3 degree angle valve job

[malakia12]

ok guys, i do not have f/i, but i figured this was the best spot to put this in. i currently have headers, intake, software, pullies, exhaust. i have a set of schrick cams that i will be putting in soon, and wanted to know if i should get a 3 degree valve job? i figure since they have to crack the engine open, might as well get this done too. but is it worth it? what exactly does it do? how does it increase power? thanks for shedding some light on this topic :thumbup:

[teamdfl]

I beleive you are refering to a 3 angle valve job. A 3 angle valve job means that two additional flats are machined into the valve, one above and one below the 45 degree valve seating surface. This is done to improve airflow around the valve head.

In general, it is a good idea to have any valve work done while the head is off to save the labor and parts of doing the job again in the near future. Specifically, I don't know if modern BMW motors benefit from valve work with or without higher performance cams. You might even want to consider some mild porting. Try talking to a respected BMW tuner with experience in engine work to see if the 3 angle valve job is worth it. Try Turner or VAC for info.


Ed

[malakia12]

you are my favorite member, you have clear cut answers to all my questions.haha I figure while i am getting cams installed, might as well have some other work done at the same time. the shop that i take my car to can do just about anything with a bmw. i am just looking to squeeze out a few more horsies from my car. i am staying all motor so i figure these are the kind of things i need to look at. anything else i should look at for N/A?

[malakia12]

VAC is actually about 45 minutes away from my house, I might have to take a ride up their one of these days.

[e popa]

you are my favorite member, you have clear cut answers to all my questions.haha I figure while i am getting cams installed, might as well have some other work done at the same time. the shop that i take my car to can do just about anything with a bmw. i am just looking to squeeze out a few more horsies from my car. i am staying all motor so i figure these are the kind of things i need to look at. anything else i should look at for N/A?
hey isnt that my shop you go to :thumbup:

[malakia12]

hey isnt that my shop you go to :thumbup:
hell yeah, they rock man. they can do anything! you are definitely the man for introducing me to that shop. :thumbup: :thumbup: for you and :thumbup: :thumbup: for the shop

[Tommyboy]

hell yeah, they rock man. they can do anything! you are definitely the man for introducing me to that shop. :thumbup: :thumbup: for you and :thumbup: :thumbup: for the shop

have you dyno'd ur car? i wonder how much it is putting out

[malakia12]

not yet, will probably do it after cams and whatever other work i get done to it. i am hoping for 200hp to the wheels. plus a little weight savngs from the seats i changed, the lighter wheels, and eventually gutting the rear. so the car should feel really good.

[K-DOG]

not yet, will probably do it after cams and whatever other work i get done to it. i am hoping for 200hp to the wheels. plus a little weight savngs from the seats i changed, the lighter wheels, and eventually gutting the rear. so the car should feel really good.

200rwhp with an auto tranny....I really doubt thats happening man...but you never know:P

[malakia12]

200rwhp with an auto tranny....I really doubt thats happening man...but you never know:P
can't be optimistic :thumbup: anything is possible, plus that is what I am hoping for,but if i come to 195rwhp, i can live with that.

[fstazzwhip]

VAC is actually about 45 minutes away from my house, I might have to take a ride up their one of these days.
Hey Whats up is your car a stick or a step ? if its a step level ten worked wonders for mine

[malakia12]

its step, what did you get done? that converter that they have for like $700? let me know, thanks

[F360C]

hell yeah, they rock man. they can do anything! you are definitely the man for introducing me to that shop. :thumbup: :thumbup: for you and :thumbup: :thumbup: for the shop

What shop do you guys go to?? I am going to be getting cams soon enough and need to know of a good place to get them installed

[malakia12]

i go to European Performance in Elsmere, Delaware

[fstazzwhip]

What shop do you guys go to?? I am going to be getting cams soon enough and need to know of a good place to get them installed
European Performance is a Great shop

[fstazzwhip]

its step, what did you get done? that converter that they have for like $700? let me know, thanks
yea i got the torque converter done it cost 1600 after tax and fluid n stuff but it is a world of a difference i am going to do a review on it but i want to get my car to the track to compare it to my last track visit after that i will have a full write up but the car feels incredible and i have taken 350z 6spds light to light :pimpin: the car hauls azz i can definitly feel there is more power goin to the wheels and the the response feels a lot better as well

[malakia12]

i will definitely think long and hard about doing this down the road. might have to be my next major mod after cams. so what do you actually need to order from Level 10, just the converter, or are there other parts that need to be order as well? thanks again