best way and easiest way to get power?

[tran23]

hey I'm new to this forum. I just wanted to get some peoples opinions on ways to make power out of the 325 eta motor or is it just better to swap a m50 into it. I was thinking about buying a 325i head and thicker head gasket and building the head then eventually turboing it.

[frankenbeemer]

That is the best and easiest way.

[reelizmpro]

If you will be happy with 300-400hp, just turbocharged the m20. M50 swap isn't worth it. Given the cost of s50's that's hardly worth it either in my opinion. Neither swap will give u 300-400hp either, without some serious mods.

[E30Jigzaw]

stickers lots and lots of stickers ,,,, Just kidding lol

turbo m20 or M50 in my opinion...

[digger]

dont waste time with a M50 swap.

just chip it and get a shorter diff

[WhyNot]

If you will be happy with 300-400hp, just turbocharged the m20.

what mods to engine [o-ring block, rods, rocker arms, head studs, cam, etc] are needed to get 300+ hp?
i'm thinking there is the cost of the turbo, header, exhaust, intercooler, chip, injectors, cooling system.....is that about it?
i've heard you can basically get double the stock M20 hp [to the wheels about 150hp] to 300hp [to the wheels] for 4grand...is that about right?
thanks

[tran23]

Do I need to build the bottom end at all? And if I do build the head what should I change?

[FLG]

You don't need* hd rockers or o ringed block to get to 300+ hp... Recommended yes but not required.

I'm currently at 330whp on a basically stock (but completely rebuilt, rockers, springs, bearings, rings.. Etc) motor with the accepting of arp head studs. It's all in the tune, good tune and things won't blow up.

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[Xat1cZ]

Go drive on ice or snow, your car will instantly feel like +500hp, this is r3v proven.

[IronFreak]

Look at Kamotors turbo build. good example of what you can do.

[matthugie]

NOS. Two of the big bottles. And you need it by tonight.

[george graves]

NOS. Two of the big bottles. And you need it by tonight.

I'm actually surprised more people don't try NOS.

[slammin.e28]

I'm actually surprised more people don't try NOS.

This.

Best bang for buck IMO.

I may have to slam some on the M60 when I get it done. ^_^

Also, for the record, "NOS" is a brand of nitrous oxide induction products, not the gas itself (N2O)

[redsubdivisions]

Turbo M20. Since you have the eta, slap an I head and other components on it and then boost it.

[tran23]

alright thanks for everyones opinions now i have to find a decent I head which i have been looking for.