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Swaps, Turbos, Buildups / E36 M42 Engine - How Would You Boost Power?
« on: December 22, 2013, 12:28:19 PM »
Im currently driving a 1995 E36 318i saloon and I'm wanting to get a bit more power out it.
Every other forum I've looked so far I've just been told to do a engine swap with a 328i as that's the most cost efficient way of getting a big power gain. However since i live in Scotland the place isn't flooded with spare 328 or even 323 engines so I've been looking at turbos and superchargers and i was wondering what people would recommend.
I know a couple of people who have supercharged their cars but apparently it costs a lot but the power can more than double wheres i haven't heard of many people turbocharging the M42 engine.
Any help would be appreciated
Thanks
Every other forum I've looked so far I've just been told to do a engine swap with a 328i as that's the most cost efficient way of getting a big power gain. However since i live in Scotland the place isn't flooded with spare 328 or even 323 engines so I've been looking at turbos and superchargers and i was wondering what people would recommend.
I know a couple of people who have supercharged their cars but apparently it costs a lot but the power can more than double wheres i haven't heard of many people turbocharging the M42 engine.
Any help would be appreciated
Thanks