N46 B20B chip tune

[Jarryd12]

Hi guys,

So I've been doing some research trying to actually find the downside to doing a chiptune.

According to the information I've read, you could gain an extra 7 to 8kw, which is more than enough, as it would also increase NM's.

What are the downfalls of doing a chiptune?
What kind of strain would the motor encounter if I were to follow through with chipping my car?

I look forward to all the feedback and critics, as I noticed there are quite a lot of guys who are critically honest on this forum :smilebounce:

 

[Alex@Madnessmotorsport]

Hi bud. Which car are you talking about?

 

[THEO R-ZN]

Think its the e46 318i (facelift) or e90 320i. I

 

[Jarryd12]

Hi bud. Which car are you talking about?

Sorry bro, it's for the E90 320i

 

[Alex@Madnessmotorsport]

OK. Software will get you close to a 10% increase in power and torque. Pm me if you want info bud

 

[THEO R-ZN]

Do you have any hardware mods? I had a e46 318i with the n46b20 motor, did a 57mm exhaust, stock branch. So mayb look at doing an exhaust and myb a cold air intake, then fit a chip or software.

 

[Jarryd12]

Do you have any hardware mods? I had a e46 318i with the n46b20 motor, did a 57mm exhaust, stock branch. So mayb look at doing an exhaust and myb a cold air intake, then fit a chip or software.

The plan was to get better fuel economy and a bit more responsiveness from low-revs, as I felt fuel economy wise it could do better and also it could do better performance wise

 

[THEO R-ZN]

When i did the exhaust it made a difference low down. Do an exhaust and software or a chip, if you not happy u can always put the stock exhaust back and re tune. Just check there is an old post. Chip or tune for these motors dont make a big difference of the performance side, not sure if it helps on the fuel ecomomy side. Where about are you based?

 

[Jarryd12]

When i did the exhaust it made a difference low down. Do an exhaust and software or a chip, if you not happy u can always put the stock exhaust back and re tune. Just check there is an old post. Chip or tune for these motors dont make a big difference of the performance side, not sure if it helps on the fuel ecomomy side. Where about are you based?

I'm currently based in Cape Town