11-23-2018, 08:52 AM | #1 |
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Hi there, first post on here but have been a voyeur for a while!
I have a stock 440i M Sport that I知 looking to get a bit more power and excitement out of. I知 doing a bit of research but would like to hear from people who know what they池e doing / have used the products. I知 undecided between the RaceChip Black and a Stage 2 + downpipe installation. If anyone can help me decide between the two or any other viable options I壇 massive appreciate it! The RaceChip is halfback the price and an easy install but is a stage 2 tune and downpipe going to give me a big performance boost? Also, I知 toying with the idea of upgrading my exhaust at some point in the future. Will what I install now help or hinder this? Cheers! |
11-23-2018, 09:16 AM | #2 |
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Did you lease or purchase the vehicle?
BMW 'factory tune' MPPSK - which includes an exhaust as well - comes with a warranty if that's important. |
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What differences are there between the MPPSK tune and exhaust and say an Armytrix exhaust system in terms of performance and sound? Thanks for the replies btw. I値l definitely have a look into the MPPSK and pricing with different BMW affiliates. |
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11-24-2018, 05:54 AM | #6 | |
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I致e got it on my 340i & eight months later it sounds even better than when first fitted. One of the other forum guys (Jay) introduced me to Remus - he had his fitted by http://motechperformance.co.uk who apparently have close links with Remus - there are a few threads on here if you use the search. Good luck with whatever you choose.... |
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11-24-2018, 06:11 AM | #7 |
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Not sure about the Armytrix but for MPPSK (according to BMW's own figures) it's:
- Power: Up from 325bhp to ~360bhp. - Torque: Up from 450Nm to 500Nm (auto) or 480Nm (manual). - 0-60mph: Reduced by 0.2s (auto). - Fuel: Consumption is comparable compared to stock. - iDrive: Power/torque displays updated. MPPSK installation is supposed to take an hour according to the manual but it's more like a day (two days in my case because they didn't do the software properly first time). As for sound, very difficult as it's subjective but general consensus seems to be that it's brilliant! Quite a few videos out there giving examples of what it's like.
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11-27-2018, 08:36 PM | #8 |
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Thanks for all the responses - mega helpful!
The MPPSK is the route I'm looking to take, but I've been quoted 」3k+ by Sytner Nottingham...! Looking for somewhere able to do it for under 」2k, but not looking likely at the moment. I'm going to be getting a remap next week as a starter step. Seems to be anyone involved with remapping or chips says the other side is a bad idea... Can someone give me a more impartial view? Would getting a remap and then adding RaceChip see further improvements or would it be risky? |
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Also, I've been looking at adding an F Series B58 intake. Has anyone got any experience with these? Apparently a 7-10hp increase and potentially a nicer sound.
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11-28-2018, 02:08 AM | #11 |
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Blue Bell BMW Crewe are still advertising the MPPSK on eBay at 」1699 + 」204 fitting.
There are one or two who have gone down the MPPSK path and then had a different map done. BMWiltshire has done it in his '440i - tuned and dyno at 444hp with minimal mods' thread.
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OP - if the car is new or has loads of warranty left then I think you'd be mad to get it chipped by anyone other than BMW. I had to take mine back for a diff issue after about 18months and if they'd seen it had been mapped I imagine they'd have just blamed any diff problem on the extra power going through it and washed their hands of it. The MPPSK gives a real boost to performance and noise and was enough to keep me happy for over a year before I started to get itchy modding feet. That all not withstanding, if you want to get it mapped non-BMW then I can highly recommend DMS Automotive - there's others on here who've used them and also been very pleased, we're all ru ning approx 440bhp with no issues |
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11-28-2018, 02:21 AM | #13 |
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Also just seen this on Ebay:
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-M-Per...m4383.l4275.c1 」1499 for the kit, the cheapest yet? Seems like it's being sold by Coopers BMW based in the east of the country. |
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That being said, I am going to replace it with the Eventuri intake in the new year, as this also replaces the factory resonator box which means more noise! Also lots more money though - the Afe intake does the same for about £500 I think, it just doesn't look as cool |
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11-28-2018, 02:38 AM | #16 |
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Don't do both. If warranty is not an issue get the DMS remap. Boxes like Racechip often just fudge the boost pressure sensor without any regard to correcting the air/fuel ratio. At low levels you can get away with this but if the car is already mapped it's pretty risky, and probably won't give good results either. If you have a target in mind speak to some proper tuners about a strategy for achieving it rather than trying to bodge together different power adders.
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11-28-2018, 04:55 AM | #17 |
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MPPSK + JB4.... it's the future
Not only does the JB4 add more power, it adds epic noise to the MPPSK too. I only run on map 1 but with the EWG cable you can custom configure to over 420bhp on map 6. Note that the MPPSK increases fuel limits so it's not risky like many say. I've ran mine for 5k miles now.
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I have JB+ on my 240i which is a bit like an MPPSK tune as standard. Dyno'd just under 400, and not set to max. OP, don't waste your money on a sports cat or decat, the stock cat flows really well and.....well is legal, unlike a decat. |
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Cheers for the answers/advice. Looking at getting the MPPSK from Sycamore in Peterborough or Coopers. Will probably give the chip/remap from 3rd party a swerve for the moment. My car's from 2016 so I think I've got a year left on the warranty.
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Went with the MPPSK in the end. Got it installed for 」1599 at Coopers in Durham. Got to say it's much better than I expected and definitely worth the money and the peace of mind that an official BMW part provides.
The sound is far nicer than what you'll hear in Youtube videos and is noticeably different. It feels like an entirely new car! Highly recommend it if you're considering it. |
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