Turbo M20 Build

[einstein57]

Holy shit thats a lot of timing.

[cmcgrogan]

god i need to stop by your shop. live in pequannock. so cool, and im looking to do a turbo m20 like now as i just spun a bearing :/. ill pm you or call you or something

[bobross]

Holy shit thats a lot of timing.

Really? In comparison to what?
My map is pretty similar. Great results over the last 4 years and 20k miles :shrug

[JamesE30]

Hey Great looking car and nice power numbers!! Sorry if it was mentioned, but exactly what wheels are they/specs? I also have the UUC kit And im looking for some new wheels to fit. They look great, any more close ups or pics of the clearance? Cheers!

[beefjurky69]

All turbo m20 guys know that m20's love timing. Which is why u dont see too many 885 heads in turbo car shaved too much cause you wouldn't be able to add enough timing to get some good power.

Wheels are 16x8 et20 front and 16x9 rear et 15. U need a 5mm up front to clear the caliper at least with these wheels.

[Snou52]

hey beefjurky,

just wondering....is this a daily driver? I've been following your thread for a couple yrs now...impressively solid build. thinking about mimicking your setup somewhat.

do you do your own tuning? are you using Megasquirt? I've moved over to VA from seattle, noticed you mention you have a shop? i'd love to come check it out someday!

my e30 is getting it's motor rebuilt for the 3rd time in 2 months! got a shitty rebuilt motor from a forum member and has been nothing but headaches. but i'm basically ending up with a stock rebuilt motor with ARP headstuds and MLS head gasket. hoping to get 400hp as a daily driver if that's doable without reliability issues.

[wazzu70]

Really? In comparison to what?
My map is pretty similar. Great results over the last 4 years and 20k miles :shrug

Compared to the super weak azz timing most people run to be "safe."

Glad to see you using VEMS too :)

[LowR3V'in]

16x9 rear et 15.

How close is that to the body/shock?
You think it could be closer or that's about a good et?

[beefjurky69]

hey beefjurky,

just wondering....is this a daily driver? I've been following your thread for a couple yrs now...impressively solid build. thinking about mimicking your setup somewhat.

do you do your own tuning? are you using Megasquirt? I've moved over to VA from seattle, noticed you mention you have a shop? i'd love to come check it out someday!

my e30 is getting it's motor rebuilt for the 3rd time in 2 months! got a shitty rebuilt motor from a forum member and has been nothing but headaches. but i'm basically ending up with a stock rebuilt motor with ARP headstuds and MLS head gasket. hoping to get 400hp as a daily driver if that's doable without reliability issues.

What's up man thanks for the kind words...it's not my daily driver but I do drive it at least 4 outta the 7 days. It's been super reliable and iv had no issues with it thank god.

I don't do any tuning...my car was tuned at Evans tuning in pa he does amazing work and my car has never felt better nor so reliable after his tune session. I highly recommend him for any type of tuning needed. I'm running Vems for management...I do like it but I don't love it. Their are way better management systems out there but all depends on how much you want to spend. My next step will be a haltech.

Your more then welcome to stop by the shop VA is pretty far from me though lol. 400 on a stock m20 is doable just remember that headgaskets are the killer of turbo m20's. I can't say that mls is bad because (Bobross) is using one with really good success. I run orings and stock OEM headgasket.

Compared to the super weak azz timing most people run to be "safe."

Glad to see you using VEMS too :)

Exactly what he said. Vems user he too :)

How close is that to the body/shock?
You think it could be closer or that's about a good et?

The et is ok I'm not thrilled with it...I run 9mm spacers in the back to get a slight poke and a 3mm up front to clear the calipers. With or without rear spacers you have plenty of room before contacting the shocks.

[LowR3V'in]

Which means you can run a fatter tire without spacers right?
I'm just trying to figure out what's the best combo for the biggest tire.

It's hard to get info from people.

[beefjurky69]

Which means you can run a fatter tire without spacers right?
I'm just trying to figure out what's the best combo for the biggest tire.

It's hard to get info from people.

You can easily fit a 245 out back with no issues as long as it's a 45 or smaller. But you have to run et 20 or better to tuck it under the flare.

[JamesE30]

Thanks for the info. Are they RS003's or are the faces another model? redrills or what? I love rs's but always read about horrible brake clearance.
Cheers!

[beefjurky69]

Results from last wed track day. Hahaha

[bmwman91]

lol

Holy shit. That is awesome.

[beefjurky69]

Thanks for the info. Are they RS003's or are the faces another model? redrills or what? I love rs's but always read about horrible brake clearance.
Cheers!

They are 002's brake clearance is not bad as long as you use a small spacer.