2.2 with 252bhp!

[Ryan]

How does one manage to increase bhp by 80!
http://www.torque.com.sg/3280/modified-car-bmw-z3/

Surely just HIOP cams and headers, Brisk spark plugs, Okada direct-ignition coils, BMC-CDA carbon fibre air intake and a Sebring exhaust muffler isn't enough?

 

[Ryan]

I can get an extra 14 with chipping - https://hyperchips.co.uk/ecu-vehicles/bmw-z3-2-2-170-bhp-ecu-remap/

 

[5harp3y]

A blueprinted engine and cams would be quite a dramatic change but pricey

 

[Jack Ratt]

Trade it in for a 3 litre

 

[GazHyde]

That likely cost a lot of money. I've looked in to cams before and it was scary expensive just on it's own.

 

[Pingu]

Other than the entertainment factor of proving your engineering capabilities from humble beginnings (which I 100% understand) - WHY?

As said, a bog-standard, easy to get hold of, 3 litre will get you as close as makes no difference.

All that work and an auto-box - DOUBLE WHY??

 

[Dino D]

I would imagine the way it's runs and revs up would be quite different from a bigger capacity engine - if you've like a Vrec you'd know what I mean, its different and just sound great.

Not sure how it well it works with an auto box though, this sounds like a great engine to be rowing through a 6speed box with a shortened final drive.

 

[bertiejaffa]

What a crock of crap.... it will be nothing but noise and farts