BMS Stage 1, catted DP and intake

bfick · 03-29-2015, 08:28 AM

I have a 2012 F30 335i and I'm looking for some power upgrades for the street. I don't want go too far with them, I want to stay in the "safe" range for the engine and plan to stay with normal street fuels. I don't want to get any cels with the setup or add smells. I am thinking of going with BMS stage 1, a catted downpipe and high flow intake. I don't really need to change or increase the sound so I am not really looking at exhaust now since it seems like a less cost effect upgrade for increased torque. Please let me know your thoughts, experiences, suggested brands and any potential deals.

Buckeyes · 03-29-2015, 09:29 AM

I have a 2013 335i m sport with bms stage 1, afe open intake, and the mpe exhaust. I did a lot of research and love the current setup. Zero cel's and zero issues. Next move for me would be a catted dp but still debating it and researching that.

mike@x-ph.com · 03-30-2015, 10:43 PM

JB stage 1 sounds to be the best option for you

r33_RGSport · 03-30-2015, 11:54 PM

Agree to Mike, Stage 1 would be the way to go.

Mike_L · 03-31-2015, 07:42 AM

May want to add chargepipes to that. Not for power, but for reliability. Adding boost plus the cheap stock chargepipes could easily equal disaster.

613Bimmer · 03-31-2015, 09:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Mike_L

May want to add chargepipes to that. Not for power, but for reliability. Adding boost plus the cheap stock chargepipes could easily equal disaster.

+1. I'd even go as far as saying that you should change out the charge pipe when the car is stock if you plan on driving it hard regularly.

Jeff@TopGearSolutions · 04-02-2015, 05:39 PM

I'd actually go against the grain with the recommendations here and say you should get JB4. It has the most features and can maximize the gains for your modifications. It also doesn't leave you blind like the Stage 1 does as the JB4 allows you to get the USB/Data cable and datalog and check codes ETC.

If you were going to leave the car stock then I'd tell you to stick with the Stage 1.

Also a charge pipe is very important on a tuned vehicle as the stock one is prone to cracking.

The Injen and AFE intake is the most popular followed up with the Evolution Racewerks Charge pipe and ER Catted downpipe.

Buckeyes · 04-02-2015, 07:39 PM

Any feedback on the ER catted down pipe throwing a cel?

r33_RGSport · 04-02-2015, 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Trcb777

Any feedback on the ER catted down pipe throwing a cel?

It is a hit and miss based on my experience.
You are removing a lot more cat cells between stock and any aftermarket downpipe.
So, in theory, yes you are most likely will get a CEL if your car is mapped for US emission specs.

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bfick New Member 0 Rep 5 Posts Drives: 2016 M3, 2008 335i, 2014 X3 Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Madison, WI iTrader: (0)	BMS Stage 1, catted DP and intake I have a 2012 F30 335i and I'm looking for some power upgrades for the street. I don't want go too far with them, I want to stay in the "safe" range for the engine and plan to stay with normal street fuels. I don't want to get any cels with the setup or add smells. I am thinking of going with BMS stage 1, a catted downpipe and high flow intake. I don't really need to change or increase the sound so I am not really looking at exhaust now since it seems like a less cost effect upgrade for increased torque. Please let me know your thoughts, experiences, suggested brands and any potential deals. Last edited by bfick; 03-29-2015 at 07:31 PM..
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Buckeyes Captain 354 Rep 941 Posts Drives: 2013 335i M Sport Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Atlanta iTrader: (2)	I have a 2013 335i m sport with bms stage 1, afe open intake, and the mpe exhaust. I did a lot of research and love the current setup. Zero cel's and zero issues. Next move for me would be a catted dp but still debating it and researching that.
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Mike_L Banned 284 Rep 1,961 Posts Drives: 2015 335xi GT M-Sport MPPK Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: New York City iTrader: (2)	May want to add chargepipes to that. Not for power, but for reliability. Adding boost plus the cheap stock chargepipes could easily equal disaster.
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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'd actually go against the grain with the recommendations here and say you should get JB4. It has the most features and can maximize the gains for your modifications. It also doesn't leave you blind like the Stage 1 does as the JB4 allows you to get the USB/Data cable and datalog and check codes ETC. If you were going to leave the car stock then I'd tell you to stick with the Stage 1. Also a charge pipe is very important on a tuned vehicle as the stock one is prone to cracking. The Injen and AFE intake is the most popular followed up with the Evolution Racewerks Charge pipe and ER Catted downpipe.
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Buckeyes Captain 354 Rep 941 Posts Drives: 2013 335i M Sport Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Atlanta iTrader: (2)	Any feedback on the ER catted down pipe throwing a cel?
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