Gangsta
Tuner
First Id like to introduce myself, im Graham, im 28 and im at university.
As part of my course I intend to examine the tuning potential of this engine.
The engine is an '88 from a 750il, and when complete will be mated up with a tremec (sp?) manual 'box.
I would like to know other members views on this engine, from what I can tell its a big lazy lump (8.8:1 :amazed. Saying that, as it has low compression it would seem that forced induction is the way to go.
The final application will be a drifty toy for the weekend (in a e36 shell - thats shell in the strictest sense of the word) so I am looking at developing low down torque, but extra ponies are always nice.
We have access to lots of gear (and people to operate it) at the uni, such as rolling roads, engine dynos, flow benches, etc as well as a fully equipped machine shop.
Where should I begin? what are the weaknesses of this particular engine, what can the crank handle? will I need to upgrade injectors? what about headwork? should the head be ported/polished etc, or just remove the rough bits and crap (people tell me polished heads LOOSE power in FI engines)
I think that will do for starters, so any comments, advice, etc is welcome.
I personally would go down the Rootes S/C route, but am open to suggestions on alternatives/turbos etc if they can be backed up with some reasons for choosing that particular method.
Thanks
Graham
As part of my course I intend to examine the tuning potential of this engine.
The engine is an '88 from a 750il, and when complete will be mated up with a tremec (sp?) manual 'box.
I would like to know other members views on this engine, from what I can tell its a big lazy lump (8.8:1 :amazed. Saying that, as it has low compression it would seem that forced induction is the way to go.
The final application will be a drifty toy for the weekend (in a e36 shell - thats shell in the strictest sense of the word) so I am looking at developing low down torque, but extra ponies are always nice.
We have access to lots of gear (and people to operate it) at the uni, such as rolling roads, engine dynos, flow benches, etc as well as a fully equipped machine shop.
Where should I begin? what are the weaknesses of this particular engine, what can the crank handle? will I need to upgrade injectors? what about headwork? should the head be ported/polished etc, or just remove the rough bits and crap (people tell me polished heads LOOSE power in FI engines)
I think that will do for starters, so any comments, advice, etc is welcome.
I personally would go down the Rootes S/C route, but am open to suggestions on alternatives/turbos etc if they can be backed up with some reasons for choosing that particular method.
Thanks
Graham