325is best mods?

[Nic_s]

the advantage of the conversion is that the M50 motor is significantly more responsive to a turbo application than the M20 motor.

I recently sold a log type manifold to a guy who fitted it to his M52 motor and is making close to 250kw reliably at 0.8 bar boost. Then there are other vehicles running turbo M50 motors making significantly more power with forged internals.

The point I was making with the suggestion of the conversion is to give the author a clear idea of what possible conversions are available. If the cheapest conversion will offer him performance which is potentially lower, then obviously there would be no point.
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That's all true, but then he would have to do an engine swop and install a turbo to get a decent performance increase wish will cost (not to mention that he'd have to pull a perfectly good IS apart). Would be cheaper to just install a turbo to what he already has even though he won't be able to push it as far he he could with the 328 motor. That to me seems like the only proper solution here when your on a budget and want decent improved performance. Or you could always stroke it, but I've heard that some people have constant niggles (Don't ask me what though) while others have no issues. I guess it comes down to what and how you get it done :dunno:

If it's case of having the fastest IS around then you'll need to spend a lot and in the end you may not have much "IS" left (depending on what you do of course). Personally, it doesn't seem worth the effort just to end up with a very fast 2 door E30 that you could have build from any model (And might even have cost you less).

 

[saturnz]

Well I don't say things which I don't practice.

I am in the process of completing my current M50 turbo 325is, when its done then I would like to hear your thoughts on how much of an IS is left.

I won't divulge how much I spent on it, but the car including the conversion with modification would have cost much less than what similiar standard 325is go for these days, and I would like to think the condition of my car is actually better than most of the cars I've seen advertised (for example my car has no cracks in the dash).

and once again, if you read my initial post, I actually suggested the turbo application to the standard motor.

 

[Leimie]

saturnz, you sneaky fella :clap: Black 325is, narrow and wide Borbet A's + m50 turbo. Am I on the right track? Let me know when you up and running :excited:

 

[saturnz]

lol, yup

should be done within the next two or three months, I'm busy relocating also at the moment.

 

[Nic_s]

Well I don't say things which I don't practice.

I am in the process of completing my current M50 turbo 325is, when its done then I would like to hear your thoughts on how much of an IS is left.

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The suspension? Maybe the panels if it was an evo1?

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I won't divulge how much I spent on it, but the car including the conversion with modification would have cost much less than what similiar standard 325is go for these days, and I would like to think the condition of my car is actually better than most of the cars I've seen advertised (for example my car has no cracks in the dash).

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If you've taken car that no one wants to restore (And might not even be running) then you've given it new life which can only be good.

BUT... if you took an IS that was like this: http://www.bmwfanatics.co.za/showthread.php?tid=9926

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and once again, if you read my initial post, I actually suggested the turbo application to the standard motor.

I was posting my opinion on the matter. When someone posts a question here, they want the opinions of many to see what the general consensus is amongst members and not just of one. If someone else post the same thing it's because they are of the same opinion and are not trying to take away the fact that you suggested it first or whatever?...


This has been asked before, but can you please post some picks and details on some of your cars as I'm sure many members would love to see what you've done and how you've done it :thumbsup:

 

[saturnz]

I only post details and pics of my cars when I make them available to purchase.

I have security issues that I have to worry about, but there are one or two people on this forum who have seen my cars.