"I" cam in a "ES" - BMW Forum

Skatebline · 10-07-2006, 10:40 PM

Can anyone point me in the right direction to find out if an "I" cam will work in a "ES" or does anyone know? cuz i cant really find a link/thread...

JoeMadoo · 10-08-2006, 02:45 AM

You can put an i cam in an e engine but you will need i dual springs and have to have a machine shop drill more oil journals.

Skatebline · 10-08-2006, 07:33 AM

ohhh ok, that sucks that it just doesnt go right in

so you think im better off just getting the "E" one or what?

JoeMadoo · 10-08-2006, 03:16 PM

Well what are you trying to acomplish?

Starmavin · 10-08-2006, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Skatebline

ohhh ok, that sucks that it just doesnt go right in

so you think im better off just getting the "E" one or what?

Considering that you have to remove the head to get the cam out anyway, having a few oil holes drilled isn't so bad.

Skatebline · 10-08-2006, 09:33 PM

yeah thats what i think i might do, since i have the head off already and its getting shaved too.

gotKRAUT · 10-10-2006, 02:47 PM

dont shave it very much or else you will throw off the timing belt, you may need to get a adjustable cam gear to make up the messed up timing from decking the head...

joemadoo went through this problem with his other motor...

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Originally Posted by Skatebline

ohhh ok, that sucks that it just doesnt go right in

so you think im better off just getting the "E" one or what?

E and ES share the exact same cam...

Starmavin · 10-10-2006, 05:35 PM

I used a modified porsche 924 timing idler pully to correct the timing, works perfect. You can't go over 0.035" or you risk valve damage.