Guest maxblackgr Posted September 13, 2015 Share Posted September 13, 2015 i have a 2008 320i. i want to put a different engine in it... looking for 500bhp... any recommendations of who can do it and the cost? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abz Posted September 13, 2015 Share Posted September 13, 2015 You want a 2JZ in there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest maxblackgr Posted September 13, 2015 Share Posted September 13, 2015 2jzgte, m3, m5. sent a few voicemails and a few emails to companies today, so just waiting on replies Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_jza80 Posted September 13, 2015 Share Posted September 13, 2015 1JZ might be a good budget option, or if you're considering all options, an Adi 5 cyl turbo or Saab 2.3 turbo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest maxblackgr Posted September 13, 2015 Share Posted September 13, 2015 viable...just finding the person to do it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abz Posted September 13, 2015 Share Posted September 13, 2015 Do you have a budget in mind? That might help decide which engine to go for. That would narrow down the options and also the folks to consider carrying out the work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted September 14, 2015 Share Posted September 14, 2015 Many companies will, rightly or wrongly, think you are a dreamer unless you convince them up front you are serious and have a viable budget in mind (and available). I would start by citing what sot of money you are willing to spend and be much more specific about what you want, engine, gearbox, and ECU wise. Also cite whether it's for road usage and must be civilised, or competition usage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Style Posted September 14, 2015 Share Posted September 14, 2015 People seem to put LS engines in near enough everything these days. Surely someone's done a 320 before that could offer some ideas on where to get the work done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest maxblackgr Posted September 15, 2015 Share Posted September 15, 2015 realistically looking to spend upto 6k Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_jza80 Posted September 15, 2015 Share Posted September 15, 2015 I don't think you'll get 500hp for £6k in that car. I think you'll be needing more like £10k+. Certainly not with a 2JZ anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cered Posted September 15, 2015 Share Posted September 15, 2015 For £6k... ... Buy a different car Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_jza80 Posted September 15, 2015 Share Posted September 15, 2015 As above. The cheapest way I could see you doing it would be to buy a cheap Lexus GS300 with a 2JZ-GE, get DavidP to hybridize they gearbox, then take it to a garage that does cheap NA-T conversions. I reckon you could get 500hp for just under £6k, plus you'd be able to sell your BMW. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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