AA Headers, Tune, and Exhaust, 3 Stage IM, etc.

PR3C1510N · 08-05-2016, 05:27 PM

Went ahead and finally put together everything I've done, for some reason I couldn't reply to the original post I made, but I figure if the topic is N/A power here is better anyway lol

So, like I stated before, the motor was fully replaced at about 42k on the clock; due to a "spun bearing"

Since the motor was replaced, I had the following done -

-Active Autowerke Headers

-Active Autowerke Gen 2 Midpipe

-Active Autowerke Axleback Gen 2 Exhaust

-Active Autowerke Stage 3+ Tune

-3 Stage Intake Manifold from 330i

-Air Intake Box Charcoal Delete

-Megan Euro Street Coilovers

I decided Active because I attended a meet where they had a tent and inquired about a stage 1 tune on the car. Don't get me wrong, I looked into other tunes but they seemed the best. When I got there, They actually hooked me up with a full exhaust - which then in turn made me get the headers and then find a 330i manifold.

The 3 Stage IM makes A VERY BIG DIFFERENCE. It is recommended 100% on any E90 325i/328i. I'm not sure on actual numbers, I'm actually waiting on a sales rep from Simota Performance on pricing for the V2 Intake (Per AA). Once that's installed, I will Dyno.

The car actually feels more fun. It doesn't feel like a grocery getter that's as slow as my neighbors Honda. It also feels more immediate when you actually throttle; but I'm sure that has more to do with removing the charcoal filter from the intake and the tune from Active - which I suggest over any of the PBX or Sprint Booster devices.

I've heard one person with a similar setup complain about exhaust drone while driving, but I don't have any issues. Even drove with Andrew from Active to confirm I'm not going crazy. The sound is quite reminiscent of a E36 ///M3 Euro with a Supersprint setup, Loud enough at WOT but not raspy whatsoever. It's a very clean sound that receives compliments daily.

I chose the Megan Euro Street Coils because I wanted something affordable, but still had all adjustability for ride comfort and handling. The ride is actually pretty smooth and they get low enough to get rid of wheel gap. It actually rides pretty similar to OEM if I could compare it. The nice thing is you can actually adjust dampening and spring rate for your personal ride comfort.

As she sits now -

Outter DISA valve -

Front portion of headers -

Adjustable exhaust tips -

I'll get some flyby/idle/rev-limiter and DYNO videos soon.

*SN* It seems the pics aren't loading properly, I'll fix that when I get home.

Just to be clear, I obviously didn't want the fastest car; I wanted something basic and fun. I hear it all the time - "You shoulda got a 335i" or "Just turbo it!" but that's not what I want.
I can still honestly say its a really fun car.

W37V · 08-05-2016, 06:05 PM

What is Active Autowerke G2 Headers???

Did they come up with a second generation or something?

Nice mods.

PR3C1510N · 08-05-2016, 07:38 PM

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Originally Posted by W37V

What is Active Autowerke G2 Headers???

Did they come up with a second generation or something?

Nice mods.

oops haha got a lil carried away with the gen 2 stuff

nope just the headers they offer

Kirkies328 · 08-05-2016, 08:58 PM

Does your car shoot flames? Cuz you literally have everything i pretty much do ive just custom made all my stuff and it shoots them pretty much any downshift to 4500 but ive yet to find another n52/1 shoot flames

PR3C1510N · 08-06-2016, 04:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kirkies328

Does your car shoot flames? Cuz you literally have everything i pretty much do ive just custom made all my stuff and it shoots them pretty much any downshift to 4500 but ive yet to find another n52/1 shoot flames

Supposedly. Haven't seen it myself, but a friend of mine in an E36 ran with me to a meet and said it shot out a big one on the upshift.

Kirkies328 · 08-06-2016, 11:21 PM

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Originally Posted by PR3C1510N

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kirkies328

Does your car shoot flames? Cuz you literally have everything i pretty much do ive just custom made all my stuff and it shoots them pretty much any downshift to 4500 but ive yet to find another n52/1 shoot flames

Supposedly. Haven't seen it myself, but a friend of mine in an E36 ran with me to a meet and said it shot out a big one on the upshift.

Thats solid. When it happens you definitly know it because it sounds like a magnum 44 just shot out your muffler lol

ZeroSum · 08-08-2016, 12:12 PM

Interested in seeing the dyno and video.

Taskmaster · 08-08-2016, 12:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZeroSum

Interested in seeing the dyno and video.

Same...and some shooting flames.

PR3C1510N · 08-09-2016, 01:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZeroSum

Interested in seeing the dyno and video.

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheAxiom

Same...and some shooting flames.

As a funny White Guy pretending to be Jamaican in a Volkswagen commercial once said - "Don fret me bruddah. [Sticky Bun, in this case videos] Come soon!"

Taskmaster · 08-09-2016, 02:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PR3C1510N

As a funny White Guy pretending to be Jamaican in a Volkswagen commercial once said - "Don fret me bruddah. [Sticky Bun, in this case videos] Come soon!"

It would be 'soon com' if you were speaking 'like a Jamaican'

TROSEKREW · 08-09-2016, 10:23 AM

AHHHHHH im looking for the 3stage mani everyday cant find a decent deal.. also interested for video

Taskmaster · 08-09-2016, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by TROSEKREW

AHHHHHH im looking for the 3stage mani everyday cant find a decent deal.. also interested for video

Car-part.com

tom.gnade · 08-09-2016, 02:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheAxiom

Car-part.com

I second that. After a week or two of poking around I scored one for $225 shipped, heck of a good deal. Still sitting in my garage on the floor though. Lol.

94marcus · 08-09-2016, 02:25 PM

really interested to hear the car with the full AA exhaust manifold

mike@x-ph.com · 08-09-2016, 06:17 PM

Congrats on the new mods, glad you are happy with them

PR3C1510N · 08-14-2016, 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by mike@x-ph.com

Congrats on the new mods, glad you are happy with them

Taskmaster · 08-14-2016, 03:34 PM

Dyno?

PR3C1510N · 08-19-2016, 03:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheAxiom

Dyno?

Still waiting on intake. The only thing I can compare to right now is a stock new mustang (obviously v6 and possibly bad driver) and a 3000gt vr-4 (falling apart)

so nothing solid yet.

ZeroSum · 08-19-2016, 04:22 PM

Thread is useless without a Dyno....j/k

W37V · 08-19-2016, 04:32 PM

Can you post a video or a sound clip of the set up? I am considering getting AA exhaust. Any drone?

SSJTrunks523 · 08-19-2016, 04:58 PM

Nice. Interested in Dyno...

Eagle1oh7 · 08-19-2016, 05:16 PM

Need dynos!

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PR3C1510N Local Bimmer Guy 64 Rep 115 Posts Drives: 2011 328i Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Tamarac, FL iTrader: (0)	AA Headers, Tune, and Exhaust, 3 Stage IM, etc. Went ahead and finally put together everything I've done, for some reason I couldn't reply to the original post I made, but I figure if the topic is N/A power here is better anyway lol So, like I stated before, the motor was fully replaced at about 42k on the clock; due to a "spun bearing" Since the motor was replaced, I had the following done - -Active Autowerke Headers -Active Autowerke Gen 2 Midpipe -Active Autowerke Axleback Gen 2 Exhaust -Active Autowerke Stage 3+ Tune -3 Stage Intake Manifold from 330i -Air Intake Box Charcoal Delete -Megan Euro Street Coilovers I decided Active because I attended a meet where they had a tent and inquired about a stage 1 tune on the car. Don't get me wrong, I looked into other tunes but they seemed the best. When I got there, They actually hooked me up with a full exhaust - which then in turn made me get the headers and then find a 330i manifold. The 3 Stage IM makes A VERY BIG DIFFERENCE. It is recommended 100% on any E90 325i/328i. I'm not sure on actual numbers, I'm actually waiting on a sales rep from Simota Performance on pricing for the V2 Intake (Per AA). Once that's installed, I will Dyno. The car actually feels more fun. It doesn't feel like a grocery getter that's as slow as my neighbors Honda. It also feels more immediate when you actually throttle; but I'm sure that has more to do with removing the charcoal filter from the intake and the tune from Active - which I suggest over any of the PBX or Sprint Booster devices. I've heard one person with a similar setup complain about exhaust drone while driving, but I don't have any issues. Even drove with Andrew from Active to confirm I'm not going crazy. The sound is quite reminiscent of a E36 ///M3 Euro with a Supersprint setup, Loud enough at WOT but not raspy whatsoever. It's a very clean sound that receives compliments daily. I chose the Megan Euro Street Coils because I wanted something affordable, but still had all adjustability for ride comfort and handling. The ride is actually pretty smooth and they get low enough to get rid of wheel gap. It actually rides pretty similar to OEM if I could compare it. The nice thing is you can actually adjust dampening and spring rate for your personal ride comfort. As she sits now - Outter DISA valve - Front portion of headers - Adjustable exhaust tips - I'll get some flyby/idle/rev-limiter and DYNO videos soon. SN It seems the pics aren't loading properly, I'll fix that when I get home. Just to be clear, I obviously didn't want the fastest car; I wanted something basic and fun. I hear it all the time - "You shoulda got a 335i" or "Just turbo it!" but that's not what I want. I can still honestly say its a really fun car. __________________ 2011 328i - 3 stage mf, dinan tb, aa headers, midpipe, exhaust and aa tune, csf radiator, simota v2 intake, sprint booster pedal tuner, condor motor mounts, megan euro ii coils, style 94 wheels on 245/40R18 Hankook Ventus V12 evos, mars headlights, euro amber tails, and a pepboys shift knob. Last edited by PR3C1510N; 08-07-2016 at 12:05 PM..
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