I have squirreled a gray label 173 DME. My 1988 325IX currently has a green label 153 DME.
From my research the PRO would be: Stomp Test as per this while the CON is potentially (unverified?) worse fuel milage. Additionally, there's no apparent compatibility issue and a IX DME is the same as non-IX as per this
I like the idea of "the latest and greatest DME" because in my mind there'd be no newer if the old was as good as it gets.
I don't really see a reason to not do the swap however, I thought I'd ping the group and make sure I'm not missing something obvious (Possible, I can be shortsighted).
If it matters:
The 173 is unmolested OEM, pulled from a standard E30.
I have light green top, 4 pintle 17lb injectors.
All warning lights are currently OFF on the dash.
Go for it :up:
Or whiskey tango; don't fix what not broke :down:
From my research the PRO would be: Stomp Test as per this while the CON is potentially (unverified?) worse fuel milage. Additionally, there's no apparent compatibility issue and a IX DME is the same as non-IX as per this
I like the idea of "the latest and greatest DME" because in my mind there'd be no newer if the old was as good as it gets.
I don't really see a reason to not do the swap however, I thought I'd ping the group and make sure I'm not missing something obvious (Possible, I can be shortsighted).
If it matters:
The 173 is unmolested OEM, pulled from a standard E30.
I have light green top, 4 pintle 17lb injectors.
All warning lights are currently OFF on the dash.
Go for it :up:
Or whiskey tango; don't fix what not broke :down:
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