I've had my beemer for a while now and now want to do some mods for more power, torque etc. and was wondering what the best recommened / most effective mods are..
I've done a reasonable amount of modifying and tuning to cars before so no worries there :)

post away.

its BIMMER

and a DASC

Downing Atlanta SuperCharger.

you can go stage 1/2/3. just depends on how deep your pockets are.

OR do a motor swap to a 6cyl

or if your pockets are slim like most. just get exhaust/intake. dme software to get higher revs. lightweight flywheel and camshafts n better valve springs. thats the best way if u wanted to keep your 4cyl

save your money on the intake... just do the "Fogg" modification to the stock one. It may not have the growl/scream of an open element.. but it works just as well

M50 Is prob. your best bet.
You can get a comp. swap from 300-500
dasc is around 3k

M50 Is prob. your best bet.
You can get a comp. swap from 300-500
dasc is around 3k
a whole engine for for 300-500 dollars ?

Yes, bought mine for 300 and he bought his for 400 IIRC.

the best thing is intake,exhaust,chip. if u have the funds hit up Downing get a bigger exhaust intake chip.

Yes, bought mine for 300 and he bought his for 400 IIRC.
a working m50 engine? damn. Are s50/s52' really really expensive then?

I should swap sometime then, I was thinking it was gonna cost me like 4k to do an engine swap

Check out my "project 325ti" thread in my sig...Its all documented. full swap in 1k.

its true he posted all his prices!! damn u blu!!

;)

the way blubimma did his swap was he got either ebay items or bargained correct me if i'm wrong blu!!

nobody wants M50/52 motors except us ti people. they can be found for $500.

I'm a swap member too. Can be done pretty inexpensively for a M50. If your a serious power nut, S52 swap is an excellent option. You'll end up with a trunkless M3 that really angers M3 owners.

Hehehe..

the way blubimma did his swap was he got either ebay items or bargained correct me if i'm wrong blu!!

Just look around, you find all kinds of deals.

I'm a swap member too. Can be done pretty inexpensively for a M50. If your a serious power nut, S52 swap is an excellent option. You'll end up with a trunkless M3 that really angers M3 owners.

Hehehe..

I would LOVE to be part of the swap group to surprise the M3 owners! ;)

Just look around, you find all kinds of deals.

Wish I could find a deal on a S52 for swap. :rolleyes

When i was going to do the s52 conversion, there was a full m3 totalled from the rear seats back that sold for 1500. It had like 80k on it, full coilover setup and tons of goodies.

guys i have a little e36 318i and i was wondering if it would be worth it buying a 318is or 318ti engine for it? i love my car, like the colour and it has sentimental value as it was my first car, i wanted to do as much as i can to make it faster but i dont want it to be deadly if you know what i mean...

im just not sure of what i can get to make it faster and where to get those parts from as i live in a small island in the uk and have to order everything from aboard (normally i order from usa but it takes weeks)

thanks

Id probably search for a car close to what you have now in color and options but with the larger engine because the 1.8/9L engines arent that much better than what you have now.

all i know is that the IS or the TI has 140 BHP standard which is good, but i think you are right, by buying a bigger engine i would have to consider the brakes, suspension, clutch, gears, etc etc, ill see, or i might just keep this one and enjoy it and then sell it and buy an e36 m3 :P which is my dream car atm (i know im cheap lol)

thanks

hey have you looked into fogging your airbox yet?
there is a site out there (i cant link to because im a new member)
but you can search for in the forum just look for shawn fogg
anyway
its great for cars like ours, you know all show no go...
i added a "fogged airbox" to my ride not too long ago and i love it
it cost me about 20$ to make and took about an hour or two to make including buying the parts
so check it out, you have nothing to lose and it will give you a FEW more horsepower out of your lil' four-banger
best of luck

--sky