M20s are extremely well build simple engines, other than rockers arms its solid. Given most m20s are pretty beat at this point, a refreshed well running m20 is great.
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From knowing nothing to having a Thunderbird supercharger on an m20b27i
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IT'S ALIIIIIIIIIIVE!!!!!!!!!!!!
I was gonna use my phone to take video of the first start attempt, but I forgot on account of being so excited to turn the key. It was gonna be a video of me turning the key and the motor not starting. But since I didn't take video, it actually did start on the very first turn of the key. There were witnesses, who I threatened with their lives if they didn't come in my thread and verify this Cinderella story.
I haven't driven it for the exhaust isn't all buttoned up yet. Tomorrow…Originally posted by Andy.BWhenever I am about to make a particularly questionable decision regarding a worryingly cheap diy solution, I just ask myself, "What would Ether-D do?"
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It's now officially back together and on the road. I've only driven it 3 miles, but it seems strong and tight (toyt, like a tiger). More to come...Originally posted by Andy.BWhenever I am about to make a particularly questionable decision regarding a worryingly cheap diy solution, I just ask myself, "What would Ether-D do?"
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Alright, I drove about 60 or so miles today and the supercharger belt is slipping a bit starting at about 4000rpm so it's only making 5psi peak, at the moment, so I'll snug that up and re-evaluate, but for now, I'm really liking it (of course). No more knocking sounds, thank the gentle Jesus.
I'll get your damn videos soon LJ. I know you don't likey the reading…Originally posted by Andy.BWhenever I am about to make a particularly questionable decision regarding a worryingly cheap diy solution, I just ask myself, "What would Ether-D do?"
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First let me tell you how great of a friend I am. I'm such a good friend that I didn't even publicly thank Agent and Chondamax for helping me get that motor all buttoned up in the car. So thanks guys!!!
Now heres some pics and a startup vid:
Originally posted by Andy.BWhenever I am about to make a particularly questionable decision regarding a worryingly cheap diy solution, I just ask myself, "What would Ether-D do?"
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Originally posted by Ether-D View PostChondamax
15psi or go home. Yep.'91 318is M52 Turbo (in pieces)
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So legit!!! "It's not 5 or 10%, it's somewhere in between". Lol…Originally posted by Andy.BWhenever I am about to make a particularly questionable decision regarding a worryingly cheap diy solution, I just ask myself, "What would Ether-D do?"
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Originally posted by LJ851 View PostIt's so quiet !
You must be pleased to have it on the road again.
Also, I tightened the belt and on the way to town this morning (45 degrees f) I saw 6.5psi. So I believe around 6psi is where I am for now. The "new" 2.7L on 6-ish psi feels bigger on the bottom end and about the same on the top end as the rod-knocking 2.5L with 9psi. When the tax money comes in, I think I'll spring for a "professional" tune.Originally posted by Andy.BWhenever I am about to make a particularly questionable decision regarding a worryingly cheap diy solution, I just ask myself, "What would Ether-D do?"
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Originally posted by Ether-D View PostI am so pleased.
Also, I tightened the belt and on the way to town this morning (45 degrees f) I saw 6.5psi. So I believe around 6psi is where I am for now. The "new" 2.7L on 6-ish psi feels bigger on the bottom end and about the same on the top end as the rod-knocking 2.5L with 9psi. When the tax money comes in, I think I'll spring for a "professional" tune.
When you do that, drag my brother along to get his turbo looked at.
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