I've been toying with keeping the M30B34 out of the red E24, and rebuilding it. As at University we have been tearing down little K series Rover engines and it makes me want to give it a proper go.
In the process, I may as well look into further work.. turbo, pistons, camshafts, etc.
What do people think about that, I've read that the B35 in the grey 88 E24 is slightly different, with a higher compression ratio, though. Couple of threads said to use the B35 top end, due to the camshaft and valves being a cheap way to more power on the B34.
I'm just starting to look into this, if you were in my place, what would you do?
I don't want to rip the engine out of the grey car without a semi-working replacement standing by. Shall I just sell the B34 and work on the B35 when I can, or shall I work on the B34 and play around with additional power from it. Does anyone know what would happen just using the B35 head on the B34 bottom end, would it see any potential increases?
Vague open ended question, I hope I can pick the other BMW fanatics brains for discussion.
In the process, I may as well look into further work.. turbo, pistons, camshafts, etc.
What do people think about that, I've read that the B35 in the grey 88 E24 is slightly different, with a higher compression ratio, though. Couple of threads said to use the B35 top end, due to the camshaft and valves being a cheap way to more power on the B34.
I'm just starting to look into this, if you were in my place, what would you do?
I don't want to rip the engine out of the grey car without a semi-working replacement standing by. Shall I just sell the B34 and work on the B35 when I can, or shall I work on the B34 and play around with additional power from it. Does anyone know what would happen just using the B35 head on the B34 bottom end, would it see any potential increases?
Vague open ended question, I hope I can pick the other BMW fanatics brains for discussion.
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