Matt (Kludge?) couple things on the dyno chart. IMHO (I'm NOT an expert), your dyno sheet shows that you should shift at about 5900rpms, rather than loose power holding it until 7000. Am I missing something? Excited to see the COTA track sticker on your car :-) Thank you so much for sharing your experience / expertise on the Z3!
Really need to check my 2000 Z3 2.3 with 58,000 on a Dyno . ( New plugs/ high performance aftermarket coils/ fuel filter with Dinan Chip & cold air intake , exhaust kink by rear axle removed and BMW muffler replaced with a Magnaflow with 2 x 2.5 inch exhaust outlet) Thanks for this video, subscribed! *****
@@RoranMartillazos Well I drove from Reno to San Francisco doing at least 70 plus all the way, plus I was stuck crossing the bay bridge for 30 minutes yet still got almost 28 mpg. Power I'm not sure but that is why I'm thinking a Dyno is needed. (Also install a "butt strut brace for the rear suspension and Dinan strut brace for the two shock towers in front...with KONI yellows all around.)
I literally drag the buffer bar to the last 30 seconds of Every video I watch cause if I dont I'll literally smash my phone on the ground from the meer threat of having to pay attention to information
Ummmm I have the same engine but it has sat seven years after typhoon Yolanda. It might sound absurd, but I haven't been able to figure out how to get the cap off the 20 pin plug..is there a trick to it?
Bosh platinum’s belong in the trash can… All NGK and Denso plugs (possibly others) already have anti seize metallurgy designed into the threads. Anti seize actually affect proper torque readings and isn’t necessary with modern plugs in aluminum heads. I wasn’t aware of this for many years as a seasoned tech, was schooled by the actual NGK rep.
Matt, l'd like to do the same flash that you did, can you let me know who you worked with to get it done. I also am having a issue with an ABS light as you did, how did you fix it? Thanks for your help!😃
I'm confused here. I have a 97 1.9 that came with 138 hp from factory and you've been spending all this time and money on a 2.5 6 banger, just to have 147 and then 159 hp. Ridiculous. My M54 330i has 225 from factory. Stop spending money and dump an M54 in it!
@@Dagger1960 Thanks for replying. Educate me about that then, please. I keep reading about HP at the wheels and I only go by whats specified from the factory. I need to learn the difference because mybe Im not the only one who goes by the factory specs? If you go by 138 hp at the crank, as per factory specs, how much am I really getting at the wheels? Looking forward to your answer!!! Thanks in advance!!!
@@likits1999 Manufacturers typically quote HP at the engine's crank / flywheel. This is measured while an engine is on a test bench. What's being talked about here is 'wheel HP'. The difference is that there are allot of frictional losses transferring that power thru the drivetrain (drive shaft, differential, half shafts and so on). These losses typically amount to about 15%. An M54 engine that has 225 mfr's spec'd HP will typically have about 190HP at the wheels. Does this help make sense of it? The manufacturer likes to use the crank HP because it's a bigger number with an added excuse that, the frictional losses can vary, on different vehicle types. I think it would be safe to assume that all wheel drive systems will tend to have greater %'s of 'losses' due to additional moving parts. Your 138 at the crank is likely ~117 at the wheels.
@@Dagger1960 Excellent explanation. Shady manufacturers. Thanks so much for taking the time to explain this. I really appreciate it. Now I depressed because my Z3 may only have 105 hp because it has 255,000 miles. Anyway, thanks again and have a good night. :)
Hey Matt! Can you provide us fellow Z3 owners the ecu flash tune? Thanks!
Matt (Kludge?) couple things on the dyno chart. IMHO (I'm NOT an expert), your dyno sheet shows that you should shift at about 5900rpms, rather than loose power holding it until 7000. Am I missing something? Excited to see the COTA track sticker on your car :-) Thank you so much for sharing your experience / expertise on the Z3!
Really need to check my 2000 Z3 2.3 with 58,000 on a Dyno . ( New plugs/ high performance aftermarket coils/ fuel filter with Dinan Chip & cold air intake , exhaust kink by rear axle removed and BMW muffler replaced with a Magnaflow with 2 x 2.5 inch exhaust outlet) Thanks for this video, subscribed! *****
Did you actually modified your z3 and you really felt a boost in your z3's power? What about the fuel consumsion?
@@RoranMartillazos Well I drove from Reno to San Francisco doing at least 70 plus all the way, plus I was stuck crossing the bay bridge for 30 minutes yet still got almost 28 mpg. Power I'm not sure but that is why I'm thinking a Dyno is needed.
(Also install a "butt strut brace for the rear suspension and Dinan strut brace for the two shock towers in front...with KONI yellows all around.)
Matt, can you tell us what kind of Flash you used ? thanks.
I literally drag the buffer bar to the last 30 seconds of Every video I watch cause if I dont I'll literally smash my phone on the ground from the meer threat of having to pay attention to information
Nice gains!
What tune is that ?
Matt, just purchased a Z3 2.3 in excellent condition. Can you tell me which kind/brand of Flash do you have?
But how did it drive!!, did it feel any different?
Where can I buy this tune
I’m having a problem trying to remap my ecu, because my 20pin does not have a 18pin to connect to 14 but it does have a 17 to 2
Where did you get that cable to your round plug?
The stock engine can stand 7k without problems?
Ummmm I have the same engine but it has sat seven years after typhoon Yolanda. It might sound absurd, but I haven't been able to figure out how to get the cap off the 20 pin plug..is there a trick to it?
Great stuff! Just found your channel, subbed. Are you going to continue work on the Z?
What octane was this done with?
Bosh platinum’s belong in the trash can…
All NGK and Denso plugs (possibly others) already have anti seize metallurgy designed into the threads. Anti seize actually affect proper torque readings and isn’t necessary with modern plugs in aluminum heads. I wasn’t aware of this for many years as a seasoned tech, was schooled by the actual NGK rep.
Matt, l'd like to do the same flash that you did, can you let me know who you worked with to get it done. I also am having a issue with an ABS light as you did, how did you fix it?
Thanks for your help!😃
Love the content!👍🏻
I'm confused here. I have a 97 1.9 that came with 138 hp from factory and you've been spending all this time and money on a 2.5 6 banger, just to have 147 and then 159 hp. Ridiculous. My M54 330i has 225 from factory. Stop spending money and dump an M54 in it!
you ARE actually confused :-) I believe you are comparing crank HP with wheel HP. Here, he's quoting wheel HP.
@@Dagger1960 Thanks for replying. Educate me about that then, please.
I keep reading about HP at the wheels and I only go by whats specified from the factory.
I need to learn the difference because mybe Im not the only one who goes by the factory specs?
If you go by 138 hp at the crank, as per factory specs, how much am I really getting at the wheels?
Looking forward to your answer!!!
Thanks in advance!!!
@@likits1999 Manufacturers typically quote HP at the engine's crank / flywheel. This is measured while an engine is on a test bench. What's being talked about here is 'wheel HP'. The difference is that there are allot of frictional losses transferring that power thru the drivetrain (drive shaft, differential, half shafts and so on). These losses typically amount to about 15%. An M54 engine that has 225 mfr's spec'd HP will typically have about 190HP at the wheels. Does this help make sense of it? The manufacturer likes to use the crank HP because it's a bigger number with an added excuse that, the frictional losses can vary, on different vehicle types. I think it would be safe to assume that all wheel drive systems will tend to have greater %'s of 'losses' due to additional moving parts. Your 138 at the crank is likely ~117 at the wheels.
@@Dagger1960 Excellent explanation. Shady manufacturers. Thanks so much for taking the time to explain this. I really appreciate it.
Now I depressed because my Z3 may only have 105 hp because it has 255,000 miles.
Anyway, thanks again and have a good night. :)