PerfectCar garage projects E30 sr20det

[narusa]

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







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






Hour and a half in to project and 2.5 engine is out-now deserved Coffey brake

[Venom]

More!!!!

[318 iS Cosmos]

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

[Peter-E36]

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

[narusa]

Work in progress,1.8 now divorced from the body





Few parts lying around,double vision




And now engine bay is ready for steam cleaning and degreasing




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





Bath time

[MICK FORAN]

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!)

[narusa]

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

[Chrispyfish]

Super stuff Tomas thanks for taking the time to share this, keep up the good work great to see it

[Venom]

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

[narusa]

Ok we are back in da Hause

Yesterday we finished cleaning the engine






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






Brand new gaskets on and finally lovely piping







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