Alright boys, with the new eta kicking it back east for a month or so till I can get back there to drive it back, time to plan this winter's project.
Ive been out of the game for a while, and have had years to think about this, and will be going with a 731 head swap for higher compression and relative ease of the switch. The debate between a built M20 and M50 goes on forever, but I do not want a 90's engine in my pristine 80's car. Looking to stay period correct and factory parts for the most part.
That being said, I've dialed in the 731 head swap pretty well, but have little experience with e30's with any sort of a different cam. This is a daily, and if anyone remembers my history here Im not the type that is willing to put up with some harshness or difficulty. I want this to drive to the point where no one would know there was any sort of mods to it performance wise.
I realize this 'swap' has been covered a lot, but not much in terms of specific cams. What say the collective?
Goals are 160hp with 170 tq at the wheels, this will be paired with BavAuto headers, Turner chip (most likely upgraded to Mark D 327i), IE exhaust, and every other wear part in the engine bay replaced. Thing will basically be brand new outside of the block and internals.
Ive been out of the game for a while, and have had years to think about this, and will be going with a 731 head swap for higher compression and relative ease of the switch. The debate between a built M20 and M50 goes on forever, but I do not want a 90's engine in my pristine 80's car. Looking to stay period correct and factory parts for the most part.
That being said, I've dialed in the 731 head swap pretty well, but have little experience with e30's with any sort of a different cam. This is a daily, and if anyone remembers my history here Im not the type that is willing to put up with some harshness or difficulty. I want this to drive to the point where no one would know there was any sort of mods to it performance wise.
I realize this 'swap' has been covered a lot, but not much in terms of specific cams. What say the collective?
Goals are 160hp with 170 tq at the wheels, this will be paired with BavAuto headers, Turner chip (most likely upgraded to Mark D 327i), IE exhaust, and every other wear part in the engine bay replaced. Thing will basically be brand new outside of the block and internals.
Comment