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

[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.

[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

[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]

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

[Balleristic31]

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

[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.

[Reichart12]

Go 2.9 8-)

[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 ;)

[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

[wworm]

:devil:;d

[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

[spiDmang]

Niiiiice mang.

[2mAn]

Cirrusly Blue - The Daily Driver E30

Niiiiice mang.

Thanks mang!

Headrests arrive today as well as another little thing I’ve been trying to get done.

Here’s the collection of stuff ready to go in


You can see how bad the old headrests are in the pic, and I’m not worried about the paint on my trunk to throw the stuff on so don’t even give me a hard time about it

Here’s another angle of the headrests


Tan must be the worst color to try and match because I believe these are both Natur leather but the colors aren’t a perfect match, I’ll live with it





The other thing I’ve been working on was the lower dash cover. It was cracked, and the PO had used some random, I don’t even know what it’s called, to hold it on. So I ordered new ones from eBay, they werent exactly what I thought but they work perfect



Here is the old cover, what you can’t see is on the right side of the steering column that whole piece is missing



This new one is almost perfect but has a similar defect...These old parts are becoming pretty damn brittle



And “new” one installed



That’s it for now

[coldweatherblue]

Awesome you got the G260 man, the manual transmission really makes these cars.

[wworm]

lol those headrests were so wiggly. Stoked to see what else is in store here.