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380km to about 45ltrs

Ive been driving an e36 325i and a 94 rodeo. I also try to run the ea81 effeciently, I dont thrash it. I know a good mob that should be able to get it running right.

I still think I wont be totally happy with the power of the engine. Just thought there would be someone that has done an ej conversion that could list a rough figure it cost them. Would you be able to do a ej20g conversion for say under $3k?

Its recently had an oil and lube. So new plugs and possibly leads?
If I put a webber carby on it would this improve power and economy?

No not lately, Im willing to put some money into it to get a better performing engine. Or should I just do some work to the ea81 like Webber carby, extractors etc...

Hi All, I've owned my 1990 Brumby for about 4 months now and I put 14" sunraisers on it. It averages around 380km to a tank and is totally gutless. To be honest I'm not a fan of the 4sp. Ive read a bit about the ea81 to EJ22 conversion. But how much more power will this give me and would it offer be...

I found the problem, I think its called the antidiesel solinoid wasn't working properly. I took it off gave it a quick clean and shes idling better now. Still a little high thou. I've noticed when the throttle arm is meant to be sitting dead, the large spring thats connects to a pivot out towards th...

Hi, This is driving me nuts. I have a standard Brumby with the ea81. When you first start the engine (cold or warm) it wont idle untill a few gentle revs of the throttle. After this it idles, but its rougher then heshem underwear. When you really give it the beans a few big revs it will drop back to...