Hi, I recently bought a 96 318ti and have some questions about what I should do with it and try and get the best bang for my buck. Being that this is the first time I owned a bimmer im not sure what direction i should take it... all I know right now is that I would to pump as much hp as I can but still be able to drive on the streets.

Hi, I recently bought a 96 318ti and have some questions about what I should do with it and try and get the best bang for my buck. Being that this is the first time I owned a bimmer im not sure what direction i should take it... all I know right now is that I would to pump as much hp as I can but still be able to drive on the streets.There is not much you can do unless you pump in some bucks.

Downing Atlanta supercharger ~$3500
Engine conversion

Engine mods, cams, pistons, chip.

thats fine i know im gonna have to spend quite a bit, i just wanted opinions from people who have more experience than i do, thats all.

thats fine i know im gonna have to spend quite a bit, i just wanted opinions from people who have more experience than i do, thats all.My opinion is, there is no replacement for displacement.
A DASC is easier and cheaper than a conversion.