I finally switched from dinan to rk tunes this is what. The shark injector performance software is designed to raise the rev limit. E36 m3 mz3m coupe you may either mail your ecu to us for programming or upload your tune with the optional eci cable. Vac bmw e36 m3 stage 4 performance upgrade kit schrick cams. A software upgrade is not required with these cams these regrind cams come with a lifetime warranty. Hey guys i recently bought a 1999 e36 m3 drop top, and i feel like that there is no car out there better. This is one of my favorite bmw e36 upgrades, and it is awesome on any later model inline 6 e36 series 9699. The e36 is incredibly affordable these days, making it affordable for enthusiasts just getting into cars or a super frugal trackday toy for someone with a bit more to spend. Bmw e36 umbaustory m3 s54b32 e46 csl bremsee9x 335i. With every project, there are surprises that come along.
One of our goals for the year was to have a high quality e36 turbo kit with a affordable price. Vac bmw e36 m3 stage 5 performance upgrade kit cams. But sometimes these issues can be a lot more serious than originally expected. Aug 04, 2014 it has been a while since we last saw my e36 m3 project car. Installing devices or software that trick, disable, or modify emissions controls and monitors on a pollutioncontrolled road vehicle is also illegal. The euro m3 used a 210mm ring gear which has been proven to be stronger than the standard us m3 differential. This kit comes with all parts necessary to convert your s52m52 to an obd1 m50 manifold. With an upgraded carbon fiber intake and exhaust, this m3 has a nice growl and increases performance.
I have a 1996 bmw 328i and am currently on the hunt for a junkyard m50 intake. The front diff bolt on the e36 models are known to failing which lead to owners having to remove their diff and drill out the old bolt. For that reason and others one of those was ordered. Theres more to bmw software upgrades than meets the eye.
The m models encompass a wide array of platforms and body styles. Weve been talking a lot about how to get the most out of a variety of different bmw platforms lately, so today we thought wed take a step back and get in touch with the roots of contemporary bmw modding and discuss the best mods for the bmw e36 platform were gonna say 3series and not m3 for the sake of discussion here. How to install bmw csl smg software in your standard m3. Bmw differential and gearing upgrades for bmw e36 19921998. Thats why upgrading the intake of your e46 bmw m3 is an upgrade you should consider making. Not surprisingly, after 16 years and 155,000 miles, our m3s cooling system developed a. The software update is when bmw carry out a full update on every module on the car.
Conforti shark injector performance software, e36 m3. With the reliability and performance of an intercooled system along with our perfectly tuned software this system is a must for the true enthusiast looking to bring their m3 to new heights. We work with the best names in the software tuning business to offer a range of reliable and safe software tuning upgrades for bmw. The stage 2 upgrade also includes an new high performance fuel pump to help deliver the necessary fuel. Best mods for the bmw e36 3 series 19911999 ecs tuning. Clean styling, balanced chassis, bmw inlinesix, and cool seats. Jul 01, 20 how to install bmw csl smg software in your standard m3. Whether you go with an m3 or a standard e36, the cars still need some basic modifications to get the most out of them, chiefly suspension bracing in all the right places. Fortunately, racing brake makes a nice 2piece rotor upgrade for a variety of applications, including the. One of the single best performance mods for bmw e46 m3 isnt an intake, or an exhaust or a tune or a supercharger. R chip from miller performance because of the fact that i could modify the tune myself using their software. The epic motorsports standalone wiring harness makes upgrading your racecar to an e46 m3 abs system or removing excess wiring from your e46 m3 a relatively easy job. Owning a schwaben scan tool separates you from the average car enthusiast, empowering you with manufacturerlevel diagnostic and analytic capabilities.
Shop our wide selection of bmw differential and gearing upgrades for your bmw e36 19921998 m3. Both dinan and rk tunes are pretty popular when it comes to tuning bmw vehicles. By francis aguila on august 4, 2014 in life as a car guy 0. Jun 28, 2016 the lower cross brace, or xbrace was first introduced as standard equipment on the bmw e36 m3 ltw. If you have a bmw e36, you most likely have already begun to modify it in some way. A more aggressive option for street use and an upgrade from. M50 manifold conversion adapter kit for 199699 bmw m52. If you already have e36 m3 cams but need software, companies like. May 04, 2007 we like the looks of the m3s mcontour wheel, and already had two sets of these wheels, one for street use, and the other set shod with race rubber. M3 cars are a bit more difficult to come by and certainly more expensive, but if you can afford the m3, its the better way to go. Mount oil service performance pulleys skid plate software supercharger timing. The lower cross brace, or xbrace was first introduced as standard equipment on the bmw e36 m3 ltw. Once these fan blades age and crack, they are known to snap off and puncture the radiator, creating an expensive problem.
Bmw e36 328i tuning project by andrei manolache youtube. The rear axle bar and inner cv upgrade for the e46 m3 is now available. Through careful remapping to the dme, the active autowerke bmw m3 tuning software has increased the horsepower and torque by 15 and 12 respectively. Vac bmw e36 m3 stage 4 performance upgrade kit cams camshafts hfm ecu software injectors. Software tuning is carried out via engine chips, diy flash software, plugin tuning modules, and even full standalone computers. Flash sale 20% off schwaben professional scan tools apr 10, 2020 on sale. The us e36 m3 and 325328 differential uses a 180mm ring gear. Our 1999 e36 bmw m3 project car gets a vanos fix, a cure for oil starvation and a few more horsepower from a dinan exhaust, intake and software. Our highly developed software upgrades are all available with our home flash tuning device, the evolver. Upgrade from home with an eci while adding obdii scanning to your arsenal.
Alpine white iii touch up paint stick 300 es3047785. Once the tein coilover suspension is installed, the brakes are upgraded to stockfitment performance friction brake pads on oe rotors. Stage 2 performance software for e36 m3, mz3 turnerporsche 3. When bmw announced the csl version of the e46 m3, the changes they claimed the lighter car had were. The turbo, exhaust and related components have been. E36 m3 shark injector stage 2 performance software hfm kit. This 1999 bmw e36 m3 dinan is for sale and is packing a comprehensive suite of performance upgrades from the famous bmw tuner. Vac bmw e36 m3 stage 5 performance upgrade kit cams camshafts hfm ecu software injectors. Active autowerke e36 differential support bracket dsb. This e36 m3 is a rare convertible 5speed combination. The e36 m3 isnt getting any younger, but its far from outdated, oh no, not by a long shot. Furthermore, the software safely raises the revlimit, giving your bmw a broader power band and greater.
Our line of bmw m3 performance upgrades is the result of decades of research, development, and fine tuning. Above is a view of the complete stage 1 turner motorsport performance package, which includes the shark injector software module, afe. Stage 2 engine software is for use with the high flow cold air intake, ensuring optimum performance and drivability. Bmw e36 s52 m52 obd1 m50 manifold adapter kit kassel. Check our website again for future product releases. Here are just a few of the many things that can be changed on the e36 m3 and why you would and wouldnt. Bmw e36 m3 with an s54 engine conversion bimmerworld. Upgrade to e46 abs bmw tuning software by epic motorsports. Unless noted above, this product is not legal for sale or use in california on any pollution controlled motor vehicle. We have developed a set of axle bars, inner cv and outer cv internal upgrade, using our 36 spline high grade aircraft quality bars stock axle bars are 28 spline and a custom chromoly cv cage and. Obd2 ms41 turbo tuning package for your turbocharged m52 or s52 from the pioneers of the over the subframe e36 turbo hardware and innovators of the high power blow through systems. Upgrade the brake bads and fluids if youre doing the brake lines.
Here at active autowerke however, we think it can be even better. The convertible top is brand new and the leather has been conditioned. To those who have turbocharged your e36 m3, what kind of hp. My independent shop took in an e36 m3 coupe with relatively low miles, but the interior was beatup to hell. Bmw purists will try to keep them as stock as possible while bmw tuners will modify and change the vehicle to the extent of the owners. Upgrading the e36 m3 brakes bmw m3 project car updates. The serious enthusiasts turn to us because they appreciate our ability to make performance upgrades that outperform the rest of the aftermarket industry. The e36 is incredibly affordable these days, making it. Even though we missed out on the sweet euro motor here in the states, the e36 m3 still remains a proper sports car.
Bmw tuning legend jim conforti produces incredible software tunes for nearly every model to give drivers a noticeable upgrade in their cars capabilities. E36 m3mz3m coupe you may either mail your ecu to us for programming or upload your tune with the optional eci cable. To many, the bmw m3 is a pinnacle of automotive engineering. Replacement coolant tank bleeder screw upgrade brass coolant reservoir screw for bmw e46 e92 e90 e36 e39 mini cooper oem quality. Active autowerke e36 bmw m3 performance tuning software obd2. Theyre turning it in to a project to work on during their slow time which is very rare these days. Dinan performance engine software unleashes more power from your bmw e36 m3 by reprogramming the fuel mixture and ignition timing parameters of the engine management system. Dinan stage 2 performance engine software 19961999 bmw m3. This oem upgrade can save you tons of money or precious time. We followed that in april with engine upgrades for the 2.
This dme will be plug and play for any 9699 e36 m3 s52 if the ews immo off. This e36 m3 arrived to us with 60k miles and in excellent shape, but with a blown 3l us engine perfect platform for a s54 transplant. On top of that, the e36 cars are equipped with barely adequate water pumps, so an upgrade is a good idea before any sort of track use. But after the basic maintenance items, we turned our attention to getting the car fit for use on the road, as well as the track.
The m3 ps pump is better for these custom builds because it has a threaded hole for the feed rather than a barbed end. Bracing for reality upgrading an e36 for the rigors of. Best of all, if your craving for more power is still insatiable, there is a higher upgrade level 2 featuring more boost and a front mounted air to air intercooler. Bmw 3 series e36 9299 performance parts engine performance. Convert your e36 rear differential to a 210mm ring and pinion differential from the 7 series. It is a tubular steel x design which connects the front sub frame of the car to the main chassis. E46 m3 software upgrade6570 hp increase, is this for real.
Fortunately, the welldocumented check engine light maladies that are frequently mentioned with this car, have been largely absent, and it has provided years of care. The active autowerke bmw m3 supercharger system is truly modular and fully upgradeable. Bmw m3 performance upgrades collection active autowerke. This upgrade is a must for the enthusiast looking to maximize their naturally aspirated cars performance. Presently, we do not have software tuned for only the m50 manifold without cams or the hfm upgrade. It has been a while since we last saw my e36 m3 project car.
Check out the bimmer forums for confirmation on this one, as this upgrade is universally recognized among e36 fanatics as one of the best bang for your buck. E36 328i and 328is best performance mods for m52 engine in previous articles, i have mentioned my strong belief that the 19961998 bmw 3 series cars with the m52 engines, the e36 328i, 328is, and 328ic, offer the best all around value of the e36 cars, us spec m3 models included. In addition to our own custom bimmerworld bmw software files, we also offer tuning by epic motorsports, speedbuster, jim conforti, shark injector, afe power, and aem. To those who have turbocharged your e36 m3, what kind of hptorque are you getting. E36 m3, s50s52 engine performance camshafts riot racing. Today we switch from my current dinan tune to rk tunes and see what i think. The commonality between all these differing models is their lineage. The e36, which was produced from 1991 through 1999, was the successor to the highlypraised e30 chassis. We currently offer custom mapped shark injectors for these packages. The driveshaft shop bmw 20002004 e46 m3 rear axle bar.
All m cars are built with maximum performance in mind and are the top of the pyramid in their respective classes. Most of the parts from dinan come to our customers with the best warranty in the aftermarket business with a factory matching 4 year or 50,000mile new car warranty. We have developed a set of axle bars, inner cv and outer cv internal upgrade, using our 36 spline high grade aircraft quality bars stock axle bars are 28 spline and a custom chromol. Recently, the e36 m3 has become the goto fun, fast, and surprisingly affordable sports car with enthusiasts clamoring to pick up clean examples before theyre all gone. The kassel performance tune is a great upgrade and allows for up to 12hp. To those who have turbocharged your e36 m3, what kind of. Tuning story of a bmw e36 328i if you like this video dont forget to like and subscribe for more tuning project content car owner. M50 manifold conversion adapter kit for 199699 bmw m52s52 3. Here at ct towers its a bit like a bmw fanboy convention to which i didnt want to be invited.
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