Mods before Bootmod3?

yodaniel · 09-04-2019, 12:17 AM

Hi guys, just wondering if you think that I should do some mods before tuning my 2014 320i with bootmod3. Like an Air Intake? or can I just do the flush and then add better intake and exhaust?

Thanks!

eluded · 09-04-2019, 01:22 AM

Downpipe.

Gen13 F36 · 09-04-2019, 01:35 AM

None

Unless you want BM3 s2, then what he said 2nd poster downpipe and intercooler.

D Griff · 09-04-2019, 08:09 AM

Intake will make some fun noises but that's about it, not more than a 2-3 hp difference.

johnung · 09-04-2019, 08:35 AM

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Originally Posted by yodaniel

Hi guys, just wondering if you think that I should do some mods before tuning my 2014 320i with bootmod3. Like an Air Intake? or can I just do the flush and then add better intake and exhaust?

Thanks!

Air intakes just make noise, unless that's what you want, which is fine. I'd drop in an aFe Pro Dry air filter. (~$75) It's a lifetime filter that you just wash with soapy water and let air dry. Save your old filter to put in for a day or two while the aFe filter dries.

You don't need any other upgrades to flash BootMod3 Stage1. When you are ready for Stage2 then upgrade the intercooler and downpipe. My preferences are the Wagner Competition FMIC for the least turbo lag. And a catted high performance downpipe from Fabspeed, Wagner or Evolution Raceworks depending on your budget and state emissions issues.

Hope this helps!

EDWYER · 09-04-2019, 08:54 AM

Upgrade your charge pipe 1st.

jbiswurm · 09-04-2019, 07:49 PM

In my experience an intercooler is a nice to have for stage 1. You can definitely run without it as i did for a while but in my case i was definitely seeing timing being pulled due to iats rising very quickly with the stock IC.

BigJack75 · 09-04-2019, 09:46 PM

I think the only thing recommended by pro tuning freaks is colder plugs. You could just tune and when something goes replace it. Stock chargepipe is horrible and should changed probably before tune. Intercooler should be on your list down the road.

Gen13 F36 · 09-04-2019, 11:07 PM

No... no... no and no. Just flash bm3 and your good to go.

Charge pipe = not much news on blown cp on N20/26 in 328i form ... OP has 320i

Intercooler = really? Does OP going to the track.
Intake = just noise
Exhaust = maybe that burble... lol

Finn Germai-Yaz · 09-05-2019, 10:16 AM

First mod you need to do is get a proper 335i

msk340i · 09-05-2019, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by jack10525

I think the only thing recommended by pro tuning freaks is colder plugs. You could just tune and when something goes replace it. Stock chargepipe is horrible and should changed probably before tune. Intercooler should be on your list down the road.

Did you give that dude his money???

Gen13 F36 · 09-05-2019, 12:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jack10525

I think the only thing recommended by pro tuning freaks is colder plugs. You could just tune and when something goes replace it. Stock chargepipe is horrible and should changed probably before tune. Intercooler should be on your list down the road.

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Originally Posted by msk340i

Did you give that dude his money???

Found him

jordan35i · 09-05-2019, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by nawfoo

First mod you need to do is get a proper 335i

tuning 4 cyls is fun

jmg · 09-05-2019, 03:35 PM

Tires.

Gen13 F36 · 09-05-2019, 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by nawfoo

First mod you need to do is get a proper 335i

This guy... why? I could say same thing to you as your first mod is to get an M3.

To begin with is why we get the 4 cylinder is our business.

Jake From State Farm · 09-07-2019, 05:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Gen13 F36

No... no... no and no. Just flash bm3 and your good to go.

Charge pipe = not much news on blown cp on N20/26 in 328i form ... OP has 320i

Intercooler = really? Does OP going to the track.
Intake = just noise
Exhaust = maybe that burble... lol

Agree with this thought. Start here, you will see the most power gain going BM3 stage 1. If you get that and still want more then go for more mods.

Eddien123 · 09-07-2019, 08:03 PM

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Originally Posted by JP-F30

Quote:

Originally Posted by nawfoo

First mod you need to do is get a proper 335i

tuning 4 cyls is fun

If tuning 4s are fun than tuning 6s are more fun

floridaorange · 09-07-2019, 09:29 PM

Stock intercooler is garbage

jordan35i · 09-08-2019, 01:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Eddien123

Quote:

Originally Posted by JP-F30

Quote:

Originally Posted by nawfoo

First mod you need to do is get a proper 335i

tuning 4 cyls is fun

If tuning 4s are fun than tuning 6s are more fun

Fair. I'm holding out on the 340i for now since I'm a somewhat broke college student lol

Gen13 F36 · 09-08-2019, 10:41 AM

The G20 M340I might be my next car or I might snug a used M3. Those the the future not right now....love my 428i GC... she got my heart for now.

johnung · 02-02-2020, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Rodbearings

Upgrade your charge pipe 1st.

Charge pipe upgrade is needed for N55 engine but not in this situation

mike@x-ph.com · 02-04-2020, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by johnung

Charge pipe upgrade is needed for N55 engine but not in this situation

I would still upgrade the charge pipe if tuning the car. The risk might be lower on this engine, but still not worth it in my opinion

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