Initial X5 tuned impressions

007_e350 · 08-18-2016, 10:24 AM

the X5 forum is so dead its better to post here being the same engine ... I got the JR custom, he said its between 2 & 2.5 to ensure reliability - buzzken catted exhaust - Intake racepipe install (egr valve delete)

Impressions: Immediately started seeing 600 miles on a tank - I used to average 470 religiously. Spool is heard on the exhaust tipe now (my wife hates it but I love that whistle lol) - Power is great over 60 mph, under 60 is better than stock ... Also I noticed outside temp affects the performance quite a bit, last night was 70 and car was flying (120 easy kept going), over 90 F its sluggish comparitively, still better than stock .. the FMIC is needed I know ..

thats the story of my beautiful life now!

oh and, I took photos of intake it has a 2 mm layer of carbon

I'll try to upload the video or pics if this website cooperates

bottom line shout out to all that made it possible !! GreekboyD was very helpful in directing me to the right shop etc, D comunity rocks!

Mark M · 08-18-2016, 10:37 AM

Congrats!! Sounds like a beast. You are spot on regarding temps. This platform feels heavy when temps and humidity are high. Part of it I'm sure is the AC load.

f00dstamps · 08-18-2016, 11:09 AM

I have been debating whether or not an upgraded IC is needed. I'm surprised to hear that you are seeing effects with "normal" (not on the racetrack) driving when the temperature increases.

WreckerX5d · 08-18-2016, 11:35 AM

I think all women hate the whistle lol.

NickTheStick · 08-18-2016, 12:19 PM

o0

Now that my 335D is gone, I have been thinking about doing the same to my X5D...since I intend on keeping it for a while.

How many miles on the vehicle? Also, who did the work?

You're local, can I have a ride?!?!?!

BB_cuda · 08-18-2016, 05:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Wrecker335d

I think all women hate the whistle lol.

My woman doesn't seem to mind but she did comment that the sound is more noticeable now with custom exhaust compared to DPF delete with OEM exhaust. I say it sounds like a baby Cummins when going slow in the neighborhood.

32valves · 08-18-2016, 07:42 PM

we my wife and I went to bimmerfest east, first she said my car rides like shit, and when we got there her leg swiped the back bumper and she went nuts. But she didn't complain when I was whooping ass on the 1320...

(dpf delete, stage 2.5 bpc tune)

007_e350 · 08-19-2016, 10:03 AM

had an opportunity to test it, 145 and was still hungry for more ... then I realized I had baby on board sign

007_e350 · 08-19-2016, 10:05 AM

Also got trans oil flushed, differential & transfer case as well - fluids were clean as cocktail, but the car does shift little more smoother .. we're all OCDs haha

007_e350 · 08-19-2016, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by NickTheStick

o0

Now that my 335D is gone, I have been thinking about doing the same to my X5D...since I intend on keeping it for a while.

How many miles on the vehicle? Also, who did the work?

You're local, can I have a ride?!?!?!

Yeah man come by, pm me your no.

007_e350 · 08-24-2016, 11:13 AM

video here - sorry for the water marks

08-18-2016, 10:24 AM	#1
007_e350 Lieutenant Colonel 217 Rep 1,909 Posts Drives: 335i 2008 MHD'd / x5d E70 Join Date: May 2013 Location: left lane iTrader: (3)	Initial X5 tuned impressions - With Video :D the X5 forum is so dead its better to post here being the same engine ... I got the JR custom, he said its between 2 & 2.5 to ensure reliability - buzzken catted exhaust - Intake racepipe install (egr valve delete) Impressions: Immediately started seeing 600 miles on a tank - I used to average 470 religiously. Spool is heard on the exhaust tipe now (my wife hates it but I love that whistle lol) - Power is great over 60 mph, under 60 is better than stock ... Also I noticed outside temp affects the performance quite a bit, last night was 70 and car was flying (120 easy kept going), over 90 F its sluggish comparitively, still better than stock .. the FMIC is needed I know .. thats the story of my beautiful life now! oh and, I took photos of intake it has a 2 mm layer of carbon I'll try to upload the video or pics if this website cooperates bottom line shout out to all that made it possible !! GreekboyD was very helpful in directing me to the right shop etc, D comunity rocks! __________________ Mods: 7" VRSF FMIC, Forge DVs, RB PCV, BMS Oil Cooler, VRSF DPs, MHD, JB4g5, OFT DIYs: Walnut blasting : Trans Oil at 45k, w Filter at 65k : Diff Oil Flush @ 45k : WP&TS @ 69k : Alternator @ 79k --- E70d Alphabet Soup del 44.4k : JR Stg2.25 tune : Buzzken Catted Exhaust : Trans fluid drain/ fill (3 Qrts), both Diffs fluids flushed Wheels: Style 95s on PSSs (Sold): AG 359s on S04s : 162s on Blizzaks : Rohana RF1 Matt black Last edited by 007_e350; 08-24-2016 at 11:39 AM..
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Mark M Major 240 Rep 1,288 Posts Drives: E30M3 E83X3 E90335D Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Lancaster, PA iTrader: (0)	Congrats!! Sounds like a beast. You are spot on regarding temps. This platform feels heavy when temps and humidity are high. Part of it I'm sure is the AC load. __________________
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08-18-2016, 11:09 AM	#3
f00dstamps Second Lieutenant 24 Rep 234 Posts Drives: 2010 BMW 335d Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Kansas City, MO iTrader: (0)	I have been debating whether or not an upgraded IC is needed. I'm surprised to hear that you are seeing effects with "normal" (not on the racetrack) driving when the temperature increases.
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08-18-2016, 11:35 AM	#4
WreckerX5d Warrant Officer 375 Rep 1,341 Posts Drives: Deezul Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Long Island, NY iTrader: (4)	I think all women hate the whistle lol. __________________ Deleted, ATM I/C and tuned by B.R.R.
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NickTheStick Private First Class 14 Rep 158 Posts Drives: 12' X5d / 09' 335d Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Chicago iTrader: (1)	o0 Now that my 335D is gone, I have been thinking about doing the same to my X5D...since I intend on keeping it for a while. How many miles on the vehicle? Also, who did the work? You're local, can I have a ride?!?!?!
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08-18-2016, 07:42 PM	#7
32valves Captain 109 Rep 934 Posts Drives: 2011 335d sport Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: DC area iTrader: (0)	we my wife and I went to bimmerfest east, first she said my car rides like shit, and when we got there her leg swiped the back bumper and she went nuts. But she didn't complain when I was whooping ass on the 1320... (dpf delete, stage 2.5 bpc tune)
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08-19-2016, 10:03 AM	#8
007_e350 Lieutenant Colonel 217 Rep 1,909 Posts Drives: 335i 2008 MHD'd / x5d E70 Join Date: May 2013 Location: left lane iTrader: (3)	had an opportunity to test it, 145 and was still hungry for more ... then I realized I had baby on board sign __________________ Mods: 7" VRSF FMIC, Forge DVs, RB PCV, BMS Oil Cooler, VRSF DPs, MHD, JB4g5, OFT DIYs: Walnut blasting : Trans Oil at 45k, w Filter at 65k : Diff Oil Flush @ 45k : WP&TS @ 69k : Alternator @ 79k --- E70d Alphabet Soup del 44.4k : JR Stg2.25 tune : Buzzken Catted Exhaust : Trans fluid drain/ fill (3 Qrts), both Diffs fluids flushed Wheels: Style 95s on PSSs (Sold): AG 359s on S04s : 162s on Blizzaks : Rohana RF1 Matt black
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08-19-2016, 10:05 AM	#9
007_e350 Lieutenant Colonel 217 Rep 1,909 Posts Drives: 335i 2008 MHD'd / x5d E70 Join Date: May 2013 Location: left lane iTrader: (3)	Also got trans oil flushed, differential & transfer case as well - fluids were clean as cocktail, but the car does shift little more smoother .. we're all OCDs haha __________________ Mods: 7" VRSF FMIC, Forge DVs, RB PCV, BMS Oil Cooler, VRSF DPs, MHD, JB4g5, OFT DIYs: Walnut blasting : Trans Oil at 45k, w Filter at 65k : Diff Oil Flush @ 45k : WP&TS @ 69k : Alternator @ 79k --- E70d Alphabet Soup del 44.4k : JR Stg2.25 tune : Buzzken Catted Exhaust : Trans fluid drain/ fill (3 Qrts), both Diffs fluids flushed Wheels: Style 95s on PSSs (Sold): AG 359s on S04s : 162s on Blizzaks : Rohana RF1 Matt black
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08-24-2016, 11:13 AM	#11
007_e350 Lieutenant Colonel 217 Rep 1,909 Posts Drives: 335i 2008 MHD'd / x5d E70 Join Date: May 2013 Location: left lane iTrader: (3)	video here - sorry for the water marks __________________ Mods: 7" VRSF FMIC, Forge DVs, RB PCV, BMS Oil Cooler, VRSF DPs, MHD, JB4g5, OFT DIYs: Walnut blasting : Trans Oil at 45k, w Filter at 65k : Diff Oil Flush @ 45k : WP&TS @ 69k : Alternator @ 79k --- E70d Alphabet Soup del 44.4k : JR Stg2.25 tune : Buzzken Catted Exhaust : Trans fluid drain/ fill (3 Qrts), both Diffs fluids flushed Wheels: Style 95s on PSSs (Sold): AG 359s on S04s : 162s on Blizzaks : Rohana RF1 Matt black
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