250 hp 325es?

[nando]

neither of those are likely to get to 250bhp.

[Reichart12]

Lets just say Im 5k+++ into a NA daily driver build on a m20b25 and my hopes are to be around 210hp. Even that Id be happy and anymore than that id be ecstatic.

[totheredline]

neither of those are likely to get to 250bhp.

Yeah... But $1000 for 180-200 reliable HP and usable torque or $4000 for a 250hp engine that wont be all that streetable. Slap a 3.73 behind and m30 or M52 and itll feel like 250 anyway...


You don't need a lot of power to get these cars to MOVE. :)

[CadeTex]

Alright so is 190-200 a better goal? I was thinking new microchip, head swap, and exhaust?

[Kevinl]

Im asuming you dont have a car yet start with a 325i and it will keep you happy for a while no point buying a running car and building it right away

[nando]

Yeah... But $1000 for 180-200 reliable HP and usable torque or $4000 for a 250hp engine that wont be all that streetable. Slap a 3.73 behind and m30 or M52 and itll feel like 250 anyway...


You don't need a lot of power to get these cars to MOVE. :)

I don't know. I've been down this road. you get bored - a 200hp M20/M50 is sort of "meh". it's not really that much of a bump over the M20b25.

also, there's nothing preventing a 250hp motor from being streetable.

[CadeTex]

And i would definitely prefer a 325i/is.. even a m42 318is, but honestly the market here in texas seems pretty poor. ill keep my eye out though

[Charlie]

4k budget if you take your time and look around is an S50 swap. Simple as that.