250 hp 325es?

[Cabriolet]

Thanks! so what do yall think you can get with a 4k budget??

for 4k and doing all the work yourself, 173dme, 284 cam, ebay headers, 11:1 CR pistons, 885 head. s50 injectors. markd/ssquid chip. you will bet to about 195-200whp.

[CadeTex]

thats what i was looking for.. lol

[bastianshaw]

for 4k and doing all the work yourself, 173dme, 284 cam, ebay headers, 11:1 CR pistons, 885 head. s50 injectors. markd/ssquid chip. you will bet to about 195-200whp.

no you need stand alone management forget motronic

[nando]

$4k is a healthy budget, but you can't just slap parts together and expect performance.

[flyboyx]

dbilas itb setup would be nice. but won't fit into a 4k budget.

[nando]

unfortunately, it turns out that dbilas is overpriced junk. too big, poor geometry, crummy airbox.

[CadeTex]

Nando, what would be your setup with 4k? That was the reason I asked.. I would want something that fits well together, a more complete package. That's why I'm asking you guys cause y'all have experience

[Best_name_available]

why wouldn't you go fi? you could get there with relatively low boost... reliability? why not swap in a s5x if you want reliable na power?

[CadeTex]

Im not against a swap. how reliable and easy to work on are those compared to an m20?

[CadeTex]

And am i crazy for not wanting to turbo? I really don't want lag mainly.. would it be a better idea to put a 885 head on then put a turbo on with a slight boost?

[Ether-D]

Supercharger…

[CadeTex]

That sounds like a tough install

[cgk_iii]

Get rid of 'e' motor and get an 'i' motor

[totheredline]

M30 or M5x swap. You can pick up a decent m52b28 for next to nothing. You can use your transmission ect. Sell your m20B27 and make a lot of your money back.

Another possible route would be the classis 2.7i conversion. My friend has all the parts needed for his swap besides the gaskets with only $400 invested. 323i head, intake manifold, 325i ecu, ect.

[CadeTex]

yeah i'm definitely considering the 2.7i or 2.8i conversion. sounds like a lot of work, but it sounds worth it and probably fun to learn