check out this m20

[e30sd]

saw it over on bfc, used a set of gsxr throttles. interesting, but wonder?

[Jand3rson]

That's been an ongoing project by a member on E30Tech by Jon Volk, he's using GSX-R throttle bodies, mounted to the manifold plate from a stock M20B25 intake manifold. So far, the project looks to be going rather well, and should produce some impressive, if not interesting results. He's doing it all custom, by hand. Go over to E30Tech and check it out.

[diegom6]

not to mention he is going to turbocharge it!

[rwh11385]

m20 weak......

:P

[Charlie]

not to mention he is going to turbocharge it!

That sounds like a typical "e30tech" idea.

"Durrr, I'se knows nuttin' 'bout motors, but I'se gonna tooorbo eeet"

Why would you go ITB if you're going to make an attempt at running FI? That's completely counter intuitive, not to mention far from an ideal setup.

-Charlie

[rwh11385]

Charles is right.

N/A throttle response = ITB.

Turbo power = one is fine. You gonna lag anyway.

Lots of fun, some mess = IDB

[E30godz]

modding for fun is modding for fun.


turbocharging a 15 year old car that was never meant to be turbocharged is not very practical...but its fun


putting individiual throttle bodies on a SOHC engine designed in the 70's is not very practical.....i would guess its fun, but i have no experience with it.



some people have different priorities when it coms to car modifcations, some like to engineer with a bit more creativity even if it sacrifices the upper 90's of performance.

[rwh11385]

corrected, modding for fun is STUPID.

Without purpose, without a point......it's a waste of $.

Ask Matt Russell what I think about his plans.

[jon volk]

Thats mine, Im doing the n/a thing for a little while just to see how far I can take an M20 with bolt ons.

As for boosting ITB's...youve obviously never driven an ITB turbo car. The throttle response is just as quick. Take a Nissan GTIR or Skyline for a drive if you ever have the opportunity...youll agree.

I design and manufacture turbo kits for a living so I do have a fucking clue unlike some that have automotive pipe dreams. Ive always wanted to make a set of ITB's and the Diblas (sp?) setup is fucking retarded for how much it costs. I also have less money into the entire setup than some have in there air filter/chip/exhuast setup :roll: .

I just got the car running last weekend and theres still plenty of tuning left as well as the learning curve of a new standalone (Megasquirt for both fuel and spark). I still need to sort out the brakes as I miscalculated master cylinder piston diameter. I also have '02 M Roadster brakes/suspension that are going on the car as well. After all is said and done Id like to give the S38 swap a try.

[rwh11385]

The ITB idea is tight. It's awesome. Kinda weak it's only a M20. Oh well.

I'd rather have a ITB n/a engine in a early m10 than a turbo m20 in a LM6.

It's probably better and cheaper for you to do the ITB than a S14.

[E30godz]

corrected, modding for fun is STUPID.

Without purpose, without a point......it's a waste of $.

Ask Matt Russell what I think about his plans.

odd thinking.


"modding for fun is stupid"


replace "modding" with any other activity to see your fallacy.


cars are no different.

[rwh11385]

ricer.

[PanamaE30]

corrected, modding for fun is STUPID.

replacing modding with any other activity to see your fallacy.

Shooting yourself for fun is stupid

;)

lol j/k.
I agree with you though.

[E30godz]

hah touche.




but i mean...who is to say that some masochistic freak somewhere gets off on shooting himself...who are WE to judge?! :D

[e30Matt]

I swear, some people around here need to rediscover the definition of "hobby."