Re: euro intake performance

["Paul Frederick" <pfrederi@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Thanks for the input. I am also suspecting maybe the chip is not programmed 
properly(i don't know). I only use 93 octane chevron w/techron and I also 
add the techron bottle to my tank at least once a month. Also I only use 
mobil1 for my oil changes. I am looking to take out the plat 4 spark plugs 
and put in oem and see if that makes a difference. BTW are the torque spec 
for the spark plugs really important; I don't have a torque wrench and i 
don't want to chance it.

TIA
Paul
'95 M3




>From: Nicolas.Roman@domain.elided
>CC: bmw@domain.elided
>Subject: Re: euro intake performance
>Date: Thu, 22 Mar 2001 10:14:41 -0500
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>My e36 with kn cone and bav auto chip is definitely faster... it feels like
>at least 20 hp... maybe the chip is not programmed correctly... before the
>cone filer and after replacing the chip, i shaved a sec of 0-60... then
>again, we don't know how you maintain your car... you have to use premium
>gas only (93+).. i add octane booster every two tank full and i use Mobil
>one synthetic.... i love that growl it intimidates those Mitsubishis and
>rice rockets and of course type s's.... next on my list headers and free
>flow exhaust....
>BTW anyone know if i can remove the catalytic (spelling?) converter safely
>and should i worry about oxygen sensor issues.... (no more emission testing
>in Miami :-)
>happy motoring....
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>Nicolas Roman
>Senior Engineering Consultant
>North Miami Beach, FL.
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>                     Daniel Chenault
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>I dunno; I installed it on my '98 328is and noticed an improvement,
>particularly under WOT. That "growl" is the engine sucking more air. Give
>the computer time to adjust for the increased air flow.
>
>----- Original Message -----
>From: "Paul Frederick" <pfrederi@domain.elided>
>To: <bmw@domain.elided>
>Sent: Thursday, March 22, 2001 2:02 PM
>Subject: euro intake performance
>
>
> > Well installed the euro air intake and jcchip package this weekend that 
>I
> > purchased from turnermotorsports (approx. $1100). Let me say first off
>that
> > I am very disappointed as to the so called performance increase that 
>this
> > package is supposedly claim of offering especially after forking out 
>that
> > amount of cash. The heat shieding and the plumbing looks like some
> > elementary class molded it from some plaster. The only thing I've 
>noticed
>is
> > that the car growls a little louder in the higher rpm. I've not
>experienced
> > no significant increase in horsepower to say that I was impressed, to be
> > honest the car still feels the same. I hit the gas and it still takes
>awhile
> > for it to get up to speed. The cop that pulled me over however seemed to
> > think that the package works fine, he said that he was doing 100mph and
>he
> > could not even close the gap between me and him(he was in grand prix). 
>He
> > asked me if it were not for the traffic up ahead he did not think i 
>would
>of
> > stopped, I had no comment. After writing me three tickets (one for
>wreckless
> > driving) and sending me on my merry way I thought to myself hmmm maybe
>this
> > thing does kick ass, NOT!
> > I was not looking for any phenomenal increase in performance but I was
> > expecting something more, and no i'm not taking out my agression on tms 
>I
>am
> > just telling it as I experienced it. For all the other postings I read 
>of
> > people who installed this package and they were "blown away" by this
>product
> > I wish I could've experienced it the way you did.
> >
> > Eagerly awaiting my court date.
> >
> > Paul
> > BMWCCA 186412
> >
> >
> >
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