The 2.7 M20 is finally in the car!

Things aren't always what they seem. I thought the head was ready after we milled it using sandpaper and a granite counter top... unfortunately there were still some deep scratches, and after quite a long fiasco... which involved loosing 4 days before finally taking it to the machine shop and getting it professionally milled. Once it was done, I was finally able to start getting things back together.

I soaked the springs retainers and cups in some degreaser.

 Guiness to keep me energized for this task.

Parts are clean and dry.

I used John's modified valve spring compressor to install all the valves.

Intake side done!

Im ready to start the exhaust side. Always make sure you have lots of assembly lube.

Still sporting the smashed hood in this pic.

Ok now that they are all in its time to get ready to install the rockers, rocker shafts and camshaft.

Everything is lined up and ready to go in. THere is a very good step by step on www.e30zone.co.uk.

looking ready to go!

Not bad for a bunch of used parts.

After cleaning all the carbon off the block, we soaked it in transmission fluid.

clean as a whistle.

I put it all togther using the stock head bolts.

The very next day the ARP M20 head studs arrived.... I wasn't waiting to install them

A perfect fit...

Before installing the motor, Jay prepped the sub frame for Turner Motorsport sub frame reinforcement kit.

While Jay did that, I installed a Walboro 255 fuel pump. This should be more than enough for our power goals.

The stock lightened flywheel and SACHS clutch and heavy-duty pressure plate are on and the motor isready to go in.

In a very short amount of time, we were able to get the motor in the car.

Now all that's left to do is clean it up and take it for a test drive.