Why no BMW M Perfomance power kit for the N20 engine

Pugger · 05-19-2015, 02:46 AM

I'm sure this question has been raised multiple times, but after searching I couldn't find any clear answers. Appears that the Kit is now available for most engines bar the 2.8i, is there a technical reason? I ask as I hit the 50 mark on Friday and the wife asked if there was anything she could buy me for the car, so I went searching. The power kit looked like a bit of fun and as it was fitted by BMW no warranty issues.

roshambo · 05-19-2015, 03:03 AM

No idea why to be honest. Think you should consider the MPE as an alternative

http://www.bmw.co.uk/en_GB/topics/ow...es-offers.html

SkyJawa · 05-19-2015, 03:07 AM

Theres not one for the 335d either so don't feel too left out!

Lorcan · 05-19-2015, 03:52 AM

We make one that gives you nearly as much power as a 35i and with a better power-to-weight ratio.

http://shop.ac-schnitzer.co.uk/perfo...rom-5165-p.asp

Pugger · 05-19-2015, 04:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Lorcan

We make one that gives you nearly as much power as a 35i and with a better power-to-weight ratio.

http://shop.ac-schnitzer.co.uk/perfo...rom-5165-p.asp

Hi Lorcan, I did see the Schnitzner version, but as the car is new I'm just wary of any warranty issues with BMW.

SkyJawa · 05-19-2015, 05:03 AM

ACS cover the warranty on their upgrade. Theirs or BMW PPK (if there is one) are the 2 safest upgrades for cars in warranty

polished123 · 05-19-2015, 06:40 AM

+1 for the ACS tuning box! I cant afford one at the moment, but next year it is on the list!

ukbeemerboy · 05-19-2015, 07:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Pugger

I'm sure this question has been raised multiple times, but after searching I couldn't find any clear answers. Appears that the Kit is now available for most engines bar the 2.8i, is there a technical reason? I ask as I hit the 50 mark on Friday and the wife asked if there was anything she could buy me for the car, so I went searching. The power kit looked like a bit of fun and as it was fitted by BMW no warranty issues.

You do know it isn't a 2.8i and actually a 2.0 Turbo Injected engine in the 428i? May aid you in your searches....

davethefish · 05-19-2015, 08:20 AM

2.8i engine is already pushed hard enough imo.
needs some headroom to chip it.
like 2.5 ltrs and 6 cylinders

Pugger · 05-19-2015, 08:46 AM

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Originally Posted by ukbeemerboy

You do know it isn't a 2.8i and actually a 2.0 Turbo Injected engine in the 428i? May aid you in your searches....

Yeah sorry I know it's a 2L, although as it shows I'm a novice when it becomes technical.

Lorcan · 05-19-2015, 08:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Pugger

Hi Lorcan, I did see the Schnitzner version, but as the car is new I'm just wary of any warranty issues with BMW.

We warrant the engine/drivetrain against any tuning-related faults, the rest of the car stays warranted by BMW as usual.

There is a fair bit of headroom on this motor. Our 294hp-rated demo car actually made 315hp on the dyno.

http://www.ac-schnitzer.de/fileadmin...t_englisch.pdf

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Pugger Second Lieutenant 23 Rep 204 Posts Drives: 4 GC 2.8i MSport Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Cardiff iTrader: (0)	Why no BMW M Perfomance power kit for the N20 engine I'm sure this question has been raised multiple times, but after searching I couldn't find any clear answers. Appears that the Kit is now available for most engines bar the 2.8i, is there a technical reason? I ask as I hit the 50 mark on Friday and the wife asked if there was anything she could buy me for the car, so I went searching. The power kit looked like a bit of fun and as it was fitted by BMW no warranty issues.
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roshambo Captain 230 Rep 964 Posts Drives: F36 435i M Sport Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Sheffield iTrader: (0)	No idea why to be honest. Think you should consider the MPE as an alternative http://www.bmw.co.uk/en_GB/topics/ow...es-offers.html __________________ F36 435i M Sport
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SkyJawa Major General 3719 Rep 8,636 Posts Drives: F10 530d Join Date: May 2014 Location: Hampshire iTrader: (1)	Theres not one for the 335d either so don't feel too left out!
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Lorcan The artist formerly known as AC Schnitzer UK 3609 Rep 4,518 Posts Drives: The Yellow Peril Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Norfolk UK iTrader: (0)	We make one that gives you nearly as much power as a 35i and with a better power-to-weight ratio. http://shop.ac-schnitzer.co.uk/perfo...rom-5165-p.asp
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SkyJawa Major General 3719 Rep 8,636 Posts Drives: F10 530d Join Date: May 2014 Location: Hampshire iTrader: (1)	ACS cover the warranty on their upgrade. Theirs or BMW PPK (if there is one) are the 2 safest upgrades for cars in warranty
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polished123 Private 23 Rep 64 Posts Drives: BMW M6 GC SMB Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Hull iTrader: (0)	+1 for the ACS tuning box! I cant afford one at the moment, but next year it is on the list!
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davethefish Captain 131 Rep 664 Posts Drives: 2012 F30 320i Sport Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Bedworth iTrader: (0)	2.8i engine is already pushed hard enough imo. needs some headroom to chip it. like 2.5 ltrs and 6 cylinders
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