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[McGyver]

The biggest difference is earl/late clusters. Components can't be swapped between them, and I don't believe you can but an early cluster in a late car and vis-versa. I believe you can swap motometer into...

[McGyver]

Just because of the headers?!?! Thats INSANE!...

[McGyver]

Wow, that statement hit harder than it should. I'm not Blunt old, but I think I'm old now....

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Holy shit, you're still around?!?...

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I don't need them, but are these Schmiedmann headers any good? $282 USD + shipping seems cheap, but they're available.

https://www.schmiedmann.com/en/bmw-E...uct=SCM3034M20...

[McGyver]

Looks like they're sold out. Are they still making them?...

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I moved back east a year ago, so I really can't help, but I have a Baum CS1000 that just reads codes and spits out a number that you lookup in a booklet. I also have Baum CS2000, which provides descriptions...

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digger , It makes sense that that an NA engine struggles to flow with 20% more volume. I'm definitely going to stick with the 2.7i approach.



Oh yeah, I forgot you had that!...

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The reservoir has a filter in it, so it should be changed if its really old. For a regular flush, I've just sucked the fluid out of the reservoir with a flexible tube that can be pushed down past the...

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I'm sure the car is a little rough in person, but the pictures look great! Congrats!

I'd much rather deal with mechanical issues and fix the interior than deal with excessive bodywork/paint...

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Thanks AWDBOB, all of that makes a ton of sense to me. It really is a slippery slope.

I originally bought a seta engine with the intent of throwing an 885 head on it and boosting it, but...

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I've heard that MLS should always be taken apart so each layer can be sprayed with copper on both sides to prevent leaks. (based on YouTube car shows)

For the cost of a gasket and the time...

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Aleman, that's honestly not a bad option. Sure the sound quality might not be the greatest, but I also have cheap speakers and the car is loud. It would take some serious convincing to decide to pay real...

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I've got 12 pistons for the shop to choose from, so I'm hoping there are 6 good ones in there. The block seems so have 2-3 thou of clearance compared to the diameter of a random piston and I believe the...

[McGyver]

It could make a great demolition derby car once you strip it?

[McGyver]

What did you do for the 2.7? Does it feel different compared to a stock m20b25?

I have my stuff at a local machine shop. I plan on doing ForcedFirebird's recipe: 84mm block, eta crank and...

[McGyver]

A 3.25 is REALLY low gearing and will definitely slow down the acceleration. I assume you have a manual because the auto would have a 4.10.

3.73 is great for a manual to balance acceleration...

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Yeah, that was my understanding. Copper spray can help with sealing on an MLS, but a lot of people have issues with sealing. I had the head resurfaced and the block is going to be decked as well, so I...

[McGyver]

Meh, you can just bondo right over that! (joke)

[McGyver]

This is good to know.

Is the general consensus that a good composite gasket is better than using an MLS? This motor will be NA 9:0 CR, and then will get boosted to 10-15psi....