Dinan chip for E90 328i

snipersix · 03-02-2008, 11:30 PM

Is there a Dinan chip for a E90 328i? Cause I did a search and only found chips for the 335i.

asdflkijd · 03-02-2008, 11:36 PM

No, chips are only for turbo'ed cars because you can't increase the boost (psi) for NA cars (No turbos).

sorry man, there are other things like intake and such that you can do.. Its just harder to tune NA cars, than turbo'ed ones.

323d · 03-03-2008, 12:00 AM

even a intake will offer very litte (<3HP) gain, but is more for sound..

just stick with suspension work for our n/a cars

snipersix · 03-03-2008, 01:56 AM

ic... I think I will need to get some bmw performance suspension, cause I didnt take the sport package for the 328i. I wonder how much do those go for in dealers?

asdflkijd · 03-03-2008, 02:32 AM

hmm I'm not sure about the 328i, but for 335i coupe it is around $1,300.. so I would think about that or maybe a little less? All you need is front and rear sways, suspension and some good set of track wheels on some super stickes!

spencer n · 02-09-2010, 10:50 PM

ya there is nothing that makes the 328i with a big hp jump. Im in the same situation

alpha325i · 02-09-2010, 11:26 PM

i know TMS offers a pretty impressive engine software tune for the E90 325. not sure if they have anything for the 328

Alexander · 02-10-2010, 10:53 AM

I'd start with suspension as well. Mines a sport, but I would replace some components like new struts and stiffer shocks, but I live in the mountains and I nearly bottom out on some roads already.

You could look into a 330 intake manifold swap.

I'd stay away for Dinan, simply because they are expensive as balls.

But with scoops, an AFE Intake, 2nd cat removal and new muffler or deleted muffer, and some good software you'd definitely see some gains. Of course lighter wheels and sticky tires go a long way as well.

driverman · 02-11-2010, 05:44 PM

I'm looking into going with a diff with shorter gearing when my warranty runs out.

Here are two examples:
- The 328i 6MT has a 3.23 diff. If the diff from a 328i 6AT (3.73) bolts up, I'd get 15% more torque to the drive wheels.
- The diff from a 335i AT is 3.46. If that bolts in, I'd get a 7% improvement.

Plus, there are 3rd party diffs available (or soon to be available) with various gearing.

Changing the diff is a good way to get more power to the drive wheels without compromising reliability.

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asdflkijd Aberry is a scammer 558 Rep 5,507 Posts Drives: SGM E92 335i, AM E90 335i Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Seattle, WA iTrader: (14) Garage List 2008 E92 335i [10.00] 2007 E90 335i (Reti ... [9.00]	No, chips are only for turbo'ed cars because you can't increase the boost (psi) for NA cars (No turbos). sorry man, there are other things like intake and such that you can do.. Its just harder to tune NA cars, than turbo'ed ones.
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323d Major 52 Rep 1,436 Posts Drives: 335i E90 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: YVR iTrader: (4)	even a intake will offer very litte (<3HP) gain, but is more for sound.. just stick with suspension work for our n/a cars __________________ ZSP susp//18's 550i reps//blacklines/aftermarket grill//
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snipersix Brigadier General 228 Rep 3,807 Posts Drives: Retired 2017 F87 M2 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Burnaby iTrader: (3) Garage List 2017 BMW M2 [0.00]	ic... I think I will need to get some bmw performance suspension, cause I didnt take the sport package for the 328i. I wonder how much do those go for in dealers? __________________ 2017 M2 Coupe:\|Black Sapphire Metallic\|DCT\|Nav/Idrive\|M Performance CF Spoiler\|M Performance CF DCT Interior\| M Performance Gloss Black Kidney Grills\| M Performance Steel Pedals \| Eventuri CF CAI \| 19" Brixton Rims \| KW V3 Clubsport \| Retired: \|2008 328i Sedan\|Montego Blue\|
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asdflkijd Aberry is a scammer 558 Rep 5,507 Posts Drives: SGM E92 335i, AM E90 335i Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Seattle, WA iTrader: (14) Garage List 2008 E92 335i [10.00] 2007 E90 335i (Reti ... [9.00]	hmm I'm not sure about the 328i, but for 335i coupe it is around $1,300.. so I would think about that or maybe a little less? All you need is front and rear sways, suspension and some good set of track wheels on some super stickes!
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spencer n New Member 4 Rep 8 Posts Drives: black 328i Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Del Mar iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 335xi [0.00] 2008 328i [0.00]	ya there is nothing that makes the 328i with a big hp jump. Im in the same situation
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alpha325i this chick > 36 Rep 261 Posts Drives: E92 328i Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: USA iTrader: (1)	i know TMS offers a pretty impressive engine software tune for the E90 325. not sure if they have anything for the 328 __________________ Life's short, live fast ... drive a BMW E90 325i - totaled 03/17/10 (R.I.P.) E92 328i - took delivery 04/02/10
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Alexander Mad tyte EuR0 style boooi <--- Joke 212 Rep 2,472 Posts Drives: E30, E85, MKVI Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Deal's Gap iTrader: (0)	I'd start with suspension as well. Mines a sport, but I would replace some components like new struts and stiffer shocks, but I live in the mountains and I nearly bottom out on some roads already. You could look into a 330 intake manifold swap. I'd stay away for Dinan, simply because they are expensive as balls. But with scoops, an AFE Intake, 2nd cat removal and new muffler or deleted muffer, and some good software you'd definitely see some gains. Of course lighter wheels and sticky tires go a long way as well.
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driverman Captain 38 Rep 715 Posts Drives: 2008 328i 6MT - SOLD Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: El Dorado Hills, CA iTrader: (0)	I'm looking into going with a diff with shorter gearing when my warranty runs out. Here are two examples: - The 328i 6MT has a 3.23 diff. If the diff from a 328i 6AT (3.73) bolts up, I'd get 15% more torque to the drive wheels. - The diff from a 335i AT is 3.46. If that bolts in, I'd get a 7% improvement. Plus, there are 3rd party diffs available (or soon to be available) with various gearing. Changing the diff is a good way to get more power to the drive wheels without compromising reliability.
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