Hey folks, I'm looking to increase performance of my 328is (currently stock). I'm looking at CAIS, Conforti chip for starters. I also heard that disabling the elect. governor will add top end speed. Is this true ? Is it computer program related or is it as simple as adding or removing a resistor...not sure...looking for help. Also would like to know if anybody has experience with the low cost CAI systems listed on Ebay. There are several different styles...but no matter what, $20.00 to $30.00 seems cheap (and a good way to go if they're worth it) compared to $300.00 for a similar Dinan set-up. I'm guessing it's the "you get what you pay for" thing.
Disabling electronic governor
- Thread starter M5BMWluvr
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If you going to get a CAI, and you buy one off ebay, buy one with a heat shield. Otherwise the intake is useless inless its getting cold air. I purchased mine for my 96 bmw 328is from racing dynamics. It comes with a heat shield, and was about 200 i think or 250. It also has a nice low bass sound. I bought one of those cheap intakes off ebay before i got the racing dynamic one and it seemed that some torque was lost due to the heat of the engine and no heatshield. It also made the car sound like a rice burner. So that was a no go. Hope this helps.
has anybody heard of or used any products from these guys?
http://www.techniquetuning.com/
http://www.techniquetuning.com/
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Well I guess I have some more info and more to think about. I suppose I should take care of priorities 1st and look into this stuff later. The Dinan stuff is definately the way I would like to go, but when you look at the price, it definately makes you want to look for options. Does anyone have some more info about the "Conforti" chip, I see number claims and stuff like that but no "hands-on" experience with the software. I'm looking for someone that can give me true hands-on experiences with different types of performance enhancements and how certain combinations may work (or not work). I know what I can spend realistically, and unfortunately Dinan is not an option. Thanx for your responses.