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Posted by Lee on December 30, 2001 at 20:07:34:
In Reply to: E30 M3 (S14) engine Vs. 318is (m42) comparison?? posted by Eric on December 30, 2001 at 19:14:47:
(posted from: 2cust13.tnt5.montreal.qb.da.uu.net (64.10.91.13))
Turboing a 1.8 engine will cost from 5 to 7 grands. benefit will be a 220-250 HP engine. Downside will be lag and all troubles associated to a non-stock engine.How much do you save? And what do you gain.
An S52 will cost you 4 grands with the tranny. You will gain power and MIGHT loose balance. But it still has to be proven.
Please do not flame me. But that is what I should have done instead of rebuilding and installing an S14 in my M3...
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