Tune Required for Intake/Exhaust?

SantaCruzin · 10-15-2024, 05:46 PM

Hey folks!

Apologies if I missed this in my searching, but I couldn't seem to find an answer. Does the N52 require a tune if you do basic "bolt on" upgrades? I am considering the AFE or Injen intake (I am in Cali and need CARB) and eventually a Turner Axle-back.

My question is, do these engines require a tune to ensure these modifications don't negatively effect reliability?

This car is first and foremost my dad car so my main concern is reliability. I'm not looking for HP or torque gains really, just a bit of sound and character.

BReif61 · Yesterday, 09:59 AM

Neither of those mods will alter the engine management to the degree that a tune is required.

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SantaCruzin BMW Addict 0 Rep 8 Posts Drives: BMW 328i Join Date: Oct 2024 Location: Santa Cruz, CA iTrader: (0)	Tune Required for Intake/Exhaust? Hey folks! Apologies if I missed this in my searching, but I couldn't seem to find an answer. Does the N52 require a tune if you do basic "bolt on" upgrades? I am considering the AFE or Injen intake (I am in Cali and need CARB) and eventually a Turner Axle-back. My question is, do these engines require a tune to ensure these modifications don't negatively effect reliability? This car is first and foremost my dad car so my main concern is reliability. I'm not looking for HP or torque gains really, just a bit of sound and character.
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BReif61 Private 47 Rep 59 Posts Drives: 2011 E91, 2008 E83 Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Bel Air, MD iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW 328i E91 [0.00]	Neither of those mods will alter the engine management to the degree that a tune is required. __________________ 2011 Unicorn
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