Linda's M20b31 Sadness

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  • AWDBOB
    R3V Elite
    • Aug 2013
    • 4387

    #1

    Linda's M20b31 Sadness

    Hey R3V-

    My well pump failed, which resulted in me finding out my well is only 25ft deep (must be in the water), which resulted in the well pump pull breaking off with the pump lodged in the casing, which resulted in me having to drill a new well, which resulted in me finding out I have to drill 200+ft down to get clean water.

    SO I'm selling Linda's uber expensive 3.1L to fund my huge expense. I will not ship, located in 46013.

    M20b31 -

    Bottom end built by Kevin at Head Solutions in Lebanon, IN. He is widely regarded in the greater Indianapolis area at being the best in the bizz.

    -Late M20 block bored to 86mm w/ torque plate
    -M54b30 crank/rods - stock size mains/rods
    -Custom forged JE 4032 (similar to OEM Piston material) pistons, 10.5:1 compression, designed to match 731 chamber
    -Block was NOT hot tanked, intermediate shaft bearings were in great shape
    -New OEM bolts
    -Disassembled/ultrasonically cleaned/etc Oil Pump and engine bits
    -Comes with custom teflon crank scraper from Kevin Johnson


    Top end built/ported by Rama RHD and finished off by Kevin at Head Solutions. He didn't like the surface finish, so he inspected the head, cleaned up stuff he didn't like, and made sure it was perfect.

    -Euro 731 Head with +2mm Intake/Exhaust Valves
    -Heavily ported by Rama at RHD
    -RHD Springs/Retainers
    -Ireland Engineering HD Rockers
    -Ireland Engineering Billet 284/280 Cam
    -Custom 86mm Cometic HG, stock thickness
    -ARP Head Studs
    -Gates Racing Timing Belt
    -New INA Belt tensioner, Graf Water Pump


    I hoped/estimated this engine will make 225whp-ISH on a Dynojet SAE on the stock intake manifold with a solid tune on Megasquirt. Does not come with headers.

    $5500, local pickup only in 46013


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    Untitled by Bobbie Morrone, on Flickr
    Untitled by Bobbie Morrone, on Flickr
    Last edited by AWDBOB; 11-10-2020, 12:39 PM.
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  • wworm
    E30 Mastermind
    • Dec 2016
    • 1719

    #2
    this is heartbreaking. Someone buy it and keep it in a shed until Bobbie can buy it back lol
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    • e30austin
      I waste 90% of my day here and all I got was this stupid title
      • Sep 2010
      • 15382

      #3
      this makes me sad to hear. sorry, man.

      :/


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      • Reichart12
        R3VLimited
        • Aug 2012
        • 2151

        #4
        Dang this would have been a screamer. Paging 2mAn time to get your m20 fix you've always wanted.

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        • 2mAn
          Señior Mod
          • Aug 2010
          • 20185

          #5
          Originally posted by Reichart12
          Dang this would have been a screamer. Paging 2mAn time to get your m20 fix you've always wanted.


          Someone want to buy my MR2?... Theres also a 84/85 318 Ive been eying. It would be the killer combo
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          • raj
            Advanced Member
            • Oct 2013
            • 100

            #6
            Kevin built the head for my S50 and did an amazing job. This motor is definitely built right if he touched it

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            • AWDBOB
              R3V Elite
              • Aug 2013
              • 4387

              #7
              Originally posted by wworm
              this is heartbreaking. Someone buy it and keep it in a shed until Bobbie can buy it back lol

              Originally posted by e30austin
              this makes me sad to hear. sorry, man.

              :/
              Yeah, it's a pretty frustrating situation. This engine was my last exciting project as I transition out of the hobby side of things. The only way it won't feel like ass is if a member or friend sees the project through.


              Originally posted by Reichart12
              Dang this would have been a screamer. Paging 2mAn time to get your m20 fix you've always wanted.
              She will be a ripper!

              Originally posted by 2mAn

              ​​​​​​​​​​​

              Someone want to buy my MR2?... Theres also a 84/85 318 Ive been eying. It would be the killer combo
              Who needs water... now you're giving ME bad ideas



              Originally posted by raj
              Kevin built the head for my S50 and did an amazing job. This motor is definitely built right if he touched it
              Man, I have had engine work done all over the country, and bar none, he is the best I have used. I know of people all over that send their stuff to him- it is such a blessing to be able to stop by and leave 3 hours later, enriched in knowledge.

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              • theroundcow
                Advanced Member
                • Mar 2010
                • 183

                #8
                well now i want an engine with the kevin stamp of approval...does he typically have a waiting list that may exceed a normal humans life expectancy?

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                • AWDBOB
                  R3V Elite
                  • Aug 2013
                  • 4387

                  #9
                  Originally posted by theroundcow
                  well now i want an engine with the kevin stamp of approval...does he typically have a waiting list that may exceed a normal humans life expectancy?
                  The local advantage is strong because he's usually too busy to take on more work......until you show up with smile and an engine block in the back of your Subaru
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                  • Simple_Smith
                    E30 Addict
                    • Aug 2011
                    • 564

                    #10
                    This is far too tempting
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                    2010 335 D for daily

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                    • AWDBOB
                      R3V Elite
                      • Aug 2013
                      • 4387

                      #11
                      Originally posted by Simple_Smith
                      This is far too tempting
                      winter project eh???
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                      • CaptiveComp
                        Member
                        • Jul 2019
                        • 40

                        #12
                        What a shame wish I had to spare find to hold it for you. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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                        • AWDBOB
                          R3V Elite
                          • Aug 2013
                          • 4387

                          #13
                          Originally posted by CaptiveComp
                          What a shame wish I had to spare find to hold it for you. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
                          I 10/10 do not think it will sell, sadly (or not sadly)
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