Can a $100 tune up bring back my E36's lost horsepower?

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In today's video, we give Dory the bmw 328i convertible a much-needed tune up and try to regain some horsepower and torque that the car has lost over the years. Usually, gaining horse power in a naturally aspirated engine like this bmw M52 is a bit tricky, especially without forced induction like a turbo or supercharger. However, I suspected my e36 might need some basic maintenance and BMW-ish things to bring back some of the horse power that was already lurking under the hood. If you have an e36, e46, e90, e92, etc. (or other old bmw) there are plenty of leaks, filters, and tune up items to address that might give your car some extra power :)

Follow along for more e36 build content with Dory the 328i! Thanks for watching, see you next week :)

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[brandonhernandez]

You should look into the fuel pump. Changed mine in a 214k mile 328i, and it definitely made a difference. However, i did change mine because I kept noticing the car's 'eagerness' after a complete refuel. Seems like the sheer weight pressure was helping a dying pump

[cooperlong]

Found you because I just bought that same bumper for my track car. I have 2 328i sedans, one a 97 and the other a 98. Both have the ZF 5-speed and one takes MTF and one ATF per the labels on the transmissions. So, you gotta look on the actual trans to know. These cars are pretty good to work on but just hard to troubleshoot sometimes. I've found just cleaning the MAF periodically helps and I've also had a host of problems I eventually sourced to a cheap and easy to replace failing coolant temp sensor. Keep up the E36 content!

[Menticid_]

My e36 compact in 1st gear and rarely in 2nd gear, the clutch or transmission is having issues, like it's jerky and the whole car just speed slow speed slow pretty hard

[fly_with_t.y.]

I’m glad to see people from Seattle the 206 being on YouTube! We have to do more car meets!

[jeffschwarz]

Great video!, just as a heads up for next time the oil filter holds more oil than you think so pulling it out before draining the oil will help get all the nasty out of there 🤌

[davemackey]

Hey Logan! I followed your advice today. Hooked up a smoke machine to intake on my e30.. found a huge vacuum leak from the oil cap. Replaced it and my cold start is smoother than ever. Ty ty!

[sibusisoprince.]

What a beautiful e36 man always loved the verts. That colour combo is pure elegance.

[jonasbanes]

The original e36 fuel filter has a BMW logo on it, as do all OE parts. Your fuel filter in Dory was manufactured in 2007 judging by the date on it.

[sagevantilburg]

I am currently sneaking around the kitchen whipping up a PB&J like the degenerate goblin I am, and 3:12 scared the bejesus out of me when you said my name haha. Glad the car is perking up a bit!!

[markok]

That hella cam sensor is shit sadly, the only one that works is the genuine bmw one that costs like $160

[jamesjames]

I have a 92 e36 325 is 5 speed I enjoy this thanks 😊

[funfun]

Wait it's a BMW and you're looking for codes that aren't there? Are you sure there's an engine in the car?

[clutchtribe]

Man I miss my e36 the e46 is alright but e36 is just the perfect bmw, you should get a Rktune or revmatch tune it’ll definitely give you about 10-20 hp

[AndiS-ur]

As the M52 family of engines is based on a Siemens ECU, every sensor needs to be Siemens/VDO. I mean every sensor. Crankshaft, Camshaft, MAF, O2. If you're replacing parts and you put in a part that is not Siemens, the engine will run and drive, but you will be missing out on performance and fuel consumption. Camshaft and Crankshaft sensors will degrade over time, you will not really notice, up until they give up and you can't turn on your engine.

Before changing my Camshaft Positions sensor, i had owned my E36 for about 4 years. In this period i noticed that on decceleration the engine had a slight burble and pop overrun. After changing the Camshaft Position sensor with an OEM one, the burble and pops went away completely. This is one sign of a degraded cam sensor. Engine pulls a lot better and much better fuel consumption.

[archivesofisaac]

hi what fm transmitter is in your cigarette port? thanks

[percussionislife]

I thought I had a healthy E36 until I tested my injectors maan, they clog too.

[CustomBuiltNation]

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