<![CDATA[1978 e21 m20 turbo swap, AKA What did I get myself into]]>Well Freyja finally got into the shop today so I put her on jackstands to snap some pictures.

After getting a look at the floor the first order of business is to strip the carpet to see how bad the holes are.

The motor and trans will happen between the rust repair and I'll keep updating as I make progress to stay motivated.

Without further adieu, pictures.

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]]>https://wibimmers.com/topic/2448/1978-e21-m20-turbo-swap-aka-what-did-i-get-myself-intoRSS for NodeWed, 16 Sep 2026 04:52:54 GMTMon, 03 Mar 2014 01:57:20 GMT60<![CDATA[Reply to 1978 e21 m20 turbo swap, AKA What did I get myself into on Thu, 19 Feb 2015 05:27:53 GMT]]>180560f5598e3a201f019356744011ef.jpg

Motor mount arms are here. I need to decide on a powder coat color for these, my valve cover, and intake manifold

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]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/54483https://wibimmers.com/post/54483Thu, 19 Feb 2015 05:27:53 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to 1978 e21 m20 turbo swap, AKA What did I get myself into on Thu, 12 Feb 2015 18:28:45 GMT]]>At Great Lakes.

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/54136https://wibimmers.com/post/54136Thu, 12 Feb 2015 18:28:45 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to 1978 e21 m20 turbo swap, AKA What did I get myself into on Thu, 12 Feb 2015 17:03:59 GMT]]>Glad to see an update here.

I fully expect to witness a battle to the death between our two resident e21 m20 turbo cars this year

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/54131https://wibimmers.com/post/54131Thu, 12 Feb 2015 17:03:59 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to 1978 e21 m20 turbo swap, AKA What did I get myself into on Thu, 12 Feb 2015 15:47:18 GMT]]>Finally fought off the alzeimers and remembered ur password???

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jc43089 said:

O hey Ben, welcome back!

Thanks John! Kind of dropped off the planet there, have barely been in the shop this winter.

How did your trip to the club shop go? I hear the motor is almost stripped?

I should have the new head on wednesday or thursday

If I get enough free time at work today I'll order a clutch this afternoon!

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/54120https://wibimmers.com/post/54120Thu, 12 Feb 2015 14:46:54 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to 1978 e21 m20 turbo swap, AKA What did I get myself into on Thu, 12 Feb 2015 13:24:23 GMT]]>O hey Ben, welcome back!

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/54116https://wibimmers.com/post/54116Thu, 12 Feb 2015 13:24:23 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to 1978 e21 m20 turbo swap, AKA What did I get myself into on Thu, 12 Feb 2015 05:40:23 GMT]]>Oh things are happening again ! Ordered custom motor mount arms for the e21, a clutch will be in short order !

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]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/54113https://wibimmers.com/post/54113Thu, 12 Feb 2015 05:40:23 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to 1978 e21 m20 turbo swap, AKA What did I get myself into on Wed, 15 Oct 2014 01:22:54 GMT]]>And I believe MyE28 was started by our resident automotive deity TCD

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/48636https://wibimmers.com/post/48636Wed, 15 Oct 2014 01:22:54 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to 1978 e21 m20 turbo swap, AKA What did I get myself into on Wed, 15 Oct 2014 00:57:34 GMT]]>As far as learning about the car, mye28.com is the ultimate resource paired with a E28 bentlet manual.

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Snap said:

Feels good to cut that mullet, dont it? 

jk,  but my Camaro provided me the contrast I needed to realize I liked the connection, build quality, and performance of a German vehicle.

Mine was always party in the front business in the rear....

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/48614https://wibimmers.com/post/48614Tue, 14 Oct 2014 17:58:01 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to 1978 e21 m20 turbo swap, AKA What did I get myself into on Tue, 14 Oct 2014 17:47:43 GMT]]>Feels good to cut that mullet, dont it? 

jk,  but my Camaro provided me the contrast I needed to realize I liked the connection, build quality, and performance of a German vehicle.

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Snap said:

www.mye28.com

www.pelicanparts.com

www.blunttech.com

www.iemotorsport.com

www.car-part.com

www.turnermotorsports.com

www.realoem.com

www.penskeparts.com

Ask them to control their nose-heavy solid axle suspended 35hp per liter bullcrap like this with stock engine and suspension:

protip:  They can't. 

-Former Z28 owner

Video evidence is always good, Thank you!

Former camaro owner as well

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/48611https://wibimmers.com/post/48611Tue, 14 Oct 2014 17:45:27 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to 1978 e21 m20 turbo swap, AKA What did I get myself into on Tue, 14 Oct 2014 15:16:40 GMT]]>hahahahahaha

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/48606https://wibimmers.com/post/48606Tue, 14 Oct 2014 15:16:40 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to 1978 e21 m20 turbo swap, AKA What did I get myself into on Tue, 14 Oct 2014 14:37:39 GMT]]>www.mye28.com

www.pelicanparts.com

www.blunttech.com

www.iemotorsport.com

www.car-part.com

www.turnermotorsports.com

www.realoem.com

www.penskeparts.com

Ask them to control their nose-heavy solid axle suspended 35hp per liter bullcrap like this with stock engine and suspension:

protip:  They can't. 

-Former Z28 owner

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/48605https://wibimmers.com/post/48605Tue, 14 Oct 2014 14:37:39 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to 1978 e21 m20 turbo swap, AKA What did I get myself into on Tue, 14 Oct 2014 14:18:51 GMT]]>So I've got the e28 up at the club shop and all tucked away. We've been going through the parts and the paper work and finding all kinds of nifty tidbits.

Chris do you have any idea on the condition of the clutch in the parts bin? There was a spare timing cover to replace the broken piece. I'm thinking that if we switch to coil on plug I don't have to worry about the distributor though?

*Update from the meeting last night: the majority of the club is excited about the car and we should be moving forward with inventorying parts and selling off what we don't need and creating a budget and timeline for what we do need. Keep an eye out for a build thread and a for sale thread from the Automotive Enthusiasts Club of Platteville.

Anyways I'm trying to compile a list of resources for parts and info.

So far this is what I've got can anyone help fill in more resources?

Thank you

http://www.wibimmers.com/

www.bimmerforums.com

http://www.catuned.com/

www.stanceworks.com

http://www.wallothnesch.com/?___store=eng

https://www.bavauto.com/

http://www.vacmotorsports.com/

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jockhater2 said:

Is that a 7.3 DI or IDI?

I asked the same question when they rolled up haha.

Again nice meeting ya Ben and make sure to keep us all updated!

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/48487https://wibimmers.com/post/48487Mon, 13 Oct 2014 00:06:15 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to 1978 e21 m20 turbo swap, AKA What did I get myself into on Sun, 12 Oct 2014 22:12:07 GMT]]>Was an IDI now swapped power stroke

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bfinley said:

b280a828d34610dfcb9f445331a66ca6.jpg All loaded up and ready to roll out Thank you Chris !

Is that a 7.3 DI or IDI?

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All loaded up and ready to roll out

Thank you Chris !

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/48478https://wibimmers.com/post/48478Sun, 12 Oct 2014 21:01:32 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to 1978 e21 m20 turbo swap, AKA What did I get myself into on Sun, 12 Oct 2014 20:25:17 GMT]]>This seems like a good opportunity for them to learn about fuel injection, it is 2014 after all.  Anyone that thinks more power can be made with a carb should be clubbed like a baby seal.

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CYoung said:

tomorrow I'll be picking up an e28 shell for my students car club track project.

Literally just made my night! Didn't know it was going for a cause, but abosluelty love it.

Glad to hear it! I originally wanted to keep it for myself but very quickly realized that I have no room or time for another project right and the current club leadership wants to branch out from drag racing to get even more hands on building and seat time.

My job now is to keep them from doing what they know and stuffing a 350 Chevy under the hood.

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bfinley said:

tomorrow I'll be picking up an e28 shell for my students car club track project.

Literally just made my night! Didn't know it was going for a cause, but abosluelty love it.

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/48469https://wibimmers.com/post/48469Sun, 12 Oct 2014 06:29:13 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to 1978 e21 m20 turbo swap, AKA What did I get myself into on Sun, 12 Oct 2014 02:13:17 GMT]]>It was a busy weekend in lake woebegone , my home town. Bought a chain saw, threw a birthday party, killed a keg of spotted cow, got a chord of firewood delivered, picked up my new 885 head from Andy, got a set of wheels for a friends vw and tomorrow I'll be picking up an e28 shell for my students car club track project. No rest for the wicked 09fa781548acd93ca85e14e4d379a18f.jpg449705e0f839dcaa7e951bb3af72a63f.jpg06bb933bd249b37a339bc933b900c12a.jpg

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/48467https://wibimmers.com/post/48467Sun, 12 Oct 2014 02:13:17 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to 1978 e21 m20 turbo swap, AKA What did I get myself into on Wed, 01 Oct 2014 22:43:43 GMT]]>100 bucks

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