[shutterbug67]

Just recently got a 2006 e91 325xi wagon and been reading about mods, upgrades and tunes.... and I have to say I am totally overwhelmed and confused. I would like to upgrade the performance of my wagon. It has the N52 engine. Just wondering what mods/tunes I could do that significantly improve the cars performance. I would like to do the Turner manifold and computer tune to boost it up to a 330, but man it is expensive! Close to $2000... ugh
Are there things I can do that are not so pricey?
I have already dumped over $2k in cosmetic (wheels/tires/halo headlights) and stereo upgrades and don't want to put so much money into it, that I will never get back out of it if I ever decide to sell it... however I would like to explore what can be done on the cheap?

[SDemetris]

Get the manifold from a jumk yard. Even if they dont have one, theyll order it. Part number on real oem. I payed 230 for mine

[shutterbug67]

Originally Posted by SDemetris

Get the manifold from a jumk yard. Even if they dont have one, theyll order it. Part number on real oem. I payed 230 for mine

Any idea on the part number or what do I ask for? a 330 manifold?

[SDemetris]

330i or from a sulev car.. go on realoem.com and look for the 330i one.

[Mike.]

-get the manifold used on here
-get the aa tune

youre done.

if you want more oomph-> get the AA headers too, and get the stage 3 tune

that's it

[hassmaschine]

I'd do the 3 stage and tune. I have the same car in a 6mt, it's a lot slower than the 330i. Its ok because my wife drives it.

[shutterbug67]

Originally Posted by hassmaschine

I'd do the 3 stage and tune. I have the same car in a 6mt, it's a lot slower than the 330i. Its ok because my wife drives it.

Mine is a 6MT also... fairly pleased with the power of it in the stock status it is now. So, as I said earlier, not wanting to dump a whole lot of money into it, otherwise I probably should have gotten a different car/bmw. Was actually looking for a e39 wagon and this was traded in at the dealership. Much more pleasing to drive than the 2006 Outback I have been driving the past 4 years.

Anyways, may I ask what the stage 3 is and where do I get it? and is this in addition to the 330 manifold addition and tune?

btw... looking on ebay, the forum here and others. How do I know which manifold it is I am looking for? Would I search for a N52 330i manifold?

Thanks for all the help guys

[SflBimmer8484]

Header, oem intake mod,3 stage manifold, Exhaust and our software.

[hassmaschine]

Originally Posted by shutterbug67

Mine is a 6MT also... fairly pleased with the power of it in the stock status it is now. So, as I said earlier, not wanting to dump a whole lot of money into it, otherwise I probably should have gotten a different car/bmw. Was actually looking for a e39 wagon and this was traded in at the dealership. Much more pleasing to drive than the 2006 Outback I have been driving the past 4 years.

Anyways, may I ask what the stage 3 is and where do I get it? and is this in addition to the 330 manifold addition and tune?

btw... looking on ebay, the forum here and others. How do I know which manifold it is I am looking for? Would I search for a N52 330i manifold?

Thanks for all the help guys

the 3 stage is the 330 manifold.

headers would make a good difference, but if you don't want to spend a ton of money I think the manifold/tune is the best place to start.

[krahooligan]

Originally Posted by Andrew@ActiveAutowerke

Header, oem intake mod,3 stage manifold, Exhaust and our software.

Have the 3 stage and exhaust, no tune. Want a tune and headers. Ugh.
What's the Oem intake mod?

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