'06 325 vs. 330: Horses

Dankoristik · 12-03-2005, 01:08 AM

Before I purchased my '06 325, I considered the 330. During the comparison I read articles stating the major differences in horsepower of the two comes from software and a three stage intake in the 330 opposed to one stage in the 325. I'm pretty sure other threads just like this were already addressed. Is that true? and if so, how difficult would it be to alter the software of the 325 to the 330's? Is there a chip availible? I love the high end power of my 325 but would like a little more torque in the low end. Thanks.

-D

ward · 12-03-2005, 01:09 AM

yes it is true that this has been addressed in lots of other threads

Dankoristik · 12-03-2005, 01:11 AM

anyway to point me to them.

ward · 12-03-2005, 01:25 AM

the short answer is no

there is no chip to make your 325 a 330

some jackass in the engine forum has a chip he alleges does some nice stuff, I think he's full of crap, but look in that forum to find the closest to some info on a chip I've seen

BMW0 · 12-03-2005, 01:36 AM

I think you should of bought the 330i, it comes with more standard features than the 325i does, why not? Its only a 5 grand difference in price and you get the higher output engine you deserve.

BMW0 · 12-03-2005, 01:37 AM

Hey in a few years it will be time to ugrade to a new 3 series, wait till then and you will be served with what you want

12-03-2005, 01:08 AM	#1
Dankoristik New Member 5 Rep 29 Posts Drives: Black e90 Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: SF Bay Area iTrader: (0)	'06 325 vs. 330: Horses Before I purchased my '06 325, I considered the 330. During the comparison I read articles stating the major differences in horsepower of the two comes from software and a three stage intake in the 330 opposed to one stage in the 325. I'm pretty sure other threads just like this were already addressed. Is that true? and if so, how difficult would it be to alter the software of the 325 to the 330's? Is there a chip availible? I love the high end power of my 325 but would like a little more torque in the low end. Thanks. -D
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12-03-2005, 01:09 AM	#2
ward Major General 155 Rep 6,158 Posts Drives: F Join Date: May 2005 Location: T iTrader: (0)	yes it is true that this has been addressed in lots of other threads
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Dankoristik New Member 5 Rep 29 Posts Drives: Black e90 Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: SF Bay Area iTrader: (0)	anyway to point me to them.
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12-03-2005, 01:25 AM	#4
ward Major General 155 Rep 6,158 Posts Drives: F Join Date: May 2005 Location: T iTrader: (0)	the short answer is no there is no chip to make your 325 a 330 some jackass in the engine forum has a chip he alleges does some nice stuff, I think he's full of crap, but look in that forum to find the closest to some info on a chip I've seen
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12-03-2005, 01:36 AM	#5
BMW0 Colonel 237 Rep 2,059 Posts Drives: AW E90 330i Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Spokane, WA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	I think you should of bought the 330i, it comes with more standard features than the 325i does, why not? Its only a 5 grand difference in price and you get the higher output engine you deserve. __________________ 330i 6MT l 255 HP @ 5900 rpm 214 lb-ft Torque @ 3500 rpm l Alpine White l Beige l Aluminum l ZSP l 494 l PDC "Freude am Fahren" = "Joy to Drive"
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12-03-2005, 01:37 AM	#6
BMW0 Colonel 237 Rep 2,059 Posts Drives: AW E90 330i Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Spokane, WA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	Hey in a few years it will be time to ugrade to a new 3 series, wait till then and you will be served with what you want __________________ 330i 6MT l 255 HP @ 5900 rpm 214 lb-ft Torque @ 3500 rpm l Alpine White l Beige l Aluminum l ZSP l 494 l PDC "Freude am Fahren" = "Joy to Drive"
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