So, I'll try keep it short and sweet(but like thats really going to happen! lol)...
My big brothers just got himself a first gen mustang imported..and dear god no...3 engines,lol...one-off freight cost+empty seats for them sit on. genius
He's keeping his car date-correct,
a 302ci v8, stock 225 bhp, aiming for 300-350bhp tops he hopes.
SOOOOOoooo....
Cue restoration/modding of my car.
I've got a 1994 e220 coupe, apparently it was tested last and prduced 165bhp......just not enough. lol.
I've been doing some looking around here and in general, but I have to bear in mind, I dont have deep pockets.
Despite other forums suggesting an e500 transplant is far far far cheaper than trying to build an amg replica or twin turbo..............I'd like the idea of trying to get 300bhp out of a 6cyl. And I cant afford turbo. lol
I've been thinking a ''265bhp?'' 3.2l could touch 300+bhp with extra 'stuff'
but I don't know where to go in regards with gearbox/diff/other parts which may need upgrading? Perhaps then a donor car?
So, I'm new, and you may laugh at me if I know nothing and a bit of a dreamer, but I wont let his car out perform mine! lol
3.2 + e36 gearbox ? + 500/320 brakes
E36/C36 donor and what can I salvage from it?
480/500/560 donor ?????
I NEED 300bhp minimum, for under £1000. (rest of the car is being treated so cannot afford more)
Please advise.
My big brothers just got himself a first gen mustang imported..and dear god no...3 engines,lol...one-off freight cost+empty seats for them sit on. genius

He's keeping his car date-correct,
a 302ci v8, stock 225 bhp, aiming for 300-350bhp tops he hopes.
SOOOOOoooo....
Cue restoration/modding of my car.

I've got a 1994 e220 coupe, apparently it was tested last and prduced 165bhp......just not enough. lol.
I've been doing some looking around here and in general, but I have to bear in mind, I dont have deep pockets.
Despite other forums suggesting an e500 transplant is far far far cheaper than trying to build an amg replica or twin turbo..............I'd like the idea of trying to get 300bhp out of a 6cyl. And I cant afford turbo. lol
I've been thinking a ''265bhp?'' 3.2l could touch 300+bhp with extra 'stuff'
but I don't know where to go in regards with gearbox/diff/other parts which may need upgrading? Perhaps then a donor car?
So, I'm new, and you may laugh at me if I know nothing and a bit of a dreamer, but I wont let his car out perform mine! lol
3.2 + e36 gearbox ? + 500/320 brakes
E36/C36 donor and what can I salvage from it?
480/500/560 donor ?????
I NEED 300bhp minimum, for under £1000. (rest of the car is being treated so cannot afford more)
Please advise.