318 is project

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magoose
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Post Fri Oct 19, 2007 12:15 am

Hey guys im picking up a 318 is on sunday, gonna have it as a winter project. what engine would be recommended to chuck in there for a decent power and torque boost that can be turbo or super charged without too much work? as most of my time is going on the 320 at the mo! cheers
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Post Thu Oct 25, 2007 9:21 am

318is have been supercharged with good results - see appletree's.

I liked this idea as the 318is is so underpowered in relation to its potential.

Your question depends on time, budget, equipment :bla: :D
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Post Thu Oct 25, 2007 10:14 am

magoose wrote:most of my time is going on the 320 at the mo! cheers
Forget the 320 put your time into the IS, the engine is soooo much better.