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  • dmb62
    Member
    • Oct 2015
    • 42

    #1

    Performance chip suggestions.

    Hey guys. I have an 87 325e and I'm looking at getting a chip for it. I've seen post previously of people asking for suggestions on a certain chip but I was wondering your guys thoughts on comparison of three. All comments are appreciate I'm looking at ordering this week so I'm making the decision soon thanks again :)

    Option 1: http://www.turnermotorsport.com/BMW-...95-models.aspx

    Option2: http://sssquid.com/v2/shop/bmw/e30/e...25e325es-chip/

    Option3: http://www3.sympatico.ca/mdsylva/products.htm


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  • Kershaw
    R3V OG
    • Feb 2010
    • 11822

    #2
    Each one of those people know what they're talking about. SSSquid may not have the same time in the industry as Turner or MarkD, but that's not to say they're any less capable. I doubt anyone has run back to back tests with those 3 products. However if they did, I'm sure they'd all show similar results. It's not new technology or a complicated motor.
    AWD > RWD

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    • DesertBMW
      E30 Enthusiast
      • Aug 2011
      • 1023

      #3
      For 87 325e, stay with stock chip. You are just wasting your money, power gain is minimal to none

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      • jeffnhiscars
        R3V OG
        • Jun 2011
        • 6010

        #4
        Originally posted by DesertBMW
        For 87 325e, stay with stock chip. You are just wasting your money, power gain is minimal to none
        I will respectfully disagree. I put an sssquid in our 87 ETA and it made quite a noticeable difference.

        Jesse also did a street tune on my Cabrio after we installed 19lb injectors and a chip so I see no reason to deal with anyone else.

        Just my 2c
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        • digger
          R3V Elite
          • Nov 2005
          • 5959

          #5
          just go sssquid
          89 E30 325is Lachs Silber - currently M20B31, M20B33 in the works, stroked to the hilt...

          new build thread http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=317505

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          • modernist
            Wrencher
            • Apr 2014
            • 283

            #6
            Loved my MarkD chip

            1986 327i
            transaction feedback
            DIY thing
            meh

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            • MR 325
              Moderator
              • Oct 2003
              • 37828

              #7
              Originally posted by DesertBMW
              For 87 325e, stay with stock chip. You are just wasting your money, power gain is minimal to none
              A performance chip makes a very noticeable difference on Eta cars.

              I recommend SSSquid as well.
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              • DesertBMW
                E30 Enthusiast
                • Aug 2011
                • 1023

                #8
                Originally posted by jeffnhiscars
                I will respectfully disagree. I put an sssquid in our 87 ETA and it made quite a noticeable difference.
                I experimented this myself and gain was minimal to none. So far I haven't seen concrete dyno results other than of those who sell chips. BMW won't just leave power there for no reason for people to discover.

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                • modernist
                  Wrencher
                  • Apr 2014
                  • 283

                  #9
                  Originally posted by DesertBMW
                  BMW won't just leave power there for no reason for people to discover.
                  More like BMW tuned M20s for 87 octane and fuel economy.

                  1986 327i
                  transaction feedback
                  DIY thing
                  meh

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                  • TobyB
                    R3V Elite
                    • Oct 2011
                    • 5182

                    #10
                    ..and emissions and longevity.... and warantee claims...

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                    • digger
                      R3V Elite
                      • Nov 2005
                      • 5959

                      #11
                      i always thought the eta benefited more than the b25 did with off the shelf aftermarket chip
                      89 E30 325is Lachs Silber - currently M20B31, M20B33 in the works, stroked to the hilt...

                      new build thread http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=317505

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                      • dmb62
                        Member
                        • Oct 2015
                        • 42

                        #12
                        I'm ordering the sssquid I just got to see if I got the 24 or 28 pin :) thanks for all the help


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                        • nando
                          Moderator
                          • Nov 2003
                          • 34827

                          #13
                          Originally posted by DesertBMW
                          For 87 325e, stay with stock chip. You are just wasting your money, power gain is minimal to none
                          how is it you manage to sound like an idiot every time you post?
                          Build thread

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                          • jeffnhiscars
                            R3V OG
                            • Jun 2011
                            • 6010

                            #14
                            Originally posted by nando
                            how is it you manage to sound like an idiot every time you post?
                            Practice ?
                            Seat Shocks....I have passed the baton to John Christy from Ninestitch. Email John or Garrett at ninestitch1@gmail.com

                            https://www.r3vlimited.com/board/sho...86#post4944786
                            Alice the Time Capsule
                            http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=360504
                            87 Zinno Cabrio barn find 98k and still smells like a barn. Build thread http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/show...20#post3455220

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                            • estoguy
                              E30 Enthusiast
                              • May 2013
                              • 1087

                              #15
                              I noticed on the Squid page that there is an octane option on their chips... anyone here try the 89 octane?

                              Been thinking about a chip, but would also like to keep my fuel costs reasonable.

                              Pity there isn't an 87 Octane chip... LOL
                              Estoguy
                              1986 BMW 325, Alpenweiss ~ "Elsa"

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