I want to make my 318is faster ??? how can i ? being wise with $$$$

mjc85 · 01-02-2004, 09:36 AM

hey guys my mate has a ta22 celica 1970 something model he just put a hot 1.6 in it with worked head and cams extractors blah blah, his car now keeps up with my 1990 e30 318is well i just tip him when i shift into 3rd but not by much, is there any simple and not to costly mods i could do to give him a bit of a run for his money ? he thinks hes the shit now that his 1970 car keeps up with my 1990 model, i just wanna make him feel bad lol

any help will be appreciated

Thanks

windsor318is · 01-02-2004, 10:10 AM

how about a chip, k&n cone filter and exhaust for starters

or just get nitrous

mjc85 · 01-02-2004, 10:30 AM

Nos and chip are to costly chip is something around $650

so maybe cone filter i have a 2 inch exhaust and a sports muffler

but thats it, any other suggestions ?

_dk_ · 01-02-2004, 10:07 PM

i was gonna say shorten your gearing up a little more, but after looking it up you've got 4.10 already... idunno about anything past that for the street, i chickened out and went with 3.91 myself

if you've got a good exhaust on, then i'd agree w/ the previous poster- intake, chip, and then headers w/ a good aftermarket cat would be my route... if you don't want trouble from the cops around where i live that's about what you're restricted to, and only then when they have the proper paperwork...

which is why on my last VW i went on a huge weight-reduction binge- removed PS, the entire AC system, and a good chunk of the interior all at once- made quite a difference once i'd gotten a 16v engine in. whether or not you're willing to live w/o these amenities on a daily basis is your call... but if you don't have a lot of money to throw at the car right now, the colin chapman approach always helps

Autotechnica · 01-03-2004, 04:31 AM

Get the chip, it makes a huge difference. I can already smoke stock 318's silly with my current setup.

intake/chip/tb/exhaust

Slowered318 · 01-03-2004, 05:48 AM

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Originally posted by Autotechnica
Get the chip, it makes a huge difference. I can already smoke stock 318's silly with my current setup.

intake/chip/tb/exhaust

you didn't "smoke" me

Autotechnica · 01-03-2004, 05:51 AM

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Originally posted by Slowered318
you didn't "smoke" me

Even though we didn't really race properly from a stand still, I seem to remember pulling ahead of you nonetheless

Sounds like a rematch is in order.

Bry

Slowered318 · 01-03-2004, 05:54 AM

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Originally posted by Autotechnica
Even though we didn't really race properly from a stand still, I seem to remember pulling ahead of you nonetheless

Sounds like a rematch is in order.

Bry

very well then... see you this summer

windsor318is · 01-03-2004, 06:39 AM

can i get in on this race or what!!!!!!!!!!

Jon@Bimmersport · 01-03-2004, 06:43 AM

can i come in 2 and own u all?

windsor318is · 01-03-2004, 06:51 AM

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Originally posted by E46_lover
can i come in 2 and own u all?

HA... NO this is a m42 race junior

.... besides you have to be over the age of 16years and 1 month old from the day of this post.

Jon@Bimmersport · 01-03-2004, 07:11 AM

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Originally posted by windsor318is
HA... NO this is a m42 race junior .... besides you have to be over the age of 16years and 1 month old from the day of this post.

bastard

lol..fine ill video tape! 3way M42 race

windsor318is · 01-03-2004, 08:26 AM

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Originally posted by E46_lover
bastard

lol..fine ill video tape! 3way M42 race

sounds good

KIRASIR · 01-03-2004, 02:09 PM

Really?

I wonder how it would compare against my bone stock 318.

We should find out one day.

SL

Quote:

Originally posted by Autotechnica
Get the chip, it makes a huge difference. I can already smoke stock 318's silly with my current setup.

intake/chip/tb/exhaust

**EMPOWERD** · 01-03-2004, 02:36 PM

like _dk_ said, the best HP gain for $$$ value is serious weight reduction. Don't know how serious you are about spicing up your ride but those stock seats weigh a ton, so does the factory carpet and A/C system (if you have it).

Whatever you do, DO NOT get a K&N cone filter. It's been proven many, many times that the cone filter only sucks hot air in from the engine bay. Dyno results have proven time&time again that the best filter is a K&N drop-in type with the stock airbox.