All,
After seeing the recent TCD video, and lurking on some E30 boards, I've been seriously considering going FI on my euro 520i (M20). I have an earlier eta engine in storage, and fresh i heads can be had for relatively cheap. I understand this combination makes a low compression M20 that is ripe for turbocharging.
Keep in mind the car is a Euro lightweight, and all these mods would be bolt-in on my car. Interestingly, I haven't found anything but rumors on the internet concerning FI on the E28/M20, and lots of people with "buddies" that have done it. There are so many etas out there just waiting...
I want to hear your opinions! The goal is to maximize the fun per dollar. I'm a highly technical person with passable fabrication skills, though after seeing the handiwork of others on the E30 boards, i've already decided on getting a commercially available exhaust manifold. That's not to say that those E30 guys with 350whp didn't inspire me to pursue this. Think the *cough* budget turbo would be a worthwhile project? Or should I just give in and convert to M30?
TIA for your input,
Joe