SETA to ETA??

[E30_fiend]

I'm in the market for an 88 325es and I have actually found one local to me for a good price. My friend used to have an 87 325e and it was pretty quick but could do anything compared to a 325is. What I am wondering is, the 88 motor...its a SETA if I am correct but what is the difference comparing the 87 ETA motor to and 88 SETA motor.



thanks
E30Fiend

[kenika65]

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For the 1988 model year, the eta cars got a refresh from the factory. This included a newer Bosch Motronic version with adaptive idle control, a 325i head casting with the larger valves, ports, revised combustion chambers and water jacket, new pistons to fit the 2.7 L stroke with the 2.5 L head, a dual exhaust system and a 5300 RPM rev limit. Though it only made slightly more power in stock form, it could be easily boosted by bolting on a 325i cam and springs, a complete 325i intake manifold and throttle and plugging in the 325i engine control unit. Depending on which cam, chip and intake is used, the combination can make over 180 horsepower with the stock compression ratio.
In aftermarket modifications that are inspired by custom versions of Alpina and AC Schnitzer, the long-stroke eta engine block is often combined with a 325i head to a so-called 327i that combines the high low-rev torque of the eta with the top-range power of the 325i.


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[E30_fiend]

Wow thanks for the detailed reply. I'll keep those in mind.

E30Fiend

[153624]

I have the 88 SETA it looks identical to the 325i. I have sunroof, LSD, Dual exhaust, front air dam, power windows and locks.

the plans are to throw in a hot cam, lifters, hd valve springs, and a chip.

The more I find out about my car, the more I love it.