BMW E53 X5 3.0i Fuel Economy Capabilities

[Ricky Bobby]

^This is awesome - do you have emissions testing in MN?

I think the Shark is compatible with the Euro 2 - you just have to have the stock (or Euro 2) DME tune loaded, and then flash over the Euro 2 DME with the Shark Injector - best of both worlds

[tecboy99]

Originally Posted by Ricky Bobby

^This is awesome - do you have emissions testing in MN?

I think the Shark is compatible with the Euro 2 - you just have to have the stock (or Euro 2) DME tune loaded, and then flash over the Euro 2 DME with the Shark Injector - best of both worlds

Yeah, it wasn't too difficult. I could probably do a writeup if green dragon isn't in the mood. We don't have emissions testing here. I could potentially see one problem for everyone with emissions testing -- In key position 2, the CEL doesn't light up, meaning the car isn't tracking emissions. Pretty sure this is an immediate fail for emissions. After a little research, it looks there might be a way to run a wire from the Oil pressure light, or there appears to be some custom software that has the check light enabled in pos 2.

[g300d]

Hold on there Tecboy...before you go talking about wiring up that CEL you have to tell us about putting in the Euro software in the first place!

[Green Dragon]

Originally Posted by tecboy99

Yeah, it wasn't too difficult. I could probably do a writeup if green dragon isn't in the mood. We don't have emissions testing here. I could potentially see one problem for everyone with emissions testing -- In key position 2, the CEL doesn't light up, meaning the car isn't tracking emissions. Pretty sure this is an immediate fail for emissions. After a little research, it looks there might be a way to run a wire from the Oil pressure light, or there appears to be some custom software that has the check light enabled in pos 2.

Awesome buddy! Proceed with a write up! I'm finding the same thing with the work arounds on the pos 2 cel check. I've read it can be coded or just jumpered like you said. Please tell me your impressions on the Euro 2 tune! Word is that the car is more responsive, feels peppier, and less throttle lag, which sounds familiar to installing a shark injector. Can you confirm? If you can shark it, I'm absolutely doing it. I got a nice mpg bump on top of everything else when my last X was sharked. Anyways, good work man!

[tecboy99]

Originally Posted by Green Dragon

Awesome buddy! Proceed with a write up! I'm finding the same thing with the work arounds on the pos 2 cel check. I've read it can be coded or just jumpered like you said. Please tell me your impressions on the Euro 2 tune! Word is that the car is more responsive, feels peppier, and less throttle lag, which sounds familiar to installing a shark injector. Can you confirm? If you can shark it, I'm absolutely doing it. I got a nice mpg bump on top of everything else when my last X was sharked. Anyways, good work man!

Okay, Will do! I think there might be a subtle power increase. But, 1st definitely feels better when I give it hell. It's not so jerky and it seems to be smoother between gears. I would really like to see what some eBay headers would do. My understanding is that we could apply a shark tune over the euro software. What do you think? Eventually, I'm going to put the ESS supercharger on it. 330ishHP and estimated 0-60 in the mid 5 second range! I'm going to have more fun than the V8 guys.

[Ricky Bobby]

The Euro 2 tune is more like a different stock file, so as long as the Shark is being installed after the Euro2 tune I don't see why you couldn't load it, technically the Euro2 tune is just another stock tune so you should be able to flash with Shark, etc

Just my thinking. I will say the lower gears are MUCH less jerky since the Shark, much smoother throttle and power delivery in the lower gears and rpm's. I can only imagine someday combining the Shark with the Vanos rebuild

[Green Dragon]

According to the FAQ's, they're claiming that the shark injector is US/Canadian spec only and not compatible with Euro spec cars and Euro DME's software. I'm going to keep digging.

Jay, I've been thinking about a vanos rebuild as of late, as my valve cover gasket has begun to weep..... Which then has me thinking that it's time for a oil separation/catch can build as they are or can be related with crankcase pressures, etc........... Looks like January is filled with Super-Saturday/night maddness with pizza, liquid fat necture (also know as mountain dew) and some petroleum based dipping sauce.

[Ricky Bobby]

^If you are going to do the VCG and Vanos rebuild, and if the CCV is not in good shape, just do the BavarianE39 bypass and connect the check valve to the VC, much simpler IMO than a catch can (moisture collector)

[Green Dragon]

Originally Posted by Ricky Bobby

^If you are going to do the VCG and Vanos rebuild, and if the CCV is not in good shape, just do the BavarianE39 bypass and connect the check valve to the VC, much simpler IMO than a catch can (moisture collector)

I'll look into the bavarian e39 bypass. Thanks for the heads up buddy.

[tecboy99]

What do you other manual guys get for MPG on the highway? Doing 75 in 6th gear, I can't seem to get the MPG gauge to go above 20. It has been awhile. But, I seem to recall the auto doing better. Makes me want that 3.64 diff swap even more.