horsepower

[bimmernut333]

I'm curios if anyone can give me an idea of what I might expect to see for horsepower from my M20 build? Below is a list of of what I've got and what's been done.

The build:
m20 2.7 block bored to 2.9
metric mechanic pistons 10.5:1 comp ratio
schrick 304 cam
524td crank
325i connecting rods
reworked 325i cylinder head w/3 angle valve job, all new internals ie, valves, schrick springs, rocker arms, eccentrics etc etc.
weber triple 40 IDF downdraft carbs on a mangaletsi m20 manifold (yes it fits)
Bavarian auto headers w/ cat delete
ignition from a euro 323 (mounts on the side of the block)

There may be more I'm forgetting? But that's the jist of it.
other than trying to figure out what to expect Id also like to know if anyone wants to give me a hand getting it put in and running? I'm in NH.

[jrgafer]

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[jlevie]

In my opinion you had a good build going before you included the Weber carbs. As compared to EFI it is very difficult to make the best power throughout the engine's operating range with carbs as compared to EFI. EFI and a fully tuneable engine management system (like a MegaSquirt) will make better power after tuning than what you have now.