Cirrusly Blue - The Daily Driver E30... now SUPER powered

[2mAn]

:devil:

haha

I have "new" headrests on their way from Marco (mbonnani) to replace the rear headrests. They have taken their abuse in the sun and will be replaced in the next few days. I am excited to see what comes of the old ones ;D

[wworm]

:devil:;d

[2mAn]

Cirrusly Blue - The Daily Driver E30

I waited to get my shift boot from getouth before I would post this mandatory picture.



This is going to actually be a temporary set up assuming I can execute an idea I have ... stay tuned

[2mAn]

Cirrusly Blue - The Daily Driver E30

I’ve got a 2.8l crank if your are interested! [emoji6] how did that trans work out?

Yes, text me and we’ll go from there!

G260 feels great, I’m just so happy with 3 pedals

Go 2.9 8-)

Haha yes

2.8L is the direction I'd like to go with my touring, I really like the M20, it's such a happy sounding engine. I already went through the nightmare of getting it registered as is, I can't imagine what my BAR experience would be like doing an S5X swap.

If you’ve made the wagon legal then the 24v shouldn’t be a problem, but I agree. I know someone actually selling a 3.1 M20... I believe you will see him this weekend ;)

[Reichart12]

Go 2.9 8-)

[earthwormjim]

2.8L is the direction I'd like to go with my touring, I really like the M20, it's such a happy sounding engine. I already went through the nightmare of getting it registered as is, I can't imagine what my BAR experience would be like doing an S5X swap.

[Balleristic31]

I’ve got a 2.8l crank if your are interested! ;) how did that trans work out?

[2mAn]

Not sure how much that crank would cost nor how long it would take you to get them off...

There was a cheap one locally but the guy couldn’t find a buyer and now it’s a Budweiser can or some shit

[wworm]

torque is dehydrating

I still think that building a 2.9L using an M52b28 crank, 135mm rods, and the IE Mahle Ultimate Street/Stroker 85mm pistons is the best way to go, because you gain stroke while keeping a longer rod (better R/S), and you're able to maintain max quench to match the 885. Takes out all of the guesswork, too. Honestly I'd bet all said and done you'll spend the same amount as putting together a 2.8 using ETA parts.

If you want to get fancy, too, it's only a hair more expensive to use an S52 crank, 135mm rods and get custom JE pistons made (~$900) with matching 885 dome profile and have a 3+L.

I'm with bob on this one. would be happy to snag a 2.8 crank one of these weekends at a junkyard if you wanna do this. I just like taking apart cars that dont belong to anyone lol

[2mAn]

I’m definitely sticking to no more than the 85/84 setup. I wish I grabbed the Mahle Motorsport pistons when I found them for a smoking deal. For now I think I’m going to start prepping towards the setup betz has ... I’m not doing the M30 because economy is part of my priority and the M30 is a thirsty bitch.

Also this... https://www.r3vlimited.com/board/sho...d.php?t=330450

[AWDBOB]

but I have come to the (current) conclusion that I want to build a 2.8L M20.

I think a 2.8L M20 is great- but for the $ I'm not sure keeping standard bore and modifying old parts for clearance is the best bang for your buck.

I still think that building a 2.9L using an M52b28 crank, 135mm rods, and the IE Mahle Ultimate Street/Stroker 85mm pistons is the best way to go, because you gain stroke while keeping a longer rod (better R/S), and you're able to maintain max quench to match the 885. Takes out all of the guesswork, too. Honestly I'd bet all said and done you'll spend the same amount as putting together a 2.8 using ETA parts.

If you want to get fancy, too, it's only a hair more expensive to use an S52 crank, 135mm rods and get custom JE pistons made (~$900) with matching 885 dome profile and have a 3+L.

And at that point, it begs the question, why don't I just throw a stock M30b35 in there with a decent cam and nice headers? They weigh close to the same without AC as an M20 with AC and come with 3.5L el-stocko.

[wworm]

Betz's thread is definitely one that makes me want to build an m20 for something...or at least think harder about single cam straight 6's.


one day I'll have an m30 e30 coupe lol

[2mAn]

woo! welcome back to the dark side! lol

Congrats! Nothing like shifting your own. I couldn't stand my auto, I thought it was terrible.

Yes, only problem now is Im looking at the M20 like, you're next...

Luckily its only going to get love, not swapped out. I probably went through half a dozen different motors in my head and got very little actual work done today, but I have come to the (current) conclusion that I want to build a 2.8L M20. Nothing more, nothing less. Im considering that stage3, and Im currently at stage 1. Stage 2 will be the thing I obsess over here, especially since my Datsun is closing in on completion too...

Stay tuned! I have some other plans too, but it will be more to make it a better daily driver. I think she has earned a bath, maybe its time to finally go wash it again. dirty E30 indeed

[TFJR]

Congrats! Nothing like shifting your own. I couldn't stand my auto, I thought it was terrible.

[wworm]

woo! welcome back to the dark side! lol