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dyno charts show an increase in torque and about 6 HP throughout the powerband. The engine breathes more efficiently (might improve gas milage) and it refines the engine sound. It comes with a giant conical K&N air filter.



I noticed looking at dyno runs between the 330i and the 325i that although factory numbers rate the engines at 41 HP apart (184 for the 325i and 225 for the 330i), according to the dyno numbers the 330i is right on and the 325i is underrated and is actually putting out about 195-200 hp....a net difference of only 25-30.
 
I have just visited the K&N web site, these conical filters will be sucking hot air from inside the engine bay. My guess is that an cold air pipe will still be required to maximise power.



Steven

Alfa 164
 
I just re-read this thread and can I ask this.



Is 6-10 Hp improvement that great of a difference on a car with over 200 Hp already? I mean that is 5% or less. Big Deal! I bet when I have less payload it would be the same. For the $$ they charge I would want more Hp than that!



Seems like good money going after bad considering the Warranty probably would not be honored from manufacturer anymore.



Just my 1/2 cent worth.
 
Throttle response may be better but you won't notice too much of a difference. It takes at least 15HP to do that. You my get a 1/10 or so and that's a car length in the 1/4...
 
If you are worried about the warranty then what you would need to do is just get a K&N Drop In Filter (like you get at AutoZone or Advance) and then get a pre-made cat-back exhaust these two items LEGALY can't void your warranty from my understading.



However it does have to be a pre-made catback like a Gibson or Borla kit. And the K&N Drop In only not the conical conversion setup.



This should be good for around 12-rwhp on a 5.3 however throttle response will be greatly improved as well as sound. With both of these items combined you will notice a seat of the pants difference.
 
thanks for all of the tips. i'm not sure what i'll do. i probably won't be doing anything until next spring any how. i have a a daughter that just turned 16 so my next auto investment is going to be a car for her... i can feel my hair turning gray just thinking about that.
 
I added An intake system and a Borla exaust.I have noticed a little better performance.The borla exaust didn't add alot of noise. but added more of a deeper sound.
 
I like to take about half of the claims.....



I had SES problems with my Z-28 due to a smog pump and my Cold air induction did not void the factory warranty. You could always take it off if you are visiting the dealer too........



My LT1 engine on my Z-28 responded well to hypertech programming, a cold air induction, and a borla exhaust. All that bolted on about 25 horses.....definately a seat of the pants increase. Usually, the smaller the engine the smaller the increase in HP due to an intake. If you do intake + exhaust you should notice more power and better throttle response. For the best dollar/HP rate check out supercharger kits.
 
This K&N thread is great. My last Saab (MY2000) was chipped with a low pressure cat back exhaust - it was a delight to drive. For the new Saab (MY2002 Aero) I am having installed a K&N performance induction system (cone) and a new downpipe from the turbo to the catalyst which is being replaced with a race cat (both Abbott Racing - UK). From there a stainless steel low pressure exhaust to the tail pipe (Hirsch Performance - CH) - in other words opening up the breathing from one end to the other.



I do not however expect 25hp more; any gains of that type would require an ECU upgrade. I expect better throttle response, faster turbo spool up and a sweeter exhaust note.



I would not see the point of putting in a K&N filter without also "liberating" the entire exhaust flow including the catalyst which can be a significant restriction.



As for the legal and insurance issues - none of these intake/exhaust modifications are sufficient to attract the attention of either an insurer or the law - but ECU upgrades on engines of 2.0 litres or more are illegal in Belgium (given that cars are taxes according to Kw power - chipping is a great way to buy a low bhp car and boost it after the road taxes are paid).
 
Botanique, in general I agree with you, huge HP increases are not readily available from intake/exhaust modifications. But I believe that catalysts have improved dramatically in the last few years and are no longer the bottleneck that they used to be.



Chipping the ECU can result in more BHP especially with turbo’s, but by this stage it is necessary to modify the cylinder head, valves etc.



Abbott Racing - good guys who know what there doing.



Steven

Alfa 164
 
Botanique, watch out for boost spikes.



though you do have a high flow cat and not a midpipe, you can still get some nasty spikes. You have a boost gauge, right?
 
I have the regular filtercharger system on my Explorer and I love it! I installed it right in the Advance Auto parking lot and could tell a difference pulling out of it. Throttle response is so much better than before, and there was a few more mpg's on top of that. I recommend it.
 
Hi Snake,



I have got a 98 Dodge Ram . I just got a flowmaster{ delta flow 40} The tips you put on have alot to do with the sound coming out. Most muffler shops put on wide long tips, which makes the sound echo and becomes louder as it exits. Most of those tips are chrome and rust. I bought stainless Borla tips{6 inch long by 3.75 wide} and the sound is not loud at all. The muffler shop said they have put on many Delta flowmaster 40's on and this was the mellowest one they have heard due to the tips. You can still have a conversion in the cab without being blown out by the sound. If you turn the radio on you can hardly hear it.



Hope this helps

Michael
 
I picked up some Collinite leather and vinyl treatment today (Good to see everyone at PAC again) so I could try it out on my interior. I've been told that my leather is a synethic leather :banghead: and figured I would give this stuff a try. It cleans real good and after you let it haze and buff it off it makes my seats look great, not shiney at all, just the way I like it. Great stuff :clap:
 
Steve, have you had a chance to try other products to compare too?..Angleo and I had this discussion the other week and I have been looking for a leather/cleaner/protectant that won't leave the seats to slick that you fall out of the seat:doh: Lexol and leathereque (sp) is at the top of my list.
 
I have tried Meguiars and Lexol but I feel that Collinite does a better job at cleaning. It does make the material kind of slick but I like it that way, I hate the feeling of sticking to my seats :D
 
Ditch the Lexol, you'll be better off. Just woolite (10:1) water is great for cleaning, never tried Collinite - but I'd wager it's better than Megs/Lexol.
 
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