Re: E34 520i/ M50 2.0 - MAF upgrade

On Feb 12, 2:45=A0am, John Burns <j...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote:
> > 1) 2.0 M50 - Would upgrading to a bigger T/body as well as the 525/2.5
> > MAF bring more power?
>
> > 2) IF using the 2.5 T/body, The MAF from a 2.5 would need to be
> > rewired ? IS that advisable?
>
> > 3) Use 2.5 T/Body - keep original 2.0 MAF ? Any good ?
>
> Your intake tract is the same as a 525i (actually your throttle body
> MIGHT be smaller, I'm not certain) and it makes 42bhp more. So your
> intake is not a limiting factor.
>
> For a MAF upgrade you'd need M52 parts and the electronics are a big
> problem in this regard.
>
> A used M50 2.5 would be your best bang for the buck.
>
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Hi John,

thanks much on your advice..loved your other articles on your website.

Cheers
Dominic