F31 upgrade ideas

kmuthappa · 03-15-2019, 07:31 AM

Hello all, I have a 2015 328 XI F31 M Sport Wagon with DHP

I'd like to make it a bit zippier... so I was thinking of upgrades that increase are flow and a tune...

Can other F31 owners post their cars and upgrades?

CandyRedRC46 · 03-15-2019, 08:42 AM

Catless down pipe
Cat back exhaust
Charge pipes
Intercooler
Stage two BM3 flash

Thread/

rjd_F30 · 03-15-2019, 10:03 AM

The above post is pretty much a full bolt-on setup, so if you want to go all the way on the stock turbo, that's what you do.

If you want something simpler however, try Dinantronics Sport. Very simple piggyback tune that is designed to be run on stock hardware. I had one for almost a year and it was great.

CandyRedRC46 · 03-15-2019, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by rjdnyy224

The above post is pretty much a full bolt-on setup, so if you want to go all the way on the stock turbo, that's what you do.

If you want something simpler however, try Dinantronics Sport. Very simple piggyback tune that is designed to be run on stock hardware. I had one for almost a year and it was great.

Or alternatively, a BM3 stage 1 flash.

rjd_F30 · 03-15-2019, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by CandyRedRC46

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Originally Posted by rjdnyy224

The above post is pretty much a full bolt-on setup, so if you want to go all the way on the stock turbo, that's what you do.

If you want something simpler however, try Dinantronics Sport. Very simple piggyback tune that is designed to be run on stock hardware. I had one for almost a year and it was great.

Or alternatively, a BM3 stage 1 flash.

Also a great option

scostu · 03-15-2019, 12:20 PM

What CandyRedRC46 said.

Also GoFastBits DV+

kmuthappa · 03-15-2019, 07:31 PM

I am thinking of starting with a JB4 then going from there... If I can find a shop close to me that can do a bootmod product, I might go for that... still need to do research

thanks for the advice everyone...

andino · 03-15-2019, 07:35 PM

You can do bootmod3 with your own laptop. I have Stage 1 flashed on my mostly stock wagon. But I'll be stage 2 next weekend hopefully when my chargepipe, ER HFC downpipe, and FMIC come in. Should have also picked up a DV+ but it slipped my mind until just now.

mike@x-ph.com · 03-15-2019, 07:47 PM

Depends on your budget and HP goals ... I can help either way

rjd_F30 · 03-15-2019, 11:14 PM

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Originally Posted by kmuthappa

I am thinking of starting with a JB4 then going from there... If I can find a shop close to me that can do a bootmod product, I might go for that... still need to do research

thanks for the advice everyone...

No reason to get JB4 when BM3 is available IMO. You can instal BM3 just as easily in you're own garage with a laptop and an ENet cable.

brofessorpham · 03-15-2019, 11:55 PM

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Originally Posted by rjdnyy224

No reason to get JB4 when BM3 is available IMO. You can instal BM3 just as easily in you're own garage with a laptop and an ENet cable.

You can run BM3 with JB4 tho. Get the best of both worlds. BM3 for the backend flash tune. JB4 for the boost control/WMI/E85 blends

rjd_F30 · 03-16-2019, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by brofessorpham

You can run BM3 with JB4 tho. Get the best of both worlds. BM3 for the backend flash tune. JB4 for the boost control/WMI/E85 blends

Only reason to stack them is for E and WMI as you mentioned. BM3 covers all other bases, including boost control, without JB4.

hon2bmw · 03-19-2019, 09:11 PM

MHI turbo upgrade - Bimmerworld
AFE Momentum intake
ER Charge pipe
Epic Motorsport flash tune

I'm happy, could be making more power with DP and Exhaust, doing those this summer after intercooler upgrade.

kmuthappa · 08-02-2019, 09:21 PM

So just ordered DP, CP, and IC from Mike.... plus BM3... looking forward to the install...

esoj37 · 08-03-2019, 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by kmuthappa

So just ordered DP, CP, and IC from Mike.... plus BM3... looking forward to the install...

Nice!

redEYEjedi · 08-04-2019, 09:43 AM

I have an N20 and happy with ER CP, EP FMIC, upgraded TIP, and BM3 stage 1. Also retrofitted the 335i M Performance exhaust. Passed on the DP to avoid smogging hassle.

johnung · 08-04-2019, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by kmuthappa

So just ordered DP, CP, and IC from Mike.... plus BM3... looking forward to the install...

Perfect! Mike has the best advice & prices out there. You're in good hands!

kmuthappa · 08-06-2019, 08:20 PM

So an update to my wonderful plan of pumping up the boost...

Just got a Drivetrain Malfunction warning... called the BMW Master Tech who remotely diagnosed the issue (goto love BMW) as a waste gate failure. I checked it out, and I can actually see the waste gate actuator (basically the arm) has rusted loose and is just hanging there. Apparently this is under warranty... so I have to fix this first. Good thing this happened because I doubt it would be covered after the install. This happened two days before my scheduled install. The Maine winters are rough on waste-gates, and anything under the car for that matter. So now I have a naturally aspirated 4 cylinder until I get it fixed.

Has this happened to anybody else? Any recommendations on waste gate preventative maintenance for salty roads and long winters? I plan on taking this badboy to the ski lodge every weekend. Can't stand the X5

kmuthappa · 08-06-2019, 08:43 PM

Awesome, how do you like it?

I'm planning on Stage 2

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kmuthappa New Member 23 Rep 20 Posts Drives: BMW 3 Sportwagon bm3-2, BMW X5 Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Maine, USA iTrader: (0)	F31 upgrade ideas Hello all, I have a 2015 328 XI F31 M Sport Wagon with DHP I'd like to make it a bit zippier... so I was thinking of upgrades that increase are flow and a tune... Can other F31 owners post their cars and upgrades?
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kmuthappa New Member 23 Rep 20 Posts Drives: BMW 3 Sportwagon bm3-2, BMW X5 Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Maine, USA iTrader: (0)	So an update to my wonderful plan of pumping up the boost... Just got a Drivetrain Malfunction warning... called the BMW Master Tech who remotely diagnosed the issue (goto love BMW) as a waste gate failure. I checked it out, and I can actually see the waste gate actuator (basically the arm) has rusted loose and is just hanging there. Apparently this is under warranty... so I have to fix this first. Good thing this happened because I doubt it would be covered after the install. This happened two days before my scheduled install. The Maine winters are rough on waste-gates, and anything under the car for that matter. So now I have a naturally aspirated 4 cylinder until I get it fixed. Has this happened to anybody else? Any recommendations on waste gate preventative maintenance for salty roads and long winters? I plan on taking this badboy to the ski lodge every weekend. Can't stand the X5
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kmuthappa New Member 23 Rep 20 Posts Drives: BMW 3 Sportwagon bm3-2, BMW X5 Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Maine, USA iTrader: (0)	Awesome, how do you like it? I'm planning on Stage 2
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