2003 e46 318ci

[epocire]

hi all,

im new to the forum but have been reading it for a while, and it seems like the right place to ask for some advice.

ive had my 2003 318ci for about 6 months, and i think its time to make a few mods, firstly i dont know very much about engine tuning etc, so please excuse me in advance.

what can i do to the car to make it faster, increase bhp, ive heard induction kits, exhaust systems all this type of thing but i cant find anything for the 318ci, any help is apreciated here.

about me: based in northern ireland
next car: 330ci (had to buy 318ci for insurance reasons)

[BigFas]

hey buddy, you've come to the right place ;)

There's a few things you can do to the valvetronic, but it's going to cause some pain.

I've had an induction kit fitted, but I had to modify one from a non-valvetronic 318 and what is normally a 10 minute job turned into a 2 hour job cutting and bending and shaping pipes.

Pic of my engine bay:
http://photos.e46fanatics.com/data/500/6651fullinstall.jpg

Next up, Eisenmann exhausts. Our very own Teddy (MysticM3) can supply you with a suitable Eisenmann exhaust setup, I've gone for the rear silencer but struggling to get the soundpipes installed, but I'm confident that'll happen this coming weekend.

Pic of Eisenmann rear
http://photos.e46fanatics.com/data/500/6651DSC00427_Small_.JPG

Put them both together and you get this (right click, save as)
http://www.ssdd-motorsport.com/stuff/evotechnik_solo_hosted02.wmv

Recently I've been made aware of a new piggy-back ECU remap which boosts performance. As you know, you drive a valvetronic and as such they cannot be remapped as the ECU is constantly adjusting itself to suit driving style so even if you WERE able to get a remap, it would reset itself over time. However, someone in the far east has got a piggyback system which sits ontop of the standard ECU and is constantly over-boosting the standard settings.

Another guy in Australia has gone and done a balls out turbo version, I'm still awaiting pics and more info, as soon as I hear anything, I'll post up.

Hope that helps

[epocire]

can you point me in the direction of an induction kit that i could use? also other than the induction kit and exhaust are there any other mods available that will beef it up?

cheers agian.

[BigFas]

Speak to Teddy again about the induction kit.

I'll try to get more details about the chip and turbo setup but in terms of what's do-able then exhaust and induction are pretty much it I'm afraid

[epocire]

cheers, ill speak to teddy about the induction kit... what sort of gains do the induction give you? is it a noticeable gain? also the exhaust, noticeable or just asthetic?


thanks

[Ali_]

Fas ummm unless the boys have got to you and youre taking a deep breath about getting a new ride, arent you selling the CAI from your ride??

epocire, welcome to the mad house mate... im sure you will find the advice most helpfull if not expensive :D

[Silver]

Fas wat size is ur exhaust???

[epocire]

cheers ali, already finding it useful.