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Digital Adrenaline For Your

BMW 320i E46 2.2

Powerchip technology enhances your BMW to its ultimate level, delivering faster, smoother acceleration in all driving conditions. Whether you enjoy a leisurely weekend cruise or a hard racetrack drive there is no easier and more effective way to release the potential from your 320i E46 2.2. The following information is an overview of the performance the Powerchip will deliver. If you have any questions, your Power Consultant will assist you as best as possible. We look forward to giving you the best performance possible from your BMW.
Make Model Engine Year Powerchip Code
BMW 320i E46 2.2 M54 Oct 00 to Dec 01 BMW0083
In standard form the BMW 320i E46 2.2 produces 125 kw at the flywheel, and Powerchip improves the engine power to 136 kw.

Power (kw) Standard

Bronze/ Silver

Gold 98

Power Increases (kw) Bronze

Silver

The extra performance achieved by the Powerchip allows your vehicle to respond much better than stock 320i E46 2.2s. You will notice an effortless push back into the drivers seat, to give you a much more enjoyable and at times safer driving experience. The Powerchip will tap into your BMWs hidden reserves, to give you an immediately noticeable improvement from your vehicle we guarantee it!

Torque

Torque is a measurement of your engines pulling power, and it is torque that pulls you up hills, allowing your engine a more linear and aggressive acceleration curve. With the Powerchip, you notice the increase in torque right throughout the rev range, which gives you far greater flexibility at low engine revolutions. Towing will become less demanding, and you will no longer feel the need to take the engine to the redline in each gear to get the performance you demand. Its always there for you, when you really need it most!

Torque (Nm) Standard

Torque Increases (Nm) Bronze

Acceleration

Increased Power and Torque results in faster acceleration. And it is not just standing start acceleration that is improved, your ingear acceleration is as well. If overtaking is important to you, you will feel safe knowing that you spend less time on the wrong side of the road, improving the safety of your car, for you and your family or passengers. Perhaps you feel that you need that extra bit of power when you are lined up at the "traffic light grand prix" against another car with similar (or more) power? If you want to have the unfair advantage that will give you more GO away from the lights, you need a Powerchip performance software upgrade for your 320i E46 2.2.

Fitting Details

Your car contains the latest technology ECU that can be reprogrammed through the on-board diagnostic port (OBD-II). Specialised software interfaces with your vehicle`s engine management system to extract the electronic code via serial download. Once the information has been read, Powerchip technicians apply the performance changes and upload the performance program back through the OBD-II port. Installation can be performed by the end user with the serial programming kit or by any Authorized Powerchip Installation Center and takes approximately 2 hour's to complete.

On Road Development

Where Powerchip really shines out over its competitors is the emphasis and time spent refining the program for drivability and enjoyment. Much more a real world gain than full throttle horse power runs on a dyno, part throttle refinement is a gain everyone uses every time they drive the vehicle. Flat spots and poor off the line performance are smoothed out in this process, and transient throttle conditions are made razor sharp for the ultimate in response. Real time changes to tables like throttle response and power enrichment are done on road to fine tune the driving experience of the vehicle, with acceleration timing equipment used to ensure consistent and measurable gains in part throttle drivability.

Drivability

Powerchip technicians do not spend their whole research and development focus tuning the full throttle performance of each vehicle. A significant emphasis is placed on the part throttle performance. We understand that driving in everyday conditions is more than just flat out acceleration, with your foot flat to the floor. With Powerchip performance software, your car will perform to its potential, even when you are not demanding the peak performance. You no longer need to mash the throttle to take off briskly, and in-gear overtaking can be performed without needing to change down gears. One of the main benefits of choosing to enhance your vehicle with the Powerchip is the improvement you will feel in all driving situations, no matter what your driving style is.

Manufacturers Tolerances

BMW unfortunately leaves large tolerances in the performance characteristics of its entire fleet to allow for drivers that are negligent on maintenance, and who are non-enthusiasts. The 320i E46 2.2 is de-tuned to be able to run on the poorest grade of fuel that the car is likely to encounter anywhere in the world, and also to allow for the small percentage of owners who put their cars reliability to the test due to their lack of mechanical understanding. In most cases, our clients are enthusiasts who place more emphasis on the performance characteristics of their vehicle, and therefore the Powerchip does not need to be programmed as conservatively as the stock software.

Modified Spark Advance

In the old days the ignition distributor controlled the engine spark timing. Changes to the position in the distributor will result in changed ignition settings, and is a good method of tune-up for older vehicles. Modern engine ignition is controlled by a series of tables or maps. These maps give the engine any instructions required to operate, under ALL load and rev per minute access points. Similar to the old systems, advancing the point of ignition within a cylinder results in increased power and toque. It is important not to advance the timing beyond the capabilities of the fuel used, or else detonation can occur. Peak kilowatts are achieved when ignition timing is set as close to the point of detonation as possible, without exceeding it. This is the primary purpose for asking the octane rating each client uses most frequently, so that the software is set to the correct level of ignition advance for the fuel used. The end result of ignition advance changes is increased power and torque, resulting in better acceleration and various other driving benefits.

Octane ratings

The Powerchip is designed to get the best from your engine, and to do this it is recommended that you use a high performance fuel. When ordering your Powerchip upgrade, your Power Consultant will ask you for the octane rating you would like your program to run. The advantage of using better fuels can be explained in further detail by your consultant. Powerchip Gold is designed to run on fuel with an octane rating of 95 (Premium Unleaded, Caltex Vortex, Ampol Gold). Powerchip Gold 98 is designed to run on fuel with an octane rating of 98 or higher (Shell Optimax, BP Ultimate, Mobil Synergy 8000). We highly recommend that you use the highest-octane fuel available to you.

Our Satisfaction Guarantee
Every Powerchip sold in Australia comes with an 14-day money back guarantee. This ensures that the Powerchip will live up to your expectations, not ours! If for any reason you are unsatisfied with the Powerchip, you may return the Powerchip to your place of purchase for a full refund of the purchase price (not including shipping and handling, installation and removal etc.). Our satisfaction guarantee offers you total peace of mind, and makes the purchase of the Powerchip risk free. By purchasing a Powerchip you have nothing to lose and everything to gain!

Servicing

In a regular service it is very unlikely that the dealer would perform any tasks that are additional to those required by the manufacturer. The dealer tool may be able to detect that modified software has been fitted to the vehicle. The vehicle can still continue to be flashed by the dealer with any software updates that become available. The Powerchip does not 'lock out' the dealer from reflashing the car. The Powerchip software does not make it any different to service than a vehicle with out a Powerchip. All 'Fault Codes' continue to able to be read, just like a standard car

Warranty

All Powerchip upgrades come with a three-year, unlimited kilometer warranty, for the original purchaser, which means that if anything occurs to the Powerchip in that time, we will replace it without charge to you. The terms and conditions of the Powerchip warranties can be viewed in detail on our web site at http://www.powerchipgroup.com/products/warranty.asp

Value for a Lifetime

The investment you make in the Powerchip will last for as long as you keep your car, and for most of our customers, that is normally for 3 or 4 years. So when you consider the benefits of the chip over a number of years, it is not a lot to pay for extra performance you will probably use nearly every day. As a percentage of the total cost of your car, the Powerchip works out to be very cost effective. Also, with the Powerchip, you can expect your car to command a higher price when it comes time to sell!

Cost Effectiveness

As we all know, modifying late model vehicles is not a cheap exercise, however, when you look at it on a kw per dollar basis, the Powerchip comes in ahead of any other modification you could make to your BMW. Have a look at just how well the Powerchip stacks up:

Price kw Gain Price/kw

$kw $117.27
The Powerchip is designed to offer excellent value for money compared with other modifications you might be planning in the future.
Cost AUD($) Bronze Price (Inc GST, freight additional) N/A Silver N/A Gold $1290 Gold98 $1290

Ask the Experts

Your Powerchip Power Consultant is trained to provide you with the best information about getting more performance for your car. We have a specific Power Consultant who is responsible for the BMW range, and he is an expert at answering all of your technical questions, especially about the 320i E46 2.2. If you would like to speak with your Power Consultant about any aspect of the upgrade, please telephone our Australian headquarters in Melbourne, Victoria on (03) or email your BMW Power Consultant directly at sales@Powerchipgroup.com.
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Gold Performance Data for your.

BMW 320i E46 2.2 *

R.P.M. kW STD kW Powerchip kW Gain Nm STD Nm Powerchip Nm Gain 14 11

kW Powerchip

kW STD

Nm Powerchip

Nm STD

800 700

100 kW 7000

R.P.M.

* This graph shows figures Powerchip Gold
Max kW Max Nm 0-100 Auto N/A N/A 0-100 Man N/A N/A
MODEL 320i E46 2.2 320i E46 2.2

ENGINE

VERSION Standard Gold

CAPACITY 2171cc 2171cc

M54 M54
Gold 98 Performance Data for your.
R.P.M. kW STD kW Powerchip kW Gain Nm STD Nm Powerchip Nm Gain 17 13
* This graph shows figures Powerchip Gold 98

VERSION Standard Gold 98

Real Wheel Dyno Graph

Customer Testimonials

Customer Name: Domenic B, croydon Car: 325i E46 2.5 Testimonial added: Feb Customer Comments:
"An amazing transformation of what is already a fantastic car. Much more responsive down low and more power when you need it, much more enjoyable to drive. Thank you Powerchip"
Customer Name: Wayne R, Ainslie Car: 325i E46 2.5 Testimonial added: Nov Customer Comments:

"With the Powerchip installed, I find that the power is very good, and the driveability/smoothness is excellent. THe thing I have noticed most with the Powerchip installed is the power, which is most noticeable in the midrange and greater acceleration. I was sceptical about the Powerchip before buying, although all the information that I received over the phone about what the Powerchip does was accurate. The fuel economy is about the same as before, and I have not noticed any unexpected changes to the car, like exhaust sound or engine temperature. With the Powerchip installed, the acceleration is now much better than before, and it idles about the same. I think that the Powerchip is definetely good value for money, and I would be happy to recommend the Powerchip to someone with my model car. Thank you Powerchip."
"I like the idea of a software upgrade as opposed to hardware upgrades. Power has increased, Drivability and smoothness is much better. I have noticed most the way the car drives easier, it runs harder with less effort especially at the lower end and the fuel consumption has remained the same. Acceleration off the mark now is much better along with improved auto-changes. Powerchip is great value for money although being skeptical at first, what was quoted was delivered. "
Customer Name: Wee I, West Perth Car: 325i E46 2.5 Testimonial added: Feb Customer Comments:
"Remarkable change in power from start up acceleration and cruising. Nicer exhaust note and power on tap has increased remarkably since the download of the new information onto the chip."
Customer Name: Chris L, Greenvale Car: 325i E46 2.5 Testimonial added: Mar Customer Comments: