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      07-17-2012, 08:21 AM   #26
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Originally Posted by HavidDasselhoff View Post
Hi there. Off topic but, seeing as this thread is alive, where'd you get your 330i intake? How is it as a direct bolt on? I've been considering that with an AA tune..

Interested in updates on this evolve tune as well.
As mentioned above, I picked it up at a local BMW indy shop that. It's a direct bolt on because it is the same engine, we just have a detuned version. 325i to 330i conversion:

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=372973


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The headers look interesting but has anybody looked at putting the exhaust manifolds of a wrecked X5 n52 on? It is rated much higher hp and the sketches on realOEM look different - and have different part numbers. Another thing I noticed in a long ago realOEM comparison (I think there is a thread here) is the injectors are also different for the higher output n52s - something worth a check. I think the complete list of things to look at are the intake, exhaust, injectors and tune.

Jim
I think your biggest issue there would be fitment and clearance. And the advantage to upgraded headers is two fold; a more efficient design and the removal of the cats. X5 headers would only potentially address they one, if they fit, which I really doubt they would.

Injectors are an interesting point...

*Edit* Just checked RealOem and the injectors are the same part number?

E90 330i
http://realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?...29&hg=13&fg=15

E82 128i
http://realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?...29&hg=13&fg=15
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