Author Topic: Get Power Out Of Stock M42 (Read 6318 times)

laernu · « **on:** May 20, 2009, 07:55:04 PM »

hey guys... i got a 91 318is i wanted to know what i can do to get power out of my M42 without spending over 2grand and without using and forced induction.. if you can please tell me that would be great thanks !!

Looking to get like 150 - 160hp hoping to get into drifting next summer!

tjts1 · « **Reply #1 on:** May 20, 2009, 08:33:44 PM »

Ditch the power steering, electric cooling fan, 3.73 LSD, 22# EV6 injectors, ebay chip, high beam sealed intake, cat back if you have cash left over.
http://www.m42club.com/forums/showpost.php?p=64009&postcount=7
good luck
Justin

papercutout · « **Reply #2 on:** May 21, 2009, 12:52:30 PM »

Put a 2.5 in

But otherwise, what tjts1 said

I can speak for #0280155712 injectors, he can speak for others. For that money (are you doing the work yourself?) you should be able to cam it too. I know someone who's got a very nice cam for sale in the UK, if you're from the UK.

laernu · « **Reply #3 on:** May 21, 2009, 01:38:19 PM »

im doing all of the work myself.. also i got my high beam out for the intake if anyone can direct me to a good design for the heat shield and what type of piping i should get to push the intake closer to the front?

tjts1 · « **Reply #4 on:** May 21, 2009, 01:46:30 PM »

You already have a perfectly sealed heat shield in the stock airbox.
http://www.m42club.com/forums/showthread.php?p=48698#post48698

laernu · « **Reply #5 on:** May 21, 2009, 01:48:55 PM »

yeah but i took the stock filter out and now i have a cone filter..

Also where can i get the 22# EV6 Injectors you're talking about also what is the LSD you are talking about lol...

tjts1 · « **Reply #6 on:** May 21, 2009, 01:55:24 PM »

I would reinstall the stock airbox. Search for "Mustang injectors" thread. LSD = limited slip differential.
good luck

laernu · « **Reply #7 on:** May 21, 2009, 01:56:59 PM »

Alright thanks alot !!

One last thing, i heard that taking out the heat plate from the intake manifold also helps increase power as well as getting a mark D chip for my car for 93 Octane..

papercutout · « **Reply #8 on:** May 21, 2009, 02:09:00 PM »

What country are you in?
I gave an injector number above. As said, look at the mustang injector thread, its not just mustang injectors on there! My ones are 2.5 v6 vauxhall vectra ones...

laernu · « **Reply #9 on:** May 21, 2009, 02:12:54 PM »

i live in the USA... alright thanks

Pitch-Black · « **Reply #10 on:** May 21, 2009, 03:15:35 PM »

I would also make sure that everything is serviced and working right!

Like good new oil,new spark plugs,good new airfilter,...

Clean the whole intake part of the car!There's a lot of gunk in there!;)

Things like a chip will do sh*t when your car isn't working right!

But that's just my 2 cents;)

Bmw02er · « **Reply #11 on:** May 22, 2009, 02:34:50 PM »

Quote from: tjts1;72148

22# EV6 injectors

These: http://www.bmotorsports.com/shop/product_info.php/products_id/1082
??
Seams like a good deal.

Blip Bavarian · « **Reply #12 on:** May 22, 2009, 03:36:21 PM »

Quote from: tjts1;72148

Ditch the power steering, electric cooling fan, 3.73 LSD, 22# EV6 injectors, ebay chip, high beam sealed intake, cat back if you have cash left over.
http://www.m42club.com/forums/showpost.php?p=64009&postcount=7
good luck
Justin

wouldnt a 4.10 or even a 4.27 lsd be netter than a 3.73??

tjts1 · « **Reply #13 on:** May 22, 2009, 11:33:40 PM »

No because it forces you to shift more often which increases your acceleration times. With the stock 4.10 differential you have to shift to 3rd at 55mph and 4th before the end of the 1/4. A 3.73 on the other hand gets you to 62mph and you can complete the quarter in 3rd gear. Each shift ads between 0.5-1.0 second to your times.
http://www.m42club.com/forums/showpost.php?p=26477&postcount=28

Danny707 · « **Reply #14 on:** May 23, 2009, 12:02:14 AM »

I'll sell you a turbo kit for 2 grand and you can make over 200 at the crank.

I daily drove this setup.