1988 325 super eta

[CrazyB86]

ok I want to do some mild modding to my car, so what would be a good cheap power mod to start with the only thing I got done so far is exhaust

[Rob]

a chip and differential would be a good next step for speed. you could always focus on suspension though

[CrazyB86]

I was wondering if you know any sites that sell a chip for my car cause I could not find any :?

[slammed_e30]

They dont make chips for the Super E, the differental wont give you more power but the gear change will give the car new life. Can do something with the intake but that isn't going to give you much. Your best bet for performance with the super is to put an i head on it, with the intake and computer. Then you can get a chip, k&n and you will have some nice power with gobs of torque.

[Stu]

You have the Super Eta motor, you won't find any chips for it.

You need to toss in an 'i' camshaft and valvesprings, as well as intake manifold and throttle body, along with an '87 325i aftermarket chip. Then it'll scoot.

[e30Matt]

What he said. :bow: :)

[bimmerphile]

You have the Super Eta motor, you won't find any chips for it.

You need to toss in an 'i' camshaft and valvesprings, as well as intake manifold and throttle body, along with an '87 325i aftermarket chip. Then it'll scoot.

Word. The reason it is called the "super-eta" is because of the use of some e and some i parts with the engine. The Super eta had an i cylinder head, special e/i hybridized pistons, Motronic 1.1 and i exhaust.

As such, it is rediculously easy to get a 2.7L i with a super-eta motor.

[Stu]

You have the Super Eta motor, you won't find any chips for it.

You need to toss in an 'i' camshaft and valvesprings, as well as intake manifold and throttle body, along with an '87 325i aftermarket chip. Then it'll scoot.

Word. The reason it is called the "super-eta" is because of the use of some e and some i parts with the engine. The Super eta had an i cylinder head, special e/i hybridized pistons, Motronic 1.1 and i exhaust.

As such, it is rediculously easy to get a 2.7L i with a super-eta motor.

Did the '88 E have the full 'i' exhaust system? I didn't know that. That's a major bonus also.

[bimmerphile]

You have the Super Eta motor, you won't find any chips for it.

You need to toss in an 'i' camshaft and valvesprings, as well as intake manifold and throttle body, along with an '87 325i aftermarket chip. Then it'll scoot.

Word. The reason it is called the "super-eta" is because of the use of some e and some i parts with the engine. The Super eta had an i cylinder head, special e/i hybridized pistons, Motronic 1.1 and i exhaust.

As such, it is rediculously easy to get a 2.7L i with a super-eta motor.

Did the '88 E have the full 'i' exhaust system? I didn't know that. That's a major bonus also.

Well, sort of.

It has the i exhaust manifold, and the i components, however my muffler is different than the i , the pipes are a lot skinnier and further apart, however i do have 2 exhaust pipes, vs the normal single exhaust of the eta.

And stu, you know an 88 e never existed ;)

[Stu]

You have the Super Eta motor, you won't find any chips for it.

You need to toss in an 'i' camshaft and valvesprings, as well as intake manifold and throttle body, along with an '87 325i aftermarket chip. Then it'll scoot.

Word. The reason it is called the "super-eta" is because of the use of some e and some i parts with the engine. The Super eta had an i cylinder head, special e/i hybridized pistons, Motronic 1.1 and i exhaust.

As such, it is rediculously easy to get a 2.7L i with a super-eta motor.

Did the '88 E have the full 'i' exhaust system? I didn't know that. That's a major bonus also.

Well, sort of.

It has the i exhaust manifold, and the i components, however my muffler is different than the i , the pipes are a lot skinnier and further apart, however i do have 2 exhaust pipes, vs the normal single exhaust of the eta.

And stu, you know an 88 e never existed ;)

Good info.

kingofpeppers: heh
kingofpeppers: there was no 88 e stu
kingofpeppers: ;-)
StuMcE30: AGH
kingofpeppers: :-)
StuMcE30: certainly cant be called an I, lol
StuMcE30: alright...325.
kingofpeppers: :-)
StuMcE30: :-)
kingofpeppers: or se
kingofpeppers: wait
kingofpeppers: nm
kingofpeppers: there was a british se
kingofpeppers: 325se
StuMcE30: no, thats a Euro designation for a special model :-)
kingofpeppers: damn brits
StuMcE30: hehe
StuMcE30: sounds like some sort of Corrola or something, lol
kingofpeppers: yeah

[bimmerphile]

so what was the se?

[Stu]

so what was the se?

It was available on the British 320i and 325i.

Front vented disc brakes; rear solid disc brakes
- Anti-lock braking system
- Sports-tuned suspension with rear anti-roll bar
- Rear electric windows (4 door only)
- De-chrome
- Sports steering wheel
- Rear spoiler equipment & side sills
- Colour-coded door mirrors
- Alloy wheels (6 ½J x 14 Cross Spoke Style)
- Electric sliding sunroof
- Rear centre arm-rest
- Rear-seat head restraints
- Velour carpeting
- Leather illuminated gear knob (manual); leather insert in gear
selector (automatic)
- Check/control system
- On-board computer
- Interior courtesy light delay
- Halogen front fog lights
- Headlight cleaning system
- Battery located in boot

* All info taken from www.e30zone.uk

back on topic...

[nando]

how about an 325i schrick cam, double valve springs with a JC chip for a 325i? instant 2.7i

probably around $800+ for all that, but you'll make a lot of power! :)

[bimmerphile]

how about an 325i schrick cam, double valve springs with a JC chip for a 325i? instant 2.7i

probably around $800+ for all that, but you'll make a lot of power! :)

By alot he mans about 60-70 more HP, and 15-20 more ft/lbs of torque.

[nando]

well yeah.. but that's a pretty big jump from 121hp and a what, 4700rpm rev limit?