ETA 2.7 with i pistons?

[train80]

I am new to the e30 scene. I just recently purchased a motor from a guy on this forum and i took it to my college where i am taking an engine machining class. After i disassembled the motor i find a hole in one of the pistons. So now i have a chance to go what ever direction i want. I have a complete 87 2.7L eta motor and i wanted to know if there would be any benefit to running i pistons. I wont be able to afford the i head anytime soon. I am also considering doing super eta pistons or just stock ones. Also would there be any benifit to running seta pistons in my otherwise stock eta? any suggestion?

[nando]

won't work, both the shape of the piston crown and the piston pin height are different.

seta pistons wont work either without the 885 head, you'll have piston/head interference issues.. eta pistons are flat, i/seta pistons are domed.

[Stoner Sam23]

eta's are a dead end. your best chance is to get the 885 and go seta.

[eta]

You can use 325i pistons with 130mm eta conrods with an eta crank. You will need to use the 885 head and deck the block a couple mm. Exact measurement will need to be taken to get it right. Wit the right cam that is a recipie for 200hp M20B27.

[train80]

ok thanks for your help. I think that i will just stick with eta pistons for now.