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    Planing E30 head?

    Is this possible with the clearances? I have it off since timing belt broke so wondered if it was possible. Just to give it a bit more compression. Would the performance gains be worth it if its possible?
    Summer '85 E24 635csi Winter '88 E30 325iX, I lose 25% of my hp before I even turn the key.

    #2
    With the stock cam you can do it, but raising the compression is a risky thing on M20s because they are already on the verge of pinging as they are. Whats the highest gas octane you can get at the pump?
    Adam Fogg- '88 M3

    Common sense- It's the new 'gifted'

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      Summer '85 E24 635csi Winter '88 E30 325iX, I lose 25% of my hp before I even turn the key.

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        #4
        Originally posted by Hawk
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        Don't do it then.
        Adam Fogg- '88 M3

        Common sense- It's the new 'gifted'

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          #5
          what is the stock compression on our M20s? and could this be done with the use of 93 octane?
          Claus Luthe is my hero.

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            #6
            2.5s are 8.8. You could plane a little on 93 octane. I'd still try to keep compression under 9.5 on 93 though.
            Adam Fogg- '88 M3

            Common sense- It's the new 'gifted'

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