328ci Performance?

Hey guys I'm new to the forum and just picked up a 2000 328ci. I've seen a lot of info on tuning the 330 and how with boost and proper tuning that car is capable of killing m3's but I haven't seen much on the 328. What's out there in terms of supercharger and turbocharger kits for the car? And does it have just as much potential as a 330? If not has anyone done any wild engine swaps on this car? I'm assuming a 330 engine would drop in without too much trouble.. or am I completely wrong?

if you are going to to engine upgrades then I'd suggest re-enforcing the rear subframe to avoid costly repairs in the future

Engine swaps will always be painful. If I were going to go to that much trouble, I'd just drop an M3 engine in.

ESS has a twinscrew kit which is pretty powerful and AA has some interesting C38 kits.

You can get 300 rwhp from a SC kit and get into M3 territory.

The 3.0 swap isnt that bad. You keep your 2.8 intake manifold and TB, as well as your transmission and exhaust. If your 2.8 is in need of a head job, I'd do the swap.

I have a 328 putting out what should be almost 300rwhp on a dynojet. The same mods I have on a 3.0 would be 320rwhp+ or so.

300 hp is good. What mods do you have?

Originally Posted by KATO

300 hp is good. What mods do you have?

AA C38 kit, AA headers, AA exhaust, ltw flywheel/e36 M3 clutch, 3.46 diff.

oh wow those are some sweet numbers. I just hadnt seen a lot on the 2.8 liter engine around the forums. The thing is tho I have a shop of my own lol, i've been working on japanese cars for many years, and even the e36 bimmers i just wasn't too sure on the new e46. But thanks for all the info guys, i really appreciate it. Keep it comin!!