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**daggis** · 10-26-2005, 07:57 PM

ok, what is the super eta? and how is it different from the other e30's? and where can i get some pictures of the m technics body kit? and prices and such. last i tried to find it i ended up at some site of a shop in africa. also, what is the best turbo size for an e30?

**voca** · 10-26-2005, 08:00 PM

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In its final year, the 1988 325 (dubbed "Super Eta" by enthusiasts) was equipped from the factory with special pistons, 325i head/exhaust system, and Motronic 1.1 engine management control, bumping horsepower up to 127 and raising the redline to 5500 RPM.

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**daggis** · 10-26-2005, 08:11 PM

does eta stand for something?

**voca** · 10-26-2005, 08:17 PM

yeah, it comes from the 325e, the e stands for "eta" which is the greek letter for efficiency.

**bex325** · 10-26-2005, 08:49 PM

its also not pronounced ee-tee-a its eh-ta

the benefit of the super-eta is that you can swap on the "i" head with dual valvesprings and cam to create what is known as a 2.7i with the proper engine management, it is possible to make around 160rwhp.

check out www.e30tech.com for tons of turbo info. lots of experience and knowledge on turboed e30s there.

**daggis** · 10-26-2005, 10:14 PM

thanks. how much did you all get your cars for?

**bex325** · 10-26-2005, 10:34 PM

the 86 cost $2400 CDN, but i have about $5000 all told into it, and it isnt anything special. the convertible cost me $6500 CDN and then i got a hardtop for another $1000 CDN. I haven't put much into it yet other than some minor maintenance, but come spring its getting a respray and bumper swap. By the time i have the car where i really want it to be, i'll have put another $10,000 into it.