Need new engine

[LuckyHenriksen]

Good to know, thanks

[b5dover]

Both are i block. Sorry uploaded it twice.
This is the ix block, notice the hole is smaller.

[b5dover]

Even though the ix block is different, a standard i block can be modified to replace the ix. The oil pump bypass valve is built into the pump in the ix so the oil feed into the block is drilled too large and an insert has to be made to adapt the ix pump to the block. The ix oil pump spins the opposite direction but luckily the gears can be unbolted from the old ix block and bolted into the i. The motor mounts bolt to the same location but the holes need to be drilled large in the i. As for the dipstick, there is a undrilled spot on the i block where it would go if it were for an ix. All you have to do is drill it out. The oil pan bolts right up but has a couple extra holes and the pump bolt location line up too. Clutch and trans bolt up.

[Den_k321]

agreed!

[AbeSonic]

How are we to learn and progress forward if we don't ask and share our knowledge of these wonderful cars? :)

[e30austin]

At least you got a straight answer from someone!

[Den_k321]

I guess there is a difference, after reading Austin and AbeSonic and concluding with Lucky Henriksen... hahah

[LuckyHenriksen]

^ position for the dipstick is different. Mounting bosses are different, but I don't know for sure if they are available on the standard M20 block or not. There is a reason that the iX engines are sought after ;)

[e30austin]

lol stop that.......






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Are we not supposed to act like that in public?! My most sincere apologies, sir!

[AbeSonic]

lol stop that.......






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[e30austin]

There's no way the factory made different blocks for all these cars. Ever notice holes on the side of M20's that aren't used?

I understand mein fuhrer.

[AbeSonic]

There's no way the factory made different blocks for all these cars. Ever notice holes on the side of M20's that aren't used?

[e30austin]

No the block for a IX is the same as IS. The only difference is the oil pan. They may or may not have different numbers on the casting but tore down right to the block, they are the same side by side IS and IX.

The way the block bolts up is different as well.

[AbeSonic]

No the block for a IX is the same as IS. The only difference is the oil pan. They may or may not have different numbers on the casting but tore down right to teh block they are the same side by side IS and IX.

[zfever]

IX engine is different. I have a nice one, complete from intake to oil pan. 134k. Ran great. $550

I can provide video of it running if you want

I'm gonna get ahold of my buddy and let him know. I'll pm u tomorrow and let you know.