e36 328i Dyno

[novio]

I assume it has its stock chip....and I'm not sure what FRC will do in terms up upgrade.
I dont think the car was retuned after the mods were done to it. I bought it with the manifold and box already installed.
The remap includes a tune doesnt it?

 

[novio]

Ok, I'm back after the dyno....

link here:
http://www.photostand.co.za/images/46xsb52q65hldq9ijz.jpg

so, just to recap:
137.3hp boosted to 145.4hp
169 Nm torque boosted to 190 Nm

I didnt push the car on the way back, so I cant say that I actually felt a difference.....but all in all, it looks like a nice gain:thumbsup:

 

[hennie]

so what did you do to get the better graph

 

[ETTIENNE]

"I didnt push the car on the way back, so I cant say that I actually felt a difference....."

You see, that was your first mistake, you should have gone looking for a Tazz or a Tata or something......:mmm:

 

[novio]

so what did you do to get the better graph

m50 manifold and exhaust box:thumbsup:

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after driving it a little more yesterday, I have to say that there is a difference.
In lower revs I am able to maintain power. the whole car just feels better overal. so its not a dramatic improvement but still quite nice.

 

[Gizmo]

:thumb:

 

[zabbo]

Is it just me or does that still seem too low? I may be mistaken though.

 

[novio]

Is it just me or does that still seem too low? I may be mistaken though.

I looked up the 328i on wikki:
stock, it made 142KW and 190hp on flywheel.....

thats roughly 133hp on the wheels. I'm doing 145hp on the wheels now which means I am making about 208hp on the flywheel.

considering the relatively simple mods done, and over 300k on the clock, it doesnt seem too low to me.

but i could always be mistaken

 

[bassfx]

not bad noob... you almost ready to race kylys fiesta!

 

[Shadz111]

good day gents

im new to the BMW club and woul like some info
just bought a E36 328 i cabrio
the head is completely messed on the vehicle
i would like to know , if putting a 325 i E36 head on will i loose performance ?

 

[novio]

good day gents

im new to the BMW club and woul like some info
just bought a E36 328 i cabrio
the head is completely messed on the vehicle
i would like to know , if putting a 325 i E36 head on will i loose performance ?

hey man,

what do you mean exactly by 'messed'? Maybe a recon will cost you less than a replacement that wasnt meant for the car?

 

[Wick-ed]

I fully agree with Freerider

 

[Raybimmer]

Hi Novio , 208 flywheel hp is about 154 kilowatts which is about what the overseas guys expect - normally 190 hp plus 15 to 20 hp . Torque is still low , your acceleration in each gear will be slow due to low torque .
Have a compression test done to check the actual compression per cylinder and any differences between cylinders .

 

[novio]

thanks man. will try keep things updated here for future reference.

 

[SlowMo]

A dyno reading like this is just that, makes nice reading, unless you have a baseline to compare it to.

Ask FRC if they have a dyno graph for a stock 328i in good condition. Compare ur graph with that. A graph in isolation means very little.

 

[BillyBob]

Have you done any subsequent mods and dyne runs?

Necro-bump, I know... So shoot me..

Just trying to get a feel for 328i mods and dyno performance at reef altitudes.

 

[freerider]

you may find this thread of some use http://www.e36coupe.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=17&t=5204

I'm not too sure if you have to be a member or not to view it.

 

[BillyBob]

Have to be a member, but will register and check it - thanks!