OE Tuning or Active autowerke tune for manifold conversion?

ray_futbol · 11-28-2011, 10:01 PM

Hello!

Just about to install the 3 stage manifold as soon as i receive my headers from Gavin/ MMW.

I currently run the AA tune with my PE and PI.

Looking for the most gains with the 2 extra mods + PE + PI.

I'm stuck between the two tuners. Which would be better or which do you prefer from experience?

Thanks!!!

mike-y · 11-28-2011, 10:18 PM

If you can't get to either shop for a custom tune, call and see what they have. We all know AA has an off the shelf tune that works pretty well, but might not be perfect, but I'm not sure if OE has something off the shelf they can send to you.

Custom would be best, but that's not always an option for many people.

ray_futbol · 11-28-2011, 10:30 PM

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Originally Posted by mike-y

If you can't get to either shop for a custom tune, call and see what they have. We all know AA has an off the shelf tune that works pretty well, but might not be perfect, but I'm not sure if OE has something off the shelf they can send to you.

Custom would be best, but that's not always an option for many people.

Wish i lived in the states

There are dyno tuners in alberta canada, but they always tune mustangs/ camaro's and turbo diesel trucks. Might stay away from them lol

OE says they have a tune for me if i send my ecu in, and same for AA.

But i can also do the AA tune locally since theres a place in town who does them except charges outrageous prices for it

Thanks for your input!

Hooy · 11-29-2011, 01:23 AM

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Originally Posted by ray_futbol

Wish i lived in the states

There are dyno tuners in alberta canada, but they always tune mustangs/ camaro's and turbo diesel trucks. Might stay away from them lol

OE says they have a tune for me if i send my ecu in, and same for AA.

But i can also do the AA tune locally since theres a place in town who does them except charges outrageous prices for it

Thanks for your input!

AA. You have a local retailer, so AA can probably lower the price for you.

OPTIMAXED1 · 12-28-2011, 05:26 PM

Hey
Ray_futbol

Great car color and wheel combination.

Have you done all the conversion work yet ? Would like to hear what solutions and issues you may have.

ray_futbol · 12-28-2011, 06:49 PM

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Originally Posted by OPTIMAXED1

Hey
Ray_futbol

Great car color and wheel combination.

Have you done all the conversion work yet ? Would like to hear what solutions and issues you may have.

Thanks

Not yet. I was going to do it for January, but i decided to go on a much needed vacation. I'll be installing in march/ april. Soon after that i'll update this thread

SR2007 · 02-03-2012, 01:45 AM

Subscribed! Looking into doing the same mods, only running no exhaust setup. Just going with straight pipes all the way! Def curious on what the power gain yield?!?!?!?!?

ray_futbol · 02-03-2012, 10:55 AM

I just ordered AA's new simon tool with a new tune. Just waiting for it to come in the mail...
Groundhogs/ meteorologists in canada are saying early spring (hopefully), so that's when install begins!

After installing the manifold and headers (which i'm hoping doesnt sound like crap), i'll have to find a 4 wheel dyno, somewhere in Alberta. There might be one an hour and a half away from where i live. (i dont have initial dynos

)

ray_futbol · 02-03-2012, 11:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OPTIMAXED1

Hey
Ray_futbol

Great car color and wheel combination.

Have you done all the conversion work yet ? Would like to hear what solutions and issues you may have.

Heard from other members that they havent had an issue and no error codes etc.
Another member who lives in toronto just installed his so not a problem in colder climates and he's already done +100 km on his car with the new set up

The only problems they've had was losing a screw

RazRokz.! · 02-04-2012, 10:21 PM

I think e90pilot said something about having trouble with the OE tune. Dont quote me on it , but you should get with him though...

ray_futbol · 02-04-2012, 10:26 PM

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Originally Posted by RazRokz.!

I think e90pilot said something about having trouble with the OE tune. Dont quote me on it , but you should get with him though...

Thanks for the info. I stuck with AA since i already had it and they just released the simon tool thing which made me even happier!

SflBimmer8484 · 02-06-2012, 10:53 AM

ray_futbol · 02-07-2012, 01:20 PM

Thinking of maybe getting a tune for the X5 too

ray_futbol · 02-14-2012, 05:10 PM

Simon tool just arrived today (waiting on stage 2 328 flash). Planning on installing the 3 stage manifold this saturday with a buddy of mine who's a bmw tech

jfisher160 · 02-16-2012, 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by ray_futbol

Simon tool just arrived today (waiting on stage 2 328 flash). Planning on installing the 3 stage manifold this saturday with a buddy of mine who's a bmw tech

Your going to love the 3 stage manifold on the 328i with the tune. Car is going to be a whole different animal.

ray_futbol · 02-19-2012, 02:06 PM

The car pulls like crazy now!! It literally was eye opening! It is a must do for any 328i N52. No codes or errors thrown. And fuel consumption improved too!

CEVMAN · 02-19-2012, 03:25 PM

hey has anyone herd anything about tuner motorsport? they have a tune for the 325 e90? is it comparable to the AA tune?

DESI4life10 · 02-19-2012, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by ray_futbol

The car pulls like crazy now!! It literally was eye opening! It is a must do for any 328i N52. No codes or errors thrown. And fuel consumption went down too!

Glad you like it.

I felt the same when I did the install for this mod on my car. Just love the way the car handles. i have about 1000km on the manifold now and car pulls smooth with no errors.

bdl328xit · 02-20-2012, 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by ray_futbol

The car pulls like crazy now!! It literally was eye opening! It is a must do for any 328i N52. No codes or errors thrown. And fuel consumption went down too!

Did the manifold on my E91 a week or two ago. No codes, better fuel consumption, more power. $350 parts/$400 labor. Should have been stock like this!

ray_futbol · 02-20-2012, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by bdl328xit

Did the manifold on my E91 a week or two ago. No codes, better fuel consumption, more power. $350 parts/$400 labor. Should have been stock like this!

Wow! $400 for install? I thought the states would have been way cheaper for labor

CEVMAN · 02-20-2012, 03:07 PM

can anyone tell me whats the proper numeration on the intake manifold for the 330? is it N52B30AF.
I found one on ebay for $200? good price?

ray_futbol · 02-20-2012, 03:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CEVMAN

can anyone tell me whats the proper numeration on the intake manifold for the 330? is it N52B30AF.
I found one on ebay for $200? good price?

Part number?
11617559523 Intake Manifold

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CEVMAN Enlisted Member 2 Rep 29 Posts Drives: 2006 325xi Join Date: May 2011 Location: Ma iTrader: (0)	can anyone tell me whats the proper numeration on the intake manifold for the 330? is it N52B30AF. I found one on ebay for $200? good price?
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