E36 325i Dyno

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20-01-15, 16:52
keve36

E36 325i Dyno

For anyone that's interested. (not sure if this is the right section)
Always wondered what power the m50b25's make as I've heard 3 common figures : 170bhp 180bhp 190bhp. So I took the car for a dyno run today at WCP (West Coast Performance) in Kerry. Sound experienced people there with a good reputation and known for more accurate figures. They've tuned and built many rally/time attack/drift and road cars.
He did a number of runs in 4th and 3rd gear here are the results:

182.8bhp 180ft/lbs
Very happy with this thought it would be somewhere between 160-170bhp.

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Here is the video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZxSdh1Q93UU
20-01-15, 18:16
satumashirt611

RE: E36 325 Dyno

nice figures,car looks nice,any more pics,
20-01-15, 18:36
keve36

RE: E36 325 Dyno

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Originally Posted by satumashirt611

nice figures,car looks nice,any more pics,

Cheers, no more pics on the dyno but here's a few others

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20-01-15, 18:40
satumashirt611

RE: E36 325 Dyno

shes very clean,good colour as well.ilove saloons.have 328 and 325..
20-01-15, 18:57
Hobbs

RE: E36 325 Dyno

Single vanos? Thats not too bad really considering its nearly 20 years old!
20-01-15, 19:00
keve36

RE: E36 325 Dyno

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Originally Posted by satumashirt611

shes very clean,good colour as well.ilove saloons.have 328 and 325..

Ya they're a nice car,not as many saloon 36's around as there is coupes, paint work is only average, few dents on it, bumpers need some attention too, but overall a mechanically good car and not rusty. Do you notice much of a difference between the 325 and 328?
20-01-15, 19:16
keve36

RE: E36 325 Dyno

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Originally Posted by Hobbs

Single vanos? Thats not too bad really considering its nearly 20 years old!

Yes single vanos. I think only the m3 engines have double vanos?? Could be wrong.
Exactly, still has plenty of life in her, a nice balance as a daily driver too, has a little bit of power but is also handy on fuel.
20-01-15, 19:28
Hobbs

RE: E36 325 Dyno

My crappy phone, couldnt make out if it was single or non-vanos!
20-01-15, 19:41
keve36

RE: E36 325i Dyno

Uploaded the video to YouTube because it won't upload on this, here is the link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZxSdh1Q93UU
21-01-15, 10:05
ChrisJ

RE: E36 325i Dyno

Lovely looking car, always had a soft spot for those style 32s!
21-01-15, 10:45
keve36

RE: E36 325i Dyno

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Originally Posted by ChrisJ

Lovely looking car, always had a soft spot for those style 32s!

Cheers ya they seem to suit a lot of cars, how much for one of those gt lips on your car mind me asking? Nice aggressive looking.
21-01-15, 21:41
ChrisJ

RE: E36 325i Dyno

Yeah got it on Ebay.co.uk, genuine Reiger GT Lip. I think it was £129. Also Cab at Super4 I think can get them, might be worth inquiring into.
Although getting the lip usually results in wanting the spoiler go with it, lol :D
21-01-15, 22:43
keve36

RE: E36 325i Dyno

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Originally Posted by ChrisJ

Yeah got it on Ebay.co.uk, genuine Reiger GT Lip. I think it was £129. Also Cab at Super4 I think can get them, might be worth inquiring into.
Although getting the lip usually results in wanting the spoiler go with it, lol :D

Will have a look cheers for the info.
Ya there's always something else there to tempt you ha.
24-01-15, 14:32
kildangan_kid

RE: E36 325i Dyno

Lovely car lad :D style 32s make it all she needs to to be dropped ;) nice to see a daily 6cyl e36 not many people driving them anymore :(
24-01-15, 16:53
keve36

RE: E36 325i Dyno

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Originally Posted by kildangan_kid

Lovely car lad :D style 32s make it all she needs to to be dropped ;) nice to see a daily 6cyl e36 not many people driving them anymore :(

Cheers, badly needs to be lowered alright, not sure whether or not to go for lowering springs or coilovers though? Ya lovely to drive everyday, better on fuel than the 318is from what I can remember as well.
24-01-15, 17:26
kildangan_kid

RE: E36 325i Dyno

Cheers, badly needs to be lowered alright, not sure whether or not to go for lowering springs or coilovers though? Ya lovely to drive everyday, better on fuel than the 318is from what I can remember as well.
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Lowering Springs and coilovers, you pay for what you get.. I've had joms in my e36 and my e39 and would not recommend.. Better off paying that bit extra its worth it. If you are going to go down that road make sure you change your top mounts as well, coilovers especially love to finish them off :P
24-01-15, 18:34
satumashirt611

RE: E36 325i Dyno

Ive e36 evo shocks with 30 mm lowering springs fitted.think its 30 mm drop.do ya a good deal[WINKING FACE]
25-01-15, 16:35
keve36

RE: E36 325i Dyno

Lowering Springs and coilovers, you pay for what you get.. I've had joms in my e36 and my e39 and would not recommend.. Better off paying that bit extra its worth it. If you are going to go down that road make sure you change your top mounts as well, coilovers especially love to finish them off :P
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From your own experience which provides more comfort though? Or is there a good brand of coilover that provides good handling and comfort?
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Originally Posted by satumashirt611

Ive e36 evo shocks with 30 mm lowering springs fitted.think its 30 mm drop.do ya a good deal[WINKING FACE]

Might be interested I'll pm you about them.
25-01-15, 20:09
kildangan_kid

RE: E36 325i Dyno

Personally I'd fork out for the likes of bcs there is no comparison, I really only bought the joms for the e39 to dig me out of a hole, I regret it now :P