M20 Swap Pics Thread

[tjones02]

And, a video of the red '76. This'll have to get a catalytic converter.

http://s121.photobucket.com/user/tjones02_bucket/media/M20%20Conversions/F6F5DAFE-ADED-4F17-B425-8168C4D74F81_zpsmn1n7mtc.mp4.html

Edited February 21, 2015 by tjones02

[tjones02]

A couple of pictures...

[kid2002]

That electric water pump is pretty trick! Nicely put together builds.

[NickVyse]

 

 

[absorbantnut]

I really like that valve cover!

[chad]

I think I am going to try and source a set of manimal's mounts or fab up new ones. I think I would rather modify the firewall than cut the front.

[Duddley]

Let me know if you find some of manimals mounts. I'm keen as too!

 

Are you thinking of going the wasted spark and electric water pump way?

Edited March 1, 2015 by Jeff v

[chad]

I am running the factory ignition and water pump. There not the best pictures but the water pump is installed on the engine.

[chad]

I finished roughing in the engine and transmission and it bolted in with with a set of engine mounts that I fabricated.  These mounts will be used as a template for a jig that I am going to build.  As you can see, the firewall needed some modifications but will not require any cutting up front.  All that is left now is to bolt on a few more parts to check some clearance and I will be finalizing my engine mounts.  For reference, the the bolt in the rubber chassis engine mount is about centered between the four bolts on the block.  

 

I am using an E21 323i transmission and radiator but if anyone else is interested in a set of mounts let me know.  If my final produce comes out well I may make a few extra sets for members.  I'll keep everyone posted.  

Edited March 3, 2015 by chad

[Duddley]

Awesome stuff mate! Put me down for a set of engine mounts please

[Kjulian]

Chad > Nice! what are the modifications you did on the firewall? 

 

On the bleu one, is the radiator just behind the front grill?if not is there any room behind it ( I don't have my car in my garage at the moment ) 

Edited March 6, 2015 by Kjulian

[chad]

I had to manipulate the rain gutter to clear the valve cover and had to manipulate the edge of the transmission tunnel a little so I had easier access to the bell housing bolts.  I may have not needed to pound out the transmission tunnel but I wanted to make sure I I could pull the transmission a little easier.  Right now its all beat up but once I clean it up I'll take some better pictures.  

 

I temporarily installed the intake and heater houses and I enough clearance with those.  I may need to modify the exhaust down pipe but I need to source one to check.   

[Hayabusa860]

Hy tom would you be able to tell me what swap mounts you used.

[luismpr]

I had to manipulate the rain gutter to clear the valve cover and had to manipulate the edge of the transmission tunnel a little so I had easier access to the bell housing bolts. I may have not needed to pound out the transmission tunnel but I wanted to make sure I I could pull the transmission a little easier. Right now its all beat up but once I clean it up I'll take some better pictures.

I temporarily installed the intake and heater houses and I enough clearance with those. I may need to modify the exhaust down pipe but I need to source one to check.

When you do finalize, write me down for a set. Looking to get an m20 in soon and haven't heard anything from manimal yet

[chad]

Here are my prototypes that I finished last weekend.  Prior to fabricating them, I designed them in AutoCAD.  Now that I have finalized my design, I am sending it to a local shop and having the pieces cut out on a CNC machine.  

Edited March 24, 2015 by chad