my e-xperience so far... (archive)

Hey guys when comparing the "e" and "i" don't forget about the torque difference. The e was built with big torque to pull the car easier without the motor having to rev to 6K. Not saying the e is better than the i but it will take serious ride in a bad "i/is" to convince me they are that much better.From what I understand the "e" head is changed because it has less cam bearings, and the cam will flex at high RPM, thus having a low limiter. However, the bottom end is said to be as good if not a little better than the "i". From this I have gathered that with the torque and HP of the "e" motor, with a bigger revlimiter and the larger cam of the "i" will ultimatly make a more performance oriented motor. I ask, Is this true?

Our development so far has brought me to the point where my 2.7 is faster up through the gears and exiting the turns, just a hair slower in straight away speed through 4th gear (the i motor out revs me) but I'm able to make up that ground near the very top end (5th gear torque) producing a sort of give and take when chasing a 325is on the track. Last week at Summit Point I had a great dual going with a 325is on Race tires (I was on my rain tires) that is until my tires started to melting and I watched him run away! LOL.

With our next round of "top secret" mods it should be able to dust an i motor car. My motor is more a torque monster than a revver and that strength we will further develop.

Shelby
'86 325es

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