Hey all!
I've got an 89 325iX with 232k (maybe 180k on the engine), and I broke a rocker arm. It's for the exhaust valve on the #3 cylinder, so I have to pull the head. I'd like to turbocharge this car in the future, so I am thinking this is the perfect time to do whatever work I'd need to do on the head, and maybe build it out a little while I'm at it.
I'd like to install, if my budget permits, ARP studs, an IE 272 cam, and IE HD rocker arms, as well as OEM replacements of maintenance items (timing belt, water pump, head gasket). Are there other things that I should be looking at if I want to eventually run 11psi or so of boost on this engine?
I've read a few guides on rebuilding the head, and I have a Bentley manual, but I'm no pro. Is this something that I could realistically do in my garage, with someone else's help? I've got proper tools available and space to work.
I'd appreciate any advice and input that you folks could offer.
I've got an 89 325iX with 232k (maybe 180k on the engine), and I broke a rocker arm. It's for the exhaust valve on the #3 cylinder, so I have to pull the head. I'd like to turbocharge this car in the future, so I am thinking this is the perfect time to do whatever work I'd need to do on the head, and maybe build it out a little while I'm at it.
I'd like to install, if my budget permits, ARP studs, an IE 272 cam, and IE HD rocker arms, as well as OEM replacements of maintenance items (timing belt, water pump, head gasket). Are there other things that I should be looking at if I want to eventually run 11psi or so of boost on this engine?
I've read a few guides on rebuilding the head, and I have a Bentley manual, but I'm no pro. Is this something that I could realistically do in my garage, with someone else's help? I've got proper tools available and space to work.
I'd appreciate any advice and input that you folks could offer.
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