anyways to get power from a m40b18 without turbo

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bodhie30318
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Fri Nov 11, 2016 4:55 am

sick of the m40 is there anyway to get cheap power or do i need to just swap the motor??
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Sat Nov 12, 2016 4:49 pm

Swapping the M40 for an M42 is the cheapest way to a reliable increase in BHP.

You will need the engine, the ECU and an exhaust. I'd look at the brakes as well.
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Sat Nov 30, 2019 12:31 pm

Just do what I'm doing and go for the turbo :)
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Sat Nov 30, 2019 12:46 pm

bodhie30318 wrote:
Fri Nov 11, 2016 4:55 am
anyways to get power from a m40b18 without turbo
Nitrous oxide .......... :twisted:
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Sat Nov 30, 2019 5:26 pm

Stroker engine turning it into a 2.0?

There's honestly not much you can do as regards to tuning an N/A M40 engine. Possibly a "chip" and you might see 10hp. A good service is always a start too.

Probably not what you wanted to hear but realistically, you either swap in another engine or just enjoy it for what it is.
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