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Originally Posted by tjts1
Well the beauty of the E30 as opposed to newer BMWs is that its put together like legos. Its pretty easy to swap parts out. I don't know what differential you have but if acceleration is not an issue, you can drop in a much taller diff. There is a about a dozen ratios available between 2.79-4.44. I know at least one guy in the US is using a 2.79 with his 1.8 liter M42 16 valve and getting some pretty phenomenal FE in the process. Its just a matter of how much acceleration you're willing to sacrifice.
E30 Differential Ratios - e30tech.com Forums
To reduce parasitic drag you can ditch the PS pump and clutch fan. It was a nice improvement on my M42, swap in Bosch Design 3 injectors (EV6) for better fuel atomization. Right now you have the injector on the left, EV6 on the right. EV6 produces a much finer mist without increasing the total flow.
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These injectors can be found all over the junkyards for dirt cheap.
I wish they sold the wagon in the US. I had to settle for a 4 door 16 valve.
good luck
Justin |
Justin, thanks for the suggestion. I'm thinking of a 3.64 diff for the rear end.
As for injectors-I was mpanning to swap in a set of 4 jet injectors from an m50 or m44 lump.
I'm contemlpating an electric fan conversion, but wondering how if its worth it as the fan is driven off the waterpump. Waterpump and Alternator are on the same belt too..
Euromodder,
No mudflaps, although i'd be tempted to use some as tyre air deflectors
A grill block is definately up there!
Anyone got any ideas regarding sheel covers/moon discs etc?
I'm assuming a full length belly pan would be advantagous too?