O7 ecks 5 3.0si Chip tuning

Greenberg · #1 11-14-2007, 05:26 PM

Hey guys I have an 07 X5 3.0si I was wondering if I can chip tune it, and how much power will it bring me? What are the benifits, in other words who has done it here nice to hear what I should change to get performance out of my 3.0si

Bushman2 · #2 11-14-2007, 05:55 PM

I know of a few friends that have done it, but it was a waste of their time. The reason for this was because the onboard ecu just recalibrates itself for the changes.

Greenberg · #3 11-14-2007, 06:05 PM

My friend holds a Mercedes-Benz center in Russia, Moscow and he had told me that for 1000 Euros they chip many Mercedes-Benz'es he told me that it gets more BHP's and sometimes even wastes less fuel...

So you are saying the X5 cant be chiped as the ECU will recalibrate its self back to defaults???

dbinc · #4 11-14-2007, 06:15 PM

This may be some interest to you:

http://www.hartge.de/

http://www.hartge.de/UploadPDF/E70%2...2012350286.pdf

Greenberg · #5 11-14-2007, 07:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dbinc

This may be some interest to you:

http://www.hartge.de/

http://www.hartge.de/UploadPDF/E70%2...2012350286.pdf

Hartge has some intresting modification for the Engine such as 12 35 0286 G

Engine conversion by ECU modification *
for X5 3.0sd (based on 210 kW / 286 hp)
246 kW (335 hp) / 4000 rpm 675 Nm (lb-ft 498) / 2000 rpma12300235 = '

'12 30 0235 G

Engine conversion by ECU modification *
for X5 3.0d (based on 173 kW / 235 hp)
202 kW (275 hp) / 4000 rpm 598 Nm (lb-ft 441) / 2000 rpm

Although as far as I understand this wont fit my 3.0SI, will it???????

King · #6 11-14-2007, 08:09 PM

If you want more power, trade it in for a 4.8i.

I always wonder about people who buy the smaller engine and then try to get more juice out of it. It's like buying a 325i and trying to modify it so it will be as fast as a 335i or M3. Just save up and buy the bigger engine to begin with, especially if you know you're not going to be happy with the entry model. If you can't afford it just yet, then hold off until you can. Just my 2 cents...

drod · #7 11-14-2007, 10:13 PM

$100 vs $15k!! not a difficult decision to make!!

but you're right! I wouldn't mess with a 3.0 engine... you want power get the 4.8...

you also have to consider it will void your warranty.. and who knows what issues will pop up.

not worth the effort!!

make it look mean instead... the 3.0 is still a descent ride as is!!!