RE: PH Fleet: BMW 328i (E36)

[Dale Lomas]

The turbo idea is probably just fantasy But thanks for the feedback. I'm really glad you guys enjoy reading about my E36!

[s m]

Dale Lomas said:

The turbo idea is probably just fantasy But thanks for the feedback. I'm really glad you guys enjoy reading about my E36!

Out of interest Dale, how does it compare to the old V6/TS 75s that you used to use at RSR?

[Dale Lomas]

Gearbox in the E36 is better, engine is better. Front-end bias though, the 75 was properly balanced. I mean, right to the last nth of a degree. That's the biggest thing about a properly prepped 75 - total balance!

[McSam]

Dale Lomas said:

I'm feeling the E36 love on this thread!

Next job, dyno it standard. Add 325i manifold and maybe an open filter, dyno again, then chip and final dyno.

You'll be feeling some E46 love as well, if you do that I've been planning to do exactly the same process on my 328i - dyno now, do inlet manifold and BBTB and dyno again, but then I was only going to think about/research playing with the ECU as I wasn't sure how worthwhile the gains would be. If you fancied doing it first and sharing the experience, many virtual pints on me!

[s m]

Dale Lomas said:

Gearbox in the E36 is better, engine is better. Front-end bias though, the 75 was properly balanced. I mean, right to the last nth of a degree. That's the biggest thing about a properly prepped 75 - total balance!

Interesting Dale, I often wondered why Ron favoured them

[RichTBiscuit]

If we're whoring E36 pictures around - here's mine



Needs matching wheels putting on and a visit to Brands ASAP.