Hi everyone, after a long search I've just bought myself an '85 323i manual sedan, not exactly what i was originally searching for but the price was too good to pass up.
It's going to need a top-end rebuild on the current engine eventually but I'm trying to weigh up my options. As it stands i can rebuild the top end and put in a custom fabricated turbo system for around $4,000(AUD) or I could find myself a 2.5 litre block teamed with the eta crank and new internals. the stroker engine is proven and there is no shortage of knowledge on the engine however it will end up about 50% more expensive than the turbo without making any extra power.
Has anyone here ever seen/driven a turbo 2.3litre M20?
By the way I don't want to start an arguement over how much a turbo conversion is going to cost, yes $4,000 is cheap but I will be fabricating everything myself. My only reservations are with the capability of the standard bosch fuel system to cope with an additional 60-70% power loading
It's going to need a top-end rebuild on the current engine eventually but I'm trying to weigh up my options. As it stands i can rebuild the top end and put in a custom fabricated turbo system for around $4,000(AUD) or I could find myself a 2.5 litre block teamed with the eta crank and new internals. the stroker engine is proven and there is no shortage of knowledge on the engine however it will end up about 50% more expensive than the turbo without making any extra power.
Has anyone here ever seen/driven a turbo 2.3litre M20?
By the way I don't want to start an arguement over how much a turbo conversion is going to cost, yes $4,000 is cheap but I will be fabricating everything myself. My only reservations are with the capability of the standard bosch fuel system to cope with an additional 60-70% power loading
