2.6 Build.

[gooner1]

Spoted this in another section and wondered if anyone has
more information.
Apparently has a lot of low down torque, which is where i like it.
but compared to the 2.7, 2.8 is it worth it, and does it have any
other advantages over them.

The main parts mentioned are

2.3L Crank (e30)
2.5L Con Rods (e30)
2.8L Pistons (e36)
what other parts are needed I,m assuming, perhaps wrongly,
the parts are swapped into a 325i.

[e301988325i]

the M20 2.7 and 2.8 conversions are strokers, so a 2.6 stroker would have less torque. . .

[daimlerman]

I would guess that a 323 crank in good,usable condition will be as rare as an eta(525e)one,like rocking horse whatsit!

[fowler]

just build a 2.7 i know several eta cranks which are in good condition

[Andyboy]

Waste of time. Just find a 2.8 crank and build a proper one.

[fowler]

too much recpricating wieght per cylinder stroke possible piston slap from new plus you can get more power out a N/a 2.7 than a N/A 2.8 over square engine springs too mind

[phelix]

Short stroke, large bore is usually the basis for a high revving engine but not with the heavy stock internals and cast crank. Doesn't make much sense; go with a 2.7 or 2.8 as there's no replacement for displacement.