[Tugy]

Hello there, i am new to these forums, really like some of the stuff here, but abit confused on were to find exactly what i am looking for.

if anyone can make my job easier by helping me out, i have a bmw 330d 2007 plate that has been tuned (245bhp) and i would like to know how i can increase the engine sound. (the sound where i accelerate )

it does kick when you put your foot down but i really would like the sound to increase, at the momment the standard sound is not impressive at all.

what modification can i do to my car regarding induction kit? or exhaust changes please let me know, or any other ideas are more then wellcome.

thanks in advance, respect

[Subzero2003]

There's quite a simple way of doing it:

1) Remove 330d engine
2) Locate 330i engine
3) Fit said 330i engine
4) Love life.



(sorry, had to )

[Tugy]

lol, come on there must be a way to enhance diseal engines with modifications such as induction kits or exhausts replacements, or any other ideas you guys may have, i am just new to this thats why i asked for some advice

[dopper99]

Originally Posted by Tugy

....... i have a bmw 330d 2007 plate that has been tuned (245bhp) .....

If you have a 2007 then its pre-LCI and 231BHP. If tuned to 245BHP, I'd get your money back .

Oh, and welcome to the forum

[Tugy]

thanks for the welcome bro,

you said:
"If you have a 2007 then its pre-LCI and 231BHP. If tuned to 245BHP, I'd get your money back"

what you mean by LCI 231bhp? so when its tuned is it meant to be more then 245bhp?

and i did not tune it, it was tuned when i bought it thats why i am abit more confused.

and also if you do have any information on enhancing the sound on these diseal 330s i would appreciate it.

[dopper99]

Sorry cant help with the sound....

But...

For 330d 2005 - 2009, this is known as the Pre-LCI or pre-facelift and had 231bhp. This is for the E90 saloon. Not sure about years for the coupe.

After 2009 they did a facelift to the 3 series and is known as an LCI. For the 330d they changed the engine completely and it then had 245BHP.

A remap/tune on either engine should give around 285-290BHP, so I understand.

[Tugy]

hmmm, mines a 2007 BMW 330D SE Coupe bro, it must be tuned because it does more mpg then my friends 325 2008 plate SE.

i am not sure i am abit confused. but also i would like to know if i can increase the engine sound abit, i think thats all that is missing


by the way appreciate the replys

[nicktyler]

I hear you. It doesn't matter what the power actually is or if it has even been remapped. If your happy with the engine in that respect that is all that matters...

As for the sound, how about this exhaust?

[dopper99]

Originally Posted by Tugy

hmmm, mines a 2007 BMW 330D SE Coupe bro, it must be tuned because it does more mpg then my friends 325 2008 plate SE.

The only way to tell for sure is stick it on a rolling road.
If you know someone who has another 330d coupe of similar year (maybe go to a meet?), you could compare cars - it should be obvious if it has a remap.

[Tugy]

As for the sound, how about this exhaust?

this is more like it, but i gotta say, paying £820.00 is kind of out my budget, i thought there would be cheaper solutions to this since its only a sound adjustment?

The only way to tell for sure is stick it on a rolling road.
If you know someone who has another 330d coupe of similar year (maybe go to a meet?), you could compare cars - it should be obvious if it has a remap.

regarding the remap issue, i gotta say i have taken it to a friends garage and he claims its defo remapped from the mpg it shows its doing. and also the way it kicks, i can tell its got abit of a extra thump in the acceleration.

If you have a 2007 then its pre-LCI and 231BHP. If tuned to 245BHP, I'd get your money back

but regarding this, when i did buy the car it was advertised with "2007 bmw 330D coupe (245bhp)"

appreciate the replys guys, more advice on the engine sound is appreciated. thank you

[phil200tdi]

Straight pipes, no mufflers.
Blow off valve
Air intake

Will be louder.

[BanziBarn]

Originally Posted by Tugy

this is more like it, but i gotta say, paying £820.00 is kind of out my budget, i thought there would be cheaper solutions to this since its only a sound adjustment?



regarding the remap issue, i gotta say i have taken it to a friends garage and he claims its defo remapped from the mpg it shows its doing. and also the way it kicks, i can tell its got abit of a extra thump in the acceleration.



but regarding this, when i did buy the car it was advertised with "2007 bmw 330D coupe (245bhp)"

appreciate the replys guys, more advice on the engine sound is appreciated. thank you

Seems to me the seller simply made a mistake when advertising the car and quoted the power from the newer model.

As for using MPG as a method to determine whether a car is mapped, I can't really see it. Your mate may just have a heavier right foot to you! 330ds kick as standard anyway!

[zltm089]

You need to speak to Ian (hotcoupe)....

he's made his 335D sound like a jet fighter....

Have you ever heard a jet fighter OP?....

[dopper99]

Originally Posted by Tugy

regarding the remap issue, i gotta say i have taken it to a friends garage and he claims its defo remapped from the mpg it shows its doing. and also the way it kicks, i can tell its got abit of a extra thump in the acceleration.

So what mpg are you getting? And what kind of driving: Town? Motorway? Mixed?

[Tugy]

Yesterday 04:26 PM
phil200tdi Straight pipes, no mufflers.
Blow off valve
Air intake

Will be louder.

thanks for the advice, how much would somthing like this cost? esstimate value would be nice

Yesterday 05:42 PM
BanziBarn Quote:
Originally Posted by Tugy
this is more like it, but i gotta say, paying £820.00 is kind of out my budget, i thought there would be cheaper solutions to this since its only a sound adjustment?



regarding the remap issue, i gotta say i have taken it to a friends garage and he claims its defo remapped from the mpg it shows its doing. and also the way it kicks, i can tell its got abit of a extra thump in the acceleration.



but regarding this, when i did buy the car it was advertised with "2007 bmw 330D coupe (245bhp)"

appreciate the replys guys, more advice on the engine sound is appreciated. thank you

Seems to me the seller simply made a mistake when advertising the car and quoted the power from the newer model.

As for using MPG as a method to determine whether a car is mapped, I can't really see it. Your mate may just have a heavier right foot to you! 330ds kick as standard anyway!

see am not really sure, i wouldnt understand why a 330D SE coupe is doing more mpg then a 325D SE, i got an extra 0.5lts but still save more money?
also if it helps my on screen gear shift does not show. i was told this could of been lost on a remap so i guess it has been tuned? thanks for the reply

Yesterday 07:20 PM
zltm089 You need to speak to Ian (hotcoupe)....

he's made his 335D sound like a jet fighter....

Have you ever heard a jet fighter OP?....

yeh some advice Ian is more then welcome, i guess his put in alot of money to make his car sound really good, i wanted somthing abit more basic, doesnt sound too cheap but also does not require too much modification since i am on a low budget.

Yesterday 07:37 PM
dopper99 Quote:
Originally Posted by Tugy
regarding the remap issue, i gotta say i have taken it to a friends garage and he claims its defo remapped from the mpg it shows its doing. and also the way it kicks, i can tell its got abit of a extra thump in the acceleration.

So what mpg are you getting? And what kind of driving: Town? Motorway? Mixed?

hey bro, i am getting around 34,35 mpg i guess if am very careful with the acceleration, and thats me driving around london town, dont use the motorways often.

do any of you guys think a small thing like a K & N Induction kit would increase the sound of the engine?

thanks everyone for the replys, appreciate it

[nicktyler]

An induction kit would def increase the sound of the engine.

[Tugy]

Today 10:01 AM
nicktyler
An induction kit would def increase the sound of the engine.

thanks for the advice bro, from what i heard the K & N is the best to use, i found a induction kit on ebay "K&N APOLLO CIS INDUCTION KIT BMW 330d E90/E91 57A-6041"

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/K-N-APOLLO...item5adc368107


and was wondering if this would be my best option? if anybody suggests any better solutions all your idea's are welcome

[Mustard3]

Removing the sound insulated engine cover will make it a bit noisier, free too. And saves time when it needs servicing!

[Tugy]

Today 10:57 AM
Mustard3 Removing the sound insulated engine cover will make it a bit noisier, free too. And saves time when it needs servicing!

is this a good idea? the diseal engine sounds like a trucker, i meant somthing more of a sporty sound, such as somthing to do with exhaust or the airflow? induction? not to sure but removing that insulator might make it sound more like a farmer truck, looking for the sporty sound. thanks for the reply

[Mustard3]

Yes you're right, it will sound louder but more clattery.

For me a car has to sound great (i.e. V8, straight 6 petrol) or be as quiet as possible.

Just making it louder does not necessarily equate to more aural pleasure (i.e. Corsa with fat pipe).

But good luck anyway.

[xs2man]

I would just leave it and be happy with the fact that your getting decent mpg for the driving you do. Any mods to make any real difference in sound will either be expensive, or not good for your engine. Back to Back RR tests have shown that induction kits often make an engine LOSE power over stock air filter kits. Personally, I would rather my engine was working properly and quiet over loud and inefficient.

You don't have an extra 0.5L over your mates 325d. They are both 3.0L engines, in different states of tune.

I have a friend who spent a fortune on a very expensive aftermarket exhaust, and he is disappointed with the resulting sound output. To get the car sounding how you want it to sound will require you to spend a lot more than it sounds like you are willing to spend.

If its a sporty sounding car you want, you have the wrong car. If you want a fast, whilst also economical car, then you have the right car. you can have both, but will have to pay for it.

[Tugy]

xs2man, your reply is very appreciated bro, i will take this into consideration now that ive heard it from you. i will look into this and if induction kits are bad for the engine, i probeberly will leave it. your reply was helpful tho bro much appreciated