SC vs. Chip/Intake/exhaust

[MK330CI]

I'm currently waiting for the 3 year warranty to expire before I supercharge my 330ci. Only have 1 1/2 year left. If I decide to spend $500+ on chip/intake/exhaust upgrade right now will it be a waste of money when I eventually get SC? Or will the SC make use of the chip/intake/exhaust upgrade?

[tim330i]

Most SCs have their own software and intakes so you would not need them. The exhaust will help with the SC for sure.

Tim

[russ330]

the only thing that you will be able to make use of will be the exhaust after S/C'ing...

[geduardo]

I LOVE THIS FORUM!!!!!!!!!!! Good job moderators with the sub topics:pimpin: :thumbup:

[MK330CI]

You guys think AA SC is worth the money? It sounds like I should just wait till I SC. Will a SC 330ci step compete with stock M3?

[sheefo2k]

i d do tranny swap.
someone done it on this board

plus check out x3sx.. i think thats the nick... hes always on. and he got a sc 330ci

its FASSSSSSSST

[Nt_loader]

I know the ASA SKI supercharger is worth the money, here is my dyno:

http://www.conceptdrive.net/Run_2.gif

[Dougs325]

one word...turbo

[MK330CI]

I know the ASA SKI supercharger is worth the money, here is my dyno:

http://www.conceptdrive.net/Run_2.gif


How much did you pay for your SC? Those are awesome numbers. How badly have you kill an M3 or other cars? What are some of the others that you have raced against and beaten?

[trybaljedi]

The headers are the bottleneck in the e46. If there a good chance youll end up FI, youll need to invest in an exhaust system from the manifold back. Forget the intake side and software, both will be replaced anyways.

[hakjai]

hey anybody with headers and exhaust? is it really loud? that is my only concern, i just stepped up from driving an integra, i loved that thing but dont want to deal with the exhaust drone again

[Rob325Ci]

hey anybody with headers and exhaust? is it really loud? that is my only concern, i just stepped up from driving an integra, i loved that thing but dont want to deal with the exhaust drone again


I have ecis intake, aa chip, euro headers, and a mozart exhaust on my 325ci. The car is very loud at open throttle, it drones a little on the highway but with my radio on I can barely hear anything. With the headers I noticed the biggest difference higher in the power band (4000 to 7000). When my warranty is up i will also be investing in a Supercharger, most likely RMS. I will post the dyno and time slips when complete. :)