 » Site Navigation | | | | » Recent Threads | | | |  |  |  |  12-03-2006, 02:52 PM | #1 | | Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Ft Lauderdale, Fl moving to Eastern PA in May of 2007 Posts: 326 |  1995 TI Conforti/TMS OBDI Chip
Hello everyone -
Does anyone have a Conforti performance chip installed on their 1995 M42?
Is the installation as easy as it seems?
Are there any negatives after installing the chip?
Are the gains in torque and horsepower noticeable?
I have a Bosal exhaust and a K&N cone filter will this be a problem?
I really would appreciate any input that anyone has to offer.
The $250 that the chip cost seems well worth it, even if the gains were only half of what the manufacturer claims. |  |  | | 12-03-2006, 07:21 PM | #2 | | Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Port St. Johns, Florida Posts: 2,242 |
"K&N cone filter will this be a problem" Is it heatshielded? if not your sucking in hot air...fogging the airbox or run just the OE airbox will give you better performance.
one of the best mods for the M42, is a light weight flywheel, it really pops the engine IMO. | | | | | 12-03-2006, 07:28 PM | #3 | | Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Central NJ Posts: 2,440 |
My dad had a 1991 318i and he got the Conforti chip and the gains were definitely apparent. It raised torque mostly, but not only peak, but it was a much more slowly sloping curve. There was real low-end torque with it. I would say an M42 with the chip is at least as good torque wise as a M44 without a chip. | | | | | 12-03-2006, 08:10 PM | #4 | | Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Ft Lauderdale, Fl moving to Eastern PA in May of 2007 Posts: 326 |
Quote: Originally Posted by Panzer_M  "K&N cone filter will this be a problem" Is it heatshielded? if not your sucking in hot air...fogging the airbox or run just the OE airbox will give you better performance.
one of the best mods for the M42, is a light weight flywheel, it really pops the engine IMO. | The car runs much better with the K&N. I have the left brake duct in the bumper removed and then ran the 4" hose to wash over the side of the filter. Simple setup but it definitely runs better. | | | | | 12-04-2006, 02:16 AM | #5 | | Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Florida Posts: 2,525 |
Installing the chip is very easy. It take more time to remove the battery and the battery box then it does to remove the ecu and put the new chip in. I wouldn't say that that car has a ton more power, but I don't think they are that far out of line with what they advertise. The general feel of the power band is greatly improved. More pep between 2500 and 4500 RPMs. You can also feel the extra pull up above 6000k RPM. | | | | | 12-04-2006, 05:34 AM | #6 | | Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Walnut Creek, CA Posts: 642 |
Just put a Dinan chip in this past August. It's too bad you didn't ask this questions then, cuz Dinan was having a 50% off sale, so the chip was only $100.
I'm pretty certain the Dinan and Conforti chips are similar. The gain is noticeable, even in my auto tranny 318ti. It defintely makes my drive to work a little more fun. Just be aware of the EWS anti theft feature. Installing the chip is easy, like mohaughn alluded to, but make sure that the chip is either aligned with the cars main EWS or that a delete chip is used or else the car will not start. Turner Motorsport should be able to give you more info on this. __________________
'95 330ti CS w/sr delete, S50USB30, cams, 24# inj, Conforti SW, Euro HFM, Samco Silicone Intake Boot, BBTB, Euro Oil Cooler, JTD CAI Duct, RE DMS exhaust, RE Tranny mounts, CF Valve Cover, LTW flywheel/Kevlar sprung hub clutch, RE SSK, 3.46 Finned LSD (M6) , M3 tranny, Brembos, RE Wheel Studs, SS brake/clutch lines, CF interior, Rear Headrest retrofit, Tilt Steering retrofit, 13.5 lb DynaBatt in rear, LED interior/footwell lights, ZKW HID, Headlight Aim Control, Rear fog light w/cluster indicator, CF 3 Aux gauge pod, BMW Traffic Pro/Alpine MP3-CD Changer, Staggered LTW wheels, '95 M3 steering rack, VIS CF Hood, M3 LTW Strut Bar, TCK SA coilovers, Red LTW Motorsport Seatbelts, OEM Fire Extinguisher, Z8 Starter button, Auto dim rear view mirror w/ Homelink/Compass, PDC, Rear Sun Shade, Euro Gauge Cluster w/oil temp/shift light , Headlight Washers, "Motorsport" Door Handles, CF Grills, French ZKW Fogs, Euro dash bins, Power Lumbar Support is next, Coming e39 M5 interior light, Bimmer Magazine 8/2007 | | | | | 12-04-2006, 11:24 AM | #7 | | Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Ft Lauderdale, Fl moving to Eastern PA in May of 2007 Posts: 326 |
Thanks for the input.
Due to the low price and ease of installation it seems like a no brainier.
One more question:
Will my car still pass the emissions inspection?
I live in Florida right now but it looks like I getting an employment transfer back to the Northeast.
Thanks again | | | | | 12-05-2006, 01:41 AM | #8 | | Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Central NJ Posts: 2,440 |
It should pass emissions. | | | | | 12-05-2006, 01:55 AM | #9 | | Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Walnut Creek, CA Posts: 642 |
Yes, my Dinan chiped M42 passed the toughest emssions test in California. I think the Conforti chip should be fine too. __________________
'95 330ti CS w/sr delete, S50USB30, cams, 24# inj, Conforti SW, Euro HFM, Samco Silicone Intake Boot, BBTB, Euro Oil Cooler, JTD CAI Duct, RE DMS exhaust, RE Tranny mounts, CF Valve Cover, LTW flywheel/Kevlar sprung hub clutch, RE SSK, 3.46 Finned LSD (M6) , M3 tranny, Brembos, RE Wheel Studs, SS brake/clutch lines, CF interior, Rear Headrest retrofit, Tilt Steering retrofit, 13.5 lb DynaBatt in rear, LED interior/footwell lights, ZKW HID, Headlight Aim Control, Rear fog light w/cluster indicator, CF 3 Aux gauge pod, BMW Traffic Pro/Alpine MP3-CD Changer, Staggered LTW wheels, '95 M3 steering rack, VIS CF Hood, M3 LTW Strut Bar, TCK SA coilovers, Red LTW Motorsport Seatbelts, OEM Fire Extinguisher, Z8 Starter button, Auto dim rear view mirror w/ Homelink/Compass, PDC, Rear Sun Shade, Euro Gauge Cluster w/oil temp/shift light , Headlight Washers, "Motorsport" Door Handles, CF Grills, French ZKW Fogs, Euro dash bins, Power Lumbar Support is next, Coming e39 M5 interior light, Bimmer Magazine 8/2007 | | | | | 12-07-2006, 09:47 AM | #10 | | Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: bay area califorina east bay Posts: 15 |
I have two 318ti one is a 95 clubsport m3 with the 1.8 and the other is a 97 318ti active with the 1.9 i like driving the 97 more because of the extra torke and better gas milege but if that chip really works i would like my 95 to be at least the same so i will change the chip if it will really work better. | | | | | 12-19-2006, 10:12 PM | #11 | | Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Ft Lauderdale, Fl moving to Eastern PA in May of 2007 Posts: 326 |
The UPS driver brought my Conforti chip today among other parts. I installed the Conforti chip and I am very satisfied. I especially like the higher rev limiter. I have an Auto-Trans so the shift points are different and there is a definite gain in torque. The install was very easy and I am more than happy for only spending $249. I will be driving across alligator alley (I-75) this weekend so I going to check out if the top speed is any different. I have had it at 120-121mph before for an hour straight. Considering my speedometer is correct I am hoping to see 123 but would like to see a sustained 125mph. | | | | | 12-20-2006, 04:00 AM | #12 | | Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Berlin, Germany Posts: 258 |
Quote: Originally Posted by Panzer_M one of the best mods for the M42, is a light weight flywheel, it really pops the engine IMO. | Hijack! Have you had this done? If so, what flywheel/ what were labor/part costs? __________________  | | | | |
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