Have made decision on 2.7, need further advice.

[rvaughnp]

I have an 89' 325i m20 with #1 piston gone. (not sure yet as to damage). I will be purchasing a 1984-87 BMW 325E 2.7 complete motor.

I will be using the bottom end of the E and the upper of the I.

1) Is there a direct fit piston that would be better than the E without any shaving etc? Or would it be better to just stay with the simple swap?

2) With the parts from both motors and being that i may have to purchase new pistons anyway (being i am not sure of the status of the I #1 at this time), what configuration could i get away with between the two motors for hp/trq. Keeping in mind i do not want to go down a road of adding a lot of mods to this project. trying to keep it simple with what i have.

Thnaks rvaughnp

[jlevie]

SuperETA pistons would be the right choice.

[rvaughnp]

Thanks jlevie,

I did find my direct answer http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum...t-1180756.html

I will try to post updates of work done, parts swapped and etc, when done. i had a family illness that will required a trip out of town once a month for the next 6 months or so and that take s away from the budget.
But, will post as it happens.

thanks for the help

rvaughnp