Hi all
This has probably been asked a hundred times before but....
I’m looking to get a bit more out of my m10 1.8 carb engine
Currently runs well and totally standard with the zenith 2b4 carb
Looking at ways to get a bit more poke out of it so maybe twin Webber’s is a good starting point?
What carbs set ups are other people running?
**ive got hold of some twin 40’s and waiting on arrival of manifold
Ive read some good threads on here and leads me to believe that sourcing a 318i e30 is the way to go when running twin Webber’s
Is it best to change the head to make it a worth while conversion?
Can anyone recommend the best head to use? Is there any particular year 318i that I should avoid
Cheers Iain
1.8 m10 with twin Weber
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Re: Getting a bit more poke out of an m10
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Understeer is when you hit the wall with the front of the car. Oversteer is when you hit the wall with the rear of the car.
Horsepower is how fast you hit the wall. Torque is how far you take the wall with you.
Horsepower is how fast you hit the wall. Torque is how far you take the wall with you.
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Re: Getting a bit more poke out of an m10
Going to stick with a carb but maybe a decent Weber and upgrade the exhaust manifold??
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Re: Getting a bit more poke out of an m10
I'm not an expert but from what I understand the 1.8 in the 316 has small ports and valves for better fuel economy and so not sure that twin Webers will help that much.
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Re: Getting a bit more poke out of an m10
Yes that’s what I thought
Am I right in thinking the head from a e30 318i would be the right way to go with twin Webber’s?
I have got hold of a set of twin 40’s so it’s now looking at what options there are regarding the head I think
Am I right in thinking the head from a e30 318i would be the right way to go with twin Webber’s?
I have got hold of a set of twin 40’s so it’s now looking at what options there are regarding the head I think
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Re: 1.8 m10 with twin Weber
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Re: 1.8 m10 with twin Weber
If this is the route you want to go, take the block of the E30 as well since it is lighter. Plus you are sure that those are going to match (valves/pistons). E30 has a slightly higher compression as well.
Avoid the earlier K-jet blocks and go for the later L-jet. That way you don't have to close the K-jet injector holes.
Avoid the earlier K-jet blocks and go for the later L-jet. That way you don't have to close the K-jet injector holes.