is there a difference in performance??

[welshbloke]

can anyone tell me if there is a difference in performance from a chrome bumper to a facelift e30 325? (standard, not sport models)

im looking to compete in the car so if the later has more power, or vice versa, its what i need!

[Andy335Touring]

Pre-face lift engines had a slightly higher compression ratio so are supposed to make for a slightly more peppy engine than the face lift engines.

BTW A standard 325 has the same engine as a 325 Sport

[welshbloke]

thanks, handy to know!

[kam-325i]

Ive got 3 compression ratios for the 325
Pre-Facelift was 9.7
ECE version was/is 9.4
CAT version 8.8

[Kos]

always found the ealry ones quicker too, also most later ones seem to have head problems. i've had 3 ealry sports and 2 later ones which were autos and both had cracked heads, before you ask all had full SH

probably just coinsidence