Headers installed.. Advice on tuning

bmdubalicious · 01-17-2012, 02:02 PM

So I recently installed some BimmerBrakes headers and now its time to get a tune to make the most of the power. I know this topic has been beaten to death and I have searched but just wanted some opinions. It seems like the AA tune will be the most beneficial in terms of power output but from what i've read there have been instances of no difference. Any thoughts on this? Thanks guys TIA

Rob43 · 01-17-2012, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by bmdubalicious

So I recently installed some BimmerBrakes headers and now its time to get a tune to make the most of the power. I know this topic has been beaten to death and I have searched but just wanted some opinions. It seems like the AA tune will be the most beneficial in terms of power output but from what i've read there have been instances of no difference. Any thoughts on this? Thanks guys TIA

Really ?

Any links or Forum member dyno's, AA has not done that well.

I think you need to do A LOT more research before ordering. Try a search on the Shark Injector, you may like what you find.

Good luck.

zooter2002 · 01-17-2012, 06:25 PM

I'm in the same situation as u. I have been looking at oetuning & shark and the euro 2 tune. I really want the eu2 tune but I can't find anyone or anywhere to get it done. Oetuning has got a few good reviews on here and it gets rid of the post 02 readings and disables the SAP.

Sent from my ADR6350 using Bimmer

rkneeshaw · 01-17-2012, 07:12 PM

ESS gave me a tune, turned off the lower O2 sensors too so no SES light. I've been happy with it, although no dyno's to show gains.

bmdubalicious · 01-17-2012, 10:26 PM

I researched the shark injector and my only issue with that was the gains from the header modification. I looked into the eu2 tune also but am curious as to how much of a hp/tq gain I would get from that rather than just the CEL delete. ESS Tuning is one I did not look into yet I will give them a shout. Thanks everyone!

xixixi · 01-17-2012, 10:29 PM

215 rear wheels.. HP/TQ.. add shark tune, long tube intake, headers. I'd love to assure you in any other way.

No AA tune to DATE with those modifications can produce that number. WTF would you like to buy? Gains or AA FAILURE?

bmdubalicious · 01-17-2012, 10:49 PM

I already have the intake, headers, pullies, and res. delete exhaust. So Shark will give me those numbers or close to them? I need to lighten some of the weight....

serdar255 · 01-17-2012, 10:54 PM

Shark Injector has my vote!

xixixi · 01-17-2012, 10:59 PM

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Originally Posted by bmdubalicious

I already have the intake, headers, pullies, and res. delete exhaust. So Shark will give me those numbers or close to them? I need to lighten some of the weight....

SEARCH MAN!!!! Forget about your mods, get a shark. Period!

POLECAT · 01-20-2012, 10:20 AM

did EML light on when u installed bb headers ?

m3cabrio · 01-26-2012, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by xixixi

SEARCH MAN!!!! Forget about your mods, get a shark. Period!

Not to start an argument since I like both AA and ESS, but you are slandering a company like AA when its obvious you have no clue what your talking about.

Notice the O.P asked for a O2 delete and software and you keep telling him go with the shark when everyone that knows anything about tunning or hearders etc etc knows that you cant 02 delete with Shark and both ESS and AA can tune a lot more on your DME than a shark injector can.

Just saying maybe you need to search before you give anybody advice. Again just sayin.

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Originally Posted by POLECAT

did EML light on when u installed bb headers ?

Im sure it has, Cats efficiency as well as Im sure O2 sensors as well.

xixixi · 01-26-2012, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by m3cabrio

Not to start an argument since I like both AA and ESS, but you are slandering a company like AA when its obvious you have no clue what your talking about.

Notice the O.P asked for a O2 delete and software and you keep telling him go with the shark when everyone that knows anything about tunning or hearders etc etc knows that you cant 02 delete with Shark and both ESS and AA can tune a lot more on your DME than a shark injector can.

Just saying maybe you need to search before you give anybody advice. Again just sayin.

You are 100%, correct. I have no clue. I got this for 40 bucks and I pass emissions no CEL... and still make more power. Cool Story though. AA/ESS are way better tuners than Jim Conforti... They just aren't really big on proving it... rofl

Iceman00 · 01-26-2012, 09:56 PM

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Originally Posted by xixixi

You are 100%, correct. I have no clue. I got this for 40 bucks and I pass emissions no CEL... and still make more power. Cool Story though. AA/ESS are way better tuners than Jim Conforti... They just aren't really big on proving it... rofl

Au2bahn · 01-26-2012, 09:58 PM

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Originally Posted by zooter2002

I'm in the same situation as u. I have been looking at oetuning & shark and the euro 2 tune. I really want the eu2 tune but I can't find anyone or anywhere to get it done. Oetuning has got a few good reviews on here and it gets rid of the post 02 readings and disables the SAP.

Sent from my ADR6350 using Bimmer

Sent from my DROIDX using Bimmer

m3cabrio · 01-27-2012, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by xixixi

You are 100%, correct. I have no clue. I got this for 40 bucks and I pass emissions no CEL... and still make more power. Cool Story though.

You got what for 40 bucks?? Your not explaining how you wire set is producing more power. lmao

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Originally Posted by xixixi

AA/ESS are way better tuners than Jim Conforti... They just aren't really big on proving it... rofl

Sure they are.

Infact ESS was one of the first companies to have the ability to tune MS45s before anybody and that goes for Conforti as well as AA.

You comparing Conforti which is a good tuner and Im not discrediting Conforti AT ALL to companies like ESS and AA. When ESS alone has dominated the tunning and F.I BMWs since the 90s as well as AA.

Your avoiding your inaccurate post/advice to the O.P who simply asked about software for his car less 02 and again everybody knows Confrotis software does provide 02 delete for MS45 .

xixixi · 01-27-2012, 12:22 PM

It's an 02 sim that allows you to pass emissions. You should

up on it. If you would do the research and see the dyno thread. You would know the companies you speak off, offer an inferior product.

The first man in the game isn't always the best. I can further explain my point of view through PM's. If you would like to continue this conversation. That is where it will take place. Enjoy your products.

darksideracer69 · 01-27-2012, 07:19 PM

Heres what to do, get a local to do the eu2 tune for you. Then send your dme to oem tuning, and have them tune it. There you are done. You have deleted the post cat 02 sensors, and you can also take the sap off, and you got probably the best tune possible with oem tuning.

xixixi · 01-27-2012, 07:52 PM

I think darkside means to say OE Tuning! For those following this thread/searching

TrippinBimmer · 01-27-2012, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by darksideracer69

Heres what to do, get a local to do the eu2 tune for you. Then send your dme to oem tuning, and have them tune it. There you are done. You have deleted the post cat 02 sensors, and you can also take the sap off, and you got probably the best tune possible with oem tuning.

How about Euro Tuning on the MS45 DME? and then Tune for Boost?

darksideracer69 · 01-27-2012, 08:23 PM

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Originally Posted by xixixi

I think darkside means to say OE Tuning! For those following this thread/searching

Yea, you got my back.

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01-17-2012, 02:02 PM	#1
bmdubalicious Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Detroit, MI Posts: 516 My Ride: 03 325i View My Garage	Headers installed.. Advice on tuning So I recently installed some BimmerBrakes headers and now its time to get a tune to make the most of the power. I know this topic has been beaten to death and I have searched but just wanted some opinions. It seems like the AA tune will be the most beneficial in terms of power output but from what i've read there have been instances of no difference. Any thoughts on this? Thanks guys TIA __________________ BMWCCA Member #461128 2003 Jet Black 325i ZPP, ZCW Mods: P46's with Orion V2's \| Cosmos Racing Cold Air Intake \| UUC Underdrive Pullies \| H&R/Koni \| Staggered Style 119's \| Clear Corners/Sidemarkers/Tails \| Bimmerbrakes Stoptech Slotted Brake Upgrade \| BimmerBrakes Headers \| Magnaflow Catback Exhaust Soon to Come: Shark Injector

01-17-2012, 07:12 PM	#4
rkneeshaw Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Northern Michigan Posts: 639 My Ride: 330i ZHP View My Garage	ESS gave me a tune, turned off the lower O2 sensors too so no SES light. I've been happy with it, although no dyno's to show gains. __________________ 2003 BMW 330i ZHP BMW Performance Intake and SSK - Headers - Magnaflow - ESS Tuning Turner Motorsports Pullies and Reinforcements - H&R Spacers - StopTech - And more...

01-17-2012, 10:26 PM	#5
bmdubalicious Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Detroit, MI Posts: 516 My Ride: 03 325i View My Garage	I researched the shark injector and my only issue with that was the gains from the header modification. I looked into the eu2 tune also but am curious as to how much of a hp/tq gain I would get from that rather than just the CEL delete. ESS Tuning is one I did not look into yet I will give them a shout. Thanks everyone! __________________ BMWCCA Member #461128 2003 Jet Black 325i ZPP, ZCW Mods: P46's with Orion V2's \| Cosmos Racing Cold Air Intake \| UUC Underdrive Pullies \| H&R/Koni \| Staggered Style 119's \| Clear Corners/Sidemarkers/Tails \| Bimmerbrakes Stoptech Slotted Brake Upgrade \| BimmerBrakes Headers \| Magnaflow Catback Exhaust Soon to Come: Shark Injector

01-17-2012, 10:29 PM	#6
xixixi Banned User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: St Louis, MO Posts: 3,011 My Ride: 01 330x-xi View My Garage	215 rear wheels.. HP/TQ.. add shark tune, long tube intake, headers. I'd love to assure you in any other way. No AA tune to DATE with those modifications can produce that number. WTF would you like to buy? Gains or AA FAILURE? Last edited by xixixi; 01-17-2012 at 10:31 PM.

01-17-2012, 10:49 PM	#7
bmdubalicious Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Detroit, MI Posts: 516 My Ride: 03 325i View My Garage	I already have the intake, headers, pullies, and res. delete exhaust. So Shark will give me those numbers or close to them? I need to lighten some of the weight.... __________________ BMWCCA Member #461128 2003 Jet Black 325i ZPP, ZCW Mods: P46's with Orion V2's \| Cosmos Racing Cold Air Intake \| UUC Underdrive Pullies \| H&R/Koni \| Staggered Style 119's \| Clear Corners/Sidemarkers/Tails \| Bimmerbrakes Stoptech Slotted Brake Upgrade \| BimmerBrakes Headers \| Magnaflow Catback Exhaust Soon to Come: Shark Injector

01-17-2012, 06:25 PM	#3
zooter2002 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Indiana Posts: 85 My Ride: 2002 330i View My Garage	I'm in the same situation as u. I have been looking at oetuning & shark and the euro 2 tune. I really want the eu2 tune but I can't find anyone or anywhere to get it done. Oetuning has got a few good reviews on here and it gets rid of the post 02 readings and disables the SAP. Sent from my ADR6350 using Bimmer

01-17-2012, 10:54 PM	#8
serdar255 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: NJ Posts: 1,718 My Ride: '01 325ci / '90 325i View My Garage	Shark Injector has my vote! __________________ Want a handmade shift knob or custom vinyl stickers? PM me I'm sixteen and like cars with three pedals. My ever small company... www.facebook.com/StgFabricationAndMolds

01-20-2012, 10:20 AM	#10
POLECAT Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Tr Posts: 123 My Ride: e46 330ci View My Garage	did EML light on when u installed bb headers ? __________________ BMW For Life

01-27-2012, 12:22 PM	#16
xixixi Banned User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: St Louis, MO Posts: 3,011 My Ride: 01 330x-xi View My Garage	It's an 02 sim that allows you to pass emissions. You should up on it. If you would do the research and see the dyno thread. You would know the companies you speak off, offer an inferior product. The first man in the game isn't always the best. I can further explain my point of view through PM's. If you would like to continue this conversation. That is where it will take place. Enjoy your products. Last edited by xixixi; 01-27-2012 at 12:24 PM.

01-27-2012, 07:52 PM	#18
xixixi Banned User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: St Louis, MO Posts: 3,011 My Ride: 01 330x-xi View My Garage	I think darkside means to say OE Tuning! For those following this thread/searching

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