Huge problem... Options?

[duodvlhntr]

Oh, yea. It came off the block. Actually, that is part of the block in the picture. Fucked is an understatement.

[DaveSmed]

Oh my, thats not good. Was that towards the front of the car? Possibly from the engine compartment? It looks like your motor is indeed fucked if thats what I think it is.

[duodvlhntr]

So, yea. I found the problem. Dangling from the chassis. I have pictures and would really like someone to tell me what this part is.[/IMG]

[duodvlhntr]

I'd like to know how you plan on getting the 3800 to work in there. Unless your talking about that old POS that they stuck in the base model RWD Cutlass/Regal. Modern 3800 has GM's FWD bolt pattern, and there are only two GM vehicles to my knowledge equipped with RWD transmissions with the FWD bolt pattern. And if you are thinking of the S/C 3800, I REALLY want to see you get that in there. The blower packaging does not work in RWD.

I hadn't thought this far ahead beacause I wasn't really considering it. Just entertaining it. But, if there's anything I've learned from being around american cars, it's that anything is possible.

And besides, it's not worth my time unless it gives me thousands of headaches.

[duodvlhntr]

Yea... I really doubt I'll be swapping anything else in. The last engine swap project I helped with started two years ago and still doesn't run. Not my fault but still not a good omen.

So how about some figures? Has anyone rebuilt their M20? How much did it cost and what parts did you use? (OEM, aftermarket, etc.?) Or how about some pricing on some engines? I'm open to a lot of ideas so just post 'em up.

[DaveSmed]

I'd like to know how you plan on getting the 3800 to work in there. Unless your talking about that old POS that they stuck in the base model RWD Cutlass/Regal. Modern 3800 has GM's FWD bolt pattern, and there are only two GM vehicles to my knowledge equipped with RWD transmissions with the FWD bolt pattern. And if you are thinking of the S/C 3800, I REALLY want to see you get that in there. The blower packaging does not work in RWD.

[Firestorm]

LOL, ask Firestorm how much skill it is taking him to drop his LS1 into his e30. Or any other member that desided to do a different swap instead of a I6 BMW motor.

What he said :D

[JasonC]

its an european car. keep it that way. if you go small block v8 that means you dont have the skill to build any other motors. plus who wants to be a hick. just my insight on this. p.s. i HATE american cars

LOL, ask Firestorm how much skill it is taking him to drop his LS1 into his e30. Or any other member that desided to do a different swap instead of a I6 BMW motor.

[e30s52]

its an european car. keep it that way. if you go small block v8 that means you dont have the skill to build any other motors. plus who wants to be a hick. just my insight on this. p.s. i HATE american cars

[Firestorm]

Why's that? I mean, I can't say that I don't agree with you, it'd be a terrible idea but, why? Just looking for some insight.

Having the distributer on the back of the motor poses a problem. Puts the motor in a less-than-ideal position in the engine, that combined with the iron block means alot of weight far forward.


The ls1 on the other hand...

[duodvlhntr]

Negative.

Why's that? I mean, I can't say that I don't agree with you, it'd be a terrible idea but, why? Just looking for some insight.

[JasonC]

4.3 V6 + Turbo

[Firestorm]

small block V8 would be a good choice.

Negative.

[duodvlhntr]

T5+3.8L+anassloadofwork= quick E30!

My thoughts exactly!

And if the V6 doesn't work out, small block V8 would be a good choice.

[NC325iC]

america 6s suck balls imo