Thinking about a stock rebuild

[BeFunk]

posted this in regional forms for the Midwest and did not get much feed back so i am reposting this here.


Thinking about getting an M20B27 to put on a stand and rebuild then swap into my car but not to sure where to start. I am in Centrial IL and there is ZERO Pick and Pulls that I know of that would have what I am looking for.

I am talking about a complete tear down and never gone this far into the engine bay. SOOO I am looking for some "constructive" feedback on a good place to get started.

Also any one have input on what parts of the car you SHOULD NOT powder coat.

I.E. Calipers, suspension parts, steering rack...

[E30Gus]

Curious...If you are going through all that work, why not rebuild a stock m20b25 instead?

[BeFunk]

For my first one I figured a direct swap was the best bet. Guessing this way if/when I jack something, up having a direct point of reference would be a GOOD idea :)

I humored a top end swap or switching to a B25 but I was not sure if I was up to changing ever thing else out Just yet.

If i can do this and don't cause to much damage I will move up to something a bit more fun.

[dougie30]

What year is your car? If it is a 86-87 you can bolt in a stock 87 I engine and you will be slot more happy with it. This is what i did and its plug and play and its totally better than the E engine.

[BeFunk]

87 es

[dougie30]

87 es

it wouldn't make much sense to put a eta back in unless your looking for gas mileage