New engine for E36 coupe: 1JZ or M3?

[ALBundy]

TD04 turbo, new intercooler, piping, external blow-off valve, Air Fuel Controller, turbo timer and etc. The car would be more drivable and should easily whack a 328

 

[reedoor]

any member's car can test power?

 

[Vanquish]

All i can say is there is nothing like the sound of the 6 individual throttles opening up as the rev rises up to 7500. The loud hissing sound from a blow off valve is not something to dream about. BUt then again its just me.

An S50 conversion will put you back around the Rm25k ~ 30k mark! Not for the faint heart. Then again a BMW is also not just a car.

Nicely said, Alvin.

Didn't know there were so many forced induction nuts here but my money will be on a NA route. An S50B30 engine will fit the bill nicely and best of all .... you can even strap a turbo onto it later if the 286 stock bhp is not enough to float your boat. It's a hardy engine that takes more abuse than the much vaunted S50B32 and beats it in terms of reliability as well. Anyway, different strokes for different folks ...

Cheers,
VaN.

 

[reedoor]

bro Van,
u seems no alot bout bmw conversions, do u mind to giv me ur contact, i ask my fren to contact u to meet up for small TT?

 

[Vanquish]

Reedoor,

I'm hardly the expert to speak to - I'm just a wee bit technically inclined, that's all. If you're friend is from JB, the finding someone here to get the S50 conversion done is not going to be easy. Even a Singaporean pal of ours recently did his S50B30 conversion on a E36 318is coupe in KL. Anway, I'll PM you my number shortly.

Thanks,
VaN.

 

[joe_myinc]

so sayang to convert that e36 coupe..............

in JB rosmerah i hear before got one e36 convert 1JZ

anybody know?

 

[McFir7]

why dont u guys consider sr20.for my experiance this suits better.

1.four pot turbo
2.light weight
3.easier to find spare parts n cheap
4.very strong low n mid range.

1jz too smooth n silence.n low n mid not very fun.the fun only start in high end.as the g-force starts from high end.n in this kind power band does not really suit for a bimmer(heavy body).as the g force comes in only in higher range,wit ur heavy body.the car might not stop safely..

most of the continental car who go for performance instead of smoothness,will go for sr20.if u just wanna drive normally or family drive,ijz its best.sr20 for those wanna go fast n take corners safely.1jz to take high speed corners r not recommanded wit the weight of our cars.

nway thats only base on my experience

 

[reedoor]

McFir7,
but is tat so much difference between a e36 coupe's weight than a supra 1? compare de size, coupe looks smaller than a supra.

 

[McFir7]

remember one thing guys..wit the power n weight also wit bimmer secret weapon the lsd wit high ratio...these udm even could eat the american muscle...

 

[Jipster]

Member San said ".............or those who own petrol station 1uz."

Thats a scary thought!

 

[reedoor]

hmmm... so meaning members here do not encourage a 1JZ in a beemer?

 

[san]

reedoor,
if your friend insist jap engin go for the 2jz 3000cc (vvti)more reliable ,powerful 300hp and better fuel comsumption. 2jz is a new engine with better technology.
my brother converted his 4.6 range rover to a 2jz vvti. good performance.

 

[joe_myinc]

reedoor,
if your friend insist jap engin go for the 2jz 3000cc (vvti)more reliable ,powerful 300hp and better fuel comsumption. 2jz is a new engine with better technology.
my brother converted his 4.6 range rover to a 2jz vvti. good performance.

agree...........

 

[initialM]

That bcoz we r true bmw enthusiast. However it is his car n money.

hmmm... so meaning members here do not encourage a 1JZ in a beemer?

 

[reedoor]

That bcoz we r true bmw enthusiast. However it is his car n money.

u fr JB also? then i think u shud seen my fren's IS b4 la...

 

[initialM]

Yes but never seen any coupe at tt. Ask yr fren to join us la.
BTW now in kl for work until weekend. Will join fri tt. come la we can talk cock! hahaha.

 

[reedoor]

he speaks only mandarin lo, & he has kids already, tats y bit hard for him to go out at nite... next time when i settle down back to JB, i'll go with him to join u guys la...

 

[xtracooljustin]

speaks only Mandarin? wow... i wonder hows life if u can only speak mandarin....

 

[fabianyee]

speaks only Mandarin? wow... i wonder hows life if u can only speak mandarin....

Dun pray pray with statements like that..
Ppl enjoy different kind of life mah...

 

[elwine30]

i wonder if some ppl understand what is BMW ?