Quick question for you beamer heads! in search of help and disscussion!

EmjayDavis · 09-14-2010, 07:09 PM

Hey there, im new to the forum..
I drive a 2007 BMW 3series 328i sedan

the car is manual everythings stock except the rims and fog lights..

Would it be possible to engine swap my 328i engine for a M3?
Also could i add turbo etc?..

Anything to up the HP on this baby..
Anything is appriciated!

SchnellM3 · 09-14-2010, 07:34 PM

I was hoping to talk about bikes

EmjayDavis · 09-14-2010, 07:35 PM

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Originally Posted by SchnellM3

I was hoping to talk about bikes

All of you guys here seem to drive M3's! nice..

J02 335i · 09-14-2010, 07:48 PM

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Originally Posted by SchnellM3

I was hoping to talk about bikes

Hahah I thought the same LOL.

OP, why did you buy a 328i if you want more power? You could have bought a 335i for a couple grand more and tuned it for next to nothing and had all the power you want for less then trying to mod the 328i with an unheard of engine swap.

EmjayDavis · 09-14-2010, 07:49 PM

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Originally Posted by J02 335i

Hahah I thought the same LOL.

OP, why did you buy a 328i if you want more power? You could have bought a 335i for a couple grand more and tuned it for next to nothing and had all the power you want for less then trying to mod the 328i with an unheard of engine swap.

Yeah i know but the dealerships i went too didnt have 335i's in standard..and manual was a must for me so i went for the next best thing..

i just wanna know if its possible for the 328i

fdriller9 · 09-14-2010, 07:52 PM

OP, anything is possible.....however be prepared to spend at least 15K to buy an engine, drive shaft, diffs, transmission, mounts, a plethora of other accessories and modifiying your engine bay to fit a V8.

It is possible to fit a V8 in there...Hamann fit the M5 V10 in an E90 sedan.

Sure you can turbo it....again add another 15K.

Best solution: Trade in for an M3 or 335i and upgrade the turbos, FMIC, ECU, intake, etc.

Prevent a headache and keep the warranty.

cb1111 · 09-14-2010, 07:53 PM

Anything is possible but you'll save money by selling your 328 and buying an M.

J02 335i · 09-14-2010, 08:15 PM

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Originally Posted by cb1111

Anything is possible but you'll save money by selling your 328 and buying an M.

Or 335i. Sorry had to toss that in, by the sounds of it he is just looking for striaght line speed, so a 335i with a tune is the best solution.

jopa489 · 09-14-2010, 09:25 PM

It's been done to a 328 before (I've seen it personally). But it'll cost you an immense amount of money and time. And no matter how much money you throw at it, it's never quite right. Enjoy the 328, and save up for a 335 or M3 next.

EmjayDavis · 09-15-2010, 12:36 PM

Yeah im saving up for a M3.. but i sell my bimmer back to the dealership ill lose out in about 10 grand ..

Brey335i · 09-15-2010, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by EmjayDavis

Yeah im saving up for a M3.. but i sell my bimmer back to the dealership ill lose out in about 10 grand ..

Holy crap. Then sell it privately... or just be happy with the amount of power you have now

RoundelM3 · 09-15-2010, 01:37 PM

Sorta like that juice commercial where the actor says "I should have had a V-8!"

TheStigsTwin · 09-15-2010, 02:11 PM

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=430946

Forcefed3 · 09-15-2010, 03:20 PM

Whats a beamer? And just save the money for an m3 or 335i. It would cost more to swap the engine than to get a new car.

py335 · 09-15-2010, 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by gbreeE90

Whats a beamer? And just save the money for an m3 or 335i. It would cost more to swap the engine than to get a new car.

the bikes made by BMW

sickem · 09-15-2010, 03:27 PM

um, yeah, just wait till the next time OP and buy a 35 or M3.

IancoleTX · 09-15-2010, 05:38 PM

Just FYI to save you come heartbreak - a BMW car is a Bimmer, a BMW bike is a Beamer (apparently).. and no, there is nothing much you can do with the 328 to increase power.. you can improve throttle mapping and sound but not really power. Head over to NA Engine Mod forum and get educated son!

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fdriller9 Banned 253 Rep 7,089 Posts Drives: '06 AW 330xi Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: North Jersey/Philly/NYC iTrader: (4) Garage List 2006 330xi [6.44]	OP, anything is possible.....however be prepared to spend at least 15K to buy an engine, drive shaft, diffs, transmission, mounts, a plethora of other accessories and modifiying your engine bay to fit a V8. It is possible to fit a V8 in there...Hamann fit the M5 V10 in an E90 sedan. Sure you can turbo it....again add another 15K. Best solution: Trade in for an M3 or 335i and upgrade the turbos, FMIC, ECU, intake, etc. Prevent a headache and keep the warranty. Last edited by fdriller9; 09-14-2010 at 07:59 PM..
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