BSI202 SS manifold?
Posted: Thu Dec 01, 2016 11:50 am
Are there any real performance gains from a multi-tube (bundle ‘o snakes) header for the BSI202?
http://www.rbmperformance.com/lng_EN_sr ... alves.html
Here’s why I ask:
I’ve been looking for a replacement turbo for Frank after blowing the 87 9000 turbo that was in the car for the last 10 or 12 years. This year I used the turbo from our old wrecked 88 9000, but it doesn’t seem to have the same kick as the old one.
I’ve been finding some interesting options out there, with the $800 Turbonetics T3s looking like a pretty good option.
Then I find the 900 header *with* turbo on ebay. The turbo is a Swedish Dynamics “Red” series turbo.
That should solve my “turbo problem” AND get me a cool header! Right??
Nope. The issue is, about 5 minutes after I hit the “Buy” button, I realized that the #4 exhaust tube will impact my starter and oil return line. You see, I’m using a BSI201 block with a B234 head.
So, in order to use these beautiful headers, I’d need to build a new short block and even the cheapest option (a new BSI202 block and swap everything over) is still going to run me $3-400 by the time machine work is done. If I want to build a whole new engine to keep my current one useable for another car, now I’m at $1000 with pistons, bearings, etc. I’m open to suggestions for pistons, BTW!! Then there’s the Tundra rod option! OK, now I’m at $1500. Then I might as well get the eEuro flywheel and go from T5.2 to T5.5…it’s starting to snowball…
So, is the super-cool header worth the work/$$, or do I sell it, keep the turbo, and just run it like that?
John
http://www.rbmperformance.com/lng_EN_sr ... alves.html
Here’s why I ask:
I’ve been looking for a replacement turbo for Frank after blowing the 87 9000 turbo that was in the car for the last 10 or 12 years. This year I used the turbo from our old wrecked 88 9000, but it doesn’t seem to have the same kick as the old one.
I’ve been finding some interesting options out there, with the $800 Turbonetics T3s looking like a pretty good option.
Then I find the 900 header *with* turbo on ebay. The turbo is a Swedish Dynamics “Red” series turbo.
That should solve my “turbo problem” AND get me a cool header! Right??
Nope. The issue is, about 5 minutes after I hit the “Buy” button, I realized that the #4 exhaust tube will impact my starter and oil return line. You see, I’m using a BSI201 block with a B234 head.
So, in order to use these beautiful headers, I’d need to build a new short block and even the cheapest option (a new BSI202 block and swap everything over) is still going to run me $3-400 by the time machine work is done. If I want to build a whole new engine to keep my current one useable for another car, now I’m at $1000 with pistons, bearings, etc. I’m open to suggestions for pistons, BTW!! Then there’s the Tundra rod option! OK, now I’m at $1500. Then I might as well get the eEuro flywheel and go from T5.2 to T5.5…it’s starting to snowball…
So, is the super-cool header worth the work/$$, or do I sell it, keep the turbo, and just run it like that?
John