What head gasket set to use on an M20 stroker?

[ultima]

I've got a Euro 2.7 stroker with an "i" head onto an 85 eta block. I am currently replacing all the gaskets, bolts, and what not and I was just wondering do I get a head gasket set for an ''i" or an "e"? Thanks.

[Jordan]

325i

[AdamF 88iS]

Get the i set. Try to find Goteze brand.

[ultima]

Thanks guys. Yeah definitely getting the set. Thanks for the brand recommendation. 8)

[TimmyBigHands]

GUess what? I bought my block, crank, rods, and pistons already :) I'm right behind you man... I pickup the block this weekend or next, and have an appointment to drop it at Forza's to hot tank it and bore it out. You have an engine stand I can build it on?

[ultima]

No shit? For how much? What kind of pistons? Sweet deal man! I wasn't too sure about selling my super eta block anyways.....kinda wanted to make a nice stroker out of that one too. The proper way. How much is Forza's going to charge? Where are they located? I might get that done myself. Sorry don't have an engine stand....but I can get you on base if you need to. Don't worry....I don't have to sit there and babysit you. I can just get you through the gate. I need to work on my engine anyways. Doing all the gaskets and cleaning it up. Let me know when you plan on doing this. 2 strokers for Vegas ownage. :twisted:

[TimmyBigHands]

Got the block, crank and stock pistons for 75bux. I pick it up next weekend. I'll be purchasing IE or Ross pistons for it. Forza's is charging 45 to hot tank it and 125 to bore it out. $170 total. Not bad man...

[Bimmerfanatik]

I've got a Euro 2.7 stroker with an "i" head onto an 85 eta block. I am currently replacing all the gaskets, bolts, and what not and I was just wondering do I get a head gasket set for an ''i" or an "e"? Thanks.

Is this the 11:1 euro eta bottom end? Any pics? I believe my 85 grey market car has this same bottom end - I was curious on whether or not to use this instead of my super eta bottom end...

[rs4pro3]

if the production date was pre 5/85 then it may have the 11:1's, but my understanding was they were only on the 525e models.

[Bimmerfanatik]

if the production date was pre 5/85 then it may have the 11:1's, but my understanding was they were only on the 525e models.

Really? I was told it was any UK eta pre 5/85...

[rs4pro3]

it may be any pre 5/85, have you pulled the cylinder head yet? They look just like 323i pistons if you have ever seen those just larger bore.

[Bimmerfanatik]

it may be any pre 5/85, have you pulled the cylinder head yet? They look just like 323i pistons if you have ever seen those just larger bore.

aHA - someone that can describe them!

I have the head off, the block is just sitting on my garage floor - if I take a pic of the pistons, could you tell me if they're the ones?

[rs4pro3]

yep

[rs4pro3]

They look like this

[Bimmerfanatik]

They look like this

k, now for clarification, how about a picture of standard e pistons? :)