F20C powered 325i

[MrBurgundy]

Please put vtech dohc stickers on the side, please.

[iwantspeed]

awesome thread

dont forget the amazing shifting of the 6 speed trans of the s2000

[Fucatypr]

Vorschlag weighed the m20+g260 at 497lbs. So this swap will save 40lbs. A lot less than I'd think, but it's something. The 240hp will be what's awesome though.

and the balance should be much better because of the distribution of the weight

[Kershaw]

Vorschlag weighed the m20+g260 at 497lbs. So this swap will save 40lbs. A lot less than I'd think, but it's something. The 240hp will be what's awesome though.

[Fucatypr]

After getting the harness in, we tried to start the car a few times then......



Pulled the trans and got the pieces out. We got another starter and.....



Pulled th trans again and I drove a hour to get a used factory starter



No more starter problems!!

[ForcedFirebird]

Because the s2000 front crossmember is in front of the engine, the oil pan is more of a mid sump.

Yes, I know. Again, you could follow a 240sx swap, or use a "rear sump" e30 subframe. I guess since there's no "bolt-in" swap kit, some people might be turned off? The s54 swap (or any other s5x rear sump) requires similar dealings, as does the LSx etc.

Fucatypr, mind sharing your solution?

[Fucatypr]

New engine harness

[Fucatypr]

Cool swap!



How is that a "problem"? Anything that fits a 240sx will fit an e30 as far as frame clearance. The 240 swap pans are popular to use in our cars. If you prefer to keep a rear sump, Arc Asylum makes a sub frame to clear rear sump pans.

Because the s2000 front crossmember is in front of the engine, the oil pan is more of a mid sump.

[ForcedFirebird]

Cool swap!

The problem is getting it to clear the front crossmember.

How is that a "problem"? Anything that fits a 240sx will fit an e30 as far as frame clearance. The 240 swap pans are popular to use in our cars. If you prefer to keep a rear sump, Arc Asylum makes a sub frame to clear rear sump pans.

[Fucatypr]

What does the F20/trans weight compared to the M20? What was the most difficult part about the shifter location?

We didn't weigh them (wish we would have) but I understand a company f20c swap with engine harness and ecu is about 460lbs

[Fucatypr]

Engine management



front sits a little higher

[jag09]

What does the F20/trans weight compared to the M20? What was the most difficult part about the shifter location?

[Fucatypr]

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Thanks!

I was just thinking about this swap today. In for the progress of this build

and remember this motor is all forged from the factory with a record of over 800whp on a stock motor with a pte6768 turbo

[jag09]

I was just thinking about this swap today. In for the progress of this build

[lambo]

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