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Originally posted by LJ851 View PostIt's a 245 (E21 4 cyl) based trans so it is noticeably weaker than a 260. That being said, one in good condition behind a S52 would probably last fairly long if it wasn't driven by an asshat.
Alpina used the 245 gearbox bolted to a M30 in their E21 B6 and they did ok.paint sucks
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Originally posted by kronus View PostI think I'll be ok, then. Are the 228mm and 240mm pressure plate any different in external size? I wonder if there's any issue fitting the bigger one in the g245 bellhousing..
240 clutch will not fit in a 245 bellhousing.
A friend with an Alpina B6 e21 replaced the Alpina 2.8 M30 with a 3.6 liter built M30 and the 245 did fine behind it.
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Originally posted by LJ851 View Post240 clutch will not fit in a 245 bellhousing.
A friend with an Alpina B6 e21 replaced the Alpina 2.8 M30 with a 3.6 liter built M30 and the 245 did fine behind it.
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Originally posted by kronus View PostI dunno guys. We'll see, I guess. I wonder if getting an aluminum M52TU block bored out to S52 specs is practical-ish. Lightness is something I'd like to pursue with this car if I go the S52 route.Simon
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Originally posted by 2man View PostI can give you a ride in my car once its done. Alum M52 w/ S52 cams, & 540i MAF. Car should weigh around 2400# because its a no options early model. Weighed 2400# with M20 and it was a riot. Full interior with no power accesories. Kept up with my friends S50 car with the M20.
I want to get this car weighed, it's on the light side for sure.
I read about boring out the aluminum blocks and it looks like it sucks - they're steel sleeves so you need the sleeves pressed out, the thing bored, new sleeves made and installed. A lot of work for 52 lbs. It would probably be cheaper to get custom forged pistons made that'll let me run the s52 crank, rods and head in an aluminum block.
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Originally posted by kronus View Postthat sounds fun!
I want to get this car weighed, it's on the light side for sure.
I read about boring out the aluminum blocks and it looks like it sucks - they're steel sleeves so you need the sleeves pressed out, the thing bored, new sleeves made and installed. A lot of work for 52 lbs. It would probably be cheaper to get custom forged pistons made that'll let me run the s52 crank, rods and head in an aluminum block.Simon
Current Cars:
-1999 996.1 911 4/98 3.8L 6-Speed, 21st Century Beetle
Make R3V Great Again -2020
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