supercharge m3 or build a 240sx

oct1285 · 07-07-2011, 06:08 PM

I've been wanting to supercharge my m3 for a while now. And it could be reality by the next calendar year if everything goes right. But then I got to thinking, "well I don't know if I want to add boost and ruin an engine that cost $25k" I know a blown engine is a rare occurrence supercharged or not, but its still a worry for me. Then I thought, "hey for the price of a supercharger kit I could build a pretty decent 240" I've always wanted a 240 even though it is associated with the mad dorifito scene. So what are the opinions on this?

CAPSGOD · 07-07-2011, 07:12 PM

You have E36, E46, or E9X?

oct1285 · 07-07-2011, 07:14 PM

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Originally Posted by CAPSGOD

You have E36, E46, or E9X?

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sDrive35i · 07-07-2011, 08:11 PM

240.

iseegreen · 07-08-2011, 12:46 AM

Do you need 2 cars?

MisterSkiMask · 07-08-2011, 01:17 AM

I'm not a 240 fan, and think strapping a blower to the e92m is a waste of money that will make the car worse (less reliable, less 'balanced')

-=Hot|Ice=- · 07-08-2011, 02:00 AM

Supercharge that ish.

N55 · 07-08-2011, 02:25 AM

How much will it cost?

miiipilot · 07-08-2011, 03:49 AM

Supercharge it. That 240 pic is dumb.

miiipilot

Davin · 07-08-2011, 03:52 AM

Leave that naturally aspirated engine alone!! lol
I've you really want a lil more pep in the M3, get a new exhaust

TK-421 · 07-08-2011, 03:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Davin

Leave that naturally aspirated engine alone!! lol
I've you really want a lil more pep in the M3, get a new exhaust

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oct1285 · 07-08-2011, 07:32 AM

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Originally Posted by N55

How much will it cost?

supercharger anywhere from 13-15K. That could build a pretty nice tuner-ish car of some kind. And yes I could use another car for commuting duties.

Ken_C · 07-08-2011, 08:54 AM

240. A lot cheaper to make fast and, if something breaks, MUCH cheaper to fix.

Mike Lu · 07-08-2011, 09:29 AM

I would go with 240

Grail05 · 07-08-2011, 10:35 AM

leave the engine alone... id get a AE86 and make it look like this...

stick a 2jz, type R k20, S2000 engine w/supercharge and call it a day...

MisterSkiMask · 07-08-2011, 10:38 AM

Wow, some of you have absolutely horrific taste in cars

Space Ghost · 07-08-2011, 10:39 AM

Build the 240. I've always like them to. It will be fun, you'll have some variety in cars to drive and, will probably appreciate your M3 even more.

Grail05 · 07-08-2011, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by MisterSkiMask

Wow, some of you have absolutely horrific taste in cars

what do you prefer... lets see your car or type of cars you like.

MisterSkiMask · 07-08-2011, 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Sean05

what do you prefer... lets see your car or type of cars you like.

at what price point?

I like this game

edit: I was commenting on the tasteless mods, not the 'platform' btw

Mike Lu · 07-08-2011, 10:47 AM

+1 love your choice, not the red color tho, I prefer panda color scheme

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Originally Posted by Sean05

leave the engine alone... id get a AE86 and make it look like this...

stick a 2jz, type R k20, S2000 engine w/supercharge and call it a day...

Rallo · 07-08-2011, 11:12 AM

I think supercharging m3 would be cool but if you are scurred of trashing the engine up and want a second car, you may as well just get a used 350z (this is starting to replace the 240 in the drifting scene).

blue2fire · 07-08-2011, 01:58 PM

You could have an S2000 for that price. But buying a car is better than supercharging the M3, you are taking out as much as your are putting in.

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07-07-2011, 06:08 PM	#1
oct1285 Captain 56 Rep 608 Posts Drives: Out of warranty Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: TX iTrader: (4)	supercharge m3 or build a 240sx I've been wanting to supercharge my m3 for a while now. And it could be reality by the next calendar year if everything goes right. But then I got to thinking, "well I don't know if I want to add boost and ruin an engine that cost $25k" I know a blown engine is a rare occurrence supercharged or not, but its still a worry for me. Then I thought, "hey for the price of a supercharger kit I could build a pretty decent 240" I've always wanted a 240 even though it is associated with the mad dorifito scene. So what are the opinions on this?
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CAPSGOD Major 46 Rep 1,134 Posts Drives: Diesel Son Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: #yolo iTrader: (0)	You have E36, E46, or E9X?
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sDrive35i Private 10 Rep 91 Posts Drives: 2011 Z4 sDrive35i Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Brooklyn iTrader: (0)	240. __________________ 2011 BMW Z4 sDrive35i 2010 Nissan Maxima
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iseegreen Private 21 Rep 74 Posts Drives: e92 335i Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: CA iTrader: (2)	Do you need 2 cars?
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MisterSkiMask Banned 149 Rep 2,014 Posts Drives: I Can not say Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: you must not know iTrader: (0)	I'm not a 240 fan, and think strapping a blower to the e92m is a waste of money that will make the car worse (less reliable, less 'balanced')
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N55 ⒸⒺⓇⓉⓘⒻⒾⒺⒹ✬ⓃⒾⓃⒿⒶ 137 Rep 1,476 Posts Drives: 🚀 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Pittsburgh iTrader: (3) Garage List 2015 BMW M4 [0.00] 2012 BMW 335IS (SOLD) [6.84] 2011 BMW 335XI (SOLD) [4.66] 2008 BMW 335xi (SOLD) [10.00]	How much will it cost?
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miiipilot Lieutenant Colonel 530 Rep 1,506 Posts Drives: 2024 M2 Brooklyn Grey 6mt Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Cleveland, OH iTrader: (0)	Supercharge it. That 240 pic is dumb. miiipilot __________________ miiipilot '24 M2 Brooklyn Grey, 6mt, Bi-Color, Black M-Color seats, '16 MG M2, DCT, Exec. Took Delivery 4/30/16 (Sold)
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Davin Lieutenant Colonel 56 Rep 1,721 Posts Drives: Yes Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Trinidad & Tobago / NYC iTrader: (0)	Leave that naturally aspirated engine alone!! lol I've you really want a lil more pep in the M3, get a new exhaust
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07-08-2011, 08:54 AM	#13
Ken_C Private First Class 25 Rep 158 Posts Drives: 07 E92 335i Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Austin, TX iTrader: (1)	240. A lot cheaper to make fast and, if something breaks, MUCH cheaper to fix.
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07-08-2011, 09:29 AM	#14
Mike Lu Z 44 Rep 631 Posts Drives: E92 AW M3 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: E. Lansing iTrader: (6) Garage List 2010 BMW M3 [2.00] 2009 BMW/M3 [10.00]	I would go with 240 __________________ Challenge V-weave Front Lip & Mirror Caps \| WSTO painted AW front grill & Mag Blue side grill & Mag Blue Tow Hook & Mag Blue mirror inner ring \| Te-37 Mag Blue wrapped with R-S3 \| Kreissieg F1 exhaust & X-pipe \| KW V3 \| Vortex EVO X GT-wing \| Tinted LCI taillight \| Nadi steering wheel & IND shift extension \|
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07-08-2011, 10:35 AM	#15
Grail05 Putcha ang ganda... 296 Rep 5,437 Posts Drives: 17 F82 M4 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Los Angeles, Brea CA. iTrader: (10)	leave the engine alone... id get a AE86 and make it look like this... stick a 2jz, type R k20, S2000 engine w/supercharge and call it a day... __________________
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MisterSkiMask Banned 149 Rep 2,014 Posts Drives: I Can not say Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: you must not know iTrader: (0)	Wow, some of you have absolutely horrific taste in cars
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07-08-2011, 10:39 AM	#17
Space Ghost Captain 11 Rep 619 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: USA-PA iTrader: (5)	Build the 240. I've always like them to. It will be fun, you'll have some variety in cars to drive and, will probably appreciate your M3 even more.
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07-08-2011, 11:12 AM	#21
Rallo Sho'nuff!!! 7 Rep 69 Posts Drives: 2011 528i Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Houston, Texas iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 GSXR 1000 [0.00] 2011 BMW 528i [0.00]	I think supercharging m3 would be cool but if you are scurred of trashing the engine up and want a second car, you may as well just get a used 350z (this is starting to replace the 240 in the drifting scene).
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