Chapter GMW | E30 LS1 (starting on post #1427)

[DrLeadFoot]

Snap said:

Use loctite on the pressure plate hardware for sure. The clamping force of that pressure plate,the aluminum flywheel, and dissimilar metals makes for a good recipe for loss of torque.

Cant tell you how happy I am to see an update here. It gives me motivation

I'm excited to get it sorted out soon. The goal is to drop the engine to C&S Performance no later than February 15.

I'll have them make a torque block and straighten everything out.

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[straight6pwr]

owner in the engine bay because there is no where else for him to stand?

nice progress!

[Jdesign]

Nice!!!

[DrLeadFoot]

Welp...

Bank 1

1 out of 3 weren't leaking coolant.

Bank 2

3 of 3 were leaking.  

[GunMetalGrey]

Fun! At least it is a very evident issue.

Recommendation, use n54 exhaust manifold studs. They have a torx head on the end so you don't have to double nut every stud in. Doesn't really matter now, but just good info to get out there!

I'm glad to see you digging into this again!

[DrLeadFoot]

Motor is at C&S. Hopefully they can bring it back to life. Cylinder #2 had water in it and was rusty.

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[jc43089]

I've seen that before, and it cleaned up with a quick honing.  Depends on how deep it is pitted though.  It will just retain oil better, some call it 'seasoning".

[DrLeadFoot]

jc43089 said:

I've seen that before, and it cleaned up with a quick honing.  Depends on how deep it is pitted though.  It will just retain oil better, some call it 'seasoning".

I love the positive vibes! Kinda nervous about this.

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[DrLeadFoot]

Welp... Cylinder #2 is cracked.

Who wants to buy some m/s5x parts?!

Manifold, exhaust, turbo, intake manifold fitted for direct injection meth, 60# injectors, billet fuel rail, K1 rods, s52 crank/cams/ported head, VAC ATI Super Damper, UUC twin disk clutch, 2 ZF transmissions, M52 block, S54 oil filter housing, tial 44mm wastegate

ALL FOR SALE

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[YoungCR]

[B C]

Frustrating news! I'd like to see a picture of the crack if you can take one.

What is next? S52+2?

Or finally going to get that Cobalt SS you've always wanted?

[Daggerty]

DrLeadFoot said:

Welp... Cylinder #2 is cracked.

Who wants to buy some m/s5x parts?!

Manifold, exhaust, turbo, intake manifold fitted for direct injection meth, 60# injectors, billet fuel rail, K1 rods, s52 crank/cams/ported head, VAC ATI Super Damper, UUC twin disk clutch, 2 ZF transmissions, M52 block, S54 oil filter housing, tial 44mm wastegate

ALL FOR SALE

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Not sure if this is a joke or ls swap.

[DrLeadFoot]

I'm leaning LS swap with these first reactions I'm having.

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[Daggerty]

Yeah that's a good idea I'll buy all the useless stuff from the old junk motor.

[patsbimmer1]

This is a sad day.

[Bassboy3313]

Damn! Sorry to hear

[KaiserRolls]

Sad day and sorry to hear

I should buy parts from you though

[KaiserRolls]

This is hopefully an early April fools joke

[B C]

[DrLeadFoot]

She gone.  Gotta pick it up from C&S and I will take pictures.  

Asking for a friend:

He wants to boost but need an aluminum block so his e30 can still be an e30 when he wants to hit the twisties.  He was thinking LS2 with lower compression pistons. What head?  Cam?  He is a noob when it comes to the bowtie lifestyle so he asked me to thank you all in advance for any advise.