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m30b35 head skim

Posted: Thu Dec 14, 2017 7:46 am
by jinksy
Hi guys,
In the e30 wiki m30 swap guide it says you can skim the b35 head by 1mm to increase compression.
is this upgrade that simple or is there more to it than the guide says?
thanks

Re: m30b35 head skim

Posted: Thu Dec 14, 2017 10:29 am
by pianist
It will change compression ratio as well, might need to use higher octane fuel as outcome to avoid detonation. Don't know what is safe limit of skim on this engine but gains will be close to zero by just skim alone.

Re: m30b35 head skim

Posted: Fri Dec 15, 2017 3:17 am
by jinksy
Thanks, i thought it sounded a little too good to be true :(

Re: m30b35 head skim

Posted: Fri Dec 15, 2017 12:08 pm
by lellis
I've heard many mixed reviews on this. Some people saying they had no problems with an easy 15ish hp gain, but some saying it contacted with their valves or didn't gain anything.