Sudo 0 Report post Posted May 2, 2005 Is it possible to stroke a 1.8 to 2.0? How much would it cost, etc? I wana get some methods of power increasing in mind. I'm not into turbos, superchargers, etc just not. I like NA. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
m325i 711 Report post Posted May 2, 2005 I have no idea what it would cost, but i do know that it will be alot. I also know that it's not worth it as its not going to be fast even if you did it. Buy an m3 if you want big power Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aliluya 0 Report post Posted May 2, 2005 I have no idea what it would cost, but i do know that it will be alot. I also know that it's not worth it as its not going to be fast even if you did it. Buy an m3 if you want big power he didn't say he wants a fast car ... just some power increase was all .... why does so many people always likes to say get a M3 or something like that .... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
m325i 711 Report post Posted May 2, 2005 Im just trying to save him $$$$. By the time you do all the work, you may have the power of a 325i? if you are lucky. By the time you do all the work, you would have spent almost enough to buy an m3. An m3 goes like an m3. It seems rather pointless spending thousands and thousands of dollars to make your car perform like one that costs the same??? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Andrew Report post Posted May 2, 2005 There is a 2 ltr motor you could put in - but a waste of money. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
318is 0 Report post Posted May 2, 2005 I recoed a MG 1800cc motor years ago. When I took the block into the reconditioners, I asked him what can I do to beef it up. Long story short, he bored it out, and used cortina 2L pistons. They fitted right onto the existing rods. Power differance was quite noticable. So - what I'm saying is chat to some engineers. They will know some nice mods im sure - without breaking the bank. PS: and dont forget to share your findings Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
E30-323ti 66 Report post Posted May 2, 2005 The best thing to do would be to pick up a M50B25 or M52B25/28, then you'll have a 323ti, 325ti or a 328ti. Prolly cost as much to put a 2.0l crank into your engine, for hardly any increase in power. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bumpstop325 0 Report post Posted May 2, 2005 (edited) your better of to slap a S14 head on it. but saying that it is pointless less as your not going to force feed it sum how. i think it could be possible, with the M10 or M40 block but if you want a 2L 4cylinder motor in it you better off putting a SR20 under the hood. even thou its not a BMW engine, this way is more bang for your buck!!! Edited May 2, 2005 by bumpstop325 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Carl 3 Report post Posted May 2, 2005 I agree with some of the others If you've bought a car that doesn't have the power you want, sell it and buy one that is closer to the top of the ladder, which in this case would be a 325i. Otherwise you could spend alot of money on your car and still not have the power of something that in the end would've costed far less!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CaM 0 Report post Posted May 2, 2005 m50 convert.... do it do it!!! a bit of decent power to match the handling.... :mosh: anything you do is gonna cost a fair bit, doing major mods to the 1800 is going to cost probably as much as an m50 convert, with less power, and more potential reliability problems than a factory standard engine.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sudo 0 Report post Posted May 2, 2005 me = bmw noob M50 is? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ScD 0 Report post Posted May 2, 2005 Straight 6, DOHC engine, some with VANOS Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
