Bmw E46 Diesel Project

[rocker8742]

A few of you know that I've now got this and I figured some others may be interested to see something different. Currently running this alongside the 6 while the NAD is off the road and it's so nice to have something quiet and comfy for cruising to and from work but I think it needs a bit more Oomf behind it. 


There isn't a huge amount of info out there about putting bigger turbos etc on these as it seems the bmw forums answer to more power is buy the car with more power standard, but that's not the way we do things.

Being the earlier 136bhp (M47) engine it should be running either a gt1752v or TF035 With vacuum vnt control rather than electronic which should mean a relatively simple upgrade process. 


At the moment it's not running 100% due to a dodgy MAF but Bmw want £259.99 for a replacement  Used OE it is then, just waiting on payday before replacing that but in the meantime it's running better without the MAF at all. Once it is back to 100% then the fun can begin, this isn't going to be an all out power build. I've been told they are good for 180bhp with just a map so over 200 would be good but I want to keep the quick spool of the vnt so maybe a newer equivalent.  

Plans are

Straight through exhaust to get rid of both cats (anyone want to make me one?  )
Boost gauge and maybe EGT, anything else worth adding?
Bigger FMIC
bigger turbo - not looked into what would be best suited yet maybe a gt2256v? 

Need to look at the suspension probably get some coil overs 
Want to get some different wheels on her maybe something a bit wider
Black leather interior
Msport front bumper and maybe complete facelift front
Facelift rear lights
OEM xenons

Will put some pictures up in a bit