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Tuning advice for 316i
Posted: Tue Jan 31, 2012 5:01 pm
by manni7rehal
Hi,
I have a 316i lux.
Can the power be improved - without swapping the engine.
ecu change?, can the heads be changed ie from 1.6i to 1.8i or 2.oi
Thanks
Manni
Re: Tuning advice for 316i
Posted: Tue Jan 31, 2012 5:08 pm
by bimmaman
Just nos it. Then when the engine goes boom, replace it with a m50/m52...
Re: Tuning advice for 316i
Posted: Tue Jan 31, 2012 5:37 pm
by stew316i
aha the perfect plan
Re: Tuning advice for 316i
Posted: Tue Jan 31, 2012 5:46 pm
by Brianmoooore
The only other head that will fit is the 1.8i one - and that's identical anyway.
The only way to get any serious extra power out of it is to strap a big snail shaped thing to the exhaust side of it.
Re: Tuning advice for 316i
Posted: Tue Jan 31, 2012 5:46 pm
by capri_rob
Small power gains will cost big money.
Cheapest way to more power is get it running perfectly through servicing with quality parts and maintenance to get it running to factory spec.
Not worth spending money on "modifications" - you're better off with an engine swap if its a solid shell.
Re: Tuning advice for 316i
Posted: Tue Jan 31, 2012 5:52 pm
by manni7rehal
many thanks all for your kind replies.
Manni
Re: Tuning advice for 316i
Posted: Tue Jan 31, 2012 8:31 pm
by bodger
can you change the pulley sizes on the hamster wheel and back axle?