Ways to add horsepower

[Nick_S]

As a new driver with a 325i coupe, trust me, it has enough power to get you into plenty of trouble. and cornfields. And yards. Ask me how I know.

Seriously though. This. You will crash and crash often.

[kamotors]

boost

[Jrssampson]

^

[jlevie]

If the reliability is gonna be that bad i should do like 12 or 15 maybe

With really good tuning and an engine in top condition, you should be able to get reasonably good reliability with about 7psi of boost. Really good tuning can't be had with the stock DME and a chip. You'd have to switch to a Mega Squirt (or similar) and spend the time on a dyno to get the WOT throttle and part throttle operation right. The other option for the power level you seem to require would be to drop in an S54 or a lightweight V8. Bith those are iffy because you won't be able to out in a big enough radiator.

There is just no cheap way to get there if you want reasonable reliability.

[Dakotademon7]

As a new driver with a 325i coupe, trust me, it has enough power to get you into plenty of trouble. and cornfields. And yards. Ask me how I know.

I have to agree. My 91 318is would break sideways quick. You need to learn how to handle it before going to more power.

[rturbo 930]

As a new driver with a 325i coupe, trust me, it has enough power to get you into plenty of trouble. and cornfields. And yards. Ask me how I know.

Yup. An M20 is plenty of power for a new driver.

[brbahner]

Didnt he say its his first car ever and he doesnt even own it yet?!?! OP id recomend fully going through your car and changing all old 25+ year old parts that need to be swapped. suspensions not cheap to begin with, along with that all the little things add up too. THEN drive it around and if you want more boost it or 24v swap it. there is a lot more reasons for why people choose e30's than just HP gains.

just my

[cferb]

All the e30 motors are pretty much maxed out as far as the basics go, you're not gonna see any real gains from intakes/exhausts/whatever else you get from a lot of other cars, a chip is worth it but it's still not a particularly big difference. You'll get a little bit of power from all the bolt ons but you'll end up spending a ton in the process that could be better spent elsewhere(ask me how I know). If you're not happy with the power it's got the reality is you have two options, boost or swap. There are plenty of things you can do to make e30s more fun for not a lot of money, more power isn't one of those things though.

[Verdurous]

Learn to handle the car with the m20 first, change the timing belt/water pump, adjust the valves give it a new spark plugs/ air filter and oil. Drive it for a while and enjoy whilst you plan what swap your are going to do.

[88SuperETABD]

Recipe for more power.....

1. More Air
2. More Fuel
3. More Spark

do those 3, you get more hp

[e34john]

Why is R3V being so helpful?

I am just waiting for the money$hift story the first time time this car goes out to drag against an evo or sti.

[cferb]

Why is R3V being so helpful?

I am just waiting for the money$hift story the first time time this car goes out to drag against an evo or sti.

He's not gonna do it anyway. Save him some money though on the typical bolt ons.

[E30s50vert]

You guys are all wrong!! This is all you need mmmmkay.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/UNIVERSAL-AIR-INTAKE-ELECTRIC-SUPERCHARGER-TURBO-CHARGER-FUEL-GAS-SAVER-HP-/261236489986?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item3cd2e87f02&vxp=mtr

[Farbin Kaiber]

I just harness my two horses to a towbar on the front if I only am looking for a couple horsepower.

[TheTacoMan]

Why is R3V being so helpful?

I wonder this, every week some one comes here and asks the exact same question. Its not that its a bad thing its just the information can be easily attained by looking and searching.

To Op, put a metal bar on the front of your car, attach it to two horses. Bam horsepower.

Edit: Damn Farbin beat me to it.