that item has been removed but yes the 328 is a 6 pot. its not been mentioned but a 323 is the same engine as the 325 but with a restricted manifold/exhaust and slightly different ecu program. this can easily be overcome by a few reasonably cheap mods. it might be worth you getting on e36coupe.com as theres all sorts of info that might be of use to you.
Tourers tend to have higher mileage than other models but if u buy a 6 pot version it shouldnt be something to worry about if it has got service history.the 4 pots are good for at least 200k with tlc and the 6 pots even more. theres also the 320 which has a 2.0 litre 6pot. they are classed about the same to insure as a 318 but with the brilliant sound of 6 cylinders.

for reference;
318 1.8 8v 114bhp (if i remember correctly)
318 1.8 1.8 16v 140bhp (pre 1996)
318 1.9 1.9 16v 140bhp (post 1996)
320 2.0 24v 150bhp ('90-'99)
323 2.5 24v 170bhp ('96-'99)
325 2.5 24v 192bhp ('92-'96)
328 2.8 24v 193bhp ('94-'99)

i might be slightly out on some of the years but it gives you an idea of the engines available and what age cars are they will be in

the item was a turbo kit for some beemers ill try and find another one to show you

try this

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayIS...OTORS:1123

theres plenty of reputable places that do turbo and s/c kits for bmws. one of the best in the uk is ca-at.co.uk. supercharging is more popular in the uk but theres plenty of cars in the usa and europe with a turbo. sc kits typically bolt straight on but turbos usually need more work.

is it possible to get the same bhp gain out of a supercharger or would i have to go turbo

yeh it wil b a six pot! ummm straight 6!!

the 318i have got a nice roar sound to em so i take it the 328i will have a very nice roar to it

what colour do you reckon i ought to get then

silver

or

light green

   

Nikasil isn't the only problem with 2.8s.

The blocks sink.
When taking head bolts out, the threads come with it.

Go for an Iron block M50 2.5.

Will be much better for turbo charging.

One of the neighbours is selling this 328i cab soon-N reg dunno how much yet will post a few pics this week when ive done with it-tiny amounts of rust on edges of front arches but only surface,these pics were took a couple of yr ago,but basically dont look much different.

might go 2.5 then as tho there is onli 1bhp difference

only 1bhp but when you start modding there is a huge difference trust me i had a 2.8 and 2.5

yeh i spose but people keep going on about things with the 2.8

dude ignore it ihardly hear anyone now who has problems majority of the blocks got sorted thrugh warranty im sure mike will back me up and say nothing to worry al you have to do is ask the seller

so what would i ask the seller then if hes ever had a problem with nikasil

It should be in the service book of the car.

If it's still on a Nikasil block now, it will be OK.

There are still Nikasil problems about.

As for not hardly seeing it, you must not get around many BMW forums. I've seen lots of problems.