Posted: Dec 21, 2005 12:19 AM
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
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