Markq 0 Report post Posted November 19, 2007 Hey, I have a B10 chip to put into my 535iS which apparently gives a 15-25hp increase. Anything I need to know before I do this??? I assume its safe and wont blow up the ECU?? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Carl 3 Report post Posted November 20, 2007 If you've got the correct ECU for the chip then you shouldn't have ECU issues, maybe tuning issues afterwards though Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mr E34 11 Report post Posted November 20, 2007 Hey, I have a B10 chip to put into my 535iS which apparently gives a 15-25hp increase. Anything I need to know before I do this??? I assume its safe and wont blow up the ECU?? Might pay to wear a earthing wriststrap when handling ECU and eprom.(discharges static) Do not touch eprom legs, hold rom on ends and pay attention to notch polarity. Hope that is some help. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest 540Si Report post Posted November 20, 2007 Oooooooooo nice one. Out of curiosity who else is running a chipped E34? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BM WORLD 1283 Report post Posted November 20, 2007 Oooooooooo nice one. Out of curiosity who else is running a chipped E34?yea have hartge spec ecu Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HELLBM 1552 Report post Posted November 20, 2007 (edited) I put an M-tec chip into one of my 540`s along with a 3.25 LSD. Turn the traction control of and the fun begins. I intend to try a similar combo in my 6 spd. 540is HELLBM Edited November 20, 2007 by HELLBM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kiwi535 538 Report post Posted November 20, 2007 I put an M-tec chip into one of my 540`s along with a 3.25 LSD. Turn the traction control of and the fun begins. I intend to try a similar combo in my 6 spd. 540is HELLBM did you get that low k Tauraunga one??? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest 540Si Report post Posted November 20, 2007 I put an M-tec chip into one of my 540`s along with a 3.25 LSD. Turn the traction control of and the fun begins. I intend to try a similar combo in my 6 spd. 540is HELLBM Sounds good. Ray is the M-Tec chip an OEM BMW one? Have been considering Turner motorsport one from the states - they have one for 540 manual. Ray I'd be really keen to see and hear what you do to tweak that car. If you don't blow it up I might be keen to copy you and Brent I expect a Hartge chip setup is pretty hard to come by Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BM WORLD 1283 Report post Posted November 20, 2007 Sounds good. Ray is the M-Tec chip an OEM BMW one? Have been considering Turner motorsport one from the states - they have one for 540 manual. Ray I'd be really keen to see and hear what you do to tweak that car. If you don't blow it up I might be keen to copy you and Brent I expect a Hartge chip setup is pretty hard to come by and Brent I expect a Hartge chip setup is pretty hard to come by yes only with hartge engine from a 89 635csi Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HELLBM 1552 Report post Posted November 20, 2007 OEM chip yes. 139 k on my latest 540. I got it from Tauranga. NZ new, 2 owner, rural liife and an excellent service history. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest 540Si Report post Posted November 20, 2007 OEM chip yes. 139 k on my latest 540. I got it from Tauranga. NZ new, 2 owner, rural liife and an excellent service history. Looks good Ray Did it already have clear indicators on it? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HELLBM 1552 Report post Posted November 20, 2007 No I got the full set of an M5 along with some other choice bits and pieces. 300 k M5 instrument cluster to go in as well. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest 540Si Report post Posted November 20, 2007 Cool Well I'd be curious to see what you're going to do with it Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cainchapman 0 Report post Posted November 20, 2007 Robin @ Torque Performance can now reprogramme BMW's too. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest 540Si Report post Posted November 20, 2007 Robin @ Torque Performance can now reprogramme BMW's too. Cain is your LE tricked in any way? Performance enhancing drugs? Aftermarket chip? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest 540Si Report post Posted November 20, 2007 Robin @ Torque Performance can now reprogramme BMW's too. Are they the guys that specialised in Holdens and Coons? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cainchapman 0 Report post Posted November 20, 2007 (edited) No, cats removed. That's it. 172.?kW @ wheels. (I can't remember the exact figure) I am looking at giving Robin a lash at the 540, but I'd like to get the exhaust done first. He's moving further down the road into Patiki Rd shortly, so I'll wait until he is in the new place. Who knows, if I get this new job, it'll get done faster. Sorry, yes, he used to specialise in Fords. He's tweaked the Bosses R8 GTS and got an additional 20kW at the wheels. 260kW! Edited November 20, 2007 by Cain Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest 540Si Report post Posted November 20, 2007 No, cats removed. That's it. 172.?kW @ wheels. (I can't remember the exact figure) I am looking at giving Robin a lash at the 540, but I'd like to get the exhaust done first. He's moving further down the road into Patiki Rd shortly, so I'll wait until he is in the new place. Who knows, if I get this new job, it'll get done faster. Sorry, yes, he used to specialise in Fords. He's tweaked the Bosses R8 GTS and got an additional 20kW at the wheels. 260kW! Nice. Hmmm am keen to squeeze a bit more power out but not at all cost. I think chipping will be my last option at this stage Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest 540Si Report post Posted November 20, 2007 And Ray since I put the stock airbox back in the noise out of those twin pipes has gone up a bit! Am getting "boy racer" looks from everyone!! But it was definitely a good move - the pod filter that came in the car had a bloody hole in it! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mr E34 11 Report post Posted November 20, 2007 Cain is your LE tricked in any way? Performance enhancing drugs? Aftermarket chip? If you run euro spec cars they are pretty well tuned.To give you some idea on the work needed to give gains without capacity increase look at the M60 4ltr by Alpina. Gas flowed heads,compression 10.7:1,lightweight Mahle pistons,remap ecu, peak power 315ps @ 5800 & 410nm @ 4600. Not huge gains over stock. Their next shot gave 340ps but with 4.6ltr.(93mm borex85mm stroke) Don't expect BIG gains solely with chips on modern BMW engines.(probably some exceptions) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
