Quote Originally Posted by gpparts View Post
In my opinion, if youre up for a big job like changing the engine, and haven't bought one yet,then why not to look arround for a bigger one? from my own experience and my friends, 2.8 is much better, it has more trottle response, more torque, and also it has upgraded air intake. Some of these lads are saying it will be enough, but is it ever enough?..

What ever you do, find someone thats into BMW's, and they'll tell you everything. Best of luck
Not unless somebody has fitted one to it. The standard 2.8 inlet manifolds are very restrictive. Robs the engine of around 20bhp or more depending what other bits are done to it.