330 Intake Manifold! Convert your 325! - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

RichP · 08-22-2006, 10:44 PM

To all,
I gave up. To make your car a 330 you need:

330 Intake Manifold
2 Manifold Actuators/Flaps
330 ECU
Programming to make the ECU work (dealer computers)

I am selling the manifold and actuators (already installed) I dont have time, nor wish to buy a 330 ECU when I am going to have this car for less than a year.

Someone take on the project!

Asking $600, Ill cover shipping. Note that you wont find a junker one (because most likely its attached to a motor) and I hear that BMWNA will not sell one without a VIN. Even at my price, its much less than what I paid for it.

EDIT: Hunter999 you know you want it!

Hunter399 · 08-22-2006, 10:48 PM

i hate u

hahah

sungmin · 08-23-2006, 01:27 AM

how hard would it be to get this installed? Will it void warranty? I am interested in this.

ek9hatch00 · 08-23-2006, 01:38 AM

where are you suppose to get the 330 ecu from?

RichP · 08-23-2006, 07:24 AM

Junk yard ECU *may* work, or the dealer. Some people have friends that work at dealerships, or have a good dealership relationship, and can get it programmed there.

Warranty? who knows. This mod is NOT for the faint of heart.

Dankim10 · 08-23-2006, 10:42 AM

so this intake makes much horsepower on 325i?

RichP · 08-23-2006, 02:32 PM

Its not an intake, its the intake manifold. Successful application on a US Spec 325 would give it 40hp

oneshare325 · 08-24-2006, 07:56 PM

Has this sold yet?

Driv3r · 08-24-2006, 07:57 PM

hmm this is VERRYYY tempting....but i am already having problems with my cars EXU so i dont want to push the envelope but BUMP for a siick idea!

Driv3r · 08-24-2006, 07:58 PM

how about everyone pools money to someones paypal's account that we trust so that someone willing to get this and install this on their car as the experiment, and if it works, they get a 330! for free!!! which will open doors to the rest of us!

bavarian19 · 08-24-2006, 08:01 PM

I will almost guarantee that it will void your drivetrain warranty. The 325 and 330 have different transmissions. The 325 tranny is not built to withstand the extra power the 330i has.

If a problem does arise, I could easily see how the dealership will point to your intake manifold...

oneshare325 · 08-24-2006, 08:01 PM

I am good for $25! If 24 people do the same we got it....
or $50 / 12 people!

??

Driv3r · 08-24-2006, 08:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bavarian19

I will almost guarantee that it will void your drivetrain warranty. The 325 and 330 have different transmissions. The 325 tranny is not built to withstand the extra power the 330i has.

If a problem does arise, I could easily see how the dealership will point to your intake manifold...

that increase in power should not be too drastic to have to change trannys, bmw is really reserved in trannys, basically im sure the tranny could handle 40hp extra...and if not, lets go get a stickier clutch from uuc or somewhere else, the 330 clutch is just bigger in diameter, same material used....BMW's are mechanically very well off.

Driv3r · 08-24-2006, 08:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by oneshare325

I am good for $25! If 24 people do the same we got it....
or $50 / 12 people!

??

pooling money wouldnt be hard, its finding someone willing to be the prototype

oneshare325 · 08-24-2006, 08:38 PM

Not me! I won't do it till I hit 40k on the old odometer! But, I'll put some money to the cause!

I am so amazed that no one HAS EVER done this! What is the big set back? can you not order a 330 ecu? do they need a vin?

ksfrogman · 08-24-2006, 09:37 PM

I would imagine the ECU is not cheap. My opinion is that if you are worried about warranty, this mod isn't for you.

Don't forget that the 325i and 330i have different axle gearing, the 330i's being taller. I'm real curious to see why (mechanically or electronically) the upcoming 328i has HP/torque rating smack in between that of the 325i and 330i.

oneshare325 · 08-24-2006, 09:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ksfrogman

I would imagine the ECU is not cheap. My opinion is that if you are worried about warranty, this mod isn't for you.

Don't forget that the 325i and 330i have different axle gearing, the 330i's being taller. I'm real curious to see why (mechanically or electronically) the upcoming 328i has HP/torque rating smack in between that of the 325i and 330i.

Yea Voiding my warranty is a big fear of mine, that I is why I am going to do it (if anyone firures it out) when my warranty is up!

RichP · 08-24-2006, 11:40 PM

People here are talking about forced induction, and you guys are worried about tranny stress? Not nearly enough to make a difference.

Im curious if the 328 is either :
a tuned up 325 (single stage manifold) or
a tuned down 330 (3 stage manifold)

This is still for sale. If you have a 325, and really want some more power, this the only way to fly. ECU is about 900, so you are talking $1500 total, which is pretty cheap for BMW horsepower.

ek9hatch00 · 08-24-2006, 11:54 PM

I really doubt that little 40hp can stress the tranny

RichP · 08-27-2006, 02:23 PM

Anyone?

Bueller?

oneshare325 · 08-27-2006, 02:26 PM

Price reduction?

Joe Bimmer · 08-30-2006, 04:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RichP

People here are talking about forced induction, and you guys are worried about tranny stress? Not nearly enough to make a difference.

Im curious if the 328 is either :
a tuned up 325 (single stage manifold) or
a tuned down 330 (3 stage manifold)

This is still for sale. If you have a 325, and really want some more power, this the only way to fly. ECU is about 900, so you are talking $1500 total, which is pretty cheap for BMW horsepower.

I believe the 328 is a detuned version of the X3 si. Also, tranny stress wouldn't be a factor with the Steptronic. I'm guessing that BMW is probably a bit brighter than to allow a 330i intake manifold + random 330i ECU to magically work on any given 325i. It would be sweet though...

08-22-2006, 10:44 PM	#1
RichP Major Drives: P-Car Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: NYC Posts: 1,047 iTrader: (4)	330 Intake Manifold! Convert your 325! To all, I gave up. To make your car a 330 you need: 330 Intake Manifold 2 Manifold Actuators/Flaps 330 ECU Programming to make the ECU work (dealer computers) I am selling the manifold and actuators (already installed) I dont have time, nor wish to buy a 330 ECU when I am going to have this car for less than a year. Someone take on the project! Asking $600, Ill cover shipping. Note that you wont find a junker one (because most likely its attached to a motor) and I hear that BMWNA will not sell one without a VIN. Even at my price, its much less than what I paid for it. EDIT: Hunter999 you know you want it! __________________
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08-23-2006, 07:24 AM	#5
RichP Major Drives: P-Car Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: NYC Posts: 1,047 iTrader: (4)	Junk yard ECU may work, or the dealer. Some people have friends that work at dealerships, or have a good dealership relationship, and can get it programmed there. Warranty? who knows. This mod is NOT for the faint of heart. __________________

08-23-2006, 10:42 AM	#6
Dankim10 Major Drives: E90 325i AW Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Indonesia - Bogor Posts: 1,210 iTrader: (6) Garage List 2006 325i [0.00]	so this intake makes much horsepower on 325i? __________________ Blackline \| Euro Xenon Headlight \| Brex white ring \| Breyton spoiler \| ACS roof spoiler \| 19" HRE C20 19x8.5, 19x9.5, with Michellin PS2 tires \| Authentic GruppeM intake \| Authentic M-technik full kits \| 3D Studie front Lip \| Hamann Quad Exhaust \| Hamann Mtech rear Diffuser \| Piaa HID kit for foglight \| KW Street comfort suspension

08-23-2006, 02:32 PM	#7
RichP Major Drives: P-Car Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: NYC Posts: 1,047 iTrader: (4)	Its not an intake, its the intake manifold. Successful application on a US Spec 325 would give it 40hp __________________

08-24-2006, 07:56 PM	#8
oneshare325 Brigadier General Drives: E90 325i Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Virginia, NoVA Posts: 4,195 iTrader: (11) Garage List 2006 325i [0.00]	Has this sold yet? __________________ Arctic/Gray/Alum/Step/ZPP/ZCW/Xenon Mods: Interior Xenon/Xenesis Fogs/330 Chrome Exhaust Tips/Rear fog light switch/Blacklines/Charcoal filter removal/K&N Drop in Filter/Smoked Vinyl Overlays/Blackout grill/Pearlescent Hand-Brake/Happy Robot Mod/CF Door Pillars/OEM style Trunk spoiler/CF Splitters/Smoked LED Turn Signal

08-22-2006, 10:48 PM	#2
Hunter399 Major General Drives: 11' E90 m3 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 7,723 iTrader: (29)	i hate u hahah

08-23-2006, 01:27 AM	#3
sungmin playing the field Drives: Lunch is for Wimps Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: sactown Posts: 153 iTrader: (2)	how hard would it be to get this installed? Will it void warranty? I am interested in this.

08-23-2006, 01:38 AM	#4
ek9hatch00 Private First Class Drives: e90 Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Centreville, VA Posts: 145 iTrader: (1) Garage List 2006 325i [0.00]	where are you suppose to get the 330 ecu from?

08-24-2006, 07:57 PM	#9
Driv3r Colonel Drives: E90 325i Manual Join Date: May 2005 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 2,367 iTrader: (8) Garage List 2006 325i [0.00]	hmm this is VERRYYY tempting....but i am already having problems with my cars EXU so i dont want to push the envelope but BUMP for a siick idea! __________________ E90 325i -Jet Black - Black Leatherrete - Aluminum Interior -Xenon - Sport Package - Blacklines - Blacked out grill - 15% Llumar Tints - Eisenmann 2x76mm Racing exhaust - ACS Lip - CSL 19x9.5 et22 rears - Goodyear F1's - Resonator Delete-

08-24-2006, 07:58 PM	#10
Driv3r Colonel Drives: E90 325i Manual Join Date: May 2005 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 2,367 iTrader: (8) Garage List 2006 325i [0.00]	how about everyone pools money to someones paypal's account that we trust so that someone willing to get this and install this on their car as the experiment, and if it works, they get a 330! for free!!! which will open doors to the rest of us! __________________ E90 325i -Jet Black - Black Leatherrete - Aluminum Interior -Xenon - Sport Package - Blacklines - Blacked out grill - 15% Llumar Tints - Eisenmann 2x76mm Racing exhaust - ACS Lip - CSL 19x9.5 et22 rears - Goodyear F1's - Resonator Delete-

08-24-2006, 08:01 PM	#11
bavarian19 General Drives: 428ci Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: VA Posts: 18,494 iTrader: (22)	I will almost guarantee that it will void your drivetrain warranty. The 325 and 330 have different transmissions. The 325 tranny is not built to withstand the extra power the 330i has. If a problem does arise, I could easily see how the dealership will point to your intake manifold... __________________ E90 325i - Monaco (Sold) E92 328i - Space Gray - it has options and mods

08-24-2006, 08:38 PM	#15
oneshare325 Brigadier General Drives: E90 325i Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Virginia, NoVA Posts: 4,195 iTrader: (11) Garage List 2006 325i [0.00]	Not me! I won't do it till I hit 40k on the old odometer! But, I'll put some money to the cause! I am so amazed that no one HAS EVER done this! What is the big set back? can you not order a 330 ecu? do they need a vin? __________________ Arctic/Gray/Alum/Step/ZPP/ZCW/Xenon Mods: Interior Xenon/Xenesis Fogs/330 Chrome Exhaust Tips/Rear fog light switch/Blacklines/Charcoal filter removal/K&N Drop in Filter/Smoked Vinyl Overlays/Blackout grill/Pearlescent Hand-Brake/Happy Robot Mod/CF Door Pillars/OEM style Trunk spoiler/CF Splitters/Smoked LED Turn Signal

08-24-2006, 09:37 PM	#16
ksfrogman Major General Drives: E90 330i 6MT Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Torrance, CA Posts: 6,785 iTrader: (11) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00] 2006 330i [0.00]	I would imagine the ECU is not cheap. My opinion is that if you are worried about warranty, this mod isn't for you. Don't forget that the 325i and 330i have different axle gearing, the 330i's being taller. I'm real curious to see why (mechanically or electronically) the upcoming 328i has HP/torque rating smack in between that of the 325i and 330i. __________________

08-24-2006, 11:40 PM	#18
RichP Major Drives: P-Car Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: NYC Posts: 1,047 iTrader: (4)	People here are talking about forced induction, and you guys are worried about tranny stress? Not nearly enough to make a difference. Im curious if the 328 is either : a tuned up 325 (single stage manifold) or a tuned down 330 (3 stage manifold) This is still for sale. If you have a 325, and really want some more power, this the only way to fly. ECU is about 900, so you are talking $1500 total, which is pretty cheap for BMW horsepower. __________________

08-24-2006, 11:54 PM	#19
ek9hatch00 Private First Class Drives: e90 Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Centreville, VA Posts: 145 iTrader: (1) Garage List 2006 325i [0.00]	I really doubt that little 40hp can stress the tranny

08-27-2006, 02:23 PM	#20
RichP Major Drives: P-Car Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: NYC Posts: 1,047 iTrader: (4)	Anyone? Bueller? __________________

08-27-2006, 02:26 PM	#21
oneshare325 Brigadier General Drives: E90 325i Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Virginia, NoVA Posts: 4,195 iTrader: (11) Garage List 2006 325i [0.00]	Price reduction? __________________ Arctic/Gray/Alum/Step/ZPP/ZCW/Xenon Mods: Interior Xenon/Xenesis Fogs/330 Chrome Exhaust Tips/Rear fog light switch/Blacklines/Charcoal filter removal/K&N Drop in Filter/Smoked Vinyl Overlays/Blackout grill/Pearlescent Hand-Brake/Happy Robot Mod/CF Door Pillars/OEM style Trunk spoiler/CF Splitters/Smoked LED Turn Signal