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  • agent
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    I agree with what's been said about getting on track first, but to simply answer the question:

    Originally posted by Los818
    I would like to track my e30 325e but at the same time keeping it street legal so I can drive around on the weekends.

    If you would swap the motor which motor would you install?
    OBD2 24v.

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  • squidrope
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    Originally posted by Los818
    Thank you guys for the responds. I agree, seat time means a lot. I just thought i would start planning the future for the car but i agree that i should wait until i get on the track and go from there.

    In regarding brakes, should i just run the stock brakes?
    Upgrade your pads (I use Cool Carbon)and fluid

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  • Los818
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    Thank you guys for the responds. I agree, seat time means a lot. I just thought i would start planning the future for the car but i agree that i should wait until i get on the track and go from there.

    In regarding brakes, should i just run the stock brakes?

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  • Luke_M
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    ^This. Unless you have a lot of track experience power is the last thing you need. Brakes, safety items and track time don't sound as sexy but are vastly more important.

    I recently did a track day and was schooled like a motherfucker in my instructors spec e36 with a whopping 190ish hp. It's hard to explain how much better an experienced driver is compared to a newbie. Power wouldn't really help anything past a certain, modest point.

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  • lcoleman
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    Get on track first, then decide what you want to spend your money on. The i head swap is relatively cheap and will net some decent gains over a stock eta.

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  • stonea
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    M20 ftw

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  • Los818
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    Engine Options/Help make a decision

    Hi Everyone,

    I'm looking for help on making up my mind. I've been doing some research and trying to come up with a conclusion but it's not easy.

    I would like to track my e30 325e but at the same time keeping it street legal so I can drive around on the weekends.

    I'm debating if i should either boost my m20 or do a engine swap. What do you guys think is the best route for my money? I would love to boost my M2o but ive read it's better to install a more modern motor in the car. I've also read that the M20 is a good motor to boost and that i can get 400 HP out of it. I'm 50/50.

    If you would swap the motor which motor would you install?

    Please Help!
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