BMW Powerbox 330i

BMWpower330i · 02-07-2010, 03:00 AM

Just installed this on mine about a week ago and it really is worth the money. Great product! IMO the most noticeable performance mod for the N52. BTW, im running it on 93 octane and it seems to be doing well.

TommyK · 02-07-2010, 04:34 AM

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Originally Posted by A///MG_Power

for South OC owners, I believe the 76 off La Paz and the 5 offers 93 octane, if not higher.

its 100 octane, ive been there a lot of the 76's in OC have 100 octane and its very expensive. ive filled the car up with 100 a couple times and its semi noticeable. the car runs great but ur not going to see sweet gains

A///MG_Power · 02-07-2010, 05:32 AM

sure is expensive. do you have a pbx?

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Originally Posted by TommyK

its 100 octane, ive been there a lot of the 76's in OC have 100 octane and its very expensive. ive filled the car up with 100 a couple times and its semi noticeable. the car runs great but ur not going to see sweet gains

TommyK · 02-07-2010, 06:03 AM

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Originally Posted by A///MG_Power

sure is expensive. do you have a pbx?

i will soon, tight on cash for the time being, business has been pretty slowly lately.

Riding happy · 02-08-2010, 10:32 PM

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Originally Posted by BigZ88

injen or bmw performance intake

magnaflow exhaust

I actually have both and added the box today

ABSOLUTLY love it! The response time is great and the car has come alive.

I had the exhaust and intake done a while back and noticed little difference. (almost all in the sound which is nice) But now I don't feel as bad that I didn't hold out for a 335. (Next up....find turbo..... heard HPF has one out now

)

SPe90 · 02-08-2010, 11:08 PM

Just got mine ordered with a local shop and it will be install this Friday. I can't wait. Next two items will be intake and exhaust

ghosthi32 · 02-11-2010, 08:46 PM

anybody get theirs dynoed? i want to see more results before i buy

c_jeong89 · 02-11-2010, 08:58 PM

there were some dynos posted a couple pages back i think...i think one is enough, it's the one mod that u will definitely want to spend your money on if you're going performance mods.

JuicYYJaYYe90 · 02-24-2010, 04:14 PM

Just ordered the PBX!!! Wicked excited!

mister wiggles · 02-24-2010, 04:29 PM

Based on the numbers on the dyno if my math is correct, the HP increased from (crank) 255 to 274 and tq 220 ft/lb to 233 ft/lb. That's incredible.

How does PBX work? What are they tweaking to get more out of the engines? Will it have any detrimental effects in the long rung?

kred · 02-24-2010, 06:32 PM

any 328 dynos?

A///MG_Power · 02-24-2010, 07:30 PM

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Originally Posted by kred

any 328 dynos?

328 dynos on first page(s) of this thread

Wlew · 02-24-2010, 08:19 PM

the HP and tq gains are measured at the wheels. so your gaining those numbers above with actual hp not at the crank.

no long term affects at all.

MOTO69JOE · 02-25-2010, 12:52 AM

Can't wait to get mine. When I install it, it will already be on map 3 to begin with right? I won't need todo anything but drive and grin?

c_jeong89 · 02-25-2010, 12:58 AM

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Originally Posted by MOTO69JOE

Can't wait to get mine. When I install it, it will already be on map 3 to begin with right? I won't need todo anything but drive and grin?

you got it

IB6UB9ok · 02-25-2010, 01:16 AM

When you do get used to it...and eventually you will, set it to map 0 and drive a block or 2...then switch it back to map 3. You'll immediately be be grinning again and be amazed how wonderful this product is.

Enjoy!

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Originally Posted by MOTO69JOE

Can't wait to get mine. When I install it, it will already be on map 3 to begin with right? I won't need todo anything but drive and grin?

SocalMike · 02-25-2010, 02:31 AM

]When you do get used to it...and eventually you will, set it to map 0 and drive a block or 2...then switch it back to map 3. You'll immediately be be grinning again and be amazed how wonderful this product is.

Enjoy!

mister wiggles · 02-25-2010, 08:41 AM

Can anyone explain to me how the PBX box works?

Mike@N54Tuning.com · 02-25-2010, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by mister wiggles

Can anyone explain to me how the PBX box works?

Makes car faster = happy driver

The PBX works by increasing the throttle response and improves performance. So its really two tunes in one.

Mike

MOTO69JOE · 02-25-2010, 04:28 PM

Mike how far off is the top speed limiter add on away from being a reality? I actually live in Germany (stationed) so I get to enjoy the autobahn and would love to be able to hang with the other cars passing me. Sucks when a Hyundai or Opel passes you.

Fortyb · 02-26-2010, 09:24 AM

Been there and know the feeling i'm waiting for the speed limiter removal before i pull the trigger on this. I'm trying to get back to Germany so i can enjoy this car.

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Mike how far off is the top speed limiter add on away from being a reality? I actually live in Germany (stationed) so I get to enjoy the autobahn and would love to be able to hang with the other cars passing me. Sucks when a Hyundai or Opel passes you.

Neutrino45 · 02-26-2010, 10:19 AM

How much faster can the car go after the limiter is removed. I'm more interested in responses from someone who has done this.

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BMWpower330i New Member 0 Rep 5 Posts Drives: 2006 BMW 330i Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Charlotte, NC iTrader: (0)	Just installed this on mine about a week ago and it really is worth the money. Great product! IMO the most noticeable performance mod for the N52. BTW, im running it on 93 octane and it seems to be doing well. __________________ 06 330i : Premium : 35% tint : BMS Powerbox : Muffler/Resonator Delete : Intake : Tinted Tail Lights : HID Fog Lights
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SPe90 Private First Class 7 Rep 190 Posts Drives: 06 BMW 330I Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Houston, TX iTrader: (0)	Just got mine ordered with a local shop and it will be install this Friday. I can't wait. Next two items will be intake and exhaust
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ghosthi32 Banned 39 Rep 2,504 Posts Drives: Water camel Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: strait of hormuz iTrader: (0)	anybody get theirs dynoed? i want to see more results before i buy
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c_jeong89 Banned 93 Rep 2,097 Posts Drives: E90 TiAg Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Irvine/Bay Area iTrader: (16)	there were some dynos posted a couple pages back i think...i think one is enough, it's the one mod that u will definitely want to spend your money on if you're going performance mods.
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JuicYYJaYYe90 Washington CAPS FTW! 2 Rep 53 Posts Drives: 2006 e90 330i Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: College Park, Maryland iTrader: (1)	Just ordered the PBX!!! Wicked excited! __________________ BMW 2006 E90 330i . 6 MT . Sparkle Graphite . Black Leather . NAV 2009 w/ Cams . idrive v33 . Sport Package . Logic7 . ZiZa Led Plate Light . M-Force Design Hood Scoops . BMS PBX . MTECH V2 Angel Eyes . ZHP ///M Shift Knob . OEM ///M Carbon Leather Trim
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mister wiggles Captain 50 Rep 710 Posts Drives: F10 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Houston iTrader: (14)	Based on the numbers on the dyno if my math is correct, the HP increased from (crank) 255 to 274 and tq 220 ft/lb to 233 ft/lb. That's incredible. How does PBX work? What are they tweaking to get more out of the engines? Will it have any detrimental effects in the long rung?
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kred Lieutenant 82 Rep 532 Posts Drives: '07 e92 328i 6mt Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Arizona iTrader: (0)	any 328 dynos? __________________ 2007 Space Gray 6MT 328i / BMW SSK
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02-24-2010, 08:19 PM	#233
Wlew Major 82 Rep 1,116 Posts Drives: 2011 E90 335i Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Washington, DC iTrader: (12)	the HP and tq gains are measured at the wheels. so your gaining those numbers above with actual hp not at the crank. no long term affects at all.
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02-25-2010, 12:52 AM	#234
MOTO69JOE Captain 29 Rep 876 Posts Drives: E46, E90 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: The South iTrader: (3)	Can't wait to get mine. When I install it, it will already be on map 3 to begin with right? I won't need todo anything but drive and grin?
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SocalMike Private 1 Rep 83 Posts Drives: 330 6spd/spts pbx/af scooped Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: San Juan Capistrano CA iTrader: (1)	Ditto.. ]When you do get used to it...and eventually you will, set it to map 0 and drive a block or 2...then switch it back to map 3. You'll immediately be be grinning again and be amazed how wonderful this product is. Enjoy!
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mister wiggles Captain 50 Rep 710 Posts Drives: F10 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Houston iTrader: (14)	Can anyone explain to me how the PBX box works?
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MOTO69JOE Captain 29 Rep 876 Posts Drives: E46, E90 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: The South iTrader: (3)	Mike how far off is the top speed limiter add on away from being a reality? I actually live in Germany (stationed) so I get to enjoy the autobahn and would love to be able to hang with the other cars passing me. Sucks when a Hyundai or Opel passes you.
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02-26-2010, 10:19 AM	#242
Neutrino45 Major 74 Rep 1,452 Posts Drives: XXX Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: milky way iTrader: (2)	How much faster can the car go after the limiter is removed. I'm more interested in responses from someone who has done this. __________________
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