PNW Chit Chat thread

[spiDmang]

chips do wonders for our motors (bmw motors in general).

they really wake them up, and make the drive more enjoyable

[Martin C.]

This job is so easy my 5 year old can do it. Juat need a wrench and 19 socket and move the reservoir outta the way to make it easier

Yep. I know. It was more like an excuse to drink beer. The funny thing is there is no interest in money and beer...

[Martin C.]

Hey, anybody interested in my Style 72's composite? Have three good tires and one brand spanking new...

[brutus87]

Still looking for a late g260 :(

[e30austin]

chips do wonders for our motors (bmw motors in general).

they really wake them up, and make the drive more enjoyable

They probably do more for the SOHC motors. I didn't really see too much of a difference. A little more kick around VANOS (~3k) but that's about it. I did notice my idle smooth out more, which was nice.

[spiDmang]

They probably do more for the SOHC motors. I didn't really see too much of a difference. A little more kick around VANOS (~3k) but that's about it. I did notice my idle smooth out more, which was nice.

i havent driven a 24v e30 yet, but from what i've heard (and depending on the chip), outcomes may vary.

IMO, 2.7 eta motors get the most benefit from being chipped!!

[spiDmang]

Since i cant sleep, i guess ill post pics of my latest contribution towards the money pit...i picked this up from a buddy for $80 since i helped him do some major work on his car...


yoda wanted to give it a shot before anyone else...






he thinks he resembles George Clooney...i dont see it



only downfall....i need a recaro srd passenger seat now..

[e30austin]

i havent driven a 24v e30 yet, but from what i've heard (and depending on the chip), outcomes may vary.

IMO, 2.7 eta motors get the most benefit from being chipped!!

That's what I hear. My buddy's looking for one for his ETA here real soon.

[Curt Hayes]

chips do wonders for our motors (bmw motors in general).

they really wake them up, and make the drive more enjoyable

Just installed my 91-octane MarkD chip + 19# injectors. Whoa, baby! Pulls harder from 4000rpm up to the new 6700rpm redline. Butt dyno says it's making at LEAST 225HP! ;)

Seriously, though, off-idle response is better, and while it wasn't like it was a dog, it's really come to life above 4000. Just need to get a new tranny in there at some point, so my 1-to-2 shift doesn't take 5 seconds...

[e30austin]

Just installed my 91-octane MarkD chip + 19# injectors. Whoa, baby! Pulls harder from 4000rpm up to the new 6700rpm redline. Butt dyno says it's making at LEAST 225HP! ;)

Seriously, though, off-idle response is better, and while it wasn't like it was a dog, it's really come to life above 4000. Just need to get a new tranny in there at some point, so my 1-to-2 shift doesn't take 5 seconds...

Do you think your new injectors really made a big difference? I was thinking of upgrading mine at some point.

[Curt Hayes]

Do you think your new injectors really made a big difference? I was thinking of upgrading mine at some point.

It's really hard for me to say. I had a stock chip and 14# injectors to begin with and went straight to this setup. There's quite the difference, but I don't know how it compares to stock injectors + a chip.

Honestly, I think it's unlikely that I need the injectors at this point. I've read that the 14# injectors are good for about 180HP, which I'm sure I am nowhere near. In the future I might be heading that direction, since I'm thinking about a cam and a better intake, so at this point I'm setup for it. Math says that you should be able to get about 240HP out of 19# injectors, so I should be fine as long as I'm NA.

[e30austin]

It's really hard for me to say. I had a stock chip and 14# injectors to begin with and went straight to this setup. There's quite the difference, but I don't know how it compares to stock injectors + a chip.

Honestly, I think it's unlikely that I need the injectors at this point. I've read that the 14# injectors are good for about 180HP, which I'm sure I am nowhere near. In the future I might be heading that direction, since I'm thinking about a cam and a better intake, so at this point I'm setup for it. Math says that you should be able to get about 240HP out of 19# injectors, so I should be fine as long as I'm NA.

I didn't really notice that much of a difference between the MarkD chip and the stock one. My idle was smoother and there was a little more kick around VANOS, but that's it. Maybe I'm just crazy. Guess I'll find out if there's a difference at PIR tonight!

[Ryann]

So awesome.

[brutus87]

So awesome.

agreed!

[spiDmang]

haha thanks guys! now i need a passenger seat...