What would my estimated zero-60 time be on my maunal 330ci if i ......

GBX330ci · 04-17-2002, 10:01 AM

1) Sperchagered it.

-OR-

2)Basically did most engine mods under the sun....(i.e. BPU, Cams, headers (including full exhaust system), throttle body, differential, intake manifold, etc.

I really want to know if its possible to drop my time into M3 range or below.

travis · 04-17-2002, 10:08 AM

you'd getting pretty close with a FULL n/a setup.. and that means dropping the engine and changing pistons/rods, doing some head work, basically rebuilding the engine.

the supercharger alone is going to be pretty limited. but if you're planning on doing major work you need to decide early on if you're going to go n/a or forced.

if you dropped the engine and supercharged it, put lower compression pistons in, better rods, gave it a little more room to breathe all around, you could run much much higher boost on the charger and you'd easily be in m3 range.

you're looking at at least $10k-13k or more of this kind of work though.

travis · 04-17-2002, 10:10 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by travis
....you'd easily be in m3 range.

you're looking at at least $10k-13k or more of this kind of work though.

actually, you'd be beating m3s, sorry.

travis · 04-17-2002, 10:11 AM

and you'd need a limited slip of course.. but the stock 5 speed would hold up fine, if not better, than the m3 6-speed.

(sorry for all the posts)

good luck!

btw, if you're ready to spend the money, we can do it for you. www.midnightlab.com

GBX330ci · 04-17-2002, 03:16 PM

Why do i have to write something here? I have nothing else to say

NickACS · 04-17-2002, 04:07 PM

Travis-
What could be done for an '01 330i Steptronic? Anything comparable to what you metioned earlier with regards to manual transmission?

thanks..

Cecil · 04-17-2002, 04:58 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by NickACS
Travis-
What could be done for an '01 330i Steptronic? Anything comparable to what you metioned earlier with regards to manual transmission?
thanks..

Good question - any possibilities there?

NickACS · 04-17-2002, 04:59 PM

Yea, I was thinking eventually going for the ESS/Evosport/etc supercharger, but to me, its not enough!

I'm looking to somehow get real crank Hp as close to 400 as possible!!! :tongue:

Keeferno · 04-17-2002, 05:15 PM

The current ESS SC brings the 330 well about the stock M3 range.

04-17-2002, 10:01 AM	#1
GBX330ci Registered User Join Date: Dec 1969 Location: NYC Posts: 918 My Ride: 2011 Cayenne 6sp View My Garage	What would my estimated zero-60 time be on my maunal 330ci if i ...... 1) Sperchagered it. -OR- 2)Basically did most engine mods under the sun....(i.e. BPU, Cams, headers (including full exhaust system), throttle body, differential, intake manifold, etc. I really want to know if its possible to drop my time into M3 range or below.

04-17-2002, 10:08 AM	#2
travis travisvocino.com Join Date: Dec 1969 Location: West Palm Beach, Florida Posts: 118 My Ride: Several... View My Garage	you'd getting pretty close with a FULL n/a setup.. and that means dropping the engine and changing pistons/rods, doing some head work, basically rebuilding the engine. the supercharger alone is going to be pretty limited. but if you're planning on doing major work you need to decide early on if you're going to go n/a or forced. if you dropped the engine and supercharged it, put lower compression pistons in, better rods, gave it a little more room to breathe all around, you could run much much higher boost on the charger and you'd easily be in m3 range. you're looking at at least $10k-13k or more of this kind of work though. __________________

04-17-2002, 10:11 AM	#4
travis travisvocino.com Join Date: Dec 1969 Location: West Palm Beach, Florida Posts: 118 My Ride: Several... View My Garage	and you'd need a limited slip of course.. but the stock 5 speed would hold up fine, if not better, than the m3 6-speed. (sorry for all the posts) good luck! btw, if you're ready to spend the money, we can do it for you. www.midnightlab.com __________________

04-17-2002, 03:16 PM	#5
GBX330ci Registered User Join Date: Dec 1969 Location: NYC Posts: 918 My Ride: 2011 Cayenne 6sp View My Garage	Travis, where is your shop located? Why do i have to write something here? I have nothing else to say

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04-17-2002, 04:07 PM	#6
NickACS BOOM! Join Date: Dec 1969 Location: ATL Posts: 3,878 My Ride: TWC E46 ETCC WB View My Garage	Travis- What could be done for an '01 330i Steptronic? Anything comparable to what you metioned earlier with regards to manual transmission? thanks..

04-17-2002, 04:59 PM	#8
NickACS BOOM! Join Date: Dec 1969 Location: ATL Posts: 3,878 My Ride: TWC E46 ETCC WB View My Garage	Yea, I was thinking eventually going for the ESS/Evosport/etc supercharger, but to me, its not enough! I'm looking to somehow get real crank Hp as close to 400 as possible!!! :tongue:

04-17-2002, 05:15 PM	#9
Keeferno Mod Junkie Join Date: Dec 1969 Location: Peoria/Rockford IL Posts: 1,963 My Ride: 2002 325xi View My Garage	The current ESS SC brings the 330 well about the stock M3 range.