power increase?

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tbg
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Post Sat Feb 17, 2007 5:21 pm

ok here goes...... e30 cabby, m20 2.0ltr 12v. sounds nice but hasnt got enough power. wats the best way to increase my power? turbo? supercharger? or 2.5 implant? also prices would be helpfull. thank u,
tommy.
maxfield
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Post Sat Feb 17, 2007 5:25 pm

2.5 can be done for £300
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Post Sat Feb 17, 2007 5:30 pm

maxfield is quite right ...even better wait for a 2.7...there are a few for sale.
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Post Sat Feb 17, 2007 5:38 pm

2.5 then turbo. i think your looking at between 2-3G for the turbo conversion winkeye
ric325i
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Post Sat Feb 17, 2007 6:06 pm

i had a 320 then got a 325 the difference is unreal! but then you will want more once after a few months....

its always like that!

325 lump is a great engine! :D
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Post Sat Feb 17, 2007 6:52 pm

Yeah, 2.5 turbo is the way to go dude :D
325i Twin Turbo (until 10am 01/12/07 :( )

www.air-in.co.uk free M20 exhaust and inlet flange
tbg
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Post Sat Feb 17, 2007 6:58 pm

sounds nice? so i get the lump, then after that do i have to change the driveshafts, gearbox etc? i know ill have to change the ecu but what else? tommy :cool: