HP at lower RPMs

[Ramtek55]

Looking to increase the amount of power I get from around 1k - 3k rpm. It's an Automatic so there's not a lot I can kinda do about it. I just keep it at 3rd gear when I need the jolt.

Any help would be appreciated!!!

Thanks!!!

[epmedia]

Have you tried pushing the "A/M" button to "M" and shifted Manually, yet?

[Ramtek55]

I've read too many threads about how that reduces the life of your tranny, so I'm not messing with the Manual setting in the car.

[MParallel]

Not much you can do without modding the engine. Or maybe try a reverse 328i mod. On 328i a popular mod is to replace the restrictive manifold for an M50 one, like your 325i will have. This does mean trading some of that lower torque up the rev range, but in return you get much more hp in the higher rpm's.

So maybe if you would fit a 328i intake, this could lower your torque. But in the end, most of the extra torque the 328 has over the 325 comes from the 300cc larger engine.

[Moron95M3]

Hows your vanos? If that's rattling, you're probably not actuating the solenoid till higher revs. My vanos is badish in my A/T car, and it sure is a dog below 4k.