Stage 2
Stage 2 · Diesel · 325 TD 115hp
BMW E36 325TD Stage 2 file Bosch HW 0281001194 · SW 358418
BMW E36 325TD Turbo Diesel 84.6 kW (115 HP) Stage 21994, Turbo diesel, 84.6 kW (115 hp)
115 → 163 HP +48 HP +115 Nm 42% more power
Calibrated ECU file for 0281001194 (SW 358418). Checksum-corrected, ready to flash. Delivered instantly via secure download after payment.
Performance projection
Matched engine: 325 TD 115hp, 256T1, 2.5L, Diesel. Engine #831 in our gains database.
- Power
- 163 HP+48 HP from 115
- Torque
- 360 Nm+115 Nm from 245
- Fuel economy
- −8 %−12% full load
Real data from Gains API. Dyno curve = typical ECU-family projection. Final gains depend on fuel, altitude, wear.
How it works
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Read your ECU
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Match the numbers
Your read must show hardware 0281001194 and software 358418.
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Write it and drive
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What the car needs
Required modifications: Stage 2, Diesel.
Hardware
- Sport / decat downpipe (or DPF removal where legally permitted off-road)
- High-flow air intake (recommended)
- Optional: catback exhaust for lower backpressure
Software / calibration
- DPF / EGR / AdBlue switched off in software (where lawful)
- Boost & rail pressure raised to match new airflow
- Smoke limiter relaxed in line with hardware
- Lambda + EGT safeties retuned
Stage 2 keeps the factory turbo and internals. Final figures vary slightly with the exact hardware fitted.
Vehicle & ECU specifications
Exact vehicle, engine and ECU identifiers this calibration file is written for. Cross-check against your ECU before flashing.
| Vehicle make | BMW |
|---|---|
| Vehicle model | E36 325td |
| Model year | 1994 |
| Fuel / Induction | Turbo Diesel |
| Factory power | 84.6 kW (115 HP) |
| ECU manufacturer | Bosch |
| ECU hardware | 0281001194 |
| ECU software | 358418 |
| Calibration stage | Stage 2 |
| Cylinder capacity | 2497 CC |
| Compression ratio | 22,0 : 1 |
| Bore × Stroke | 80,0 X 82,8 mm |
| OEM engine code | 256T1 |
| File format | BIN / ORI |
| Checksum | Pre-corrected (ready to flash) |
| Delivery | Instant download after payment |
Engine performance matrix
Power, torque and fuel-economy figures for every tuning stage on this engine, sourced from the tuning-database Gains API. Values are healthy-engine crank numbers; real on-road gains vary with fuel, altitude and mechanical condition.
| Stage | Power | Torque | Δ HP | Δ Nm |
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| Original / Factory | 115 HP | 245 Nm | — | — |
| Stage 1 | 140 HP | 285 Nm | +25 (21.7%) | +40 |
| Stage 2 | 163 HP | 360 Nm | +48 (41.7%) | +115 |
| Stage 3 | 173 HP | 380 Nm | +58 (50.4%) | +135 |
| Stage 4 | 207 HP | 453 Nm | +92 (80%) | +208 |
About this calibration file
The Stage 2 calibration for the 1994 BMW E36 325td Turbo Diesel is written for vehicles with supporting bolt-ons: a higher-flow downpipe or sports catalyst, upgraded intercooler and upgraded intake are recommended. Boost targets, fuel-rail pressure, injector duration and VGT positioning are pushed further than a Stage 1 map while keeping exhaust-gas temperatures inside safe bands.
This file matches a Bosch ECU with hardware number 0281001194 and software version 358418. Verify both identifiers in your flashing tool before writing — an ID mismatch is the most common cause of a bricked ECU. If you are unsure, upload a read of your original file via the file-request wizard and our engineers will confirm compatibility before you flash.
Projected output on a healthy, stock-hardware example of this engine: 163 HP and 360 Nm at the crank — a gain of +48 HP (42%) and +115 Nm over the factory 115 HP / 245 Nm baseline. These numbers are sourced from our Vehicle Performance Database, which aggregates dyno results across this engine family. Real-world gains depend on fuel grade, ambient temperature, mechanical condition and intake/exhaust state.
The file is delivered as a ready-to-flash BIN (and ORI backup where applicable) compatible with all major tools — KESS V2/V3, KTAG, AutoTuner, CMDFlash, Dimsport New Genius, MPPS, Flex, BFlash, PCMFlash, MMFlash — via OBD, bench or boot-mode as supported by your ECU family. Checksums are pre-computed and verified; no additional checksum tool is required. All files include a free revision if post-flash logs reveal a fuelling, boost or EGT issue.
Frequently asked questions
0281001194 (Bosch) listed in the specifications. Read your ECU with any supported tool (KESS, KTAG, AutoTuner, CMD, etc.) and compare the hardware + software numbers against the ones on this page. If they match exactly, the file is a direct fit. If you're not 100% sure, upload your original read via the file-request wizard and our engineers will confirm within minutes — no cost, no obligation.Product details
This product contains a calibrated Stage2 tuning file for BMW E36 325TD 1994 Turbodiesel 84.6KW with Bosch 0281001194 (Bosch software number 358418 ( 1037358418 )). The base stock vehicle for this calibration has a factory output of around 84.6 kW (~115 HP). Stage 2 is intended for cars with supporting modifications (exhaust, intake, intercooler) and delivers a stronger performance gain.
All ECU tuning files from TUNING-DATABASE are prepared for professional use. They are useful whenever you search by ECU ID, hardware or software number such as 0281001194, 358418 (1037 + SW code). Use this file for diagnostics, cloning, recovery or as a base for custom remapping.
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