M50 swap feels sluggish

[Aviator]

Offtopic but why the choice in non-vanos?

Sometimes people exaggerate hugely online when doing upgrades.
Like when I got a 325i coming from a 325e. People where saying it's "peppy"
worlds faster then a 325e.

One of the slowest cars I've ever driven. :)

Exactly, the i is a great car. My e is painfully slow, so the M50TU in my case should be a huge upgrade I would hope.

[OrangeFiero]

I'm surprised no one pointed out that 135hp (especially if its to the wheels) is really damn good for a 200k m20. If you consider a 15% drivetrain loss a brand new m20 should dyno around 140-145.

Yeah, you are right, now that i think about it, those arent bed numbers, but the engine leaked every kind of fluid and the tranny leaked as well, and now i have no leaks at all! It is a fantastic thing, ive never had a car that doesnt leak anything.

[Mr.SWISS]

Yeah, you are right, now that i think about it, those arent bed numbers, but the engine leaked every kind of fluid and the tranny leaked as well, and now i have no leaks at all! It is a fantastic thing, ive never had a car that doesnt leak anything.

It is. My swapped E30, no leaks.

The 87 325is, I'm lucky I'm not paying repatriations like BP

[digger]

I'm surprised no one pointed out that 135hp (especially if its to the wheels) is really damn good for a 200k m20. If you consider a 15% drivetrain loss a brand new m20 should dyno around 140-145.

thats pretty normal for a M20 on a dynojet, they will show 150+ on fresh rebuild