So, I purchased an E30 a little while back. M20B25 engine.
The previous owner had a decent rebuild done on it.
Honed the block, New Ex valves, New rings, bearings, head gasket and seals,
Machined crank, New thermostat and plugs..
I would prefer not to build a stroker, just because then a lot of that previous work would be a waste.
According to several people and BMW workshops, the car does pull a fair bit harder than a standard M20B25. Pretty sure it has some sort of chip, but I haven't had a chance to pull out the ECU to check. Also has catback exhaust, but standard headers.
It may have a cam.. when the workshop did the rebuild they didn't measure the cam or do anything too it, and the previous owner has passed away.. so without pretty much pulling it out, i cant check the cam profile.
First step will be a set of headers.
I like the idea of ITBs, and i'd like to have a bit more response, specially down low, and a bit more power.. but ITBs are not exactly cheap, and if i did that i'd probably need a megasquirt or similar to make it worth it.
I guess i'm just trying to see if it is worth spending money on to make it a bit more fun or just leave it as a cruiser with a fresh engine.
No turboz :)
The previous owner had a decent rebuild done on it.
Honed the block, New Ex valves, New rings, bearings, head gasket and seals,
Machined crank, New thermostat and plugs..
I would prefer not to build a stroker, just because then a lot of that previous work would be a waste.
According to several people and BMW workshops, the car does pull a fair bit harder than a standard M20B25. Pretty sure it has some sort of chip, but I haven't had a chance to pull out the ECU to check. Also has catback exhaust, but standard headers.
It may have a cam.. when the workshop did the rebuild they didn't measure the cam or do anything too it, and the previous owner has passed away.. so without pretty much pulling it out, i cant check the cam profile.
First step will be a set of headers.
I like the idea of ITBs, and i'd like to have a bit more response, specially down low, and a bit more power.. but ITBs are not exactly cheap, and if i did that i'd probably need a megasquirt or similar to make it worth it.
I guess i'm just trying to see if it is worth spending money on to make it a bit more fun or just leave it as a cruiser with a fresh engine.
No turboz :)
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