Stav's 330 N/A Progress Thread

secono330ci · 02-16-2011, 09:32 PM

Hey everyone, I've decided to start a progress thread which I'll be using to record all the Naturally Aspirated modifications on my m54 as well as the whole car in general. The NA topic has really picked up recently so I want to keep the flow going with another "build" thread. Please feel free to voice your opinion! I want to hear from everyone since I love good discussions and have a lot more to learn from those who are experienced.

I've been a bit "under the radar" so I feel this will give me a chance to be more interactive with all of you and allow me to share all my latest updates.

As for the car itself, it's an '04 TiAg 330ci 6 speed with 95k on the clock. Performance wise so far are:
-Technik Gen. 3 Headers
-Dinan Throttle Body
-Dinan Airbox
-RPI Scoops
-Active Autowerke tune
-Rogue Pulleys
-Magnaflow Catback
-3.46 diff
-Gutted roughly 300-350lbs off the car

I hope to still keep gaining more from the car and looking forward everyones contribution

ICONIKE46 · 02-16-2011, 09:35 PM

and no supercharger

hehe

Iceman00 · 02-16-2011, 09:36 PM

You've got most of the major boltons, all that is really left is cams and head work. When do you plan to strap her down?

secono330ci · 02-16-2011, 09:44 PM

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Originally Posted by ICONIKE46

and no supercharger

hehe

Quote:

Originally Posted by Iceman00

You've got most of the major boltons, all that is really left is cams and head work. When do you plan to strap her down?

Exactly, those two are going to be the biggest jobs. I'm going to dyno before I do anything else with the engine. Then once I get those results, I'll send my ecu back to Active for a re-tune then another dyno, then cams/dyno.

ICONIKE46 · 02-16-2011, 09:45 PM

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Originally Posted by secono330ci

Exactly, those two are going to be the biggest jobs. I'm going to dyno before I do anything else with the engine. Then once I get those results, I'll send my ecu back to Active for a re-tune then another dyno, then cams/dyno.

STAV, must call you soon, you available?

AW330 · 02-17-2011, 02:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by secono330ci

Exactly, those two are going to be the biggest jobs. I'm going to dyno before I do anything else with the engine. Then once I get those results, I'll send my ecu back to Active for a re-tune then another dyno, then cams/dyno.

I would hold off on the re-tune until after you get your cams installed since your gonna need it anyways. No sense in paying for it twice!

What cams are you gonna go with? Schrick?

secono330ci · 02-17-2011, 09:11 AM

The reason I wanted to get a re-tune before cams is because the tune I have now is dated and only set up for an intake. Since I want to have a pre-cam dyno I would like to have the car running as strong as possible.

And yes Schrick 264/248 I cant wait!!

xixixi · 02-17-2011, 09:18 AM

You mind weighing your car? I'm weighing in at 3180 with me in it (205lbs). I'm curious to see what your sitting at. My car was a 330xi stock 3500+. Can't wait for the dyno, this is one we need. Time to see if the aa tune is worth it!

aggieE46 · 02-17-2011, 09:30 AM

Good thread to start. Hope we can help each other out.

secono330ci · 02-17-2011, 09:33 AM

Untitled by secono330ci, on Flickr

So a couple days ago I caught my Valve Cover Gasket leaking again...I just replaced it about 5-6 months ago. Technik headers have equal length pipes so they're a bit tricky to work with. I ended up cutting my original heat shields which is most likely causing premature wear on the VCG. Even though I wrapped the top portion of the headers knowing this might happen..it's obviously not enough. So I've decided I'm going to remove them this weekend and send them out to Swain for ceramic coating (similar to what Brady did).

aggieE46 · 02-17-2011, 10:09 AM

Enjoy the Swain coating! It's very nice.

secono330ci · 02-17-2011, 11:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xixixi

You mind weighing your car? I'm weighing in at 3180 with me in it (205lbs). I'm curious to see what your sitting at. My car was a 330xi stock 3500+. Can't wait for the dyno, this is one we need. Time to see if the aa tune is worth it!

For sure, I've gotta look for a place that has a scale. Thats crazy you got the xi itself below 3000lbs! I've gotta take a look at your threads again and catch up with the weight loss program.

I'm confident in Active's tune, I just hope Viral can dig up a something for the Cams...I'm pretty sure he said they have a file for it.

Quote:

Originally Posted by aggieE46

Good thread to start. Hope we can help each other out.

Quote:

Originally Posted by aggieE46

Enjoy the Swain coating! It's very nice.

Thanks, soon I'll get numbers so it'll be great to compare set-ups!

The coating was something I looked over

it would have been a lot easier from the beginning. Now I'm just looking forward to having my engine temps drop so it's not a damn slug in the summer time.

xixixi · 02-17-2011, 11:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by secono330ci

For sure, I've gotta look for a place that has a scale. Thats crazy you got the xi itself below 3000lbs! I've gotta take a look at your threads again and catch up with the weight loss program.

I'm confident in Active's tune, I just hope Viral can dig up a something for the Cams...I'm pretty sure he said they have a file for it.

Thanks, soon I'll get numbers so it'll be great to compare set-ups!

The coating was something I looked over

it would have been a lot easier from the beginning. Now I'm just looking forward to having my engine temps drop so it's not a damn slug in the summer time.

It's not an xi anymore

But it is basically gutted minus a few int trim parts.

aggieE46 · 02-17-2011, 11:14 AM

You really can tell a difference in underhood temps.

I'm also going to be wrapping my intake with some stuff MrShelly suggested.

Quote:

Originally Posted by secono330ci

Thanks, soon I'll get numbers so it'll be great to compare set-ups!

The coating was something I looked over

it would have been a lot easier from the beginning. Now I'm just looking forward to having my engine temps drop so it's not a damn slug in the summer time.

xixixi · 02-17-2011, 11:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aggieE46

You really can tell a difference in underhood temps.

I'm also going to be wrapping my intake with some stuff MrShelly suggested.

Get a good tool and drive around with it. Intake temps with my short air where 180ish. Dinan was around 80. My intake is wrapped in 3.5inch silicone coupler stock. GL on the dynos

Mango · 02-17-2011, 11:57 AM

Good progress. Check out my tune: http://oetuning.com/blog/?p=355 I do think they have a tune for cars with your mods.. might want to check.

secono330ci · 02-17-2011, 10:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xixixi

Get a good tool and drive around with it. Intake temps with my short air where 180ish. Dinan was around 80. My intake is wrapped in 3.5inch silicone coupler stock. GL on the dynos

Quote:

Originally Posted by E46Mango

Good progress. Check out my tune: http://oetuning.com/blog/?p=355 I do think they have a tune for cars with your mods.. might want to check.

Thanks, I came across it before and they seem to do a hell of a job. I'll keep it in mind

Congrats on the improvement!

ferrarix99 · 02-17-2011, 11:03 PM

Turks < Greeks.

Ninja edit..

RogueStatus37 · 02-18-2011, 09:05 AM

When you get your cams stav, take it to the place I was telling you about and get a custom dyno tune. You will see more power out of a cutsom dyno tune where they write you your own software than an off the shelf tune.

And where did you take most of your weight out from? The ARC-8's wheel swap?

ferrarix99 · 02-18-2011, 01:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RogueStatus37

When you get your cams stav, take it to the place I was telling you about and get a custom dyno tune. You will see more power out of a cutsom dyno tune where they write you your own software than an off the shelf tune.

And where did you take most of your weight out from? The ARC-8's wheel swap?

Where is this?

02-16-2011, 09:32 PM	#1
secono330ci Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Princeton, NJ Posts: 2,733 My Ride: 04' 330ci & 99' 540i View My Garage	Stav's 330 N/A Progress Thread Hey everyone, I've decided to start a progress thread which I'll be using to record all the Naturally Aspirated modifications on my m54 as well as the whole car in general. The NA topic has really picked up recently so I want to keep the flow going with another "build" thread. Please feel free to voice your opinion! I want to hear from everyone since I love good discussions and have a lot more to learn from those who are experienced. I've been a bit "under the radar" so I feel this will give me a chance to be more interactive with all of you and allow me to share all my latest updates. As for the car itself, it's an '04 TiAg 330ci 6 speed with 95k on the clock. Performance wise so far are: -Technik Gen. 3 Headers -Dinan Throttle Body -Dinan Airbox -RPI Scoops -Active Autowerke tune -Rogue Pulleys -Magnaflow Catback -3.46 diff -Gutted roughly 300-350lbs off the car I hope to still keep gaining more from the car and looking forward everyones contribution __________________ EuroTechniks East Stav's 330 N/A Progress Thread \|NYC Skyline Photoshoot\| Last edited by secono330ci; 02-16-2011 at 09:39 PM.

02-16-2011, 09:36 PM	#3
Iceman00 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: FLA Posts: 2,736 My Ride: ghey View My Garage	You've got most of the major boltons, all that is really left is cams and head work. When do you plan to strap her down? __________________ The Official Dyno Thread Swap your Intake manifold for more power Why your intake probably sucks (in a bad way) My "build" and dynos

02-17-2011, 09:11 AM	#7
secono330ci Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Princeton, NJ Posts: 2,733 My Ride: 04' 330ci & 99' 540i View My Garage	The reason I wanted to get a re-tune before cams is because the tune I have now is dated and only set up for an intake. Since I want to have a pre-cam dyno I would like to have the car running as strong as possible. And yes Schrick 264/248 I cant wait!! __________________ EuroTechniks East Stav's 330 N/A Progress Thread \|NYC Skyline Photoshoot\|

02-17-2011, 09:30 AM	#9
aggieE46 Keep it clean Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Royse City Posts: 8,011 My Ride: Evo, 330Ci, Xterra View My Garage	Good thread to start. Hope we can help each other out. __________________ ^No longer looks like this Buy my:: 3.46 Differential Coolant hard line European Head Unit

02-17-2011, 09:33 AM	#10
secono330ci Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Princeton, NJ Posts: 2,733 My Ride: 04' 330ci & 99' 540i View My Garage	Untitled by secono330ci, on Flickr So a couple days ago I caught my Valve Cover Gasket leaking again...I just replaced it about 5-6 months ago. Technik headers have equal length pipes so they're a bit tricky to work with. I ended up cutting my original heat shields which is most likely causing premature wear on the VCG. Even though I wrapped the top portion of the headers knowing this might happen..it's obviously not enough. So I've decided I'm going to remove them this weekend and send them out to Swain for ceramic coating (similar to what Brady did). __________________ EuroTechniks East Stav's 330 N/A Progress Thread \|NYC Skyline Photoshoot\|

02-16-2011, 09:35 PM	#2
ICONIKE46 Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: New Jersey Posts: 979 My Ride: has 3 pedals View My Garage	and no supercharger hehe

02-17-2011, 09:18 AM	#8
xixixi Banned User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: St Louis, MO Posts: 3,011 My Ride: 01 330x-xi View My Garage	You mind weighing your car? I'm weighing in at 3180 with me in it (205lbs). I'm curious to see what your sitting at. My car was a 330xi stock 3500+. Can't wait for the dyno, this is one we need. Time to see if the aa tune is worth it!

02-17-2011, 10:09 AM	#11
aggieE46 Keep it clean Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Royse City Posts: 8,011 My Ride: Evo, 330Ci, Xterra View My Garage	Enjoy the Swain coating! It's very nice. __________________ ^No longer looks like this Buy my:: 3.46 Differential Coolant hard line European Head Unit

02-17-2011, 11:57 AM	#16
Mango Platinum Plus Quality Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Southern California Posts: 16,260 My Ride: M54B30 View My Garage	Good progress. Check out my tune: http://oetuning.com/blog/?p=355 I do think they have a tune for cars with your mods.. might want to check. __________________ Cooling \| Maintenance \| Vacuum \| Suspension \| Costs "Be a yardstick of quality. Some people aren't used to an environment where excellence is expected." -Steve Jobs

02-17-2011, 11:03 PM	#18
ferrarix99 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Wayne, New Jersey Posts: 3,297 My Ride: 87 325e - 05 M3 Vert View My Garage	Turks < Greeks. Ninja edit.. __________________ click for pics of the old ride... -Nick the Greek- euro.techniks Bimmerworld Epic Tune \| OEM Euro Headers \| CSL Brakes \| B&B TriFlo \| aFe SuperStock \| PSS10 \| Varrstoen TE37 \| V1 \| ZKW Lens Swap \| Orion Golds Want your car coded? PM me. Last edited by ferrarix99; 02-18-2011 at 01:22 PM.

02-18-2011, 09:05 AM	#19
RogueStatus37 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: "Jersey Shore E46" Creator Posts: 1,360 My Ride: '04 330ci View My Garage	When you get your cams stav, take it to the place I was telling you about and get a custom dyno tune. You will see more power out of a cutsom dyno tune where they write you your own software than an off the shelf tune. And where did you take most of your weight out from? The ARC-8's wheel swap? __________________ 2004 330Ci ZSP 6-Speed Blackout grills l Smoked Reflectors l CCFL Angel Eyes l Gloss Black Roof Vinyl l BSW Speaker Upgrade l 3.46 Open Diff l BMW Performance SSKl M3 Style Trunk Spoiler H&R Sport Cup Spring Kit l RHO Tow Hook Plate l Nokya Hyper-yellow Fogs l Stainless Steel Headers l Tuner Slotted Brake Kit l AXXIS/PBR Metal Master Pads l BMW AUX Input Kit Last edited by RogueStatus37; 02-18-2011 at 09:12 AM.

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