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Originally posted by Mr Two View PostIf it hasn't already been mentioned, check out some GRM e30 build threads for inspiration on how to stretch that budget. I know Vorshlag's thread is kicking around somewhere.-Alex
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Originally posted by Wh33lhop View PostIIRC people sell kits for like $500.
$600 for an M52
$500 for OBD1 conversion
$350 for S52 cams
$250 for software
$1700 for like 210HP and 190TQ... that's not ballin on a budget.
M50 and S50 cams is the route now.. which will leave me money for a tarbo. (but that's another build thread ;) )Originally posted by TSI♫ Rust flecks are falling on my head...♫OEM+
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Originally posted by Bimmerman325i View PostYou do know that you can run OBD2 in an E30, right? A few folks on the board here have done writeups of full OBD2 S52 swaps (I'd assume M52 would be pretty much identical).
There is no reason to do OBD1 conversion now that tuning options are better for OBD2.
There isnt a DEFINITIVE OBD2 thread, just a bunch of scattered information. Arghhhhhh..
Originally posted by acolella76 View PostAlso an M52 with S52 cams IS worth it. A friend of mine has an M52 w/ S52 cams in his E30 and his car is quicker than my other friend's S52 car. Both cars were tuned by the same place, and I think they both had the same rear end.
Originally posted by dnick View Posti envy how you can have such low budget builds and they somehow turn out awesome . and how you get then damn freebies. lol jk cant wait to see the picsOriginally posted by TSI♫ Rust flecks are falling on my head...♫OEM+
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^ doesn't really mean much. Too many other factors to consider to compare just the engines themselves like that... weight of car, age and health of motor (compression), driver skill, wheels and tires. These all could have a huge affect on your test. There's probably other stuff your not mentioning too like other mods done, intake manifolds, exhaust setup, etc.
Yes, you have showed that that car with that driver is faster than the other car with it's driver but this does not mean at all that an m52 with s52 cams is more powerful than an s52 all else being equal.Zinno '89 <24v swap in progress>
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Correct. Waiting on:
MAF
E34 oil pickup, dipstick
Radiator (prob gonna go 318 for the cleanness..)
Perhaps Corrado shocks cause I may not be low enough
E34 motor mounts
then she shall be built, and I'm still within budget :)
Gonna start the motor before I put the S50 cams on though, I've never opened up a 24V valve cover nevermind do the cams on it. but should go well.Originally posted by TSI♫ Rust flecks are falling on my head...♫OEM+
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