Parts to upgrade my 2006 E90 325I Sedan

Willstophe · 02-04-2008, 08:20 PM

Hello. I have a 2006 325I Sedan. Currently, my mods are as follows:

RD Sport cat-back exhaust system.
Dinan High-Flow Throttle Body.
Dinan Ram-Air Intake.
DTE Software.

Does anyone else have segestions for performance other than suspension? I'm pushing above a 330 and just below a 335.

Stronie · 02-04-2008, 08:51 PM

What is the DTE Software? Dyno?

Willstophe · 02-04-2008, 09:20 PM

18 HP - ECU Reprogram

Driv3r · 02-04-2008, 09:22 PM

I have trouble believing you are beating ANY Manual 330's.....

I also have trouble spending money on that joke of a dinan part, the ram air intake, its like 20dollars worth of parts and you just drill a hole into your current intake....any results from it? dynos maybe?

Willstophe · 02-04-2008, 09:33 PM

I'm gonna dyno it soon....reason I did the setup is cuz I read in a few articles that this is what I had to do to get it to where it is

canucklion · 02-04-2008, 09:41 PM

maybe with the mods you listed, my 330 can have hp/tq numbers above the 335?...only if I live in your dream world

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Originally Posted by Willstophe

I'm pushing above a 330 and just below a 335.

Willstophe · 02-04-2008, 09:46 PM

I wish I had a 135I really....but I got stuck with this car when it came out lol...was a birthday gift so ya

canucklion · 02-04-2008, 09:49 PM

I hope when I have kids and am in a position where I can buy them a brand new BMW as a birthday present, they won't be as ungrateful as you

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Originally Posted by Willstophe

I wish I had a 135I really....but I got stuck with this car when it came out lol...was a birthday gift so ya

Willstophe · 02-04-2008, 09:54 PM

Lol no I still love it....it's a fun ride....and I'm actually payin' the insurance on it so ya....I hope I didn't put that image out lol

canucklion · 02-04-2008, 10:10 PM

good to know. If you're looking for engine upgrade ideas, take a look at the NA engine upgrade sub-forum, but be warned that the hp/$ ratio is pretty crappy for NA engines vs turbos. My suggestion, be happy with what you got right now and spend the money on cosmetic upgrades or suspension upgrade. I'd say go for the suspension upgrade + rim/tire as your next step, take a look at the KW V2 coilover.

Willstophe · 02-04-2008, 10:13 PM

Thanx. And no this wasn't my first car. My first car was an 85 El Camino lol....

BeMyWife330i · 02-05-2008, 12:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Willstophe

I'm pushing above a 330 and just below a 335.

jjhan85 · 02-05-2008, 01:28 PM

how is the ECU upgrade? can you notice the difference?

just4kickz · 02-05-2008, 01:53 PM

dyno first, talk second.

EHbavarian · 02-05-2008, 03:55 PM

wait wait..... i dont beleive u...... i also own a 325i i beena member for about a year.. prob more... the last time i read about a 325 tryin to beat a 330i and right underneath a 335 it was a threat about this company with an ecu upgrade.. i know a few ppl that have done it...they cant really tell the difference unless u have more than just an upgrade.. but with those aftermarket mods under ur hood... cannot be thruth... u cant be right underneath a 335 with turbos... and tryin to beat a 330... i need some proof .. and if u prove i might step up and give it a try with my engine with ur mods... i wanna see a video or a dino... thanks

jjhan85 · 02-05-2008, 06:36 PM

ditto

mtkid · 02-05-2008, 08:07 PM

yeah dude, I'm local, I'd love to check out your ride if it is what you say it is.

cwn23 · 02-05-2008, 08:14 PM

callin u out brotha!!

EHbavarian · 02-05-2008, 10:10 PM

any updates????

daheechang · 02-06-2008, 06:11 PM

lol this could have gotten real ugly real quick

just4kickz · 02-06-2008, 06:31 PM

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Originally Posted by daheechang

lol this could have gotten real ugly real quick

its getting there.

he needs some FI

coolcamden · 02-06-2008, 06:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EHbavarian

wait wait..... i dont beleive u...... i also own a 325i i beena member for about a year.. prob more... the last time i read about a 325 tryin to beat a 330i and right underneath a 335 it was a threat about this company with an ecu upgrade.. i know a few ppl that have done it...they cant really tell the difference unless u have more than just an upgrade.. but with those aftermarket mods under ur hood... cannot be thruth... u cant be right underneath a 335 with turbos... and tryin to beat a 330... i need some proof .. and if u prove i might step up and give it a try with my engine with ur mods... i wanna see a video or a dino... thanks

The way I read it, the OP has a goal to be 330<his<335. I did not get it that he is getting that output right now.

But I see it the other way also... So we'll wait for him to speak again.

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Willstophe Willstophe 32 Rep 150 Posts Drives: 2006 BMW E90 325I Sedan Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Irvine, CA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 E90 325i sedan [0.00]	Parts to upgrade my 2006 E90 325I Sedan Hello. I have a 2006 325I Sedan. Currently, my mods are as follows: RD Sport cat-back exhaust system. Dinan High-Flow Throttle Body. Dinan Ram-Air Intake. DTE Software. Does anyone else have segestions for performance other than suspension? I'm pushing above a 330 and just below a 335.
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Willstophe Willstophe 32 Rep 150 Posts Drives: 2006 BMW E90 325I Sedan Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Irvine, CA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 E90 325i sedan [0.00]	18 HP - ECU Reprogram
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Driv3r Colonel 177 Rep 2,355 Posts Drives: 2006 E46 M3 ZCP Join Date: May 2005 Location: Miami Beach, FL iTrader: (8) Garage List 2006 325i [0.00]	I have trouble believing you are beating ANY Manual 330's..... I also have trouble spending money on that joke of a dinan part, the ram air intake, its like 20dollars worth of parts and you just drill a hole into your current intake....any results from it? dynos maybe? __________________ 2006 E46 M3 ZCP 6SPD-Interlagos Blue - 6SPD - SSK - AA Headers -AA Tune - Navigation w/ Splashscreen Mod - 3M Crystalline Series 60 - Carbon Splitters - Swissvax Treated - Bridgestone 2012 Yamaha FZ8 - Matte Black/Grey - Michelin Pilot Pure 2CT - Vortex Rear Sets - Yoshimura R-77D & Fender Delete - Spectro Race Oil - GP Reverse Shifting
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Willstophe Willstophe 32 Rep 150 Posts Drives: 2006 BMW E90 325I Sedan Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Irvine, CA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 E90 325i sedan [0.00]	I'm gonna dyno it soon....reason I did the setup is cuz I read in a few articles that this is what I had to do to get it to where it is
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Willstophe Willstophe 32 Rep 150 Posts Drives: 2006 BMW E90 325I Sedan Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Irvine, CA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 E90 325i sedan [0.00]	I wish I had a 135I really....but I got stuck with this car when it came out lol...was a birthday gift so ya
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Willstophe Willstophe 32 Rep 150 Posts Drives: 2006 BMW E90 325I Sedan Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Irvine, CA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 E90 325i sedan [0.00]	Lol no I still love it....it's a fun ride....and I'm actually payin' the insurance on it so ya....I hope I didn't put that image out lol
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canucklion pull my finger to get your kinder® surprise 148 Rep 10,455 Posts Drives: circles around you Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Toronto, Canada iTrader: (9)	good to know. If you're looking for engine upgrade ideas, take a look at the NA engine upgrade sub-forum, but be warned that the hp/$ ratio is pretty crappy for NA engines vs turbos. My suggestion, be happy with what you got right now and spend the money on cosmetic upgrades or suspension upgrade. I'd say go for the suspension upgrade + rim/tire as your next step, take a look at the KW V2 coilover. __________________
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Willstophe Willstophe 32 Rep 150 Posts Drives: 2006 BMW E90 325I Sedan Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Irvine, CA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 E90 325i sedan [0.00]	Thanx. And no this wasn't my first car. My first car was an 85 El Camino lol....
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jjhan85 J-Han 5 Rep 398 Posts Drives: BMW E90 325i jetblack Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Maryland iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 325i Sport Pac ... [0.00]	how is the ECU upgrade? can you notice the difference? __________________ 325i // Sport Package // 6 speed manual // AFE intake // Resonator + Muffler Delete // 20% tints//
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just4kickz boku no namae ha... 336 Rep 11,025 Posts Drives: 2006 BS 330i Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: S. Bay Area, CA + Newark, NJ + ChiCity + True Blue iTrader: (11) Garage List 2006 E90 330i [0.00]	dyno first, talk second. __________________ looking for a PreLCI Black Sapphire e90 front bumper without license plate holes "Akimbo shotguns. Broken wrists anyone? And don't give me that 'it's just a game' bull**. Where the are my akimbo interventions then?! One scope on each eye mother**er!!"
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EHbavarian Captain 45 Rep 960 Posts Drives: e90 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: HAMPTONS iTrader: (0)	wait wait..... i dont beleive u...... i also own a 325i i beena member for about a year.. prob more... the last time i read about a 325 tryin to beat a 330i and right underneath a 335 it was a threat about this company with an ecu upgrade.. i know a few ppl that have done it...they cant really tell the difference unless u have more than just an upgrade.. but with those aftermarket mods under ur hood... cannot be thruth... u cant be right underneath a 335 with turbos... and tryin to beat a 330... i need some proof .. and if u prove i might step up and give it a try with my engine with ur mods... i wanna see a video or a dino... thanks __________________ 2006 e90 jet black- SOLD 2004 E46 M3 white-SOLD currently driving a 2004 infiniti g35 coupe 6mt w/ single turbo by turbonetics / d.p, forged pistons, heads, exhaust system, headers, uprev tune etc etc , dynojet 470whp
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jjhan85 J-Han 5 Rep 398 Posts Drives: BMW E90 325i jetblack Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Maryland iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 325i Sport Pac ... [0.00]	ditto __________________ 325i // Sport Package // 6 speed manual // AFE intake // Resonator + Muffler Delete // 20% tints//
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mtkid First Lieutenant 29 Rep 387 Posts Drives: None Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: California iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 325i [0.00]	yeah dude, I'm local, I'd love to check out your ride if it is what you say it is. __________________ mods to come: koni yellows. camber kit. matte black m6 reps. mtec cf spoiler
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EHbavarian Captain 45 Rep 960 Posts Drives: e90 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: HAMPTONS iTrader: (0)	any updates???? __________________ 2006 e90 jet black- SOLD 2004 E46 M3 white-SOLD currently driving a 2004 infiniti g35 coupe 6mt w/ single turbo by turbonetics / d.p, forged pistons, heads, exhaust system, headers, uprev tune etc etc , dynojet 470whp
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daheechang Colonel 126 Rep 2,424 Posts Drives: E30 m3 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Shoreline iTrader: (14)	lol this could have gotten real ugly real quick
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