silvermace 0 Report post Posted July 31, 2008 (edited) So after I get a few things fixed up by Botanymotorworx (worn control arms, some cooling stuff) I want to look at adding a few mods to my car to improve its throttle response, im not really interested in outright speed, just "quickness". My ride is a E46 mid-'99 328 CiA. I've been quoted by autopassion.co.nz in CHCH for a K&N (I think) cold air intake kit @ $700 and an unnamed "chipping" @ $995 for 16hp, I'm tempted for the chipping but I think the CAI is a bit pricey, there is a guy on TM selling Simota CA intakes with a moulded box for $400 but I dont know if these are any good (mixed reports on the net) is there anywhere we can get Dinan CAI kits, I would trust these to be good, but again, if its $900 thats a pretty expensive upgrade for just a few ponies. Has anyone tried setting up some front end bumper scoops to assit air flow (and the existing funnel) into the CAI/OE filter box, I would have thought that would be a pretty easy thing to do.. I already have a full exhaust system (excluding headers) and suspension kit as well as slotted brakes. I think an LSD with a bit of a quicker ratio would be on the cards and I'm definately getting strut braces front and rear. Also, an M3 CSL header upgrade, is it true that the 328ci (M52TUB28) is compatible with these headers, and where would one get them, makes sense that BMW OEM parts would work in this case? I think a good target for my car is 215-220 hp with all those basic bolt ons done. Any advice? Edited July 31, 2008 by Silvermace Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Apex 693 Report post Posted July 31, 2008 Try contacting pioneer auto parts for a price on the K&N they are the importers. I would personally go for the Simota as I have had one before and it was great. Broomefish are the NZ wholesalers. As for headers I wouldn’t worry about doing them as it will be pricy for minimal gains and may affect the way your car performs. I would defiantly go for a chip though, probably the best bang for your buck. Is your car a manual? This would be the single best thing you could do if your after performance. Failing that you could just Trade up to a 330i, it would be quicker than a modded 328i. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andrew 30 Report post Posted July 31, 2008 Don't go for the un-named chipping. Get on the dyno and spend your money getting your ECU remapped properly - while on the dyno. Naturally do this after you have done all the other mods to get the best value for money. Gavin Bellars is a BMW man and runs Hi Velocity in Auckland. He has got good results from other E46s (CSLs, M3s and so on) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jammasterjames 0 Report post Posted July 31, 2008 (edited) Try East Coast Induction Systems fo the CAI, they specialise in BMW You can buy off various places on tha web. Edited July 31, 2008 by Jammasterjames Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
silvermace 0 Report post Posted July 31, 2008 Thanks for the tips guys. Will follow up on all those leads. Yea I would consider a 330, but not really my price point right now, besides I like modding. I'm trying to learn as much as possible as I have aspirations for amateur racing Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
silvermace 0 Report post Posted July 31, 2008 Don't go for the un-named chipping. Get on the dyno and spend your money getting your ECU remapped properly - while on the dyno. Naturally do this after you have done all the other mods to get the best value for money. Gavin Bellars is a BMW man and runs Hi Velocity in Auckland. He has got good results from other E46s (CSLs, M3s and so on) How much would I be looking at, in terms of $$, kW increase and more importantly for me, Torque increase? also, is the stock drive shaft good enough to handle increased power/torque output? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
silvermace 0 Report post Posted July 31, 2008 Try contacting pioneer auto parts for a price on the K&N they are the importers. I would personally go for the Simota as I have had one before and it was great. Broomefish are the NZ wholesalers. As for headers I wouldn’t worry about doing them as it will be pricy for minimal gains and may affect the way your car performs. I would defiantly go for a chip though, probably the best bang for your buck. Is your car a manual? This would be the single best thing you could do if your after performance. Failing that you could just Trade up to a 330i, it would be quicker than a modded 328i. this is the intake, look like the one you've got?http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/C...n-166167893.htm I've got the Tiptronic, I live in south auckland and work in parnell so rush hour traffic means I had to compromise (not really that bad tho ) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Apex 693 Report post Posted July 31, 2008 (edited) this is the intake, look like the one you've got? http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/C...n-166167893.htm I've got the Tiptronic, I live in south auckland and work in parnell so rush hour traffic means I had to compromise (not really that bad tho ) Meh same old excuse from people as to why they drive slush box.. My missus drives a manual in rush hour traffic everyday and she doesn’t complain!! Are you going racing in your car? All the mods you mention soon add up to the price difference between the two.. 328i v 330i. Edited July 31, 2008 by Apex Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
silvermace 0 Report post Posted July 31, 2008 Meh same old excuse from people as to why they drive slush box.. My missus drives a manual in rush hour traffic everyday and she doesn’t complain!! Are you going racing in your car? All the mods you mention soon add up to the price difference between the two.. 328i v 330i. hehe fair enough, guess im just lazy then ! not trying to convert you, you're more than welcome to drive a manual , yea the mods would add up to a 330 but I scored my 328 for pretty cheap with alot of work already done (UUC pulley kit, SS exhaust etc.), plus like I said, having fun modding/researching/learning Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Apex 693 Report post Posted July 31, 2008 Ah K. I would go with the Simota as you can use them on nearly all straight 6 BMW’s so when the time comes to upgrade you could take it off. I just thought it funny an aspiring racing driver is driving a automatic 328i Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
silvermace 0 Report post Posted July 31, 2008 I just thought it funny an aspiring racing driver is driving a automatic 328i Yep, that is quite funny. I dont plan to race this 328, I imagine myself running an E36 M3 or E30 i.e. somthing a bit more agressive!! (who knows, if im actually half decent at my job I might get to run an E92 M3...dreams are free right )Yea I'm leaning heavily towards the Simota from Broomfish, $440 actual carbon fibre, and like the cone, I suspect it would make a mint sound over the open POD of the K&N Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*Glenn* 854 Report post Posted July 31, 2008 I'm running a Simota on the 318Ti M52 B28 I like the induction noise and it is a lttle bit more throttle responsive, no idea on HP gain tho. Doesnt really matter in the little rocket. I take on anything <<<< old hoon club Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
silvermace 0 Report post Posted July 31, 2008 (edited) I'm running a Simota on the 318Ti M52 B28 I like the induction noise and it is a lttle bit more throttle responsive, no idea on HP gain tho. Doesnt really matter in the little rocket. I take on anything <<<< old hoon club awesome. mmmmmm....throttleresponse...ughghghghhhhh..*drool* Edited July 31, 2008 by Silvermace Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mr E34 11 Report post Posted July 31, 2008 'Wayney' on Bimmersport has brand new equal length stainless headers available for your car/engine. You should really get the car on a dyno(who's to say what pwr you actually have first??) before you fiddle with anything so you can recheck pwr output etc once you have done some major mods. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
silvermace 0 Report post Posted July 31, 2008 'Wayney' on Bimmersport has brand new equal length stainless headers available for your car/engine. You should really get the car on a dyno(who's to say what pwr you actually have first??) before you fiddle with anything so you can recheck pwr output etc once you have done some major mods. Oh that is nice, will PM him. Might buy them and keep them till im "ready" for the upgrade - theres stuff you need to do to make it worthwhile/work well, like sports cats, and some mods for the oxygen/emission sensors Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mr E34 11 Report post Posted July 31, 2008 Oh that is nice, will PM him. Might buy them and keep them till im "ready" for the upgrade - theres stuff you need to do to make it worthwhile/work well, like sports cats, and some mods for the oxygen/emission sensors They are a straight bolt on, all sensor holes there etc, check with him but pretty sure no mods required to bolt up. They were made for an easy transplant. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
silvermace 0 Report post Posted July 31, 2008 They are a straight bolt on, all sensor holes there etc, check with him but pretty sure no mods required to bolt up. They were made for an easy transplant. nice, have sent him a PM.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
