Is there really only 1 M10 thread worth posting in ?

[The München Monster]

Part of why I like them is that they're the black sheep of the e30 family, that and the M10 under the hood. People who hate on the M10 either don't know anything about BMW's history or are just too obnoxious to give a fuck. The M10 played a HUGE role in BMW's growth into what it is today. There's a reason Munich H.Q. is shaped like four cylinders...

Yeah, they're slow, but you know the cliche about it being more fun to drive a slow car fast than a fast car slow. "Tossable" like the OP said. There really isn't a better word for it, and the 6 cyl cars aren't the same. Nothing more fun than bombing down a twisty back road, keeping the momentum going and the engine spinning in the proper rev range, not just letting horsepower do all the work. That's what separates real "drivers" from simply people who drive fast.

That might be the most beautiful thing i've ever read.

[E30_Pare]

I could care less if it bolt up if it isn't an improvement. Would be cool to pop my hood & see some hooker headers though. LOL

[1craze30]

Chevy truck manifolds bolt up? That's crazy, if I've ever heard it.

[visionaut]

any links to weber setup diys? or kits?

Pierce Manifolds, Ireland Eng, Pelican and others sell the carbs & kits (incl. manifolds, linkages, tuning components, air cleaners, etc.). Most difficult part for later model M10s is the mech dizzy - since the more common tii/ti ones for the 02 spin the 'other way'. But swapping the cam to a high lift/duration 02 cam - a key match along with high compression for best use of the Webers - will enable you to run the typ. mech-only advance Bosch distributor that most run with a dual DCOEs setup.

For DIYs - maybe check on 02FAQ or the Weber Manual. Nice thing is they're fairly common on the M10 -- many Alpina 02s had em, and OEM ti setups (dual Solex) are similar enough.

[visionaut]

The 2002tii stock exhaust manifold is noted for its very good flow - better than some headers.

[Smelser]

I see a lot of talks on headers, but whatt about those who are NOT allowed too run them as per the raacing rules of the division. is there only one stock manifold? or is there a choice to pick from that would flow better then stock (Example, a manifold from an 19XX CarMaker Model bolts up and is a 1/2 inch bigger thru out??) (who would have guessed that a chevy V8 truck manifold bolts up to a BMW head!!!)

[5Toes]

man this thread is making me want an m10 car.

any links to weber setup diys? or kits?

[visionaut]

I've never dragged my header in my 02...

[solo318]

the tep header drags over speed bumps. All of the 2002 based headers do. the drag in a 2002 also. There is simply not enough room under the car for them. I have tried several. The tep was my favorite. I don't run a header in my street car, because I can't stand the dragging.

[TobyB]

A 2l M10 with sidedrafts is realistically a 150 hp engine. Much over that and you start
having to spin it to where you spend real money on the valvetrain, and the drivability
suffers... a lot...
I raced one for years. It takes a LOT of money to get it to do what an S2000 motor does from the
junkyard...
even an S14 starts to look cheap.

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[thebutterson]

After discovering the Paeco header, I think that may be the better way to go unless you're willing to put up big money for a stahl header or find a good deal on a used one. Same goes for the bavauto header. Unfortunately I have yet to see pictures of the Paeco header, or hear anything about their quality other than the fact that their protective coating is/was garbage.

I'm thinking the 1.5" primaries will be a bit large for a stock 1.8l putting out 100hp. Plus there are the reports of the 2002 stuff hanging low. There's also the fact that you have to run an adaptor that'll take the collector down to 2". That just doesn't sit well with me. IMO the collector should either have an outlet equal to exhaust size, or cone out to a larger size to help with scavenging. Running a 2.5" exhaust would be rediculous on an unmodified 1.8.

This is all just my opinion and speculation, I still have a lot to learn about exhaust design.

[Holland]

I was also looking at the IE 4-1 stepped header, but heard the 2002 stuff hangs a bit low on e30's.

Any info on this? I'm looking at this header right now and I'm curious to how low and off it sits on an E30?

[E30_Pare]

Im getting bored of My laguna blue cover.

[E30_Pare]

I <3 that valve cover. I want it.

[solo318]

I just realized how dirty the engine was in that shot!