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Thread: Ever wonder what a stock DE can do with Engine Management?

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2008-06-12 05:11:46
#31
Originally Posted by BenFenner
Engine ran 1.0 bar of boost on the completely stock block. I'd say that's 380 WHP or so, but really that's just a guess. It might be good for more.
We put ARP head studs in (nothing else) and went to 1.4 bar and made 475 WHP.


wow, i didnt know bmw's were that tuff.

stratton.
2008-06-12 15:44:01
#32
Originally Posted by Fernando
soooo BEN you're a fan of "stock" performance...

I just don't like to do more work, or spend more money than I have to. Etc. etc.

Originally Posted by Fernando
let's see the E30 links!

They are in post #27 of this thread.
2008-06-12 16:01:40
#33
Originally Posted by STRATTON
wow, i didnt know bmw's were that tuff.


Neither did anyone else.
2008-06-12 18:01:54
#34
the question is reliablity. we all know sr20's can take alot of boost in stock form for a long time.

can the bmw's hold up longterm just as well...

stratton.
2008-06-12 23:51:35
#35
Ben I'm sending you a pm later today. I don't know if I want to try this on my turbo or N/A build.
2008-06-13 15:53:08
#36
Originally Posted by STRATTON
the question is reliablity. we all know sr20's can take alot of boost in stock form for a long time.

can the bmw's hold up longterm just as well...


When have you ever heard of a turbo motor going because of gradual stress? It's always a catastrophic failure (blown head gasket, thrown rod, melted piston, etc.). The BMW engines in the e30 cars have their weak points, but as long as you avoid detonation it seems to hold up to SR20 standards quite well.
2008-06-13 15:53:44
#37
Originally Posted by Keo
Ben I'm sending you a pm later today. I don't know if I want to try this on my turbo or N/A build.


Try what, standalone?

All your cars need it. =]
2008-06-13 16:19:57
#38
Originally Posted by BenFenner
I just don't like to do more work, or spend more money than I have to. Etc. etc.

wise words master... but i just can't avoid the fact of spending money on my classic...

They are in post #27 of this thread.


seen them... now i want an E30 LOL.. but don't know if they sold them here in mexico
2008-06-13 21:13:50
#39
I quit.
2008-06-14 03:18:25
#40
Cool Numbers man. See how much you can get with 87 octane. That would be a nice test. Since Premium gas is $$$$$.
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