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RobCallow · Post by **RobCallow** » Mon Dec 28, 2009 10:57 pm

I had a similar idea with my e30 there are a few on the e30 zone that have had a crack at the conversion the 100kg weight saving and 200 to 300hp make it a very attractive choice.

Mr Fletcher · Post by **Mr Fletcher** » Mon Dec 28, 2009 11:12 pm

i will check it out rob and see what i think cheers

Post by **maff** » Mon Dec 28, 2009 11:16 pm

well this time of year brings lots of donors... but even if you stick a stock ECU and an upgrade chip how much are you going to have saved over m3 bits?

Just an example:

http://www.h-dev.co.uk/product_info.php ... 34092daca9

Stage 3 - 310bhp

Standard engine & ECU + upgrade chip + 555cc Injectors + Z32 AFM + GT28RS Tubbie + Boost controller + Fabricated Engine Mounts + Fabricated Exhaust parts

And even then you'd be better off with something mapable like a Motec or PowerFC.

Its not expensive compared with eeking power out of N/A's I'd just be quite careful working out the costs first is all I'm saying

Mr Fletcher · Post by **Mr Fletcher** » Mon Dec 28, 2009 11:37 pm

maff wrote:well this time of year brings lots of donors... but even if you stick a stock ECU and an upgrade chip how much are you going to have saved over m3 bits?

Just an example:

http://www.h-dev.co.uk/product_info.php ... 34092daca9

Stage 3 - 310bhp

Standard engine & ECU + upgrade chip + 555cc Injectors + Z32 AFM + GT28RS Tubbie + Boost controller + Fabricated Engine Mounts + Fabricated Exhaust parts

And even then you'd be better off with something mapable like a Motec or PowerFC.

Its not expensive compared with eeking power out of N/A's I'd just be quite careful working out the costs first is all I'm saying

i like to throw a curved ball in the air

i am running approx 180hp (fw) at the moment, if i spend

Post by **Stuart** » Tue Dec 29, 2009 4:41 pm

I know someone who's bought an E46 M3 lump, gearbox and ECU for

Mr Fletcher · Post by **Mr Fletcher** » Tue Dec 29, 2009 5:10 pm

[quote="stuart"]I know someone who's bought an E46 M3 lump, gearbox and ECU for

RobCallow · Post by **RobCallow** » Tue Dec 29, 2009 5:14 pm

[quote="stuart"]I know someone who's bought an E46 M3 lump, gearbox and ECU for

Post by **Stuart** » Tue Dec 29, 2009 5:28 pm

They do Rob

I'll ask the chap I know about some more specifics but he assured me it was all above board. Knowing how well the two E46 equipped E36's went, I can only imagine that it is the way that I will go when my current engine goes

I totally appreciate your thoughts Jason; I've often thought about the sort of power the GTR had but in something as pointy as the E36. Truth be told that just doesn't come cheap, no matter how deep your pockets are it's still a fair whack, and especially when these cars of ours (well Jason's, Rob's and mine) are all at the kind of budget end of the market.

250bhp per tonne can spin the 255mm R888's in second in the dry without trying too hard and easily in third if it's damp. I suppose the sensible thing to do, for me anyway, is to improve my own driving rather than add more of anything. Bet you life that I'll add more power if the old one does fail.

Best of luck Jason

If matey comes up with the goods, I'll let you know.

Mr Fletcher · Post by **Mr Fletcher** » Wed Dec 30, 2009 7:45 pm

it has now become quite apparent to me i am not being anywhere near creative enough in my engine choice and i need to broaden my horizons as it appears there are no boundaries when it comes to engine swaps...... omg

http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread?id=179271&page=1

Fast Eddy · Post by **Fast Eddy** » Wed Dec 30, 2009 9:42 pm

Yes quite a bold project to say the least.

Eddy