2005 3.0i Simple Mods

ud03803 · #1 07-31-2008, 10:48 AM

I am new to the 3.0 X5's. Are there any simple mods to increase power a bit? Also, beyond the freebie mods, what would be a 1st stage upgrade to the 3.0 engine?

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Bimmer360 · #2 07-31-2008, 11:09 AM

if you want a little roar, go with CAI like afe or K&N. If you want power, go with the dinan package.

mrbmwx5 · #3 07-31-2008, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by ud03803

I am new to the 3.0 X5's. Are there any simple mods to increase power a bit? Also, beyond the freebie mods, what would be a 1st stage upgrade to the 3.0 engine?

take it to carconnection in WINSTON-SALEM or KORMAN AUTOWERK in GREENSBORO they good about adding power.

ZsX5o3 · #4 07-31-2008, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Bimmer360

if you want a little roar, go with CAI like afe or K&N. If you want power, go with the dinan package.

do you think the Dinan High Flow Throttle body is worth the money?

CharlieHustleX5 · #5 08-02-2008, 05:18 AM

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Originally Posted by ZsX5o3

do you think the Dinan High Flow Throttle body is worth the money?

No, I dont see the power possibility in a throttle body when not much else is being done to the car. I personally have the Dinan CAI and ecu reflash. It gave it a little punch, but nothing really worth going crazy about. Its tough for a 3 liter motor to pull a car that weighs so much. Thats really just my opinion. I still love my x5, but I'm not expecting any more than it can put out.

ZsX5o3 · #6 08-02-2008, 02:48 PM

Hmm so perhaps the best way to improve performance on a 3.0 would be to reduce weight.. I notice the only time my car really feels slow (to me) is when i have 3 or 4 other people with me.

rastaFarai · #7 08-02-2008, 08:16 PM

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Originally Posted by ZsX5o3

Hmm so perhaps the best way to improve performance on a 3.0 would be to reduce weight.. I notice the only time my car really feels slow (to me) is when i have 3 or 4 other people with me.

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