Posted by Tony v

this is great since they dont sell a 330i coupe e92 here

Originally Posted by vilord

What are the differences between the factory 330i flash and the active performance flash?

The 330i Performance Flash throttle settings are adjusted to be much more responsive and we calibrate the ECU to utilize higher grade octane more efficiently and increase power in the mid-range and top end of the vehicle.

Has anyone successfully just loaded a 330i's factory flash onto their 325/328's DME after installing the manifold?

Many people have the misconception that you can transfer a 330i tune directly into a 325/328 this is not the case. We calibrate the software based on each car and the modifications are that are on them to increase power within safe parameters.

Originally Posted by Tim603

Where have a majority of you guys been getting your 3stage IMs from? Junkyards, e90post, buying new? Want to do this at some point for sure

Many of our customers have found the 3 Stage Manifold from BMW Dealerships, Tischer, Junkyards, etc. Please feel free to contact me directly if you have any questions or would like more information.

[optimaxedm3]

Can anyone else who has had an AA custom tune with the 3 stage intake comment about the improvements, and driveability ?

[Bimmer-Bob]

So the original car in this thread - the wagon w/ the new manifold - did it get a custom tune that is different in any way than what we would get if we flashed at home? What if we went to one of your dealers? Oceanside Motorsports is semi-local to me and I'm considering asking them to quote me this same job (DISA + tune)...

[Mr.E92]

Viral please send me pricing info thanks.

[Bimmer-Bob]

Originally Posted by Bimmer-Bob

So the original car in this thread - the wagon w/ the new manifold - did it get a custom tune that is different in any way than what we would get if we flashed at home? What if we went to one of your dealers? Oceanside Motorsports is semi-local to me and I'm considering asking them to quote me this same job (DISA + tune)...

Bumping this for an answer about your custom vs off-the-shelf tunes. Thanks.

[GTKrockeTT]

Originally Posted by Bimmer-Bob

Bumping this for an answer about your custom vs off-the-shelf tunes. Thanks.

best thing to do is call them. i had a vanilla "stage 2 v3" or whatever AA tune, installed the 3 stage intake manifold, contacted them, and they sent me a custom dyno tune specific for the 3 stage intake. from what i understand, it was the same tune as the man purple E91 wagon they had just done. but, get in touch with them via phone, found that was the best way to track someone down.

[danielh1018]

Originally Posted by Viral@ActiveAutowerke

Correct with complete Bolt On's & Performance Software bring the N52 close to 280+ BHP.

It's amazing
Any real story about N52B25 you done ? 2.5L engine has different bore&stroke. Can you make it close to 230 BHP ?

[spacemonkey1112]

Originally Posted by GTKrockeTT

best thing to do is call them. i had a vanilla "stage 2 v3" or whatever AA tune, installed the 3 stage intake manifold, contacted them, and they sent me a custom dyno tune specific for the 3 stage intake. from what i understand, it was the same tune as the man purple E91 wagon they had just done. but, get in touch with them via phone, found that was the best way to track someone down.

That's what I like to hear! I can't wait for my simon tool to come in!

[mammothboarderdc]

Please send me info on pricing, and if someone could fill me in on any little parts I need for the 3 stage intake manifold, that would be awesome. Could I take parts from an X3 N52 engine? I heard thats the most powerful version out of the 3.

I'm pretty new to all of this. haha
Thanks.

[mammothboarderdc]

Nvm found everything I need. Its a bit pricey, but looks like its worth it!

[dannie01]

Originally Posted by danielh1018

It's amazing
Any real story about N52B25 you done ? 2.5L engine has different bore&stroke. Can you make it close to 230 BHP ?

X 2

[mapleridge]

Originally Posted by danielh1018

It's amazing
Any real story about N52B25 you done ? 2.5L engine has different bore&stroke. Can you make it close to 230 BHP ?

Originally Posted by dannie01

X 2

X3

I have the n52b25. It comes with the 3 stage stock but has different parts numbers than the 330i. I have headers, and secondary cat delete. Stock power is 175bhp. In Europe it is 218bhp. Would love to know if you guys can do something about the detuning from factory and optimize my mods.

[BoogeyMan'sBMW]

Impressive jump, what is there to do for the 330's wanting more power

[optimaxedm3]

For those who have done the 3 stage conversion and then had a standard AA tune or custom tune installed afterwards, how much more power/torque and improved driveability was there after the ECU tune ?

[optimaxed]

Well I have had the 3 stage manifold and PE installed.
Just need to install upgraded intake then will get AA tune. Can't wait

[NorthernCAE90]

Originally Posted by Viral@ActiveAutowerke

Hey Everyone,

Just wanted to share another tune we just completed on a N52 with 6 Speed Manual the Modifications are: 3 Stage Intake Manifold, Eisenmann Exhaust, Supersprint Headers, Drop In Filter. This took the vehicle from roughly 170 HP on our Mustang Dyno to 220 Wheel Horsepower.

Video:

Please feel free to chime and/or contact me directly if you have any questions.

DAMN INDEED!!!! Impressive work!!!

Is this possible for the 325i with full bolt ons?