Hey guys,
I got an '86 528i (I'm in Australia), and I am looking at swapping the I6 M30 for a V8 M62, the main problem I have is that somebody once told me that you can make more reliable horsepower from the I6 than you can from the V8.
I thought this was BS, but they claimed it was because of the alloy block on the M62 not being able to handle the amount of power that I am looking at. I am currently sourcing a 99 740i/iL front cut (this engine I believe has VANOS, earlier ones did not), and I can get one with the 5 speed steptronic for approx $6K AU. I also want to add a Sprintex Whipple 2300 Supercharger.
Either way I will have a supercharged E28 when I am finished, I just need some help deciding what engine to actually put into it. This car is my Pride and Joy as it was the first car I ever bought, and I have had it for about 6 years. I am going to be doing a full ground-up rebuild (strip everything and start again), and the reason I want so much power out of it is because I am sick of all the little ricey boys here on the goldcoast in their supra's and skylines, thinking they own the road.
Thanks for any help you can give
Jay
*also chasing a skirt kit for this model car, I do not have the HUGE US bumpers though any help would be appreciated*
I got an '86 528i (I'm in Australia), and I am looking at swapping the I6 M30 for a V8 M62, the main problem I have is that somebody once told me that you can make more reliable horsepower from the I6 than you can from the V8.
I thought this was BS, but they claimed it was because of the alloy block on the M62 not being able to handle the amount of power that I am looking at. I am currently sourcing a 99 740i/iL front cut (this engine I believe has VANOS, earlier ones did not), and I can get one with the 5 speed steptronic for approx $6K AU. I also want to add a Sprintex Whipple 2300 Supercharger.
Either way I will have a supercharged E28 when I am finished, I just need some help deciding what engine to actually put into it. This car is my Pride and Joy as it was the first car I ever bought, and I have had it for about 6 years. I am going to be doing a full ground-up rebuild (strip everything and start again), and the reason I want so much power out of it is because I am sick of all the little ricey boys here on the goldcoast in their supra's and skylines, thinking they own the road.
Thanks for any help you can give
Jay
*also chasing a skirt kit for this model car, I do not have the HUGE US bumpers though any help would be appreciated*
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