320d performance question

pfitz911 · 10-18-2012, 06:49 AM

Greetings

Have a 177 320d M sport...looks alot faster than it is...want it to go faster but I have heard the q126 torque converter in my model is a bit weak, hence bmw offer the S126 to replace with their power kit.

QUESTION,

should I just get the power kit and be satisfied with 197 hp, or do I get a remap (215), forge intercooler and order a S126 TC instead.
BMW are just rediculous with their charges. They charge A$220 per hour to fit the darn thing if I get the kit (I asked if they have a team of neurosurgeons working on the car). Anyone know a cheap place to get BMW parts like the power kit or a new TC?

Appreciate any comments

BMW_Belgier · 10-18-2012, 07:43 AM

It depends on your worries about warrenty... And afterwarts...

It is a nice bump in Torque... but it keeps being a BMW product so it is still conservative...

10-18-2012, 06:49 AM	#1
pfitz911 Private First Class 22 Rep 148 Posts Drives: bmw 330i Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Adelaide Australia iTrader: (0)	320d performance question Greetings Have a 177 320d M sport...looks alot faster than it is...want it to go faster but I have heard the q126 torque converter in my model is a bit weak, hence bmw offer the S126 to replace with their power kit. QUESTION, should I just get the power kit and be satisfied with 197 hp, or do I get a remap (215), forge intercooler and order a S126 TC instead. BMW are just rediculous with their charges. They charge A$220 per hour to fit the darn thing if I get the kit (I asked if they have a team of neurosurgeons working on the car). Anyone know a cheap place to get BMW parts like the power kit or a new TC? Appreciate any comments
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BMW_Belgier Lieutenant Colonel 99 Rep 1,597 Posts Drives: E92 335xi n55 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Switzerland iTrader: (0)	It depends on your worries about warrenty... And afterwarts... It is a nice bump in Torque... but it keeps being a BMW product so it is still conservative... __________________ BEFORE: 130i N52 (2006-2011) NOW: 335xi N55 (2011- )
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