M20 six-banger saga

[m20ohtwo]

So here are the results of lots of sandblasting, painting, welding and bodywork. There was lots of rust under the hood, in the engine compartment and around the side trim. I used 200 pounds of sand. My driveway was a sandbox for a weekend. I sourced touch-up paint in a spray can from paintscratch.com. One can was enough for the engine compartment, underside of hood and many spots around the car.

Here is the shortened shifter so the 323 trans will fit in the stock shifter hole. I welded the lower mount bracket directly onto the steel lug in the tranny.

Hopefully the engine will go in in a few weeks. I'm just waiting on a starter to come in the mail. And I lost those stupid sheetmetal covers that go around the bellhousing.

[m20ohtwo]

The engine is now bolted in and will hopefully stay there until its driven.

Now I need to build an exhaust and buy some manifolds! Megasquirt here I come!

[evanc]

Daniel,

Looks great! It's incredible that you are doing ALL the work yourself. I'm super interested in how you put together your motor. One day when my stock M20 goes, I'd really like to build a stroker like you've done and especially because you've done it on a budget. Nice. I'm a teacher so not a lot of extra $$ to put into building a stroker.

If you ever need a hand let me know. I'm not too far, Oakland.

revanchong AT yahoo DOT com

[m20ohtwo]

Thanks Evan.

Here is my latest idea for the m20:

A very simple roots blower install, though I'd like to go with the slightly larger M90, underdriven for lower air temps.

More here:

http://www.e30tech.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=32996&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=0

[-=Charley]

holy F! thats gonna be badass! get some fender flares

[m20ohtwo]

I was able to make most of the downpipe and collector by cutting up an old downpipe setup from a 325i. I'm using a mig welder.

[m20ohtwo]

I just finished shortening the driveshaft myself. It was quite a bit easier than I thought it would be. The "sticking point" was trying to press the tube back onto the driveshaft end after it was shortened 3.5 inches- it required some sanding and polishing to get it to fit and then a torch to expand the tube. After I used a dial indicator to make sure it was straight I welded it back up with my mig welder.

I will post a picture later to show where it was shortened - at the back end of the front section just in front of the rubber center support bearing- if that makes any sense.

[robspeed]

I just finished shortening the driveshaft myself. It was quite a bit easier than I thought it would be. The "sticking point" was trying to press the tube back onto the driveshaft end after it was shortened 3.5 inches- it required some sanding and polishing to get it to fit and then a torch to expand the tube. After I used a dial indicator to make sure it was straight I welded it back up with my mig welder.

I will post a picture later to show where it was shortened - at the back end of the front section just in front of the rubber center support bearing- if that makes any sense.

HEHE Hey it was nice to stumble across you at the MVV! Your 02 project is looking awesome although i have REAL doubts about those 1/8" motormounts!! I say that having broken the 1/4" thick stock mounts.. (yes, the metal part on the motor-side.. anyways fantastic work, and i got a huge kick out of seeing yer rabbit!

[m20ohtwo]

Hey Rob, thanks for stopping by this thread and the MVV. We'll have to have a San Jose 2002 get-to-gether soon! We can put my motormounts to the test. muahahah.

[robspeed]

Hey Rob, thanks for stopping by this thread and the MVV. We'll have to have a San Jose 2002 get-to-gether soon! We can put my motormounts to the test. muahahah.

hehhe i bet if you try real hard, ...

[Guest Anonymous]

I like your Rabbit, what are some good forums?

[TMK-001]

For rabbits/any dub? www.vwvortex.com

[Guest Anonymous]

Thx

[Guest Anonymous]

Can u post pics of ur rabbit i love it so much

[m20ohtwo]

'75 VW rabbit blog, pictures, track videos here:

http://www.msruns.com/viewtopic.php?t=537

I took it to Laguna Seca Jan 31, which rocked:

http://www.youtube.com/profile?user=dcdebolt