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03-03-2009, 03:11 PM
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| i have done an m3 swap into a 98 318ti. the car is a little monster. it was expensive for the customer. if you can do it yourself and have a decent donor its really not all that expensive. i mean, people say an m50 into an e30 is expensive and mine turn key (i had a single cam 4 cylinder before, so i had to replace everything from the radiator back to the differential with 6 cylinder stuff) was around 800-900 dollars out the door, engine and all. but i did all the work myself.      |
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03-11-2009, 07:54 PM
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| ok |
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03-24-2009, 07:55 PM
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| yea for the four cylinders you have intake and exhaust, but its not the greatest power achievement, but the 318 was built as an economical alternative most race 318's have turbos when this is done it can produce some serious numbers but i looked over a few of the other post that a few of the members have posted and for the most part there right you sound like you love the way your car drives so keep it and add intake and ex.concentrate on improving handling can make your car feel like it has more power but for the most part , two options turbo and boost like crazy cause your tiny four cylinders are only four -but its strong very strong. Two start thinking m50, s50 upgrade not hard at all anythings possible 4cyl's can beat an m3 let the force be your guide. PEEAEEEEEEEE. |
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03-25-2009, 09:38 AM
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| thanks alot...how much would it cost to swap in an m50 |
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03-25-2009, 10:07 AM
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| Swaps are not worth it since E36s are so inexpensive. The only swap I'd consider if I were into them is an I6 in a TI. |
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03-30-2009, 02:35 PM
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dude i complain about the power too so i clearly understand you  first of all, you not even got those 140 HP,only is gots 140...you must have a 116 and its damn low... so listen up,give you some advice.... intake and exhaust,after that chiping would be a great idea... |
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03-30-2009, 06:04 PM
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03-30-2009, 06:46 PM
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| hey no ones suggested it for a reason but its always an option you could go nitro get some 50 hp i have a zex system right now but not for long gonna do an m3 swap if all goes according to plan  |
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03-30-2009, 07:27 PM
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| Maybe for track, but It's not cheap for daily driving at $4 a lb. My friend had it in a Z28 and went through a 20lb bottle a week. |
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03-31-2009, 08:29 AM
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| $4/lb? the stuff here is like $7/lb...
__________________ 95 Schrick'd ///M3 Auto  Schrick Cams, 3.91 LSD, 24# inj., Euro MAF, K&N CAI, Performance Cyl Head, Turner Cam Chip, high flow cats, Supersport Exhaust, Hella Celis Angel Eyes, Rondell 63 Wheels, Bilstien Sports, H&R Sports, Stillen X-Drilled Rotors, Brembo Pads |
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03-31-2009, 03:35 PM
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if intake and exhaust + chiping wont help than waht will...can you tell us? (i mean the easy modifications coz engine swap and turbo charging isn't hard to figure) with this mods i gain 40 hp out of my 323 and now it has 210hp instead of 170... it was way easy and cheap and i think 40 hp makes some difference dont you?...after this increase car is rolling 255kmh in 5th gear and become 325,328 killa  !!!this are the basic mods for ANY car in a world so think before say something ok man... |
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03-31-2009, 05:51 PM
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| The best thing to do is not overshoot the capabilities of your car. It may never beat out an m3 without serious engine reworking. (i.e a port and polish job, lightweight pistons and rods, titanium valves, etc.) so dont expect to be able to without some serious cash (unfortunately because it would be awesome to see a 318 kick an m3). Running a turbo will help but considering your mileage i would just go with a good intake and exhaust setup. Probly cat back because dropping $900 on headers doesnt make alot of sense unless you want to rebuild the whole engine. Face it..with those miles you may or may not have alot of life in the car so I would decide first if you want to stick with building this engine or swap it when this on dies for a bigger one...and go from there. Hope that helped. |
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04-01-2009, 06:43 PM
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| Another inexpensive mod is the Dinan ECU replacement chip
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04-03-2009, 11:51 AM
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| your car looks fresh...the tint would help it alot... But check this out Performance that site has intakes, exhaust and computer chips which can help you out |
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