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  • reztat
    Member
    • Dec 2010
    • 72

    #1

    Super Eta upgrade

    I have a 88' super eta engine and I wan to know if I can upgrade my engine with a "I" head including all the necesary parts as afm,injectors,intake and ecu.But I can get the whole engine as well, what is better?. Also I want to know if the super eta with "I" head conversion will rev like a regular "i" or less rpm? Thanks in advance... I know that this quiestion has been asked before but I need more info, thanks again...
  • kingston
    R3VLimited
    • Jun 2010
    • 2669

    #2
    Yes, you can swap these parts onto a SETA block and have a '327i stroker' engine. You will need the ECU as well, which will then allow you to have the same rev limit as the 325i engines. You will get the torque of the SETA engine, and slightly more horsepower than you would have with a stock 325i motor (M20b25). You do not need to change injectors; the SETA engine has the same injectors as the 325i. You will need the head, intake boot, intake manifold, ECU, ICV, a few vaccuum lines, throttle body, and of course a gasket set. The throttle body gasket is NOT included in standard head gasket sets, so you will need to buy it seperately.

    Too bad you're not in the continental US...I have ALL of the needed swap parts that I'm about to sell.

    Good luck!
    Originally posted by LJ851
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    ‘Tis by the grace of God that my cars run!

    Originally posted by unloadedak
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    • reztat
      Member
      • Dec 2010
      • 72

      #3
      Ohh thanks very much, thats great news!! I know i sound dumb but what is the ICV???

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      • devon.818
        Banned
        • Feb 2011
        • 2937

        #4
        idle control valve

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        • kingston
          R3VLimited
          • Jun 2010
          • 2669

          #5
          I neglected to mention that you also need the FPR (Fuel Pressure Regulator) and the AFM (Air Fuel Meter?) for the conversion.

          For anyone interested in a COMPLETE SETA '327i' kit: http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=214964


          Cheers!
          Last edited by kingston; 07-15-2011, 09:27 PM. Reason: additional info
          Originally posted by LJ851
          kingston is the play by play announcer for this thread.
          ‘Tis by the grace of God that my cars run!

          Originally posted by unloadedak
          #teamross
          Siobhan's Build Thread - UPDATED!

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          • reztat
            Member
            • Dec 2010
            • 72

            #6
            ohh ok i have wonder if that should be necessary but is ok, it sound great!...Another question if anybody knows the answer, I have a friend with a 86 eta, his car runs great but he want's to know what parts are interchangeable to gave more punch, for example what would happen if he put a "i" computer and more things like that....

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            • KenC
              King of Kegstands
              • Oct 2003
              • 14396

              #7
              You should upgrade the injectors to at least 19#
              Originally posted by Gruelius
              and i do not know what bugg brakes are.

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              • reztat
                Member
                • Dec 2010
                • 72

                #8
                Another doubt is if the 327i upgrade will need the "I" ecu harness in order to work or I just plug and play the "I" ecu? thanks in advance

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                • KenC
                  King of Kegstands
                  • Oct 2003
                  • 14396

                  #9
                  No, you need the "i" harness also. Don't forget about the "i" plug wires too.
                  Originally posted by Gruelius
                  and i do not know what bugg brakes are.

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                  • reztat
                    Member
                    • Dec 2010
                    • 72

                    #10
                    So i have to bond my car cables to a "I" harnes?? is that it?, and what else?, my bad im just confused...

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                    • Rigmaster
                      No R3VLimiter
                      • Jul 2004
                      • 3464

                      #11
                      Originally posted by KenC
                      No, you need the "i" harness also. Don't forget about the "i" plug wires too.
                      you sure about that?

                      I'm fairly sure the super eta and the i stuff is the same here.......


                      about 99% sure.........

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                      • phenobarb1
                        Advanced Member
                        • Jul 2010
                        • 105

                        #12
                        Yeah, I'm with Rigmaster on this one. I'm pretty sure the SETA's had the same wiring harness as the I's, so it should be pretty much plug and play. Check http://www.strictlyeta.net/technical/328i_1.html, he has an extensive article covering these types of modifications, that should answer all your questions.
                        Last edited by phenobarb1; 07-16-2011, 05:51 PM. Reason: adding link

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                        • TrippinBimmer
                          Advanced Member
                          • Feb 2011
                          • 182

                          #13
                          Omg so much wrong info. What is needed is 885 head with double valve springs and I cam, late model ICV, I intake manifold, 173 DME, I Throttle Body and intake boot.

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                          • kingston
                            R3VLimited
                            • Jun 2010
                            • 2669

                            #14
                            ^...and FPR, vaccuum hoses for the new boot, and the throttle body.
                            Originally posted by LJ851
                            kingston is the play by play announcer for this thread.
                            ‘Tis by the grace of God that my cars run!

                            Originally posted by unloadedak
                            #teamross
                            Siobhan's Build Thread - UPDATED!

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                            • TrippinBimmer
                              Advanced Member
                              • Feb 2011
                              • 182

                              #15
                              Originally posted by kingston
                              ^...and FPR, vaccuum hoses for the new boot, and the throttle body.
                              Forgot FPR but don't need that vacuum hose depending on what boot you get. Also I already mention throttle body.

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