Which way does an m20 spin?

[Red88]

I have a spare M20 block sitting outside my house

If I was still up there, I still wouldn't take you up on that. Thanks though.

[Danny]

I have a spare M20 block sitting outside my house

[Red88]

That block will make a nice planter, coffee table, door stop, etc. It's finished as an engine.

Figures. As per SamE30e's advice, I'll be looking for an m50 block.

[Philo]

Compared to the taurus, camry, and civic that most 17 yr olds drive, it would be relatively fast.

[SamE30e]

That's exactly it. I feel no need for a "fast" car. I'm only 17, I feel that a fast car would get me into trouble pretty quick. Also, being young, I'm curious as shit about this thing, and the best way I learn is by putting my hands on everything, and that's what I'm doing.

An M50 is far from fast.

[Brian D]

That block will make a nice planter, coffee table, door stop, etc. It's finished as an engine.

[Red88]

I'm figuring this is bad. Is this block useless, or can a machine shop add metal to this area and redrill/thread it and have it be good as new?

[E30QC]

"Sounds like you have a good idea of how things work. And if you want a truly "fast" car, don't buy an E30. lol"

-blasphemy... lol

[Red88]

If you can put an m20 in you can put an m50 in, really, it's not that hard..

I believe you, but I'm not looking to upgrade really. This is just for fun, to learn about whatever. I had this sitting around, so why not?

[balooshinakus]

If you can put an m20 in you can put an m50 in, really, it's not that hard.. Prior to doing my engine swap this summer my other mechanical experience consisted of redoing my suspension and doing my waterpump/tstat with a buddies help. Do your reading, take your time, have fun, and get it done. Doing the swap this summer was an absolute blast and an incredible learning experience. And you'll make more power with a 24v swap as opposed to a 70s engine design.

[Wh33lhop]

Thanks for the info guys, I've got so much leverage on this biznatch. I'm lifting the opposite leg of the engine stand with ease. The project is for me to take this block all the way down, get it to a machine shop and have them tell me weather or not it's an OK piece of ish to get to work on. I feel that I'm not quite ready to do a 24v swap and honestly have no desire to have more than 200hp. So, I'm going to make a big m20, because I know I can take an m20 out of a car and put an m20 back in.

Well that mentality sure isn't going to last long. But I hear you, I had to be convinced to do my 24v swap, I was pretty stubborn about the M20. It makes cool noises. :D

[Philo]

Sounds like you have a good idea of how things work. ;) And if you want a truly "fast" car, don't buy an E30. lol

[Red88]

don't try to make more power in the M20. Run it for its simplicity

That's exactly it. I feel no need for a "fast" car. I'm only 17, I feel that a fast car would get me into trouble pretty quick. Also, being young, I'm curious as shit about this thing, and the best way I learn is by putting my hands on everything, and that's what I'm doing.

[Philo]

Eh, I would disagree with you on the swap. But do what you are comfortable with. Word of advice is don't try to make more power in the M20. Either run it for its simplicity, or swap for power. No need to shoot yourself in the foot. :)

[Red88]

Thanks for the info guys, I've got so much leverage on this biznatch. I'm lifting the opposite leg of the engine stand with ease. The project is for me to take this block all the way down, get it to a machine shop and have them tell me weather or not it's an OK piece of ish to get to work on. I feel that I'm not quite ready to do a 24v swap and honestly have no desire to have more than 200hp. So, I'm going to make a big m20, because I know I can take an m20 out of a car and put an m20 back in.