Tuning The BMW N52 Engine For MORE POWER in 3 Simple Steps

[@BMWDoctor]

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[@REDDITTIMER]

what song do you use for your intro? i like it

[@rik3364]

Awesome, any for e90 n46 engine

[@JT-if4wm]

I need a tune for my bmw 528i 2009 n52 e60 can you help me. I don’t have the stage 3 intake yet

[@richmiller6383]

BMW Doctor where can I buy a special ecu or tune for my 2006 330i

[@sonnycheeba4882]

How much for the ecu

[@TOMAHAWK813]

N52 squad!!!!!!!

[@frederickrichard1718]

'06 325xi right here

[@victoralanis8015]

08 328xi sport

[@karamalshaikh738]

11’ 328i here

[@Eviligor007]

06 330i

[@hashtagjoao8467]

328xi 07

[@UsuallyOff]

I’m so glad you are still making content for this amazing engine definitely the best channel for information on n52

[@BMWDoctor]

Your welcome mate and it will never stop I’m the N52 guy and will always Be known as that and loyal to you guys

[@julienmazoyer12]

@@BMWDoctor hi, do you sell ECU for 125i E88 2008? Thanks

[@lexburen5932]

@@julienmazoyer12 he only does E60 n52 and e60 m5 s85

[@rreffell]

Before I found this channel I didn't even know what a N52 engine was. 25 hours of videos later...I own a N52 and am hurrying to get it ready to tune. Great content.

[@UsuallyOff]

Robert Reffell haha this comment is awesome 😎

[@raulmolina91]

You should have bought N54 😅

[@Xboxblowz]

Raul Molina no he should have bought a b58 👌

[@iiplaya]

@@Xboxblowz do you have b58 money?

[@lotus72e]

I got my N52 tuned earlier this week. My 2,5 215BHP now has increased torque to 280 Nm and 235 bhp. The car is a lot quicker in the midband 3-5000 RPM during acceleration. It is also a lot stronger so I am pleased with the tuning.

[@Frostye92]

what tune did you get and what year model do you have

[@p1xelshooter287]

Where did you get your tune??

[@anilec333]

Hi I am gonna take the n52n 2.5 this week! Is that easy to work on? Swap to 3 stage manifold?

[@wallpaper122]

A year ago, I didn't even know what an N52 was. Now 11 months later, I own a E61 523i and have done alot on it with help from this channel, I thank not thank you enough.

[@jdunn938]

New n52 owner here. Just thank you for the vids and knowledge you give us!!!

[@chogapro]

My love has grown tremendously for bmw especially on the n52 engine Thanks for all your efforts imparting to us all this on your channel and be blessed

[@chasebenford6760]

Dude I’m in the us. Got a 2007 e60 3.0. Car is the most reliable car I’ve ever owned

[@matthunnell6659]

Just as you've taught me Dean...love it as always. Squids, this guy's the man. The wizard

[@BMWDoctor]

no problem matt yes my friend and I hope you will take part in the membership coming soon bro alot you can learn on there

[@matthunnell6659]

@@BMWDoctor for sure...just buried w work and having slack on my bimmers...you should hear the v8 on my m though...we need to tune it, maybe in a couple weeks when I'm free, then it's more of a monster than she already is

[@johannjohann6523]

I don't get where everyone says the 328Xi coupe with N52 engine is slow by any means. the car only weighs 3500 pounds which is a little heavy but it is a nice solid car. But I've been in them with manual transmission and I thought was a really engaging and special car that was not slow by any means. But it needs more HP !

[@BenState]

1. Update to the 3 stage manifold if applicable (N52 vs N53) 2. Dodgy cat removal to open up exhaust "makin' it a lot more better" 3. Unlock the "full power" with a MSD70 (only) complete tune. BMW Doctor's 272BHP with above mods. 4. Upgrade Air filter don't tune a broken car or use anything other than OEM parts *

[@BMWDoctor]

No you don’t use a MSD80 it can only be done on MSV70

[@BenState]

@@BMWDoctor Damnit, 9 outta 10, fixed!

[@BMWDoctor]

Major Disaster and you can’t just buy the tune from anyone I’m the only one that does the tune

[@BenState]

@@BMWDoctor fixed, is my comment ok now Dr?

[@RC-fh5mq]

@@BMWDoctor can i get the software off from you

[@davidgutierrez7863]

Yess thank you Dean I own a BMW z4 2008 and I don't know what I can do performance wise

[@BMWDoctor]

you can do alot mate trust me I have alot up my sleeve I havent revealed just yet I will be doing all this for members so stay tuned and become part of the members group when it becomes active

[@CrazyOneToo]

I have a 2007 Z4 roadster.

[@233kosta]

How much power have you been able to get out of the 2.5?

[@thetumanshow]

Any dyno charts? 270+bhp sounds great

[@chrisscott3001]

I bought my first bmw a few months back. It has the stock under powered intake. Looking forward to a 3 stage upgrade in a few weeks 😛

[@MTunez]

Hey bro how did it go and which one did you go w

[@nohesij]

^?

[@tyleryeoman5067]

Is there any dyno proven results of the ecu tune

[@BMWDoctor]

We don’t need dyno stop being a fool I have this tried and tested by many many people

[@tyleryeoman5067]

@@BMWDoctor so how do you no what it's making surely running it on a dyno before and after would one make another video and two prove ur claims of over 270bhp

[@BMWDoctor]

Tyler Yeoman people have buy ECU and took it for dyno and it’s been proven I don’t need to do dyno my friend I been doing this for 10 years I owned a remapping , programming business and still do

[@MrRoyck10]

Good question that was summarily dismissed as foolish for merely asking for evidence of unproven claims, whilst Dean is very knowledgeable on this topic the way he handled such a vital question raises more questions in my mind than answer. We still need means of calculating any power gain.

[@ElvisE46]

I have a stock 2009 328i N52 with about 200,000 KM on it, Its my first car and im looking to really dive into it. Ive replaced most of the things that are prone to breaking so what mods do you recommend I should do and in what order. Thanks in advance everyone!

[@TM.firearms]

Hey man just got a 328 2009 for my 2nd car how long did u have yours? Any tips? I’ve had mine for almost 9 months my first e46 325 broke so now I’ve had this for a while and I wanna add to it

[@repliica9204]

@@TM.firearms I’m about to get one as well, u done anything yet?

[@spicysnowman8886]

@@repliica9204 2008 328i here, had mine about 6 months, its needed a radiator($600), some air ducts and filters and I recently did a power steering reservoir and belt, the cars running well now except I need a new battery. Expect to be under the hood every couple months.

[@giuliomalloni3975]

What kind of perfomance air filter would you recommend ? Do you have a link or something ?

[@ubaidyousef3644]

Hi dean. I have a 325i N53. Are you able to tune that to 272bhp?

[@ЮрийЗ-ф3з]

hello, I watched the video on KZbin and decided to write you. I own a 2011 e90 lci. motor n52b25 with a black cover and a three-stage manifold (Disa is from the factory) engine power 218 horsepower. Can I change the program of the MSV80 control unit to increase the power? if so, how much and how can it be purchased. Thank you

[@ianmilne126]

Hi dean can I buy the Msv80 272 bhp ecu with the down stream lambda sensors deleted from you

[@InformalGreeting]

Years later and I'm still laughing. When I was in high school I had a 1989 Mustang GT. Fantastic car (I'm old, I got it when I turned 16 in 1991). Faster than just about anything else in the parking lot at school (graduation class was 977- so that's saying something!). My 128i was a tenth faster 0-60 and a couple tenths faster in the quarter mile. I understand that everything is faster now than it was in the 80s and 90s... But needing to do something to make the car feel less underpowered? It has plenty of power. More is always better. But as they came from the factory is quick enough to have a great time.

[@bonnyvena]

Hi. I have an E60 N52 523i 2005. Would you please write down those 3 parts as said on this video? Thank you.

[@chrishernandez6960]

Just got a 06 BMW 325xi and a 11 BMW 328i learning about them .. good info

[@graphicbynature2778]

Great video. Do you still sell the msv70 that will work with my 07 328xi? Or sell the flash/tune for a msv70 ? I have an msv70 sitting on my shelf.

[@jjp9595]

I have a South Africa spec 125i coupe with DISA. Did the BimmerLabs free tune and that enabled my DISA and got a lot more power (like a 130i hatch). Now that’s 265HP I think. Is your tune fundamentally different? I also did a decat on the stock headers. Big note: I run E70+ stock standard on the car as I own an Ethanol company. Do you do Ethanol/FlexFuel tunes for this car?! :D

[@nikoyochum6974]

Have you done anything with high flow cats as opposed to going catless? Also, interested in your tune!

[@thehardyboys7761]

My 2013 e82 125i aus delivered, I’ve got full custom Catless headers does like 5.9 seconds to 100 with the auto gearbox

[@Nota.M5]

Hey brother man, was wondering if you still have any ecu's for sale and will it be compatible with a 07 530i

[@VitalijsLeitans]

I believe n52b25 1 gen with 218hp max what you can get? Or I'm wrong?

[@G30Doza]

i have an 08 528i, i was reading that it’s possible that the stage 3 manifold comes already in some how does one know?

[@The252000]

naa those are in the 30i’s but u could swap it urself it’s not hard at all

[@Ayhan_Tungsten]

Watching your videos about n52 i got mine 630i 258hp n52b30 but is burning oil insanely like 1.5L /2000km ,is this normal i use motul 5w40 oil ll01

[@benbryson6598]

Will catless headers clip the check engine light? Fyi- the idle rattle on my 10 x3 n52 ended up being loose cam sprocket bolts

[@brokenbavariane9032]

Got them about 2,000 miles ago and oh my god they are so crazy, the sound is amazing and the pulls now are so much harder. They bolted up super easily. If you want to do a prototype tune for mine with catless I would be down to have you tune mine just let me know if that’d be possible. Pops like crazy but I want to be able to tune for only certain rpms and also my car has 213,XXX miles and still runs extremely strong. Did active headers, full straight pipe as well as charcoal delete, mishimoto intake boot, and k and n filter like you my car sounds amazing and I love it man. Everything you have ever mentioned bout these is true g props to you and helping keep me updated 🙏🏼

[@p1xelshooter287]

What tune???

[@jhonnyarturoarevalonavarro2965]

Octane adaptation option in the insta Bmw same thing as to having a the flex fuel coding feature I have on my e60 n52 2008

[@SHFTR.]

How does oil get into the cat? I thought the only way is through the exhaust valve opening and oil leaking into the cylinder???

[@kevinavilat8080]

I have a bmw 330i 2006 and everything is good except the cats. So catless headers well help my car out or would it not.

[@deepdhillon9409]

I have a 2007 328xi I don’t think it’s the highest package I got either prolly base or one above do I also have options to make car produce more power ?

[@latrapeachatqc2215]

Tell me how can leaking oil from valve cover gasket or valvetronic gasket can end up in cylinders

[@BMWDoctor]

From valvetronic gasket yes it can get in the spark plug holes and all over it I have shown that on one of my recent videos from a leaking valve cover gasket.

[@AndresLopez-km9cr]

Hi , one question, i do have an american n52 engine... what do i need to make more powerful.??? Thank you very much

[@dallasbagley]

With the n52, your options are the following.. 3 stage intake manifold, catless headers, air intake (or charcoal filter delete paired with a K&N filter), cat back exhaust, and of course a tune. This whole set up should get you 40-50 hp to the wheels. If you really wanna spend BIG dollars, than you can get the ESS super charger for about $5-6k. Honestly, if power is what you want, get a 135, or 335.

[@mohammedalmanthri735]

Bro Thanks for your information How could i tune or buy ECU from you I have n52 black cover with disa valves

[@samengelhard9516]

I have a 2008 3281 N51 it has the 3 stage intake. will the ECU you are referencing work with this motor?

[@robertfuchs4539]

So the power output on a e9x 325i n52b25 (2.5l) 218bhp can also be increased?

[@ThomasBouwmeester87]

I'd like to know this as well.... As I always understood any "real" performance gain is only only possible on the 3.0L (N52B30) engines.

[@RichardWilliams-c5n]

Anyone have a link to where you can buy one of these ECUs?

[@kamilkruk5031]

BMW Doctor can you modify a rev limiter also on this ECU to have pops like on m50 in E36 for example?

[@thetumanshow]

Please no...

[@kamilkruk5031]

@@thetumanshow why i don't want flames only rev limiter like inbold BMW

[@KhanyisoMapuma]

I have a 2006 N52 and I am making 291HP (217kw). I have a straight pipe (catless) and a stage 2 tune

[@Iwillnotbepushed]

I have an 08 X3. If I’m correct it has the N52 with black engine cover. Can anyone tell me if that’s correct?

[@BMWDoctor]

you may have N53 it depends what country are you

[@Iwillnotbepushed]

BMW Doctor United States.

[@BMWDoctor]

Alan Sawyer you have N52k mate

[@Iwillnotbepushed]

BMW Doctor thank you! I still have a lot to learn about BMW but your channel definitely helps.

[@HannanRKhan]

I have black cover but 2.5l 325i 07 in plate in the UK... N52n?

[@mcast6687]

I am currently getting 255 WHP on my e86 with the N52, have you ever locked out the valvetronic? Also have you been able to source cams for the N52? This is a race application. Thanks

[@ludwing7812]

Amy info ?

[@eliemoussa1]

Does this apply on the 523i 2011 f10

[@joshciardelli]

I have a stage 3 manifold with a black engine cover, how do I find out if I have the rt. ECU flash MSV70? Car was imported from Japan, 2007 e61 530i. Love the car and love N52 had the 4.4 twin turbo like this little engine more!

[@aleksandargenov]

Hello can i tune my 528i E60 for three stage manifold?

[@ShepFM]

Are you using the n52k ecu in place of the n52? So my 6 has 258 hp? can that be taken to 272 with the 3 stage and the right files or am i missing something here?

[@destruxandexploze2552]

Question, what about an N54 manifold swap vs the 3 stage manifold? Is the 3 stage better than the N54 intake?

[@brandonsever2576]

Late response, sorry. Been researching this and all the dyno charts I've seen show the N54 manifold gains torque everywhere over a stock manifold, but it's only better than a 3 stage way up in the high rpms. A 3stg manifold provides larger gains anywhere under about 6500rpm, and the N54 is better above 6500, especially if you raise the limiter to over 7k. N54 is best suited to a manual trans and a short final drive ratio

[@jeremycornishjc]

Where are you getting the catless manifolds from .. Want some for my 130... But not managed to find any for rhd

[@BMWDoctor]

A company is making them for me special for the channel I’m not allowed to give out details just yet as I’m not paying for them so prices are not set yet they need my old ones to copy them

[@lucasld95]

@@BMWDoctor What about engine light after removing the cats?

[@BMWDoctor]

you will not have engine light with this ECU EML light is programmed OFF this ecu has been made specific for N52 so you can do all steps to get full power without lights and failing smog , emissions , MOT

[@L-Noble.YT_Hi.Res-Soundminds]

@@BMWDoctor Dean the catless headers make the n52 much louder, with a oem rear section it is ok but with an aftermarket exhaust and the headers it sounds pretty agressive. For some it can be too much. I love your hard work and the videos Dean. Thank you from the US.

[@joshuapena6414]

BMW Doctor when is the membership starting ?

[@andreoja8050]

Hi Doctor, I plan to swap US N51 SULEV to EU N52. My question is about the ECU, I don't want to change any modules, keys etc. what are my possibilties? I do have the donor engine ECU.

[@johnnyhoun1044]

Dean you are the best I depend on KZbin for everything because I love working on my 2006 BMW 325i e90 your last Video the 3 to do for more power I just ordered the 3 stage intake manifold if You didn’t make that videos I would have just ordered a turbo kit for my car. Should I still order the turbo?

[@BMWDoctor]

No need for turbo mate trust me 3 stage is enough and but you will also need the ECU to benefit from the 3 stage or it won’t work

[@vlonevlone2319]

Hands down best info for these models on KZbin defintely knows what he’s talking about many other KZbin’s have no clue wtf they are doing

[@kamaile8302]

What was the piece/part you were saying called on the intake manifold that can help produce more power? 2:04

[@mariusflorin4224]

Hello, my car is an N52 2.5l 523 2006 130kw 177hp, I have a 3stage that I installed and I want to know where I can buy the ECU and how many horses does the engine get? Thanks😊

[@jamiemaxwell7995]

How do I buy a tuned ECU from you for a e92 325i with 3 stage intake ?

[@xhovanikapone7169]

Does the tune work for MVS90

[@Davidmagnesioteam]

What can i do if i already have E92 330i with N52B30 272hp? It can be improved?

[@orlandodavila2999]

How much for the flashed ECU ????

[@w4ryd]

I have a 05 plate 630i I believe the n52 engine will this upgraded Ecu work for me

[@BMWDoctor]

yes it will

[@Pb0815]

Hey, I got an 523i with the N52 (177HP). I did heard about the disa conversion. Which kind of disa do I need to get? The 525iOL disa? And if so, which DME/ECU do I need, the MSV70 or 80? Do I need to code anything if I change it? My aim is to get to the 218HP the E90 325 has for example. Thanks a lot

[@razvan1927]

I have the same question !

[@Wooyoumadethat]

Hi ! I want to do this too to my 08 528i do you have a link to purchasing the 3 stage manifold ?

[@Falcostreetracer]

European black cover 2006 E92 N52B25 ... works for my car too?

[@markgreywolf642]

So how to flash msv80 to msv70? If you flash the dme, do i have to flash the gear box as well?

[@BMWDoctor]

No my friend you do not flash it You need to have my tune you cannot just flash it this is a custom tuning of my own

[@markgreywolf642]

I need your tune specially with a 128i. I don't see much tune for 128i.

[@BMWDoctor]

Mark Greywolf it works FOR ALL N52 engines regardless 128 or 328 or 528

[@yuemre30]

I have 325i 2007 n52 i have running 98 oktan. How much can i gett the ecu from you?

[@BMWDoctor]

It’s £550 with the shipping

[@joshuapena6414]

BMW Doctor is it just plug and play ?

[@EnergicGamer]

Hi, i ha e a BMW 325i 2,5L N52 engine. This software will work with this engine right? If so, how much for the ecu

[@sipsimies1588]

Very informative video, may i ask what you think of the n55 i would like a bit more power than i would get from a 330

[@headspace632]

how do I inquire about purchasing an msv70 ecu from you ?

[@eccomz]

I have the n51 on an 07 328 Xi. Do you have info or a video on maximizing power on that engine?

[@CrazyOneToo]

Will the 3 stage also work on a 3.0i Z4 N52 with a black engine cover?

[@BMWDoctor]

you should have it already

[@CrazyOneToo]

@@BMWDoctor Nope sure don't. No disa's and the blanked out plugs are latched to the side of the intake. The previous owner changed out some stuff but I don't think he changed out the engine. But maybe so.

[@CrazyOneToo]

I found a guy selling an intake off of a Z4 3.0SI car. It comes with the disa's and intake but nothing else. All my hoses and sensors should just transfer over right?

[@luisdiaz2384]

How can I purchase the N52 engine tune? Also what headers were used?

[@williameggeman9674]

So where do we buy the new flashed updated ecu's cant seeing paying for a membership to find out how. Could you please provide a way to straight buy them please.

[@kamikrazy1]

How much

[@HustlrG]

hey doc i paid for expert membership can you tell me where to find the tune please

[@dominicsingh9561]

I have a MSV70 Blacktop N52 in a 125i, can I get the ecu? how much to be shipped to Australia?

[@kingazhar1212]

Hello bro . I am a bit lost if you could please help me . I got an E36 i wanted to swap for M52b25 engine then my friend came up to me requesting to put the N52b25 instead of the M52b25 . Can you help me please?!! Which is better?

[@mickcauvin4814]

Dean can it code new injectors? Cheers

[@AMG19698]

N 52 The best ever

[@BMWDoctor]

thats completely correct and I agree

[@Nate-ek8qk]

n51 😎

[@mattrasmussen6762]

I have a 2006 323i N52B25. Will the 3 stage manifold work with this? Is there a tune on its own without the 3 stage?

[@maxrichards6147]

Thank bro how much for the n52 tune also can I put the 335i manifold on my 328i

[@WonderfulRallyCar-wc9il]

Hello doctor how can I buy that N52 ECU

[@marekscurkevic680]

Is it possible to run 330i fuel map on 328 N51? Or is there any other way how to improve N51 (SULEV N52 version). It already comes with 3 stage manifold.

[@hightimes5309]

I have a 2011 n52 f10 523i, will this work for my car?

[@dacataa]

can a p0420 an p0430 (catalytic converter) error couse low engine temperature ?? ? ?

[@tij177]

I have a bmw e92 325i N52B25 engine, with 3 stage manifold, how much for tuned ECU? Phil

[@bobroughton6671]

hey Bm Doctor,im keen on getting the ECU? How much?

[@votoms888]

Does your ECU work in an F01 730Li with N52B30?

[@CrazyOneToo]

How much would an ecu unit cost for a 2006 Z4 3.0i but with a 3.0Si tune installed on it?

[@benspeeder]

Hi how can I contact you to buy a tuned ECU for a 2006 330i race car? Thanks Ben

[@kaler329]

How much for the ecu please doctor

[@howardbergerson5359]

Does it work for N51?

[@airlinephoto]

Link for the ecu ??

[@BMWDoctor]

You buy direct from me

[@lucasld95]

@@BMWDoctor How much mate?

[@BMWDoctor]

the ECUS are £300 with the tune that work for ANY year 2006-2012 N52 , N52N , N52K

[@BMWDoctor]

Sait Cinar I’m not in control of Instagram mate sorry management is they control the answers and monitor the messages to not end up getting to many questions on there I’m only in control of email

[@L-Noble.YT_Hi.Res-Soundminds]

@@BMWDoctor Dean does your ecu tune remove the top speed governor? Thanks...

[@fahiaztanjil8824]

is the 530xi has the n52?

[@AustinMurphyyt]

Which UK cars have N52 engine ?

[@Konstantinosfanaropoulos]

What’s the price of ecu? N25b25

[@TheDanhpc]

Can you put the three stage manifold on a 325 I M sport or is it just the 328i

[@Coderedpirate]

Yes you can, any car with the n52 engine (including the 325) can fit in the manifold. Only problem is that you won’t get much of the performance gain without a tune on it, which will cost a bit. If you do decide to buy the three stage manifold just expect to spend a bit extra on tuning it

[@notmyhandle88]

A lot of these upgrades have been found on forums. Not much new stuff here but nicely compiled 👍

[@BMWDoctor]

Not my tune hasn’t mate it’s my own custom tune that works for ALL N52 with or without 3 stage

[@stevencrellin9842]

@@BMWDoctor But only if I have the MSV70 ECU? My 328xi has the MSD80, I want to verify before I buy your tune.