I have a 89 325I 5 speed with with a rod knocking.
I also have a 86 325E auto that I have for a parts car. The E motor runs fine.
I have read about using the E block with the I head and intake with sensors to make a budget stroker. The only problem that I see would be in the crank refrence sensor. It is on the front of my I car but I dont see it on the E car. Where is it on the E car? and will it hook up with the I ECU?
I will have the head shaved to true it up but do i need to go further, say 10 thousands to pick up the compression ratio since i will be having it done anyway?
Also what about the flywheel?
I'm sure other on here have done this. Is this swap worth it? Will it kill the power I have now? I doubt I would ever boost or nitro this car. Would it be better to just find another I motor to replace or will this combo run close to the stock I motor?
I know these are a lot of questions, but I'm trying to save some money by using what I have.
Thanks in advance
Eddie
I also have a 86 325E auto that I have for a parts car. The E motor runs fine.
I have read about using the E block with the I head and intake with sensors to make a budget stroker. The only problem that I see would be in the crank refrence sensor. It is on the front of my I car but I dont see it on the E car. Where is it on the E car? and will it hook up with the I ECU?
I will have the head shaved to true it up but do i need to go further, say 10 thousands to pick up the compression ratio since i will be having it done anyway?
Also what about the flywheel?
I'm sure other on here have done this. Is this swap worth it? Will it kill the power I have now? I doubt I would ever boost or nitro this car. Would it be better to just find another I motor to replace or will this combo run close to the stock I motor?
I know these are a lot of questions, but I'm trying to save some money by using what I have.
Thanks in advance
Eddie
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