[tylerhart_21]

Originally Posted by ppointer

Here is a post on the process with a link or two. Definitely people have done it for under $1k, since you're simply duplicating a factory 330i build on top of your existing motor.

https://www.e46fanatics.com/threads/...60-hp.1095889/

Ok I will check it out

[hassmaschine]

Originally Posted by Smgs1992

So agreeing that trading for a N55 powered 335i is a better option and way to spend the $3k that the OP is willing to spend trying to mod a N52 is bad advice? In what way? He wants a faster car and has the means to achieve it. If he wants more power down the road it is then easily accessible.
It is literally the smart advice. If he had asked what should i get if i want a bmw to get back and forth to work. I dont care about power. A 328i would be the correct answer.

You're falling into the trap. Thankfully, the OP knows better than engage with your trolling.

We're done here.

[hassmaschine]

Originally Posted by tylerhart_21

Ok with the suspension (M-Sport) how can you tell if you bottom it out. I think I may have but not sure. And what can I do to make sure it does not bottom out?

It won't. The stock sport suspension is perfect IMO for daily use. I had 2 people this week ask me if my car was lowered. .

[Welcome to NBA Jam]

Originally Posted by tylerhart_21

Ok with the suspension (M-Sport) how can you tell if you bottom it out. I think I may have but not sure. And what can I do to make sure it does not bottom out?

Getting new shocks and struts will help ensure it doesn't bottom out. You'll need to go over some serious bumps to really bottom it out. Even then, your bump stop will take care of it.

If you get Bilsteins you'll never bottom those suckers out. They're built like a tank. Ride a little rough though. IMO I'd get Koni Special Active Dampers if I had to do it again.

[tylerhart_21]

Originally Posted by hassmaschine

It won't. The stock sport suspension is perfect IMO for daily use. I had 2 people this week ask me if my car was lowered. .

I think I mean on the bump stops. The back is on Bilstein touring shocks. Would it be best if I did the same in the front and see what happens from that? Then add maybe springs later........

[tylerhart_21]

Originally Posted by tylerhart_21

I think I mean on the bump stops. The back is on Bilstein touring shocks. Would it be best if I did the same in the front and see what happens from that? Then add maybe springs later........

Idk it was a one time thing so maybe I can just see how the car reacts on the same correr. Then go from there before jumping to conclusions.

[colorado.e9x]

Originally Posted by Welcome to NBA Jam

Getting new shocks and struts will help ensure it doesn't bottom out. You'll need to go over some serious bumps to really bottom it out. Even then, your bump stop will take care of it.

If you get Bilsteins you'll never bottom those suckers out. They're built like a tank. Ride a little rough though. IMO I'd get Koni Special Active Dampers if I had to do it again.

100% agree with everything you just said. Including the Konis.

[Bimmer_Engineer]

Originally Posted by hassmaschine

It won't. The stock sport suspension is perfect IMO for daily use. I had 2 people this week ask me if my car was lowered. .

I second that one...I understand I’m an older guy now, but I think from an aesthetics perspective alone I wouldn’t want it any lower.

[Bmw_Crazy]

Originally Posted by Budget Efthreeoh

sell it and buy a 335i

Yea and become unreliable and spend more money..

[tylerhart_21]

With the stage three intake manifold what would be the best way to know if it is the stage three intake manifold?

[Smgs1992]

Originally Posted by Bmw_Crazy

Yea and become unreliable and spend more money..

Right because everyone with a 335i is constantly breaking down and spending thousands of dollars every week to keep it running

[Clammy]

Originally Posted by tylerhart_21

With the stage three intake manifold what would be the best way to know if it is the stage three intake manifold?

The 3 stage intake manifold has 2 DISA valves on/in it. The standard one has none.

Here are a couple of pics to help. The DISA valves are the blocky looking units (large DISA in the top pic, small DISA in the bottom pic) attached to the manifold.

Cheers!

[tylerhart_21]

With the Disa values how do you know if they are good or not?

[desertman123]

Originally Posted by tylerhart_21

With the Disa values how do you know if they are good or not?

Check out the NA engine forum. There's been a million threads on it lately.

Shake the flap itself with your hand, it shouldn't have ANY play. Then load up INPA and check to see they open and close FULLY and QUICKLY. Any sign of a lethargic flap should be replaced with genuine BMW only. Aftermarkets have been tested and were no good.

[Welcome to NBA Jam]

Originally Posted by desertman123

Check out the NA engine forum. There's been a million threads on it lately.

Shake the flap itself with your hand, it shouldn't have ANY play. Then load up INPA and check to see they open and close FULLY and QUICKLY. Any sign of a lethargic flap should be replaced with genuine BMW only. Aftermarkets have been tested and were no good.

What about Dorman? I replaced my E46 DISA valve with a Dorman and it was excellent.

[tylerhart_21]

With buying M3 control arms should I go OEM or TRW?????

[Biginboca]

Originally Posted by tylerhart_21

With buying M3 control arms should I go OEM or TRW?????

TRW all the way

[tylerhart_21]

Originally Posted by Biginboca

TRW all the way

Sounds good and plus they are cheaper

[Smgs1992]

Originally Posted by tylerhart_21

Sounds good and plus they are cheaper

Theyre the same thing. They literally just grind off the bmw logo

[tylerhart_21]

Does anyone know how to install headers or know a video showing how to do it? (Getting AA headers)

[colorado.e9x]

https://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1288320

[tylerhart_21]

Originally Posted by colorado.e9x

https://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1288320

Thank you