M40 Performance Modifications?

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GrindCulture
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Post Thu Mar 06, 2008 3:00 am

Hey guys, sorry if this has been asked already but what are the most cost effective ways I can get a bit more punch from my M40 motor?

If there is already a thread about this, my apologies, I couldn't find it. Any help would be grand! Cheers!
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Post Thu Mar 06, 2008 3:20 pm

M40 zone chip (available from Ant)
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Post Thu Mar 06, 2008 3:22 pm

definatly recommend the m40 chip i have one in my car ATM its the tits
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Post Thu Mar 06, 2008 3:28 pm

chip is definately a good buy

or you could turbo it (see below my sig winkeye )
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Post Thu Mar 06, 2008 3:38 pm

or supercharge it
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Post Sat Mar 08, 2008 2:18 pm

what sort of power gains is too be had from this chip??????
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Post Sat Mar 08, 2008 2:21 pm

Chip Chip Chip, easy to do cheap and makes so much difference. Give Ant a call he will give you all the info.
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Post Sun Mar 09, 2008 12:31 am

Chip, 4.10 ratio LSD from 318is, loose all interior except the drivers seat, cut out all sound deadening and carpets/insulation, mtec suspension and decent ARB's.

or for the extreme go MegaSquirt then you can always supercharge, turbo or transplant any engine of your choice :)
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