330i HP Numbers?

pavlo1994 · 08-27-2011, 09:00 AM

hey guys, my name is Pav (Pavlo)

Im looking into getting a 2006 BMW 330i. So i thought id get some information about whats out there.

What are the best bang for your buck horsepower upgrades? i know its not all about the power but its just something in mind.

Thanks pav-

LaLakers91tc · 08-27-2011, 11:38 AM

to be honest, nothing I have done to my car has been worth the money for the power. The exhaust (meisterschaft w/ catless midpipes) was barely noticeable in the power department, but it sounds heavenly, so its worth the cash. Same with the intake (m gruppe rep). My BMS pbx tune also wasn't noticably more powerful, but it did make the throttle a lot more fun. That being said, I wouldn't mod your car based on the 3-5 hp gains, but moreso the driving experience such as sound and throttle mapping. Suspension is my biggest suggestion. If you make this car handle like a dream, it is the best performance mod you can do.

Also, you could wait for the superchargers that seem to be on the horizon for our cars

fdriller9 · 08-27-2011, 04:09 PM

Get headers and the AA tune.

Then suspension upgrades. People don't realize a well setup suspension can allow you to utilize the all the power you have now.

CPWINCH · 08-27-2011, 06:17 PM

save up for a 335i if your looking for power, NA are hard to squeeze power out of. but if you prefer the 330i i would say do suspension first

3002 tii · 08-29-2011, 08:59 AM

+1 on suspension, and brakes

headers are nice, but getting past emissions would be a major pita, not to mention the only bolt-on option is supersprint which is really expensive

Choclove23 · 08-30-2011, 06:22 AM

If you want 'bang for your buck' then do the maths:

Intake / exhaust - $700+ for up to 3 hp increase = $230+/HP
BMS Powerbox - $270 for up to 10 hp increase = $27/HP
ARMA Supercharger $8000 for 120 hp increase = $66/HP

If I had the dosh I'd get the ARMA; would boost my 130i to 380HP!

Guaranteed it would sound at least as good as putting on an PF exhaust.

FYI, I just put in a BMW powerbox and my Simota CAI is on the way from EU at the moment.

Volasko · 09-04-2011, 10:29 PM

Value upgrades include:

AA Tune ~$450 +8-10 HP
Performance air filter + carbon filter delete ~$50-75 + 1 HP
Exhaust ~1000 just for that sweet, sweet sound! Unnoticeable HP gains, unless combined with a header swap and full cat delete (legal issues).

Choclove23 · 09-09-2011, 01:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wall$treet

Its a no brainer to get a 335 as the prices are going to be so similar to a 330 at this point. You can pick up an 07 or 08 for very close to what an 06 330 will cost you.

Go drive them both and the 330 will be absolutely unbearable to you after you try the 335. Its worth the extra headache of some possible more maintence.

There is no real point stating this without any evidence...

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LaLakers91tc Lieutenant Colonel 51 Rep 1,860 Posts Drives: BSM E92 335i 6MT Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Lawrenceville NJ iTrader: (5)	to be honest, nothing I have done to my car has been worth the money for the power. The exhaust (meisterschaft w/ catless midpipes) was barely noticeable in the power department, but it sounds heavenly, so its worth the cash. Same with the intake (m gruppe rep). My BMS pbx tune also wasn't noticably more powerful, but it did make the throttle a lot more fun. That being said, I wouldn't mod your car based on the 3-5 hp gains, but moreso the driving experience such as sound and throttle mapping. Suspension is my biggest suggestion. If you make this car handle like a dream, it is the best performance mod you can do. Also, you could wait for the superchargers that seem to be on the horizon for our cars __________________ Current 07 BSM E92 335i Previous SGM E90 330i (R.I.P.)
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fdriller9 Banned 253 Rep 7,089 Posts Drives: '06 AW 330xi Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: North Jersey/Philly/NYC iTrader: (4) Garage List 2006 330xi [6.44]	Get headers and the AA tune. Then suspension upgrades. People don't realize a well setup suspension can allow you to utilize the all the power you have now.
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CPWINCH Brigadier General 736 Rep 4,635 Posts Drives: Toyota Prius Join Date: May 2010 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (7)	save up for a 335i if your looking for power, NA are hard to squeeze power out of. but if you prefer the 330i i would say do suspension first __________________ Follow my BMW instagram @CARMODIFICATION Let me know you are from bimmerpost and i'll follow back
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Choclove23 Infrequent Browser 23 Rep 250 Posts Drives: 130i M-Sport Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Melbourne iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 130i M Sport [10.00]	If you want 'bang for your buck' then do the maths: Intake / exhaust - $700+ for up to 3 hp increase = $230+/HP BMS Powerbox - $270 for up to 10 hp increase = $27/HP ARMA Supercharger $8000 for 120 hp increase = $66/HP If I had the dosh I'd get the ARMA; would boost my 130i to 380HP! Guaranteed it would sound at least as good as putting on an PF exhaust. FYI, I just put in a BMW powerbox and my Simota CAI is on the way from EU at the moment. __________________ The Blackmobile Black 130i M Sport; 18" Oz Ultraleggra; 225/40 & 245/35.
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