Performance chip...

[Zuraxus]

Does any body know where I can buy performance chip to incrise HP and improve gas milage? is this something that has to be installed by prof. shop or I can do it my self? thank you for any information in this matter. I own 01' 3.0... thx. again

last Q- it is worth it to install it? thx

[GiRARDsays]

http://www.bimmerworld.com/html/conf...0-thru-203.htm

[mrbmwx5]

Originally Posted by Zuraxus

Does any body know where I can buy performance chip to incrise HP and improve gas milage? is this something that has to be installed by prof. shop or I can do it my self? thank you for any information in this matter. I own 01' 3.0... thx. again

last Q- it is worth it to install it? thx

turnermotorsports.com

[Zuraxus]

Originally Posted by mrbmwx5

turnermotorsports.com

how it works, it plugs in anywere? I cenn't find anythink saying how many hp I'll gain... any idea? thx

[Dark BMW]

I have superchips from england and an AFE intake on my 4.4 and love it!!!
eurobahn.us is the US distributor

[Nick@Jlevi SW]

We've got our Speed Innovation ECU tuning software for the E53. This is a complete ECU reflash that can be adapted to any modifications to improve horsepower, torque, throttle response, top speed and adjusting the rev limiter.

[JCL]

Only you can decide if it is worth it. A chip, installed on a naturally aspirated BMW engine, without other modifications, will have very little effect. The links above include a dyno chart for the 3.0. The chip manufacturer claims 3.4 hp at 6000 rpm. That is less than a 2% gain, and you have to ask yourself how often you are running at 6000 rpm (the gain under 4000 rpm is far less). The increase in torque is approx 1% on the same graph. Remember that this is a 5000 lb vehicle. You won't notice it at all IMO. Same with fuel consumption, there aren't easy gains to be had with engine mods; if you want to save fuel, modify your driving style as that will have the biggest impact.

If you want to put on an intake, an exhaust, and a chip, you could see a little more, but the simple answer is that if you want to spend that much money, just buy a 4.4 or a 4.6.

The only 3.0 mod that will show real power increase is a supercharger, but again, a 4.4 is cheaper.

[Zuraxus]

Originally Posted by JCL

Only you can decide if it is worth it. A chip, installed on a naturally aspirated BMW engine, without other modifications, will have very little effect. The links above include a dyno chart for the 3.0. The chip manufacturer claims 3.4 hp at 6000 rpm. That is less than a 2% gain, and you have to ask yourself how often you are running at 6000 rpm (the gain under 4000 rpm is far less). The increase in torque is approx 1% on the same graph. Remember that this is a 5000 lb vehicle. You won't notice it at all IMO. Same with fuel consumption, there aren't easy gains to be had with engine mods; if you want to save fuel, modify your driving style as that will have the biggest impact.

If you want to put on an intake, an exhaust, and a chip, you could see a little more, but the simple answer is that if you want to spend that much money, just buy a 4.4 or a 4.6.

The only 3.0 mod that will show real power increase is a supercharger, but again, a 4.4 is cheaper.

...this is something to consider, very, very truth. probably 4.4 will be more econamical solution, thx. for your advise.

[Dark BMW]

I Agree,
I would not chip my X5 if it were a 3.0, just an intake to sound better, and possibly a few HP!
I have 2 X5 4.4i's and they both have AFE intakes and superchips, very noticable difference and Huge Sound Difference under throttle, one is getting a Remus exhaust next week as well.