My M20 Swap

[Deutschman]

OK Injectors did them. Im calling them tomorrow to have them sent back. I'll report back after te call.

[Deutschman]

M20 is running!!! Video as soon as I get to an actual computer (on my iPhone).

[Deutschman]

Here we go brothers! First video of the m20 up and running! Never mind the smoke its just the high temp header paint cooking off. There is a bit of valve tick Ill have to adjust as well, but other wise she running nice! Listen to that 272 ; )

[Deutschman]

oops double post

[potentialm20]

Way to go, sounds meaty! Hope you get it on the road soon.

[Deutschman]

I called OK Injectors yesterday to talk to them about why my 19#ers were failing so badly and what they could do about it. Turns out that when the ship the injectors out the cover the inside of them with some sort of lubricant to keep them from rusting during shipping and before installation. How ever, if you do not install them with in a certain time period, the lubricant which is paraffin based will harden and cause the injectors to fail like mine did.

The gentleman I talked to on the phone had no problems with taking the injectors back and cleaning them out for me again. After I mentioned What car they were going into he asked me what forums I was on and even knew about my 2002 build which was a nice surprise.

All is well that ends well. Ill have them back in a few days.

[Meintii]

Congrats man on getting her running! To me.. with that cam.. it makes it still sound like a vintage cars engine hope mine will be running soon.. (although the engine is still in the parts car...

[Deutschman]

Thanks man! I cant help tuning the engine on every day just to hear it run for a bit. Just puts a smile on my face. I cant wait till I get to drive it.

[Deutschman]

Well the 2002 is not going to make it to Bimmerfest like I had hoped. I have run out of money, have no job, and just like everyone knows every time you think you are done with a part of the project you find another problem you have to fix.

-Wheels do not clear shortened pitman arms. Need larger wheels = $1000

-Need drive shaft professionally shortened and balanced = $200-300

I think the car is going to get towed back to my place and is going to sit for a while so I can get a job, save up some cash, and pay off my credit card. BUMMER

It might be good though. I have been working on this thing so hard and so fast I think I have lost perspective on it. It will be good to take a brake.

[Dev02]

Here we go brothers! First video of the m20 up and running! Never mind the smoke its just the high temp header paint cooking off. There is a bit of valve tick Ill have to adjust as well, but other wise she running nice! Listen to that 272 ; )

Congrats! Been watching this for a long time, sounds great!

[Meintii]

Any luck with yo $$$? can you post some pictures of the engine sitting in the engine bay as is? Also... how you dealing with the hood with that tall radiator>?

[tinkwithanr]

Sad news, he ended up having to sell the car a while back. I think it's with a garage out in the bay area now..

[Deutschman]

My 02 was sold to

Catuned (Auto Heaven) in Sacramento CA. The guy who owns it is currently building a small shop with a lift next to his house. Ones that's done he will finish the 02 and fix the fuck up I made while trying to rush the car o completion. I'm sure he will post a new build thread when he stars on her. Ill post a link when he does.