Thanks
@ElGrecko !
Nice summary tying what-goes-with-what. For me as an engine noob + at the point that my 3.0 Carbed M30 is out: right one time!
As i'm trying to decide how far i want to modify my engine, linking to available budget, I'd like to develop a plan, but I'm desperately lacking knowledge and experience. (Procrastination warning to self...).
My goal is a strong durable engine that can happily tour the autobahn at 140kmh (90Mph) for hours on end. Alpine back roads. But the wife should also be able to drive and enjoy the car. I have a 3.25 25% LSD and 5spd Getrag ready to match. I don't think I will ever track it. My engine isn't original to the car (it's from an '72 E3)
From the above, i think i learn that one could build different 'levels' of engine's basically stacking improvements on improvements, but in a logical order, reaching track engine specs in the end. I think also Kormann ( or was it Alpina?) that used terms like 'Stage 1/2/3' and basically used a similar approach?
Can you correct /add where I'm wrong in the following?
- Starting from a standard engine, a first step up would with mild (287 degree?) cam to gain some power (Hp)
- secondly, Headers would be an easy bolt on for me, so as they would be 'parts costs only' it would make an interesting 2nd step up.
- Third, if money allows, a head job.
- forth, piano top pistons for compression 9,0 (or was it 9,5?). If bigger budget allows, custom pistons like JE (around 1600 euro)
- (not sure where in the list replacing the Zeniths to side drafts would be)
And if you're OK to shout ballpark USD figures for each step, then I would be helped a lot. I'm in Euro country, but USD estimations are fine - I kinda know how it translates from workshop rates + dollar/euro conversion.
Very specific to my case (I'm a sucker for original appearance): IF i want to keep the stock Zenith down draft carbs, how would it limit my engine output? Would it still be somewhat logical if I combine them to a mild cam+headers? Guess it would be limiting the engine a lot (thus stupid) if i match them to Head job + Custom 10,5 JE Pistons?