[MrToad]

Originally Posted by epiphone3

No offense to the guys advocating a supercharger, but a lot of people don't want the headaches associated with them... and the kits worth buying are typically a lot more money than the Turner conversion kit. And top of that, do you really think that the N52 was designed to take any forced induction? Its running an aluminum and magnesium block and was designed largerly to be light weight more than anything.

Yeah, in the long run I don't think it would be worth it..

[ae8t6ix]

I think a swap is a great idea. I recall an old article I read in sport compact where some guy put the old e46 m3 motor into his daily driven 325i wagon. Cost was fairly high, but hell could you imagine the fun factor in rolling on a new 335i and pulling on him...hahahah that would be awesome. I say go for it.

[UdubBadger]

Originally Posted by epiphone3

No offense to the guys advocating a supercharger, but a lot of people don't want the headaches associated with them... and the kits worth buying are typically a lot more money than the Turner conversion kit. And top of that, do you really think that the N52 was designed to take any forced induction? Its running an aluminum and magnesium block and was designed largerly to be light weight more than anything.

Originally Posted by red_wagen

+1
I'm really not looking for 350+ horses just a tad more
Incidentally I just got off the phone with a rep from Turner and right now they do not have anything for the 328i but will be developing something shortly

yes but see the kit from Turner is only an upgrade for the 325... not the 328.

development is always slow on this stuff but active autowerks has a test car right now and are fitting a supercharger to it so that MIGHT be the 1st one to come out. I think they are trying with a 330i but it would FIT on a 328, all you would need is a reflash to run it which i know is made somewhere (forgot where I saw it though).

It'll be expensive... trust me i know, but honestly 255hp isn't much over the 230 in a 328i. by adding that ecu reflash, an intake, short throw shifter kit and some headers/exhaust and you'd probably be close enough to the performance numbers of a 330i (in acceleration and speed, maybe not HP) that you couldn't tell the difference between the 2. if you want some zip to the 3 u have 2 options: buy a 335 or supercharge a 330 or 328.

[epiphone3]

Originally Posted by UdubBadger

yes but see the kit from Turner is only an upgrade for the 325... not the 328.

development is always slow on this stuff but active autowerks has a test car right now and are fitting a supercharger to it so that MIGHT be the 1st one to come out. I think they are trying with a 330i but it would FIT on a 328, all you would need is a reflash to run it which i know is made somewhere (forgot where I saw it though).

It'll be expensive... trust me i know, but honestly 255hp isn't much over the 230 in a 328i. by adding that ecu reflash, an intake, short throw shifter kit and some headers/exhaust and you'd probably be close enough to the performance numbers of a 330i (in acceleration and speed, maybe not HP) that you couldn't tell the difference between the 2. if you want some zip to the 3 u have 2 options: buy a 335 or supercharge a 330 or 328.

I am sure that Turner would have no issue making the conversion work on a 328i. They just need to use the software from a Z4 3.0si or an X3 3.0si as a baseline. The 3.0si engines are both N52N engines just like that of the 328i.

[AWD Addict]

Originally Posted by empire

You want to do a whole engine conversion for just 20 more hp? Wow. I would spend the money you would save from NOT doing this into adding after-market performance parts like a turbo and have way more than 20 hp.

+1

[UdubBadger]

Originally Posted by epiphone3

I am sure that Turner would have no issue making the conversion work on a 328i. They just need to use the software from a Z4 3.0si or an X3 3.0si as a baseline. The 3.0si engines are both N52N engines just like that of the 328i.

well then get them to do it cuz the last i heard it was in "development" which is code for "wait a year and a half".

I'd be game to do the same thing to my 328, but a supercharger seems more likely at this point.

[UdubBadger]

just found this:

http://www.racepages.com/products/?N...ce+Chip&N=9720


but Speedinnovation had a reflash for the 328 but I don't see it on their site anymore.

[gIzzE]

Originally Posted by tag824

Not to piss on your parade, but why would you put that much time and $$$ into a (clear throat) wagon? I understand that a coupe or sedan isn't practical for everyone but modding a wagon seems silly to me.

Bitchin factor scale...

Coupe > Sedan/SUV/Crossover > Wagon

Sedan is for business man whos boss won't pay any extra over the basic model.

Coupe is for the youngster who like to wear his cap back to front and have his pants halfway down his arse and pretend he is pimping in the hood. But we all know that Daddy bought it for getting good grades.

SUV, you buy it because you have a small dick so have to look big in other areas.

Crossover, you buy it because you have a small dick but also you are worried some nob in a coupe is going to call you soccer mum if you buy the wagon.


Wagon, well that is just for soccer mums!!





Wagon owner and proud!!

[UdubBadger]

nice... i love a good looking wagon

[323d]

swap the N52 for a B18C with ITB's

[Kloogy]

4 grand for 50 extra horse ? That's ridiculous. Buy a 335. You'll end up spending 4k and your car will still be slow.

[simp0man]

-Coupe is for the youngster who like to wear his cap back to front and have his pants halfway down his arse and pretend he is pimping in the hood. But we all know that Daddy bought it for getting good grades.-


Damn someone is showing their maturity level, hey you put your logic on the spot. Don't spray hateful words to those who aren't involved...

[gIzzE]

Originally Posted by simp0man

-Coupe is for the youngster who like to wear his cap back to front and have his pants halfway down his arse and pretend he is pimping in the hood. But we all know that Daddy bought it for getting good grades.-


Damn someone is showing their maturity level, hey you put your logic on the spot. Don't spray hateful words to those who aren't involved...

I think you're missing my point, someone came in here asking why someone would spend money modding a car that was not a coupe, said it was a stupid idea and wagons are for soccer mums only.

I was trying to point out that being open minded is a great asset to have in life that will get you a lot farther then having stereotypical views about others.

I was being ironic.

[gIzzE]

Originally Posted by tag824

Not to piss on your parade, but why would you put that much time and $$$ into a (clear throat) wagon? I understand that a coupe or sedan isn't practical for everyone but modding a wagon seems silly to me.

Bitchin factor scale...

Coupe > Sedan/SUV/Crossover > Wagon

It was in relation to this post.

Hmm, the fact he rated his car on a "Bitchin' factor scale...." probably means my tongue in cheek coupe driver summary probably does describe the guy pretty well to be honest.

[UdubBadger]

hey... nothing wrong with wagons... sometimes you wanna drive fast and have fun/ sometimes you need to haul the groceries, sports equipment or your 110lb lab.

its the best of both worlds.

were talking about a bimmer here, not a mercury sable.... the owner obviously likes performance.

[gIzzE]

I had a 335i wagon before this one and it is better balanced than the coupe. I am just about to buy another coupe as I fancy a change, but like the wagon as there are not as many about and it does handle better.

[Jaws]

Originally Posted by Kloogy

4 grand for 50 extra horse ? That's ridiculous. Buy a 335. You'll end up spending 4k and your car will still be slow.

I'm the OP would be all over it if a E91 335 was available on this side of the pond.

[quiksilver1029]

youre gonna be spending a ridiculous amount of money to swap your powertrain for your wagon. i wouldnt say its worth it. but if you really wanted to you could buy an N54 from a 335 with the twin turbo which def gives you more power, then go through the whole installation and and a lot of exhaust manifold modification, and at the end of the day you still have to change your software. Youre looking at a whole lotta money being spent (wasted). Thats not mentioning your warranty would most likely go down the drain. All this for ~50 hp....youre better off just changing your e91's intake, exhuast, suspension...all the basics. Thats much more cost-effective

[UdubBadger]

thanks mr redundant





thanks mr redundant




thanks mr redundant




read like 3 posts next time... thats what everyone has been saying.

[nicknaz]

Originally Posted by red_wagen

No offense. Wagons aren't for everyone and I don't see one at every corner which is great

Try out the new STi hatch or the mazdaspeed3? I know they aren't BMW products they are quick and have a 5door configuration

[MrToad]

Originally Posted by Nick Nazareno

Try out the new STi hatch or the mazdaspeed3? I know they aren't BMW products they are quick and have a 5door configuration

The new STi is absolutely terrible. I test drove one and was truly disappointed with it. The car felt sluggish and like I was driving a boat.. I drove the new Evo X and was floored by the handling and response. Definitely night and day experience.

I haven't driven a mazdaspeed 3 yet, but I hear nothing but great things about them!

[UdubBadger]

RS6 FTMFW when it comes to wagons.


I wouldn't buy any other 5 door unless they brought the 335iT to the USA