More Power

[Stags]

Hi guys!

Is there any way to try and get more power from my 318CI 1.9L 4 cyl engine. I already have an exhaust and induction. K&N which I feel is CRAP - Need a CAI. It feels too sluggish but can't afford to sell up and go for a 325 or 330 if you know what I mean?

This might sound daft but is it possible to supercharge a 318 or am I being totally stupid? lol

Any advice would be appreciated.

Cheers.

Chris

[RDG 40]

yea and would be a good project if its not the valvetronic one, thats not possible yet.

But the money you would spend its cheaper to upgrade car, in relation to power gain.

[CA Automotive UK]

if you have the N42 valvetronic engine, which sounds like you do, then supercharging is not really a viable option.
A proper CAI and re map will help, apart from that not much else can be done for a sensible budget .

[Stags]

As far as i'm aware I have the M43 engine as it is pre-facelift - April 2001 model. If I do have the M43, is there one available for this one?

[lee330sport]

Not really worth SC'ing a 318. But if you have the money for an SC kit then its probably worth just trading for a 325/330. Like everyones said theres not much you can do for sensible prices.

[m3cslboy]

Not a power upgrade but you ever thought of shedding weight from the car ?

Ie strip the whole car, take the spare wheel and toolkit out and carpets , get some ltw alloys and sticky tyres. Upgrade the brakes and suspension and it will feel like a whole new beast !

Unless its your daily driver. Which in that case you have to stratagize as to what you can live with and without when stripping..

on a 318 no point S/C better just to upgrade the car as others have said .

[CA Automotive UK]

you could of course opt for a turbo kit ( same as the car we had featured couple months ago in PBMW magazine) , approx £3750 all in

thanks