PerfectCar garage projects E30 sr20det

Here is we will start,our garage projects tread.From time to time we doing all kind of engine,suspension,drivertrane swaps.So here we will try to give you some information and explanation how on or another swap takes place.

Today we have interesting project,we have two e36 cabs,one is 323 another 318.So the plan engine from 323 goes in to 318,and 2.8 engine goes in to 323.
Some more info on 323 engine,it will be running full M3 evo exhaust including exhaust manifolds,also M50 2,5 inlet manifold will be fitted too.And just maybe we will be running a M20 single mass flywheel too(we will see on this)
Here is few pictures and how cars looked prior to work commenced

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http://images18.fotki.com/v60/photos...MAG0281-vi.jpg
http://images45.fotki.com/v1450/phot...MAG0279-vi.jpg


Forty minutes in to the work and Everything is stripped under the bonnet,and ready to go on to the ramp for bottom to be stripped

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http://images116.fotki.com/v716/phot...MAG0284-vi.jpg
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Hour and a half in to project and 2.5 engine is out-now deserved Coffey brake

http://images114.fotki.com/v1606/pho...MAG0287-vi.jpg

More!!!! :cool:

Great idea and love these types of threads. Forget the coffee break and do some more work:D

Love to see this kind of work! Definitely lots more photos and details please :) Cambo's car looks well on those wheels :D

Work in progress,1.8 now divorced from the body

http://images18.fotki.com/v437/photo...MAG0289-vi.jpg
http://images53.fotki.com/v1465/phot...MAG0290-vi.jpg
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Few parts lying around,double vision :)

http://images18.fotki.com/v437/photo...MAG0294-vi.jpg
http://images53.fotki.com/v1459/phot...MAG0295-vi.jpg

And now engine bay is ready for steam cleaning and degreasing

http://images45.fotki.com/v148/photo...MAG0292-vi.jpg
http://images53.fotki.com/v1504/phot...MAG0296-vi.jpg

We cant put that dirty gearbox in to clean car,so it will be steam cleaned too

http://images18.fotki.com/v270/photo...MAG0297-vi.jpg
http://images107.fotki.com/v780/phot...MAG0298-vi.jpg


Bath time :)

http://images114.fotki.com/v1605/pho...MAG0299-vi.jpg

this is exactlly what a lot of people want to see on a forum, i like the speed too! some threads go on for years doing a transplant,(great advertisment too!)

Engine bay prepared for heart transplant
After lunch we will start working on 2.5 engine preparation,manifolds,fly and clutch,oil seals etc.

http://images18.fotki.com/v437/photo...MAG0302-vi.jpg
http://images41.fotki.com/v209/photo...MAG0303-vi.jpg
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Super stuff Tomas thanks for taking the time to share this, keep up the good work great to see it :cool:

That's a long lunch......:P

Ok we are back in da Hause :)

Yesterday we finished cleaning the engine

http://images114.fotki.com/v288/phot...MAG0306-vi.jpg
http://images9.fotki.com/v749/photos...MAG0312-vi.jpg
http://images18.fotki.com/v438/photo...MAG0308-vi.jpg


When screwed in all the missing exhaust manifold studs,using two nut technique,and tread locked them in place,so no more hassle if we ever need to remove it again

http://images9.fotki.com/v749/photos...MAG0312-vi.jpg
http://images107.fotki.com/v1143/pho...MAG0313-vi.jpg
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Brand new gaskets on and finally lovely piping

http://images41.fotki.com/v209/photo...MAG0315-vi.jpg
http://images107.fotki.com/v159/phot...MAG0319-vi.jpg
http://images116.fotki.com/v693/phot...MAG0307-vi.jpg
http://images116.fotki.com/v700/phot...MAG0311-vi.jpg


Next day,time for inlet manifold.First off all remove and blank throttle heating body circuit,don't need here in Ireland :).Also few brackets have to be modified for injection rail to sit properly

http://images18.fotki.com/v61/photos...MAG0320-vi.jpg
http://images19.fotki.com/v286/photo...MAG0321-vi.jpg
http://images9.fotki.com/v1548/photo...MAG0322-vi.jpg
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