easiest way to get some gains?

JeM9 · 10-10-2014, 10:05 PM

Improving our N51/N52’s performance without spending a lot of money, or on a budget. Easy and cheaper mods until we get to the big boy mods.

330xtrai · 10-10-2014, 10:31 PM

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Originally Posted by JeM9

From a Corolla to Mustang, and even an F30, seems like everyone was testing me today. To the point where I got home and started searching for 335's on Autotrader. I love my 328, but I'd like more power. What can I do to improve my power without spending thousands of dollars?

You can't really get much. You can get 3 stage intake manifold and a tune. Just get a 335 if you want alot more power Tbh it's the best for the money. And once you're there you can get great gains from jb4 or whatever tune you choose and bolt on mods. If you wanna spend thousands the ESS supercharger is coming soon.

Spensaur · 10-11-2014, 12:26 AM

Nope, just learn to live with it. I did.

thomas88162 · 10-11-2014, 02:03 AM

If you wanted a car for renowned power, any NA BMW was a bad decision! That is not what they are about. If you are a speed freak you might as well get a muscle car or 335 as mentioned.

Taskmaster · 10-11-2014, 03:19 AM

Bolt-ons + tune.

Big_CG · 10-11-2014, 09:12 AM

Trade me for my 335I , you will never have issues with another car challenging you

JeM9 · 10-11-2014, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Spensaur

Nope, just learn to live with it. I did.

Yeah, I've been really content on my 328. It was just one of those days

JeM9 · 10-11-2014, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by thomas88162

If you wanted a car for renowned power, any NA BMW was a bad decision! That is not what they are about. If you are a speed freak you might as well get a muscle car or 335 as mentioned.

I'm not a speed freak at all, and that was not my intention when I bought the car. My full perception of my 328i was all luxury. I just get annoyed sometimes by women in their F30's or dorks driving Mustangs.

hassmaschine · 10-11-2014, 11:42 AM

Who cares? Do you win anything by being "faster" than some random car?

Route 16 · 10-11-2014, 11:48 AM

No one wins when someone gets injured or is in a collision. What's the point? I just say ahhhh fuck off you idiot. Just ride in style and enjoy the cruise. Or for me, I do go karts. It gets the racing urge out of my system for a while.

Eddien123 · 10-11-2014, 11:51 AM

A three stage intake manifold, a tune maybe an exhaust will give you maybe 15-25 wheel

pavproch · 10-11-2014, 01:55 PM

Lighter wheels+tires and/or significantly shorter diff ratio may do the wonder.

dtea604 · 10-11-2014, 02:11 PM

3 stage intake manifold, intake silicone hose, active autowerks headers, afe mid pipes, bmw pe exhaust, airscoops, euro intake or k&n drop in filter, 18" light weight wheels + tune all of these mods will get you around 220-230 whp and about 210-220 wtq. If you wanna take it a step up which is really all a personal preference is race bucket seats, cf roof ditch some driver weight.

thomas88162 · 10-11-2014, 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by JeM9

I'm not a speed freak at all, and that was not my intention when I bought the car. My full perception of my 328i was all luxury. I just get annoyed sometimes by women in their F30's or dorks driving Mustangs.

My favorite thing to do to those who always want a green light drag race is: Act like I am willing to participate, then take off like a normal person... Nothing pisses them off more!

colin_e90 · 10-11-2014, 03:36 PM

wet shot nitrous is the safest and cheapest way. all the members ive seen with that setup are pleased with their setups. only downfall ive noticed to it, is that since you have to gap the spark plugs to a certain spec. the base power when not using nitrous is about a few hp and tq less than stock. not any big deal but just something to let known. but the gains you get when youre hitting that 100 shot haha oh man thats some real shit right there lol

JeM9 · 10-11-2014, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by thomas88162

My favorite thing to do to those who always want a green light drag race is: Act like I am willing to participate, then take off like a normal person... Nothing pisses them off more!

That is great! I will be doing that some time soon!

JeM9 · 10-11-2014, 05:06 PM

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Originally Posted by el_capitan

Trade me for my 335I , you will never have issues with another car challenging you

JeM9 · 10-11-2014, 05:07 PM

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Originally Posted by colin_e90

wet shot nitrous is the safest and cheapest way. all the members ive seen with that setup are pleased with their setups. only downfall ive noticed to it, is that since you have to gap the spark plugs to a certain spec. the base power when not using nitrous is about a few hp and tq less than stock. not any big deal but just something to let known. but the gains you get when youre hitting that 100 shot haha oh man thats some real shit right there lol

Yes, NOS! Why didn't I think of that?

JeM9 · 10-11-2014, 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by dtea604

3 stage intake manifold, intake silicone hose, active autowerks headers, afe mid pipes, bmw pe exhaust, airscoops, euro intake or k&n drop in filter, 18" light weight wheels + tune all of these mods will get you around 220-230 whp and about 210-220 wtq. If you wanna take it a step up which is really all a personal preference is race bucket seats, cf roof ditch some driver weight.

Seriously though... All of those are taken in consideration

ammar23 · 10-11-2014, 05:58 PM

N52 isn't a great modding platform, I've been feeling the same way lately

From everything I've read, as already mentioned, and 330i 3 stage manifold intake + a tune is the best bang for your buck. Last time I checked all the parts for the intake will run you about $1k.

Taskmaster · 10-11-2014, 06:29 PM

Headers - intake manifold - Tune. Screw the Euro intake box, screw the muffler - you will make 30whp with those parts, which is good on ANY platform.

hassmaschine · 10-11-2014, 06:44 PM

I think the problem is really expecting bolting random parts on a motor that already comes with everything engineered together to provide some huge magic gain. I'm not sure where this expectation comes from but it's never worked that way except maybe a '70's V8 that came with crummy heads, 2 barrel carb and restrictive exhaust...

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colin_e90 First Lieutenant 57 Rep 319 Posts Drives: 2016 M235i Join Date: May 2014 Location: Indio, CA iTrader: (0)	wet shot nitrous is the safest and cheapest way. all the members ive seen with that setup are pleased with their setups. only downfall ive noticed to it, is that since you have to gap the spark plugs to a certain spec. the base power when not using nitrous is about a few hp and tq less than stock. not any big deal but just something to let known. but the gains you get when youre hitting that 100 shot haha oh man thats some real shit right there lol
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Taskmaster Banned 2465 Rep 9,004 Posts Drives: M235i 6MT / E92 328 Msport 6MT Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Florida iTrader: (6)	Headers - intake manifold - Tune. Screw the Euro intake box, screw the muffler - you will make 30whp with those parts, which is good on ANY platform.
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hassmaschine Major General 3966 Rep 7,215 Posts Drives: "NBO" 330i Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: earth iTrader: (0)	I think the problem is really expecting bolting random parts on a motor that already comes with everything engineered together to provide some huge magic gain. I'm not sure where this expectation comes from but it's never worked that way except maybe a '70's V8 that came with crummy heads, 2 barrel carb and restrictive exhaust...
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