I have a 1990 318is, almost got $10,000 saved to lash out on my car. The M42 in my car has 78000 miles (125000kms) and is currently stock, i aim to get front + rear struts, upgrade to M3 Spec front and rear sway bars, Some low springs. I already have bilstein sports. Am also planning a turbo or supercharger conversion, but i need a little help.
I don't know whether it is worth keeping the M42 and spending cash on it, or pissing it off and getting a S14 ? What is another engine, that is reasonably priced and responds good to work?
Will my current gearbox (stock to 318is) handle the power of a hot S14 ? I don't think my car has an LSD but i will get it made into a LSD.
I also need a bit of help choosing between a Supercharger and a Turbocharger ? What are some positives and negatives ? I realise the supercharger is probably the cheaper option as i don't need to get custom manifolds.
How much power do you think it is possible to extract out of the M42 ?
Mitch
PS. Sorry for some noob questions
I don't know whether it is worth keeping the M42 and spending cash on it, or pissing it off and getting a S14 ? What is another engine, that is reasonably priced and responds good to work?
Will my current gearbox (stock to 318is) handle the power of a hot S14 ? I don't think my car has an LSD but i will get it made into a LSD.
I also need a bit of help choosing between a Supercharger and a Turbocharger ? What are some positives and negatives ? I realise the supercharger is probably the cheaper option as i don't need to get custom manifolds.
How much power do you think it is possible to extract out of the M42 ?
Mitch
PS. Sorry for some noob questions
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