3 months ago I replaced the LCA's and loli pops but just stock OEM ones. So next is RTAB's, ST sway bars and rear poly mounts from IE. Some guy literally 5 minutes ago offered to sell me a b25 block with 100k on it for $100........Now I'm tempted to get it and build a 2.8L.......dammit. Whatever motor ends up in my car is going to be turbo'd but the m30 is just a better platform and starting point. I'm torn guys
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Yeah I want the m30 even if its the b34. I've done a lot of research and have found that on a stock b34 on average makes 11 hp and 12 lb ft of torque per lb of boost. So 13 lbs would make (an this is an estimate) 327hp and 366 lb ft. This would get me close to my goal of 300whp and have even more tq.
Aaaaannnnnd 13 lbs is nothing on a quality turbo and it would probably out live the motor
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If you're going to add boost, then I guess mileage is an issue, but the M30 is extremely durable, so on a well maintained one it's not that big a concern.
Mine had done 300,000km when I put it in my car and it has served as a daily for 3.5 years now, so is up around 350,000km. Doesn't use any oil & on the dyno still made basically the same power as new.
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The m30 is the goal but i'm at a crossroads with what motor to swap in. Build a 2.8 and turbo it, m30, or 1j. The m30 has the best displacement but the vvti 1j makes peak 280 lb lb ft of tq at 2,400-2,500 rpms. Plus theres all the benefits of buying a motor that was designed for boost and comes with a turbo. Then theres the benefit of the m30 and that it bolts in with all factory parts. I've heard people say that the m30 won't work with stock e30 trans. Is this true?
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Originally posted by mikebloco View PostThe m30 is the goal but i'm at a crossroads with what motor to swap in. Build a 2.8 and turbo it, m30, or 1j. The m30 has the best displacement but the vvti 1j makes peak 280 lb lb ft of tq at 2,400-2,500 rpms. Plus theres all the benefits of buying a motor that was designed for boost and comes with a turbo. Then theres the benefit of the m30 and that it bolts in with all factory parts. I've heard people say that the m30 won't work with stock e30 trans. Is this true?
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Originally posted by mikebloco View PostWell thats a buzzkill
Getrag260 is one that will work.
If you are considering an M30 swap, buy the swap guide from Frank. Good reading.
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