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BMW 316 e36 power boost

PostPosted: Sat Apr 04, 2009 6:07 pm
by blackdomino
Hy there,i wanna know how to increase my bimmer horse power...what can i do to the small 1.6 l engine...without killing it...i heard so many things....some one says i can do.....other say "no way,thats not good..." can someone tell me please what to do???Thank you very much...

Re: BMW 316 e36 power boost

PostPosted: Fri Apr 10, 2009 5:26 am
by VMZ
Budget?

Turbo?
Small shot of nitrous?
MW50?
Weight reduction?
Dry ice IC?

You can do anything but getting a 1.6l to go fast in a heavy a$$ car isn't going to come cheap.
Good luck to you. I'd be amused to see a 316 putting out some good numbers.

Re: BMW 316 e36 power boost

PostPosted: Tue Sep 08, 2009 1:37 pm
by dazcompact
i have a 316 i compact im in the same boat as you i made a few weight reductions on the car put a exhaust system i notest a good gain but go for better tyers and lower stiffer suspention and better breaks 8-)

Re: BMW 316 e36 power boost

PostPosted: Tue Sep 29, 2009 9:16 pm
by 96_323
Weight reduction is about the best and cheapest way to go. Whats heavier, AA membership or spare wheel and tools. Carpet in the boot. Sound deadner inside the doors. Removal of ABS unit and just use cadence braking, those units are some weight. I think it was TESCO that said it best, ''Every little helps'' Once you do take everything out though the car wont be as nice to drive on long journies. You might have to bite the bullet an just upgrade to a 320 or 323

Re: BMW 316 e36 power boost

PostPosted: Sat Oct 03, 2009 3:09 pm
by dazcompact
yep defo put it on a diet and strip it out :D