76 2002 M20 Turbo

[Der Ruffian]

E28 M535 rear.

Here you go.
http://www.bmw2002faq.com/topic/1101...hl=m20%20turbo

Amazing...

[Not_the_stig]

Enjoy that flywheel man! I gotta come by an check this thing out!

[Dylanhat]

So another update. To start GO SEAHAWKS! The engine and tranny and almost in just having problems with the driver side mount. Isn't lining up. In the meantime we moved onto pulling the interior out. Pulled the old plastic fuel line that goes through the cabin because it isn't needed. Am going to be running fuel lines under the car. While there we added the battery cable so we are able to have the battery in the trunk. Currently figuring out what to do with the ecu. Most likely building a metal box that will be stuck inside the engine bay so I can still use my glove box. Bringing in some parts to get stripped and powder coated this week also.

Pulling up the carpet




Rear seat out


Off to be powder coated


Seats came from an E21 320i


Another photo of the seat

[deutschman]

I have those same seats in my e30 and LOVE them. But I think I will sell them for something a bit lighter soon.

[Dylanhat]

I always forget to update my thread on here. Currently looking for a Getrag 245 that will mate up to the M20, came in the 323i E21. Old updates to follow.

Well we have figured out why the engine wasn't sitting right and lining with the drivers side mount. It happens that I accidentally got a prototype mount from the company who made the M20 conversion mounts. It explains why we couldn't get it to line up remotely at all. So I have a replacement coming in the mail. Great customer service btw. Battery cable has been run and fuel lines are being run. Once the mount comes in we should be in business to get everything slapped in and get this project finished 5 months later...... its a swap so what can I expect? In the meantime I have stripping, blasting and powder coating some components.

Rattle can paint


After sitting in the stripper tank


Surface rust that forms


Sand blasted


Everything is going to be redone in black

Everything with this build has been stopped because of motor mounts. The mounts that I bought have not worked at all so am switching over to manimals. In the meantime I got some of my parts powder coated.

Sand blasted


Coated


I am working on redesigning and building new 2002 center consoles. Working on getting a cup holder into the design and a better use of the space.



Will be using wood to build them


E30 fuel pump installed


Pulled the old steering wheel


Wrapped in electrical tape to make it fit #jdm


I have come to a crossroads with my build now. I can either continue to cut out sheet metal or try and find the Getrag 245 that was in the euro 323 e21. I am opting for the 2nd because the condition of my car is pretty good. No reason to mess up a clean car. Worst comes worst I can always cut more.

The issue I am having is the bellhousing area and the pedal box area of the transmission tunnel. Not sure if I have to move the pedal box but it may have to be if I continue with the Getrag 260. While tearing apart my car I discovered my passenger side floor pan is rusted out. Going to weld in a new pan so I don't have to mess with this at a later date.

Another update, I am working on starting my own company to sell 2002 and e30 parts. It will be similar to the Heist's Tailored Supply Co but my own spin. I am currently working with some other individuals to carry their products in addition. My focus is going to be center consoles and trunk boards to start with. More info on that in the coming weeks.

Now for some photos.

How the Manimal Mounts arrived


Brought them into work and sand blasted them


Wet black powder


Picked up this Stahl header. Debating on selling in this condition or powder coating and ceramic coat




Floor pan is gone


Engine attached to the subframe but with the tranny on I can't get the subframe back in place


Manimal Motor Mounts


Drivers side


You can see I thoroughly beat this section of the tunnel

[deutschman]

I had to smash the bell housing area of the tunnel as well. I am assuming you have removed all the sound deadening that used to be in the firewall/tunnel?

[Dylanhat]

I had to smash the bell housing area of the tunnel as well. I am assuming you have removed all the sound deadening that used to be in the firewall/tunnel?

Most of it was removed. Am going to run a 242 instead.

An update for everyone. I have decided to team up with some other 2002 guys and have created a website to sell 2002, e21, e28 and e30 parts. I will be making trunk boards and center consoles for the 2002. The name is Neue Motorsports. The website will go fully live around the start of next month. Bookmark it for now

http://www.neuemotorsports.com/

Today I received a Getrag 242 which should be the solution to all the problems I am having.




One of the things for Neue Motorsports will be powder coating parts. If you have M10, M20 valve covers and intakes you want done you will be able to send in your core and have it done.

Did this today:






Will know by the end of the weekend if this transmission will work.

[Dylanhat]

Finally made progress today. We got a lot done and is what was holding up the rest of the swap.

Pulled out subframe


Jacked up car


Fought the subframe and the engine for 1 1/2 but finally got everything bolted in place


Made cuts to the front tray








End up with this


Final result



Will be making more progess as the car needs to be done around August 10th so I can drive to Alabama.

Make sure to check out www.neuemotorsports.com

[tig welder]

Dig'n this swap ...

[Dylanhat]

Dig'n this swap ...

Thanks man

[efficient]

cool build

[Dylanhat]

http://www.neuemotorsports.com/


Looking for feedback on our website before we go fully live. Products and descriptions have not been added yet. Please give honest feedback! Thanks!

http://www.neuemotorsports.com/

[delatlanta1281]

Cool site. Cool build as well.

[Dylanhat]

Cool site. Cool build as well.

Thanks for the feedback!

[deutschman]

Im very interested to see what you guys end up selling on the site. In the future I plan on offering a few 02pieces my self. Maybe Ill have to contact you guys then.