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Engine + Driveline / max power of a stock 318is

« on: June 23, 2007, 04:40:14 PM »

I was looking through some of my old total bmw magazines and found an article about a group of e30 owners who were getting together to dyno their cars. They dynoed three 318is's and they all claimed the standard 136 bhp. None of the cars came to that power. Here is what they came out to.

first car-147 bhp
second car-152 bhp
third car-151 bhp.

I have searched the site and seemed some interesting dyno charts, My question is what is the power of a stock 318is? I also am wondering how an engine can make more power than the factory says it makes?

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Engine + Driveline / home made turbo set up.

« on: April 12, 2007, 11:04:39 PM »

I have a basic idea what i need for a turbo set up. here is what i know so far. please tell me if i am missing anything. Also, i have a few questions.

Q.-would an exaust manifold from a vw bolt straight onto the m42?

Q.-would an intercooler from a mercades work as well?

Q.-i was thinking that a fuel system from a M3 would do well since i would be boosting in the M3 power range.

Q.- what is a total price i can look at spending?

here is what i know i need.

-intercooler
-waste gauge
-air sensor
-turbo (duh)
-fuel management.

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Get Togethers / anyone in the little rock ar area?

« on: April 12, 2007, 10:56:06 PM »

hey. i am just wondering if there are any meets in the area the title referrs to. thank you.

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Engine + Driveline / 170-180 bhp possible with out boost?

« on: March 11, 2007, 09:41:07 PM »

is it possible to build the m42's power to around a 325is ? i want to gain some power with out an engine swap or boost. i was thinking about chip air intake and ect.