to build or not to build

wnabm3 · #1 (**permalink**) 09-02-2007, 06:52 PM

so ive been looking to get a e36 m3 for quite a bit now and am very interested in gaining some power when i get it ...i was wondering if i were change the pistions and everything out would i still get the same bmw sound?(kinda twang noise ? also would i be better off going turbo,im looking for about 500hp and would rather beast the engine out ....im planing on getting a m3 with 100k on the engine and then rebuilding it with performance products is kinda what i have in mind ,i have 13000 for a m3 and another 7 tp 10 grand for upgrades ........SUGESTIONS?

BaNzAi RaCeR-91 · #2 (**permalink**) 09-20-2007, 10:13 AM

Pay for the car in full so you don't have payments. Modify the engine later when you have more money. If you want to do it right, (turbo or not) it will run more than what you expect.

BadGTho · #3 (**permalink**) 09-20-2007, 12:16 PM

with the most respect possible, if one asks these questions, its likely that one really should not be doing these type of mods.

"changing the pistons" as you mention is pretty vague. the E36 M3 is already running a 10.5:1 piston, and as such much more will play with your knock sensors, and your ability to perform on pump gas.

if you mean you want to bore the thing, i see no purpose in doing that on these cars, unless the cylinder wall has been damaged.

If you are going for a certain sound, the exhaust has more control over the tone of the car, but cams rather than pistons have a more drastic effect on how the car sounds. you can rest assure that any internal engine mod will effect the sound the car makes.

In terms of a power adder.. the question as to whether its OK to turbo a 100k mile M3 depends on the specific car, and the condition of everything.

i would concentrate on finding the right car first.. then work out the mods.

wnabm3 · #4 (**permalink**) 09-20-2007, 07:04 PM

agreed,after all it is my dream car...why not take care of it the right way

BadGTho · #5 (**permalink**) 09-21-2007, 05:26 AM

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Originally Posted by wnabm3

agreed,after all it is my dream car...why not take care of it the right way

personally.. the M is the only car i've ever owned trhat i have decided to keep stock.. well mostly.

this is not the case for all people, everyone has different goals for the car. In your case, my gut is to leave the underhood alone, until you get the right car, and take care of what it needs.. and even then, justifying the cost of a turbo on a 100k car is not a decision most would rationalize.

i get a whole lot of pleasure from it, and its just a daily driver for me.... but if you like wrenching, don;t worry.. the ///M will keep you busy