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04-09-2012, 02:27 PM
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hey there, i have a e36 , and it hopelesly underpowered, i was thinking of either sticking a 540i v8 in it, or putting a turbo on it.
I've never owned a turbo car, so how much would it cost to install one,( parts and labour- estimate). or if you guys can give me any better ideeas of how to modd it, im more than open to suggestions.
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04-10-2012, 08:16 AM
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Which e36 do you have?
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04-10-2012, 01:17 PM
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Try BCBimmers.com
CG motorsports do a lot of swaps.
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CG motorsports do a lot of swaps. | Yeah try asking on BCBimmers. 
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04-11-2012, 10:35 PM
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04-12-2012, 02:56 PM
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Originally Posted by nestea69 hey there, i have a e36 , and it hopelesly underpowered, i was thinking of either sticking a 540i v8 in it, or putting a turbo on it.
I've never owned a turbo car, so how much would it cost to install one,( parts and labour- estimate). or if you guys can give me any better ideeas of how to modd it, im more than open to suggestions.
thanks | v8 + turbo.. 
no replacement for displacement! gotta have that torque
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04-12-2012, 06:11 PM
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thnx for the answers guys,i think ill just do a swap, found a cheap shop that will do it for 1-2,000$
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04-13-2012, 07:59 AM
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Cheap shop? Suits the rest of your car.
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Originally Posted by nestea69 thnx for the answers guys,i think ill just do a swap, found a cheap shop that will do it for 1-2,000$ | wow. do you have a 4 cyl or 6 ? Are they going to o ring the cylinder head and put forged pistons in as well? You need at least 12 lbs of boost to feel any power.
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04-17-2012, 01:38 PM
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