» Site Navigation | | » Recent Threads | | | | | | 05-05-2010, 02:28 PM | #1 | Junior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: west lafayette Posts: 3 | Downing Atlanta supercharger I am looking into putting a Downing Atlanta Supercharger on my 1995 318ti. I was looking for some comments from people that have put this kit on their car. Thanks | | | 05-05-2010, 05:26 PM | #2 | Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Long Beach, SoCal Posts: 373 | Night and day compared to a stock M42 or M44 even. It is argued that the vehicle will drive more similar to an M3 in terms of power. And quite possibly a little quicker. I have never driven an M3, So I couldnt tell you how the difference feels. Im sure the M3 has more torque. But the DASC top end is like "seee ya later". As an owner, I couldnt disagree. Im planning on eventually upgrading to a smaller pulley and other things you can do to get more boost. If you get a deal on it, it would be totally worth the money. Most would argue just to buy a bigger motor and do a swap if your going to fork out a few thousand. But some have a thrill for making 4 cylinders go really fast! There is a ton of info on this very site, do your homework and make the decision thats best for you. I am totally happy with mine! Good luck __________________ 1998'SportR.I.P. 1995 Sport AlpineIII | | | 05-05-2010, 07:26 PM | #3 | Junior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: west lafayette Posts: 3 | Thanks a lot! I have been doing some looking with a motor swap and i found a M50 how would that compair to my 4 cylinder with a DWSC? | | | 05-07-2010, 04:18 AM | #4 | Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Long Beach, SoCal Posts: 373 | Personally, I would not go with an M50. But thats just me. If Im pulling my engine out of my bay....it will be for major HP gains. And if you score on a solid donor, its great for part out. So you could possibly make a good portion of that back. I've heard an M50 will only get you around 170- 190whp with mods. My Dasc/intended motor is just fine for a DD. But then again I scored with a purch already installed. Before my 98' ti was totaled, my intentions were to swap with an s52/obdII. there is plenty of information if you search. Good luck. __________________ 1998'SportR.I.P. 1995 Sport AlpineIII | | | 05-08-2010, 01:02 AM | #5 | Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: NJ Posts: 1,625 | moderate power with great reliability... if you think you'll be happy with 170-190hp, go for it! however, if you have high horsepower inclinations, go with S52 swap & then slap a super / turbo charger onto that. Quote: Originally Posted by Johns917 I am looking into putting a Downing Atlanta Supercharger on my 1995 318ti. I was looking for some comments from people that have put this kit on their car. Thanks | __________________ SOLD!SOLD!SOLD!SOLD!SOLD!SOLD!SOLD!SOLD! Metric Mechanic's 2.0 stroker/258' intake cam/42 lb. inj./remap/HD fuel pump /DASC w.3' pulley @ 15psi/SNOW System/3.45 LSD/Billstein PSS coils /Stromung Exhaust/DS1's/X-Brace/Front & Rear H&R Sways/OMP 300mm SW /SAP delete/ASC+T delete/Hayabusa valve springs/MM's LTW flywheel | | | 05-08-2010, 01:50 AM | #6 | Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Gulfport, Florida Posts: 3,208 | Quote: Originally Posted by marko moderate power with great reliability... if you think you'll be happy with 170-190hp, go for it! however, if you have high horsepower inclinations, go with S52 swap & then slap a super / turbo charger onto that. | +1 My next project is a I-6 with turbo. 200HP is great for about 3-4 months if your me. I'm turbo right now and it's is great, I also speent big so I could boost big. I will do a I-6 with big boost so I have no more I can do with a BMW. Then I can sleep at night | | | | Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests) | | Posting Rules | You may not post new threads You may not post replies You may not post attachments You may not edit your posts HTML code is Off | | | |
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