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    Looking to rebuild my engine then boost it

    Hello everyone, I've had my current e30 for almost 2 years now, and it's about time to do a turbo build on it. I have made some plans and would like some opinions. I am looking at getting a good used block from a junk yard or somewhere then getting it machined and all that stuff to make good condition again, then I would like to add forged pistons and rods, but I was wondering if i can keep my crank stock. I would also like to get stiffer valve springs and use oem valves and rocker arm with a MLS head gasket and the ARP headstuds, I am looking at a precision 6262 turbocharger with a MSPNP ecu system, big injectors, a fmic of course. So my question is, if I do all that stuff will I be able to reliably run over 20 psi? My dad owns a mechanic shop so most of the work will be done with his help the only money I will spend on labor is to get the head and blocked machined and ported and all that and to get the car tuned.
    '87 325ic
    '91 318is (first car) sold
    '99 m3 (sold)
    '84 porsche 944 (sold)
    '01 subaru legacy wagon

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    Any info?


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    '87 325ic
    '91 318is (first car) sold
    '99 m3 (sold)
    '84 porsche 944 (sold)
    '01 subaru legacy wagon

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      #3
      Stock crank is fine, but use HD rockers
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        #4
        Originally posted by nomansland92 View Post
        Stock crank is fine, but use HD rockers


        What is this hd rockers and where I can get them and for how much?
        '87 325ic
        '91 318is (first car) sold
        '99 m3 (sold)
        '84 porsche 944 (sold)
        '01 subaru legacy wagon

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          #5
          What fuel do plan on running? E85, race gas..?
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            #6
            Originally posted by zaxxe30 View Post
            What is this hd rockers and where I can get them and for how much?

            Ireland engineering sells everything you need to build your engine. The hd rockers are 25 a rocker and you need 12.


            1989 325is l 1984 euro 320i l 1970 2002 Racecar
            1991 318i 4dr slick top


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            Vintage race car revival (2002 content)
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              #7
              IMO you are asking the wrong question. You shouldn't be asking can I run more than 20psi, you should be asking, "how much power would I like to make, and how will I be using the car".
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                #8
                It sounds like it would be a pretty solid platform. It looks like you need to spend some time looking through this sub forum for similar builds and feel out what other projects sound similar and go from there. It also depends on how you are using the car. Dont forget a clutch too.

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                  #9
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                  1989 325i - 2.7i, Holset H1C, 60lb injectors, whodwho MS-PNP.
                  2012 Passat TDI - DD Duty
                  2008 GMC Yukon XL Denali - Kiddie hauler/grocery getter

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