My 2.7i Build

[Jordan325iC]

Here's the scheduled update for today.




New oilpan, with pretty bung welded onto it. No leaks this time.


And I started painting the "redblock", in honor of the $500 1985 volvo wagon I had been daily driving in the e30's absence.



Not exactly the same shade they used on the volvo redblock, but the symbolism is all still there.

[SpecM]

Your answer does not make sense but I will assume it was a typo and you wanted to put this noobie in his place;)
I am sorry that you choose to spread mis information...I have just finished a full bottom end build having to choose between a 91 325is block and an 86 eta block..The eta block had superior oiling in the main bearing area...The bearing itself had larger locks on the ETA and a full radial oiling groove as opposed to the 325is bearing that was very different.....This is a fact, so I will say it again,THE TWO BLOCKS ARE NOT THE SAME.....so it seems you are still incorrect
If my credability is not good enough for you please take time to call Teddy or Jim at Metric Mechanic that have been building these engines for 20 years and I am sure you will get the same answer I am giving you....

-haha yea you got me... I was typing too fast!

-As for the main bearing differences, I was not aware of any differences, every one that I've seen apart looked the same to me. I was not putting you down due to "newb" status, I was honestly disagreeing with you (well, trying to, save for the typo!)
-I will still say that TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE (ive rebuilt two m20s, and seen numberous others apart) that the two blocks are the same. BUT that doesn't mean that you are wrong, it means I will agree to dissagree, until others chime in on the subject.

-That being said, even if you are correct, the two blocks are entirely interchangable

[Dyno4mance]

too bad that the bearings and the block aren't the same

YOU are incorrect ;)

Your answer does not make sense but I will assume it was a typo and you wanted to put this noobie in his place;)
I am sorry that you choose to spread mis information...I have just finished a full bottom end build having to choose between a 91 325is block and an 86 eta block..The eta block had superior oiling in the main bearing area...The bearing itself had larger locks on the ETA and a full radial oiling groove as opposed to the 325is bearing that was very different.....This is a fact, so I will say it again,THE TWO BLOCKS ARE NOT THE SAME.....so it seems you are still incorrect
If my credability is not good enough for you please take time to call Teddy or Jim at Metric Mechanic that have been building these engines for 20 years and I am sure you will get the same answer I am giving you....

[SpecM]

Incorrect...The ETA engine uses a main bearing with a better designed oiling groove
If you want to use ETA bearings in an 325i you will have to modify the main caps.
My2c

too bad that the bearings and the block aren't the same

YOU are incorrect ;)

[Dyno4mance]

-Same block!

Incorrect...The ETA engine uses a main bearing with a better designed oiling groove
If you want to use ETA bearings in an 325i you will have to modify the main caps.
My2c

[kenika65]

Hope you spray it before you install it. Lookin good!!!

[Jordan325iC]

stock grind or aftermarket

Brand new OEM stock.

[SpecM]

stock grind or aftermarket

[Jordan325iC]

lookn' good... what turbo settup are you using?

666 fab adapter, Holset H1C turbo, TCD fuel setup, FMIC, 10lbs of boost. I'm going to post a huge writeup on e30tech whenever I finish.


Anyway, this came in today:

It's just a stock camshaft, totally fine for my power ambitions. $189 shipped from azautohaus.com.

[dmoney(AB)]

looks great!
I hope to be rebuilding a spare engine this winter.
please make a list of all the parts and expenses to do your rebuild
I'm extremely interested in it!
thanks man,
Awesome build

[SpecM]

lookn' good... what turbo settup are you using?

[Jordan325iC]

Here's the new block. Honed, o-ringed, cleaned and rebuilt with new bearings and 2.7L internals out of an S-ETA.




The head has been decked and will have a new camshaft and rocker arms installed. Hopefully get it back together this week.

[Miasma]

O-ring, Metric blues, Stock HG, And welded head are the way to go. You can get away without welding the head I think. And if you do end up blowing the HG you can just get it welded while you have it off, Shit I have another head I will sell you for cheap to build up on the side if you want.

[kenika65]

Sweet we will have to run-em even tho your turbo will spank me!

If you need any parts let me know I have two parts cars.

[Jordan325iC]

Ok, well the machine shop is going to o-ring the block.

Yes, I am located in South Austin.