N52 Coding from 328 to 330

StuKatz · 04-17-2022, 08:56 PM

Hello Everyone.

I'm looking to pick up a 3 stage intake manifold for the E91. I've also downloaded all the free software for the DME flash and bought the Bimmergeeks cable.

I've watched the how to videos, but I'm still wary of pulling the trigger on the software upgrade in case I mess something up.

Wondering in someone in S Alberta has done it and would be able to walk me through it.

Cheers
Stu

Nick.B · 04-17-2022, 10:09 PM

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Originally Posted by StuKatz

Hello Everyone.

I picked up a 3 stage intake manifold for the E91. I've also downloaded all the free software for the DME flash and bought the Bimmergeeks cable.

I've watched the how to videos, but I'm still wary of pulling the trigger on the software upgrade in case I mess something up.

Wondering in someone in S Alberta has done it and would be able to walk me through it.

Cheers
Stu

I'm in North Calgary. I've not done this before, but after looking at some of the info, it seems the wife's 330 may be getting a Bimmerlabs tune in the next little while. Then, I WILL have done it before.

StuKatz · 04-18-2022, 12:32 PM

Please post your results.

Thanks

eljay · 04-21-2022, 04:48 PM

It's pretty easy and hard to mess up. Just have a good battery charge or connected charger during the process.

StuKatz · 04-23-2022, 12:54 PM

I did it!
Followed this video step by step and had no issues! I used a 15Amp charger just to be safe.

Nick.B · 04-23-2022, 06:49 PM

Well done!

How does the car feel?

StuKatz · 04-23-2022, 08:40 PM

Well, not much different than stock, but I don't have the 3 stage manifold installed yet

Nick.B · 04-24-2022, 10:48 PM

Some improvement even without the 3S manifold is a good sign.

I got an NFRM working in the wife's '06 330 tonight. Was going to do the bimmerlabs tune on it, but the site is having problems it seems.

StuKatz · 04-29-2022, 10:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Nick.B

Some improvement even without the 3S manifold is a good sign.

I got an NFRM working in the wife's '06 330 tonight. Was going to do the bimmerlabs tune on it, but the site is having problems it seems.

How did it go?

Nick.B · 04-30-2022, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by StuKatz

How did it go?

For whatever reason Tool32 wouldn't write the full VIN, only the last 7 digits. Eventually I just programmed the things with the car's VO using NCS Expert, and the VIN was suddenly correct. Switched DRL from highs to AE and the wife is happy.

I've not tried flashing the DME yet.

StuKatz · 05-16-2022, 12:31 PM

update:
The E-bay manifold came in the mail. One of the DISA valves doesn't seem to work. Fortunely, it's the large one on the oustide of the manfiold, so I ordered an cheapo on Amazon for $60. Hopefully it works, if not I'll have to go OEM

Nick.B · 05-17-2022, 11:34 AM

I put a pair of cheap ones on the wifes car ~18 months ago and I think they're still working fine.

FYI: The inner DISA can be changed without removing the intake manifold. Move the alternator out of the way and you can get it out.

StuKatz · 05-18-2022, 11:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nick.B

I put a pair of cheap ones on the wifes car ~18 months ago and I think they're still working fine.

FYI: The inner DISA can be changed without removing the intake manifold. Move the alternator out of the way and you can get it out.

Good to know. Thanks

StuKatz · 06-03-2022, 11:37 PM

Finally installed the manifold today.

Great bang for the buck mod. Gives the car more pep.

Nick.B · 06-04-2022, 10:48 PM

Nice.

I may have to come up there one day with the wife's 330, make for a multi generational black sapphire event

StuKatz · 06-06-2022, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Nick.B

Nice.

I may have to come up there one day with the wife's 330, make for a multi generational black sapphire event

I wonder if there are any others from S Alberta to meet up

e90yyc · 07-14-2022, 11:27 PM

I'm in Calgary. Just saw this post.

I don't have a black sapphire car though so I don't know if I'm invited

StuKatz · 07-17-2022, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by e90yyc

I'm in Calgary. Just saw this post.

I don't have a black sapphire car though so I don't know if I'm invited

Anyone else in S Alberta interested in a meet?

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StuKatz Private First Class 251 Rep 172 Posts Drives: M Roadster, E46, E91, F30 Join Date: Nov 2021 Location: Balzac iTrader: (0)	Well, not much different than stock, but I don't have the 3 stage manifold installed yet __________________ 2001 M Roadster Imola Red 2002 E46 Sedan Sapphire Black Metallic 2012 E91 xDrive Sapphire Black Metallic
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Nick.B Second Lieutenant 57 Rep 278 Posts Drives: 335i, 330i, 335xi, 6MT sport Join Date: May 2014 Location: Calgary, Canada iTrader: (3) Garage List 2011 335i [0.00] 2006 E90 330i [0.00]	Some improvement even without the 3S manifold is a good sign. I got an NFRM working in the wife's '06 330 tonight. Was going to do the bimmerlabs tune on it, but the site is having problems it seems.
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StuKatz Private First Class 251 Rep 172 Posts Drives: M Roadster, E46, E91, F30 Join Date: Nov 2021 Location: Balzac iTrader: (0)	update: The E-bay manifold came in the mail. One of the DISA valves doesn't seem to work. Fortunely, it's the large one on the oustide of the manfiold, so I ordered an cheapo on Amazon for $60. Hopefully it works, if not I'll have to go OEM __________________ 2001 M Roadster Imola Red 2002 E46 Sedan Sapphire Black Metallic 2012 E91 xDrive Sapphire Black Metallic
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Nick.B Second Lieutenant 57 Rep 278 Posts Drives: 335i, 330i, 335xi, 6MT sport Join Date: May 2014 Location: Calgary, Canada iTrader: (3) Garage List 2011 335i [0.00] 2006 E90 330i [0.00]	I put a pair of cheap ones on the wifes car ~18 months ago and I think they're still working fine. FYI: The inner DISA can be changed without removing the intake manifold. Move the alternator out of the way and you can get it out.
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StuKatz Private First Class 251 Rep 172 Posts Drives: M Roadster, E46, E91, F30 Join Date: Nov 2021 Location: Balzac iTrader: (0)	Finally installed the manifold today. Great bang for the buck mod. Gives the car more pep. __________________ 2001 M Roadster Imola Red 2002 E46 Sedan Sapphire Black Metallic 2012 E91 xDrive Sapphire Black Metallic
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