More power wanted

[M5 SC]

Need a little advice.
My car is currently running at about 205-210bhp, i want to increase it by 50-100bhp, what are my options? supercharger, turbo, chip, etc...
So far i've got the CAI and eisemann quad exhaust fitted but thats it for performance.
Supercharging and turbo's cost 3-5k from what i can find, not sure if i want all the hassle of supercharger's and turbo's!
What could i do to get my bhp up to and over 250bhp??? a chip will add 20bhp if i'm lucky, is there any other options or is it just supercharger, turbo or chip????

Help us out here guys!

[lee330sport]

Nitrous. Its the only option if your after so much usable power.

If your after 240ish then;

Enlarged throttle body
Inlet manifold
Exhaust manifold
Decat
LW pullies.
Then a custom remap after all have bbeen installed.
Friend of mine has a 328 with these mods, and has had several results from 240-255bhp.

[M5 SC]

If your after 240ish then;

Enlarged throttle body
Inlet manifold
Exhaust manifold
Decat
LW pullies.
Then a custom remap after all have bbeen installed.

Thanks mate,

Sorry to be a pain but 'roughly' what would all that cost??? 1-2k???

[lee330sport]

Thanks mate,

Sorry to be a pain but 'roughly' what would all that cost??? 1-2k???
Yeah i would say so. Depends if you could source any used parts.

Remember if you do go Sc or turbo. You will need new clutch etc.

[CA Automotive UK]

hi Black

take a look at the 328 e36 we built for Steve Oates , recently featured in PBMW on our customer web page , this car has had a s..t load done to it and is dyno 'd at about 320 bhp ! More with boost upgrade , http://www.ca-automotive.co.uk/ongoing-project-cars.shtml

let me know what interests you and I will PM you prices if you like
regards

[CA Automotive UK]

Lee s advice is spot on , but personally I would not necessarily opt for Nos because :

1. can only be used at full throttle
2. can only really be used in a straight line situation
3. bottle runs out fast , however big :)

some die hards ( inc me i am afraid to say ..) consider Nos a bit of a "cheat " .
having said the above it is hard to beat a good Nos upgrade in terms of value for money , ie BHP for £'s spent

For my money spend £3800 on an ASA sk plus charger system , Lees 330 is producing about 320 bhp on an entry level system !!!!!!!!!

best of luck either way

[alpina527]

Is it an E36 or E46?

[M5 SC]

Its an E46 mate!!!