Best way to spend $400...Help!

Tom330idriver · #1 (**permalink**) 06-18-2002, 09:00 AM

Okay, what's the best way to spend $400 on an engine. I have intake & exhaust, now I want to do something else. Perhaps Dinan chip? Any suggestions are welcome. Thanks!

fuschnicken · #2 (**permalink**) 06-18-2002, 09:26 AM

I say chip it!

I need to do that too.

Du Speed · #3 (**permalink**) 06-18-2002, 10:11 AM

Chip it or Sway it or Paint it.

Tom330idriver · #4 (**permalink**) 06-18-2002, 10:15 AM

What's the difference in the AA chip and the Dinan chip except for the huge price difference. Has anyone had any experiences with these chips. Thanks!

Chase265 · #5 (**permalink**) 06-18-2002, 10:27 AM

a chip would be nice...but I say get some sways

kevln · #6 (**permalink**) 06-18-2002, 12:52 PM

vti · #7 (**permalink**) 06-18-2002, 02:52 PM

I just purchased the Shark Injector ($349) for my 323i and it seems to have made a noticable difference. It's not drastic but it's there, and it was easy to do. So if I were you, I'd chip it. I'm happy with it.

PS - Sway bars for the engine huh? I'm learning something new everyday

Sweetbimmer · #8 (**permalink**) 06-19-2002, 05:51 PM

Give it to me..I can use it..

18Tmadman · #9 (**permalink**) 06-20-2002, 01:21 AM

V1 no doubt. Best thing I have ever spent 4-500 duckets on.

Lenny V. · #10 (**permalink**) 10-19-2004, 06:15 PM

What's V1 18Tmadman?

JF824 · #11 (**permalink**) 10-19-2004, 07:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lenny V.

What's V1 18Tmadman?

Valentine 1 radar detector

Tom330idriver, i say you either get a dinan chip, or underdrive pullies. you'll notice a difference with both.

E46_328Ci · #12 (**permalink**) 10-20-2004, 07:21 AM

Sways are GREAT.

Chet · #13 (**permalink**) 10-20-2004, 08:28 AM

Chip or Pulley

Lenny V. · #14 (**permalink**) 10-24-2004, 03:10 PM

what does the pulleys gives u to the car. Can u guys tell me. I have no clue. Anyone?
Thanks,

Chet · #15 (**permalink**) 10-24-2004, 04:02 PM

Copy and paste right from UUC site -

What's an underdrive pulley?

An underdrive pulley is a replacement accessory pulley that bolts up the same as stock, but has a different size (ratio) and material specifications intended to free up lost horsepower. By increasing the diameter of each accessory pulley, the speed at which the accessories are turning relative to engine RPM decreases.

Does this actually make horsepower?

Underdriving the accessories does not add power to the engine, it frees up the power that is normally wasted on overdriven accessories. The theory is that a larger pulley will drive the accessories slower thus reducing their parasitic horsepower loss. No more power total, but more power sent to the wheels. As an additional benefit, the reduction in wear (less usage) on the accessories due to the lower duty cycles can extend the life of these parts.