If you were spending 7K on a new NA M20 engine

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  • eric (^__^)
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    If I were spending $7k on a motor, I would like it to be attached to a car.

    Unless it was a TODA or something

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  • rThor432
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    Well that's nice, but I still havent seen your dyno sheet. Where is it?

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  • Jon325i
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    Originally posted by markseven
    hey guys, I'll reply when I get home. I just called Treehouse about their adaptor for the S50...
    AKG Motorsports has the same thing for 1/2 the price.

    Now, if you're still leaning towards building an M20 with that $7K burning a hole in your pocket, find yourself a lower mileage "i" spec M20B25 motor, rebuild the head, toss in some new gaskets, main seals, etc. then slap on a turbo kit from Turbocharging Dynamics. Stage 1 low boost set up makes 240hp & 240 torques for ~$3,900. Stage 2 has higher boost, output & price. 300hp, 300ft/lb, ~$5,200

    However, if it were me, I'd go S50/S52. Plenty of naturally aspirated ponies and no more complex than the good ol' M20.

    Jon

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  • z31maniac
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    Originally posted by Jean
    Unless there a good dyno or multiple sheets to prove the HP, it's all BS.
    I'm with ya.

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  • Jean
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    Unless there a good dyno or multiple sheets to prove the HP, it's all BS.

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  • z31maniac
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    Originally posted by aaron.j
    player 6 on the boards here has a 260bph 2.8L m20...
    NA?

    I'd like to see a dyno sheet and details on the build.

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  • markseven
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    hey guys, I'll reply when I get home. I just called Treehouse about their adaptor for the S50...

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  • Van Westervelt
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    Originally posted by Charlie
    x2

    I put in their unit, and the torque improved dramatically, and mine wasnt as bad as most. I should have lost some torque with the cams, but I gained it back in a Dr. Vanos unit. Woohoo

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  • aaron.j
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    player 6 on the boards here has a 260bph 2.8L m20...

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  • z31maniac
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    Originally posted by Jordan325iC
    I personally think high output N/A m20s are freaking cool.

    Jordan (Stuck) made something around 220-230bhp with his built 2.8L m20, and he only spent around $3k. His car was plenty fast.
    I find that hard to believe if it was N/A.

    Metric Mechanic accomplishes 240 at the crank with more displacement a 286 cam, 11:1 compression, custom built intake manifold, headwork and turning 7k RPM.

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  • Charlie
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    Originally posted by TDE30
    Yeah, I'm sure it is. I've heard various horror stories of VANOS cars with high mileage. I'd be satisfied with the smoothness of the M50 alone.
    Professional Vanos repair and rebuild service for your 1994 - 2006 BMW


    -Charlie

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  • TDE30
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    Originally posted by Charlie
    Why non? Vanos is nice, torque is a good thing.

    -Charlie
    Yeah, I'm sure it is. I've heard various horror stories of VANOS cars with high mileage. I'd be satisfied with the smoothness of the M50 alone.

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  • devonjordan
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    Guys, he wants to build an M20. The power:cost ratio might suck balls, but its what he wants. I say go for it, so long as I can give it a whirl. HAHA

    imissmye30

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  • e30s52
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    so and s50 isnt raw power?

    save money for your kid. you will need it big time

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