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    new 325ix owner here, need some advice.

    Just picked up a very nice example of the ix with 180k on it. The car has been almost completely restored. I would like to make some performance upgrades, but I'm having a hard time finding some parts. It has new bilsteins and hr springs, a uuc short shift kit with zhp knob, and a Per Formance chip.

    I'm looking for a good CAI, and a rear muffler. I have gone K&N in the past, but none of them seem to effectively pull air from outside the engine bay for this model. I hae used magnaflow exhaust in the past on two e46s with great success. My exhaust shop tells me however that they do not make a muffler that will fit the 2in out dual pipes. I know I can have them hack it up, but was wondering if there was a better solution?

    Thanks!
    Last edited by Bolestuff; 05-02-2012, 02:29 PM. Reason: spelling

    #2
    any non-ix exhaust will fit (cat back) ....drop in K&N is prob be your best bet too
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    '90 BMW 325iX - Sterling Silver/Houndstooth sport(5-speed converted)
    '15 Mini Countryman - Blazing Red/Carbon Black

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    '01 Audi Allroad - Light Silver/Platinum Saber Black
    '88 BMW 325iX - Diamond Schwarz/Silver sport *Sold*
    '01.5 1.8TQ - Brilliant Black/Nogaro Alcantara ...after 8.5yrs, *Sold* =(
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      #3
      Originally posted by audiquattrot View Post
      any non-ix exhaust will fit (cat back) ....drop in K&N is prob be your best bet too
      Thanks,

      By drop in you mean the rectangle one that goes in the stock airbox?

      Nice choice of rides, I have an 03 CB on IR as my other whip.

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        #4
        Originally posted by Bolestuff View Post
        Thanks,

        By drop in you mean the rectangle one that goes in the stock airbox?

        Nice choice of rides, I have an 03 CB on IR as my other whip.
        Yes sir....the rectangle one.

        Post pix of ur whips....I always loved cb! My m is stock...nothing to see there lol

        E30>E46 ...there I said it
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        Current:
        '05 BMW M3 - Silver Grey/Imola Red
        '90 BMW 325iX - Sterling Silver/Houndstooth sport(5-speed converted)
        '15 Mini Countryman - Blazing Red/Carbon Black

        Past:
        '01 Audi Allroad - Light Silver/Platinum Saber Black
        '88 BMW 325iX - Diamond Schwarz/Silver sport *Sold*
        '01.5 1.8TQ - Brilliant Black/Nogaro Alcantara ...after 8.5yrs, *Sold* =(
        '90 BMW 325i - Schwarz/Tan sport *Sold*
        '89 BMW 325ix - Diamond Schwarz/Black sport *Sold*

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          #5
          As posted above, any standard E30 325i exhaust fits the iX.

          You can also use a standard E30 performance rear swaybar (I recommend the UUC, but you expected that! ;)). The iX loves just a rear swaybar upgrade.

          Also on the table is lightening the flywheel, either machining out the OE unit or waiting for one of the new UUC E30 flywheels. That will really wake up the iX, it's got a lot of drivetrain mass to overcome!
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            #6
            Since you looking for a little more performance i would suggest taking a look into a miller maf with 19lb injectors with Kamotors intake. Great setup with good bang for the price ;)

            Post some pics up
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              #7
              Thanks for the input guys. I have been out of town, but will post pics after I clean her up this weekend. She is as clean as any I have seen!

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                #8
                Originally posted by nomansland92 View Post
                Since you looking for a little more performance i would suggest taking a look into a miller maf with 19lb injectors with Kamotors intake. Great setup with good bang for the price ;)

                Post some pics up
                did you do the miller maf upgrade? how does it compare? does that include the WAR chip?
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                  #9
                  Ya i did it to mine, i haven't got to fully test it yet because the car is off the road but i did take it for a few runs up my road i i could already tell a big difference. my car used to have a bad hesitation and i tried different afm's with no luck and the maf took care of the problem completely. car idles better and revs quicks and have more get up and go. So far i am completely happy with it. Right now i just have there 19lb chip because i got my set-up used but i plan on getting the WAR chip when i start my turbo built next year, this year is body and paint :),

                  I like it and i would recommend getting it for sure.
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                    #10
                    I have had great luck with magnaflow rear mufflers on 2 e46 330ci cars, and a e36 328is. Does anyone know if there is muffler they makes that is an easy hack job? I don't cut corners on the M, but this is my winter car and don't want to spend $600 on a rear piece.

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                      #11
                      take a look at the mufflers made by vibrant motorsports they sound so sweet. i think they have a model that is dual 2" in and dual out.
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                        #12
                        Originally posted by nomansland92 View Post
                        Since you looking for a little more performance i would suggest taking a look into a miller maf with 19lb injectors with Kamotors intake. Great setup with good bang for the price ;)

                        Post some pics up
                        did you get the genIII? i was interested in their psik, but it doesnt work with ixs apparently. lame.
                        AWD > RWD

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                          #13
                          You got that mostly restored zinno in tigard area didnt you... lucky mofo that thing looked pretty close to perfect

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                            #14
                            from the uuc website on the swaybar
                            " UUC E30 3-series (Spec E30� legal) swaybars"
                            "Fits all 1984-1991 E30 325i/is/e/es, 318i/is, and Euro-market 316/320/323 variations. Does not fit iX models."
                            Red-ish 89 325ix with dent in the door, bad paint, missing center caps, broken defrost, broken ac, p/s pump may be going, brake pad sensors missing. On the plus side i just had the trannie and tc fixed for 2 grand!!

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                              #15
                              ^let me know what sway bar you find that working well because i would definitely be interested in getting one.





                              Originally posted by Kershaw View Post
                              did you get the genIII? i was interested in their psik, but it doesnt work with ixs apparently. lame.
                              no i don't believe it is, i bought everything at once as a kit from another member and it didn't come with any brackets for mounting. So i have to build mounting brackets for it but it fits for me.

                              Correct me if I'm wrong but the genIII is longer right?
                              Last edited by nomansland92; 05-12-2012, 05:04 PM.
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                              IX being restored here

                              Ix turbo build here

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