Full "i" head swap or install parts in my current 885?

[phenryiv1]

Have you thought about getting a schrick cam while you have the head stripped? I think you would have to get an "i" ecu to run the higher rpm. You might get alot of performance out of this without much more work and 400-500 bucks. Im not sure what kind of numbers you would get with this but i sure am curious to find out.

I already have the "i" ecu. I still need to decide on a chip, but before that, I need to see how I like the stock "i" injectors. I don't want to get a chip and THEN decide to upgrade injectors.

[CLN_22]

hello i have a 1986 325es i want to get "i" heads for it do they fit with no mods?
sorry for the noobie questions!

[e30trooper]

hello i have a 1986 325es i want to get "i" heads for it do they fit with no mods?
sorry for the noobie questions!

and yes the "i" heads will fits but you needs more than just the heads for the swaps

[phenryiv1]

The i head has blue injectors. Mine are off-white.

Same flow rate in both?

[kishg]

i say add another option, buy i motor and swap in :)

[phenryiv1]

i say add another option, buy i motor and swap in :)

I think I have an easy solution...

I will swap a cam and double valve springs into my current motor, do all of the (timing and accessory) belts, WP, T-stat, seals, etc. I will save my HG and head bolts and a few other parts and run this motor as it is for a while while I source a proper M20B25 to actually rebuild.

In the mean time, i can drive this car with new suspension, wheels, tires, diff, etc., and learn the handling.

I doubt that I woudl have much time (if any) next year to really participate in SpecE30. I have a baby due (our second) in 35 days. Somethign tells me that both wrench AND track time may be in short supply for a while. I hope to get in a lot of driver ed events next year. Having Summit Point so close makes it an easy (easier?) sell with my wife, as there are no real travel costs involved.

With this route, I own't have a ton of $$ in the top end of the motor. If I see any issues with the head, I can always swap in my spare head.

I know it is not the best way to do it, but it gets the hood closed and gets me on the road sooner.

[kishg]

I think I have an easy solution...

I will swap a cam and double valve springs into my current motor, do all of the (timing and accessory) belts, WP, T-stat, seals, etc. I will save my HG and head bolts and a few other parts and run this motor as it is for a while while I source a proper M20B25 to actually rebuild.

In the mean time, i can drive this car with new suspension, wheels, tires, diff, etc., and learn the handling.

I doubt that I woudl have much time (if any) next year to really participate in SpecE30. I have a baby due (our second) in 35 days. Somethign tells me that both wrench AND track time may be in short supply for a while. I hope to get in a lot of driver ed events next year. Having Summit Point so close makes it an easy (easier?) sell with my wife, as there are no real travel costs involved.

With this route, I own't have a ton of $$ in the top end of the motor. If I see any issues with the head, I can always swap in my spare head.

I know it is not the best way to do it, but it gets the hood closed and gets me on the road sooner.

+100

anything that gets you on the track and driving instead of wrenching.. you can always source a complete i motor and rebuild next year if your going spec e30.

[phenryiv1]

+100

anything that gets you on the track and driving instead of wrenching.. you can always source a complete i motor and rebuild next year if your going spec e30.

That is what I am hoping to do. With this motor complete and running, I can always sell it (or part it out).

I may have found some old-school Fittipaldi 15x7s ET26. Keeping my fingers crossed.

[CLN_22]

what else would i need?

[phenryiv1]

what else would i need?

We need a LOT more info than that. What are you STARTING with?

If it is your 86 Eta, you need domed pistons. Do a search in here with the term "stroker" for more info.

[TrentW]

Schrick cam ftw!