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1KURUPT98
01-31-2012, 09:42 PM
I have a 98 318i and im looking for some engine mods i can do to get more torque and more hp from the engine, i just ran a cold air intake and i did notice a little difference, deffinatly the sound was worth it lol and im thinking about getting a chip. anyone done this yet? price range? where to buy? wat kind? also im going to run exhaust this weekend, any ideas regaurding that as well? Thanks!

-Chris
Cheers:drink1

flyfishvt
01-31-2012, 09:58 PM
You can spend tons of cash on mods and you won't get more than 5 hp from them. You really have two choices. Get a turbo charger or do an engine swap.

Ok one other choice...sell it and get one with a 6 cylinder. Nothing else is going to get any real gains in hp

1KURUPT98
01-31-2012, 10:04 PM
what engine should i swap to? that will fit, do i have to switch computers, wiring, etc.

1KURUPT98
01-31-2012, 10:04 PM
what engine should i swap to? that will fit, do i have to switch computers, wiring, etc.

1KURUPT98
01-31-2012, 10:04 PM
what engine should i swap to? that will fit, do i have to switch computers, wiring, etc.

1KURUPT98
01-31-2012, 10:04 PM
what engine should i swap to? that will fit, do i have to switch computers, wiring, etc.

dieselbro
01-31-2012, 11:26 PM
Please search. This would be a good start for your reading.

http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1163337