Cheap/Basic M42 Mods.

[91 318is]

Here's what I was looking at

http://www.planetmagnaflow.com/shop/magnaflow-11365-884.html

talked to a few guys on M42club and all seem to like the sound.

[carbon]

Here's what I was looking at

http://www.planetmagnaflow.com/shop/magnaflow-11365-884.html

talked to a few guys on M42club and all seem to like the sound.

Thats pretty much what I had on my m42. Custom bent cat back with a resonator and that muffler. Sounded great. Assertive but not too much drone and no rasp at all. I would do it again in a heart beat if I get another 318.

Like said previously the chip is your best bet for cheap power and of course having your engine in great shape maintenance wise is the best bang for your buck you can do.

The mess under the intake is a good place to start.

On another note. If anyone is looking for a not so basic 318 mod then check out my ITB's in the for sale section.

[91 318is]

Thats pretty much what I had on my m42. Custom bent cat back with a resonator and that muffler. Sounded great. Assertive but not too much drone and no rasp at all. I would do it again in a heart beat if I get another 318.

Like said previously the chip is your best bet for cheap power and of course having your engine in great shape maintenance wise is the best bang for your buck you can do.

The mess under the intake is a good place to start.

On another note. If anyone is looking for a not so basic 318 mod then check out my ITB's in the for sale section.

What diameter exhaust piping did you use? Yeah I have a turner chip, definitely helped out.

Forgive my ignorance, but what's ITB's?

[BlueBMW]

Independent throttle bodies. Like the M motors have.

[honkey]

does anyone have a dyno for itb's on an m42? it would be cool if the gains were there.

[JoeyBones]

Here's what I was looking at

http://www.planetmagnaflow.com/shop/magnaflow-11365-884.html

talked to a few guys on M42club and all seem to like the sound.

Sounds good...i recommended the other due to the tips already being there for you. the actual muffler design is actually the same though ;)

[91 318is]

Independent throttle bodies. Like the M motors have.

Oh ok, are the gains there? Seems like that be a little pricey? Is there a kit out there?

[JoeyBones]

Oh ok, are the gains there? Seems like that be a little pricey? Is there a kit out there?

Definitely gains, but there are also issues with tuning and filtration and everything... for the expense you can have a good swap and get the power. It's more just unique in my opinion.

[91 318is]

Definitely gains, but there are also issues with tuning and filtration and everything... for the expense you can have a good swap and get the power. It's more just unique in my opinion.

Yeah there is definitely a "cool" factor with it. Is it a expensive swap? What tuning is involved? Hmmmm, now I'm thinking..........

[fiftytakedowns]

Step I : Upgrade to 114kW / 156HP
includes:
• A throttle body injector system 1453,--
• Complete software update 355,--

• Fitting of the throttle body injector system 261,--
at dbilas dynamic

Completeprice including fitting at dbilas dynamic 1995,--
You save 74,--


Step II : Upgrade to 124kW / 169HP
includes:
• A throttle body injector system 1453,--
• A set of sport camshafts 587,--
• Complete software update 355,--

• Fitting of the throttle body injector system 261,--
• Fitting of the sport camshafts 294,--
at dbilas dynamic

Completeprice including fitting at dbilas dynamic 2850,--
You save 100,--


Step III : Upgrade to 132kW / 180HP
includes:
• A throttle body injector system 1453,--
• A set of sport camshafts 587,--
• Cylinderhead and Valve modification 845,--
• Complete software update 355,--

• Fitting of the throttle body injector system 261,--
• Fitting of the cylinderhead 717,--
and the sport camshafts
at dbilas dynamic

Completeprice including fitting at dbilas dynamic 4090,--
You save 128,--


Step IV : Upgrade to 140kW / 190HP
includes:
• A throttle body injector system 1453,--
• A set of sport camshafts 587,--
• Cylinderhead and Valve modification 845,--
• Complete software update 355,--
• a/N 2000 control unit to replace the 889,--
air flow meter

• Fitting of the throttle body injector system 261,--
• Fitting of the cylinderhead 717,--
and the sport camshafts


Here are some other links

http://www.esatclear.ie/~bpurcell/318isdriving.html

[JoeyBones]

either way...this isn't cheap or basic! haha

[91 318is]

Step I : Upgrade to 114kW / 156HP
includes:
• A throttle body injector system 1453,--
• Complete software update 355,--

• Fitting of the throttle body injector system 261,--
at dbilas dynamic

Completeprice including fitting at dbilas dynamic 1995,--
You save 74,--


Step II : Upgrade to 124kW / 169HP
includes:
• A throttle body injector system 1453,--
• A set of sport camshafts 587,--
• Complete software update 355,--

• Fitting of the throttle body injector system 261,--
• Fitting of the sport camshafts 294,--
at dbilas dynamic

Completeprice including fitting at dbilas dynamic 2850,--
You save 100,--


Step III : Upgrade to 132kW / 180HP
includes:
• A throttle body injector system 1453,--
• A set of sport camshafts 587,--
• Cylinderhead and Valve modification 845,--
• Complete software update 355,--

• Fitting of the throttle body injector system 261,--
• Fitting of the cylinderhead 717,--
and the sport camshafts
at dbilas dynamic

Completeprice including fitting at dbilas dynamic 4090,--
You save 128,--


Step IV : Upgrade to 140kW / 190HP
includes:
• A throttle body injector system 1453,--
• A set of sport camshafts 587,--
• Cylinderhead and Valve modification 845,--
• Complete software update 355,--
• a/N 2000 control unit to replace the 889,--
air flow meter

• Fitting of the throttle body injector system 261,--
• Fitting of the cylinderhead 717,--
and the sport camshafts


Here are some other links

http://www.esatclear.ie/~bpurcell/318isdriving.html

Damn, that looks pretty bad ass.

I'm gonna have to look into that.

[honkey]

itb's sound amazing. i had an itb set up on my old rabbit and i loved it.

[s_ribs]

Here's what I was looking at

http://www.planetmagnaflow.com/shop/magnaflow-11365-884.html

talked to a few guys on M42club and all seem to like the sound.

I've been real tempted to go the SpinTech route whenever I get to exhaust. Sound clips sound wicked but not everyone's flavor.

[91 318is]

I've been real tempted to go the SpinTech route whenever I get to exhaust. Sound clips sound wicked but not everyone's flavor.

Damn man, spintech's are chambered like flowmaster's. Not the best at all IMO for a 4 cylinder.