316i Engine type (not ti).

[danpage100]

Hi all. I live in the UK and own a 1999 (E36) 316i compact (not ti), it has a 1.9cc engine, not 1.6cc. Does anyone know the engine code for this and if possible the correct part no. for K&N induction kit?
Many Thanx.

[Storminmike]

Hi all. I live in the UK and own a 1999 (E36) 316i compact (not ti), it has a 1.9cc engine, not 1.6cc. Does anyone know the engine code for this and if possible the correct part no. for K&N induction kit?
Many Thanx.

I think it's an M43


see here

http://rust.mine.nu/bmw/carselect.do?vin=&series=E36&body=com&model=316i+1.9&zone=ECE&prod=19990100&motor=M43&steering=R

You must have read all the pros and cons by now of aftermarket filters. Consensus has it that a NON heatshielded filter is a bad idea.

Best options appear to be

Do nothing
Add an aftermarket air filter with cold air intake
Fog the air box (know as FOGGING the airbox, make a bigger hole for more air to get in complete with snorkel inlet)
Get a better filter for the standard airbox

Go to www.e36coupe.com in the UK if you already haven't (and that goes for the rest of you on here too :) plenty of ideas on getting more air in on the forum.

http://www.e36coupe.com/