BMW 2002 M20 Turbo

[Dylanhat]

Got my turbo, MLS head gasket, ARP Studs and urethane motor mounts today.

[Dylanhat]

The plan is everything should start going in and getting mocked after October 15th. Lots of fab work going to have to be done for everything to fit.

[dillon7]

Awesome build man, can't wait for updates. I'm saving my m20 out of my e30 to swap into a 2002 someday

[Dylanhat]

Awesome build man, can't wait for updates. I'm saving my m20 out of my e30 to swap into a 2002 someday

That will be awesome.

Some random photos.



Pulling engine


Aftermarket exhaust on the m10 hung to low so had to cut it off


Without the m10


Engine out

[ak-]

Very Nice.
What made you go with the 71r, specification wise? I've never seen anyone use it on an m20 and I'm curious.
Where are you putting the wastegate provisional on the manifold? Really neat build.

[uvebeenrobd]

This is fantastic. How much time including shipping did your intake manifold & valve cover take?

[zumjosh]

Subbed. Looking great so far!

[Omnious]

Subbed. Looking great so far!

your signature is throwing me into late onset withdrawals for breaking bad....

[99sil-teg]

Happen to have any clips from the airfilter part left over? Mines missing two. Its the piece that clamps the top onto the bottom compressing the filter. Originally there are 4. Car is looking great man.

[Nuts]

Car is looking great bud. Have you put the motor in?

[Dylanhat]

This is fantastic. How much time including shipping did your intake manifold & valve cover take?

I am cheap with shipping and used ground so probably a week there and a week back. Was lucky as he was doing other things in the same silver so the timeline was sped up by 2-3 weeks. Great quality and easy to work with. His Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Renew...60775133986357

Car is looking great bud. Have you put the motor in?

Haven't done much the past 2 months really due to school and busyness. The plan is to move the car this Saturday to my buddies place who is helping me build the car and is helping with the fab work. Engine has been rebuilt with new head gasket and ARP studs. Should be running around 10-13lbs so no real need for the MLS gasket at this point. Been slowly piecing everything together, hopefully will be done in January if I spend enough time on it. Below are some photos.





S54 in the background for his e30


Back together


If I don't move the car this weekend I may just have to push the car there.

[Rally]

I've somehow missed this build on here, but I'm glad I found it. Great work so far. Keep it up!

[MGW]

Oh my gosh. So epic

[CubbyChowder]

Can't believe I've never seen this. Love all the work you're doing, and that you're doing everything right. M20 turbo sounds amazing, I am currently planning an M20 swap for my 2002 as well (no turbo though). Good luck with everything, and be sure to post lots of photos along the way!

[Ratcliffe33]

This is amazing! I am currently on the hunt for a 2002 always wanted one!