getting more from my 325i

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DANGEROUSuk
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Sun Sep 09, 2007 6:03 pm

Hi i need some sugestions on how to get more from my 325i, Its a m20 /b25 high compression engine . i need some help on what i can do to get more BHP i have k&n in duction kit , tryed a performance chip but made the car idle very funny so i took it out , what do u suggest a kent cam or what else can i do to get mor BHP,ty
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Sun Sep 09, 2007 6:12 pm

TURBO !!!!!
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Sun Sep 09, 2007 6:23 pm

lol new u would say that
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Sun Sep 09, 2007 6:25 pm

need an addy for rolling road test and dyno testing in shropshire u no of any
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Sun Sep 09, 2007 6:58 pm

kam-325i wrote:TURBO !!!!!
Definately a TURBO mate. winkeye


Youll get proper BHP increases. :woohoo:

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Sun Sep 09, 2007 7:16 pm

It depends on how much power you want up from stock and how much you want to spend.

A turbo setup with sensible boost will give you what you need.

But...

If you only want an extra 30-40bhp look at a cam, headwork, inlet manifold, throttle body and a full free flow exhaust system.

210bhp would be about the limit without getting into FI.
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Sun Sep 09, 2007 7:28 pm

DANGEROUSuk wrote:need an addy for rolling road test and dyno testing in shropshire u no of any
give me 2 mins and ill get it for you, just looking around Ebay for a MIG Welder.
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Sun Sep 09, 2007 7:51 pm

Just had a quick search, Cant find the address for the garage, but its hoshy's dad that owns it, i have PM'd him for the address.
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Sun Sep 09, 2007 8:50 pm

bigger engine? 2.7 conversion?
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Mon Sep 10, 2007 10:13 pm

How much am i looking for a turbo convertion and will it burn my engine out?
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Mon Sep 10, 2007 11:15 pm

not if done properly, id say easily a couple of grand depending on the spec you want and labour costs
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Tue Sep 11, 2007 1:39 pm

DANGEROUSuk wrote:How much am i looking for a turbo convertion and will it burn my engine out?
Just don't run insane boost.

Keep it sensible and it should hold together fine.
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Tue Sep 11, 2007 1:41 pm

snoops wrote:not if done properly, id say easily a couple of grand depending on the spec you want and labour costs
Add a bit more for a RELIABLE conversion.
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Tue Sep 11, 2007 1:46 pm

For more modest and cheaper gains, lose the K & N boy racer rubbish, sell it on ebay, and fit one of Ant's zone chips. If you want a bit more, then add a Catcam, also from Ant, with a suitable chip.
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Tue Sep 11, 2007 6:28 pm

Can i put a 3.5 straight into my 325i?
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Tue Sep 11, 2007 6:49 pm

anybody got ants number?
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