Too old to tune?

bwhipp · 09-18-2019, 01:47 PM

I've had my 09 335ix for a couple years and love it, it's at 82k miles right now and I was looking at maybe doing the MHD Stage 1 since the car is entirely stock and i'd love to unlock that first bit of potential. I also have a bit of rattle so the MHD option for that sounds appealing as well.

Would it be safe to run stage 1 on a 10 year old car with 82k? I have recently done plugs, coils, injectors, valve cover, oil filter housing, and a walnut blast so major things are in good shape (hopefully). Should I add any mods if only planning to do the most basic, stage 1 version? I'm a noob at all of this and saw some people say to not even go stage 1 without a chargepipe, FMIC, and new diverter valves due to plastic stock pieces.

Thanks!

iqraceworks · 09-18-2019, 02:07 PM

I'm getting ready to run MHD stage 1+ with downpipes, DCI, and FMIC on my 07' 335i with 90K miles on it.

I'd say go ahead and do all of your maintenance, and then run it

Devildog0905 · 09-18-2019, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by bwhipp

I've had my 09 335ix for a couple years and love it, it's at 82k miles right now and I was looking at maybe doing the MHD Stage 1 since the car is entirely stock and i'd love to unlock that first bit of potential. I also have a bit of rattle so the MHD option for that sounds appealing as well.

Would it be safe to run stage 1 on a 10 year old car with 82k? I have recently done plugs, coils, injectors, valve cover, oil filter housing, and a walnut blast so major things are in good shape (hopefully). Should I add any mods if only planning to do the most basic, stage 1 version? I'm a noob at all of this and saw some people say to not even go stage 1 without a chargepipe, FMIC, and new diverter valves due to plastic stock pieces.

Thanks!

I would say go for it. If your maintenance is up to date and you log frequently to check for issues then you will be fine. In my experience, you are going to get bored of stage 1. Downpipes and fmic make a huge difference. Check out https://www.armmotorsports.com/category-s/107.htm

IllSic_Design · 09-18-2019, 03:01 PM

If your maintenance is up to date and your engine seems in good shape why not. I'm stage 2+, upgraded turbos + Full bolt on, and run E50 at 194,000 miles.

Jeff@TopGearSolutions · 09-18-2019, 03:02 PM

I was going to say there are guys that have been sending it with 175K+ cars.

type-dRew · 09-18-2019, 06:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Jeff@TopGearSolutions

I was going to say there are guys that have been sending it with 175K+ cars.

163k here. Original turbos rattling to their eventual death but running great.

JM98 · 09-18-2019, 06:32 PM

Ive seen single turbo cars with 150,000+ miles. You'll be good as long as maintenance is up to date. Its not the motors that typically fail, its all the auxiliary components (injectors, coils, solenoids, turbos, etc)

Antetokounmpo · 09-19-2019, 10:50 AM

Heck no, 137k miles, tuned since 68k and I beat the crap out of it!

Spyro235 · 09-19-2019, 12:14 PM

I owned mine from 120k until 171k, and it was stage 2 for at least 40k of my miles. Catless dp was my only mod, and I really wrung it out a bunch.

b92 · 09-19-2019, 01:14 PM

Your car sounds like it's all ready to be tuned! But I do recommend you upgrade your chargepipe at the minimum. While you're doing the chargepipe you might as well install dual cone intakes for another ~$90. Your car will feel much more alive, and stage 1 is just the start!

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bwhipp New Member 0 Rep 12 Posts Drives: 335ix Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: NY iTrader: (0)	Too old to tune? I've had my 09 335ix for a couple years and love it, it's at 82k miles right now and I was looking at maybe doing the MHD Stage 1 since the car is entirely stock and i'd love to unlock that first bit of potential. I also have a bit of rattle so the MHD option for that sounds appealing as well. Would it be safe to run stage 1 on a 10 year old car with 82k? I have recently done plugs, coils, injectors, valve cover, oil filter housing, and a walnut blast so major things are in good shape (hopefully). Should I add any mods if only planning to do the most basic, stage 1 version? I'm a noob at all of this and saw some people say to not even go stage 1 without a chargepipe, FMIC, and new diverter valves due to plastic stock pieces. Thanks!
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iqraceworks Brigadier General 2001 Rep 3,731 Posts Drives: 2007 335i Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Missouri iTrader: (0)	I'm getting ready to run MHD stage 1+ with downpipes, DCI, and FMIC on my 07' 335i with 90K miles on it. I'd say go ahead and do all of your maintenance, and then run it
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IllSic_Design Colonel 2124 Rep 2,758 Posts Drives: 09 E92 335i Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Northern California iTrader: (1)	If your maintenance is up to date and your engine seems in good shape why not. I'm stage 2+, upgraded turbos + Full bolt on, and run E50 at 194,000 miles. Last edited by IllSic_Design; 09-18-2019 at 03:35 PM.. Reason: mods added
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Jeff@TopGearSolutions 3441 Rep 79,211 Posts Drives: C6 Z06, 09 335i, 10 335xi Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: www.TopGearSolutions.com iTrader: (37)	I was going to say there are guys that have been sending it with 175K+ cars.
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JM98 Lieutenant 391 Rep 532 Posts Drives: 2009 135i Join Date: May 2016 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0)	Ive seen single turbo cars with 150,000+ miles. You'll be good as long as maintenance is up to date. Its not the motors that typically fail, its all the auxiliary components (injectors, coils, solenoids, turbos, etc)
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Spyro235 Captain 260 Rep 714 Posts Drives: '10 X5D, '04 330i ZHP Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: CO iTrader: (0)	I owned mine from 120k until 171k, and it was stage 2 for at least 40k of my miles. Catless dp was my only mod, and I really wrung it out a bunch. __________________ Daily/ Tow: 2010 X5 35D - 326k, Deleted w/DUDMD Stage 2, Sutphin Trans tune, Comfort seat retrofit Fun car: 2004 ZHP 6mt - 256k miles, z4m FCAB, stock. Drift car: 2001 330i for sale
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b92 Major 540 Rep 1,040 Posts Drives: E92 335is, 6MT Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Rhode Island iTrader: (2)	Your car sounds like it's all ready to be tuned! But I do recommend you upgrade your chargepipe at the minimum. While you're doing the chargepipe you might as well install dual cone intakes for another ~$90. Your car will feel much more alive, and stage 1 is just the start! __________________ 2011 E92 335is, Space Grey/Coral Red, 6MT. RB 2+, Wedge tuned. E85 PI coming soon.
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