3 Stage intake Bimmerlabs tune Dyno results

Jbam9 · 06-28-2023, 02:17 PM

SO we've all heard the claims of up to around 45hp from the 3SI, but today I was able to get my car on the DYno and test this. My drivetrain setup is as follows:

3 stage Intake
second cat, resonator, and muffler delete

The results ended up being... 219 wheel horsepower and 214 ft lbs of torque:
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/ragbGauV8wQ
I wish I had gotten a baseline before doing the intake and tune, but others have posted stock numbers of 203whp: https://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=86852 This is by far the best power mod for these motors, especially considering that the Bimmerlabs tune is a (free) factory 330i tune, meaning I can still get another 10-15hp with the StageFP or AA tune. This puts this motor right in E36 M3 range, as others have posted dyno sheets from that car with 214-215whp stock. Very nice to see these gains with a junkyard intake and a free tune. Now for headers and euro air box...

AmuroRay · 06-29-2023, 09:39 AM

Excellent - I think you gained a bit through the freer flowing exhaust as well.

MAMSport · 07-20-2023, 07:07 PM

I wasn't aware the euro intake, or the performance exhaust, made any increase in either hp or torque, but only an increase to the aural palate?

markslc1 · 07-20-2023, 09:22 PM

I had similar mods but used and AA tune and headers and ran 241/219. So there is power on the table. Enjoy.

Olgeezer1 · 07-28-2023, 05:27 PM

[QUOTE=MAMSport;30326382]I wasn't aware the euro intake, or the performance exhaust, made any increase in either hp or torque, but only an increase to the aural palate?[/QU You're right about the intake / exhaust , nice sound but there's not any power there. Probably some gain from secondary cat removal. Had a look at mine after removal - extremely restrictive.

06-28-2023, 02:17 PM	#1
Jbam9 New Member 28 Rep 27 Posts Drives: Widebody 130i M sport Join Date: Jul 2021 Location: Orlando iTrader: (0)	3 Stage intake Bimmerlabs tune Dyno results SO we've all heard the claims of up to around 45hp from the 3SI, but today I was able to get my car on the DYno and test this. My drivetrain setup is as follows: 3 stage Intake second cat, resonator, and muffler delete The results ended up being... 219 wheel horsepower and 214 ft lbs of torque: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/ragbGauV8wQ I wish I had gotten a baseline before doing the intake and tune, but others have posted stock numbers of 203whp: https://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=86852 This is by far the best power mod for these motors, especially considering that the Bimmerlabs tune is a (free) factory 330i tune, meaning I can still get another 10-15hp with the StageFP or AA tune. This puts this motor right in E36 M3 range, as others have posted dyno sheets from that car with 214-215whp stock. Very nice to see these gains with a junkyard intake and a free tune. Now for headers and euro air box... Attached Images
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06-29-2023, 09:39 AM	#2
AmuroRay Brigadier General 2283 Rep 4,146 Posts Drives: M235i Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Florida iTrader: (0)	Excellent - I think you gained a bit through the freer flowing exhaust as well. __________________ Mods: Yes.
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MAMSport Second Lieutenant 87 Rep 265 Posts Drives: '13 128i M-Sport coupe Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: North Shore of MA iTrader: (1)	I wasn't aware the euro intake, or the performance exhaust, made any increase in either hp or torque, but only an increase to the aural palate? __________________ E9x M3 front & rear suspension arms; BMW Performance brakes upgraded to drilled rotors in rear; BMW performance shifter; BMW Performance Exhaust; Wave Trac LSD with modified 'nannies'; BMW Euro Intake box; BMW Aluminum Strut Tower bar; ECS front and rear sway bars; 3 stage intake with BPC software; BMW style 78, 17 x 8" wheels with Bridgestone RE 980AS 225/45-17 tires; Koni Special Active struts/shocks, E9x M3 RTABs.
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markslc1 Lieutenant 183 Rep 536 Posts Drives: 2011 1M, 14 X5 x35i Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Mill Creek, WA iTrader: (1)	I had similar mods but used and AA tune and headers and ran 241/219. So there is power on the table. Enjoy.
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Olgeezer1 Lieutenant 185 Rep 505 Posts Drives: 2010 128i 6MT Sport Pkg. 18" Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Ottawa, Canada iTrader: (0) Garage List 2010 E82 128i N52 [0.00]	[QUOTE=MAMSport;30326382]I wasn't aware the euro intake, or the performance exhaust, made any increase in either hp or torque, but only an increase to the aural palate?[/QU You're right about the intake / exhaust , nice sound but there's not any power there. Probably some gain from secondary cat removal. Had a look at mine after removal - extremely restrictive.
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