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08-26-2009, 07:32 PM | #23 | |
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Seriously it would be great if you could get a side-by-side comparison with a stock 335 -- how many 335 brothers do you have in Bucharest?
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08-26-2009, 08:19 PM | #24 |
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He dynoed his car prior to the install. I'm willing to wait for his dynos in a few days with the new set up to see a more objective comparison.
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08-27-2009, 12:29 AM | #27 | |
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My spark plugs looked way better as well after after 32.000 km.
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I can't believe I'm replying to this, but...
In the first post, the OP mentions that he observed the elimination of turbo lag, a more aggressive throttle response, tires chirping between second and third gear, etc. He is observing these changes due to the new software on his ECU which, IMHO is the majority of the upgrade. ...and you think it is due to the spark plugs. |
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08-27-2009, 06:14 AM | #30 | |
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08-27-2009, 06:49 AM | #31 | |
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The cooling components of this kit are secondary. Do you honestly believe that replacing spark plugs at 16k miles will pick up 25+ hp? |
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08-27-2009, 09:07 AM | #33 |
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Update 2: Added a couple of pictures. Not much to see, but still The supplemental radiator does not have a plastic backplate installed because I don't yet have the airducts installed.
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08-27-2009, 11:20 AM | #35 |
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Update 3: Did some Dynolicious tests. I obtained a peak of 279whp at the wheels. Weight was set at 1770kg. Gas tank was 100% full (93 octane). Only went gears 1 and 2, until 110Kmh and then stopped. Tires were spinning like crazy, I didn't get below 5.79 for 0-100kmh. Best 0-60 foot time was 2.48s. The dynolicious test before the power kit showed a maximum of 264whp (or 262, I don't remember exactly) but it was MUCH colder outside (it was February 23, about 12-15 degrees Celsius, and today it was about 31 degrees Celsius). This test was done on an iPhone 3GS with the latest Dynolicious, the first test was done on an iPhone 3G with the first version of Dynolicious.
Tomorrow I will do a real Mustang dyno if everything goes as planned.
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08-27-2009, 12:51 PM | #36 |
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I prefer Dynolicious to Mustangs
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08-27-2009, 04:00 PM | #37 | |
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08-27-2009, 04:03 PM | #38 | |
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Or even better, for people thinking about bumping the power with a JB+, "change your sparkplugs and save the money"
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08-27-2009, 05:44 PM | #39 | |
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Can you READ? I wasn't talking about power! I was talking about the throttle response.
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08-27-2009, 05:52 PM | #40 | |
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I only drove one 335i car, my car. I have never had the software updated. I tought the car drove perfectly, I didn't know what to make of that slight hesitation, I tought it may have been in my mind, but with this new software I had something to compare to and I realized it was "something". I am sure many people felt the same as me, you can read the 29.2 thread...I read most of it.
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08-27-2009, 06:26 PM | #41 | |
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http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=289765 in case you need proof (doubt it will help) that N54's aren't infallible.
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08-28-2009, 08:21 AM | #42 |
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Mustang dyno done !
From 271whp (stock) to 294whp (power kit) ! 23whp increase ! When I added my Helene drop-in air filter I obtained 297whp ! The torque increased too, but in the upper RPMs, at lower RPMs is about the same. I will scan and post the graphs in a few hours !!! Happyyyyyy !
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08-28-2009, 08:22 AM | #43 |
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Mustang dyno done !
From 271whp (stock) to 294whp (power kit) ! 23whp increase ! When I added my Helene drop-in air filter I obtained 297whp ! The torque increased too, but in the upper RPMs, at lower RPMs is about the same. I will scan and post the graphs in a few hours !!! About the test conditions: HOOD WAS CLOSED (at both "before" and "after" tests). I don't like manipulation, so I wanted to know how things measure up in proper conditions. Maybe on the road with much more airflow there is more power. The outside temperature was 32 degrees Celsius (pretty high, but the same temp was at the first test too). The gas was premium 93 octane, from the same gas station as the first run. Happyyyyyy !
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08-28-2009, 08:44 AM | #44 |
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Thanks cstavaru for your valued review and feedback. I appreciate your contribution to e90 community!
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