Another Metric Mechanic Motor (pix)!

[marko]

Hey Everyone!

I think some of you may remember my previous half-ass 'metric' build thread - which went nowhere quick (below) - so here is the continuation.

http://www.318ti.org/forum/showthread.php?t=21397

I just FINALLY paid for my motor in full - and Teddy from MM will be shipping it to me today... to boot, he included 21 pics from the build itself - for me to salivate over.

Specs!
MM High Flow M44 Head w/lightweight retainers/Manganase Bronze valve guides/bee hive valve springs
Forged H-Beam Rods & Forged FI Flat Top Pistons
MM Single Timing Chain Conversion
360 Degree Main Bearing Thrust & Oiling Groove Conversion
Displ: 2.0L
Cams: 258 Intake + Stock Exhaust
Comp: 9.8:1 (a hair under stock)
Larger Head Bolt Retrofit
Fully Balanced Crank/Rod/Piston Assembly

Though the engine will be in my posession very shortly, do not hold your breath for project completion till (late) spring - as I STILL have to save up for the following:

MM 14lb. Lightweight Flywheel + 240mm clutch assembly
MM's own software + 42.8lb Lucas injectors + MAF + smaller pulley
Incidentals (like new radiator, sensors, etc.)

In the meantime - enjoy the photos - cause all I can say is that they made my day! LOL

Let you all know when it arrives...

[marko]

[marko]

[marko]

[96cali]

One word- WOW!

What's the price tag again?

[mohaughn]

I can't believe they don't put the M42 metal thermostat housing on their motors... Almost makes me wonder if my assumption that it does fit on the m44 is wrong.

Looks sweeetttt..

[xxxJohnBoyxxx]

That's funny I got my pictures of my motor build yesterday too. 41 came to me but there imbedded in the email and are bitmap. All different pictures too

Your look sweet

[Ray Cism]

I checked out the M44 MM video on youtube and the thing sounds awesome. If I ever have an extra $7000 in my bank I'll be sure to invest it in an MM rebuild.

[marko]

price tag is way more than I'm admiting to my wife - so she dont cut my balls off and flush them down the toilet.
its a hair over 7K, though that does includes the credit I got for an entire spare motor I traded in for a discount.

I cant wait to get it.. should work out nice - specially since MM will give me the dme tune for it.

EDIT: - studied the bill a bit more carefully today - 6.8K for the motor + 400 for shipping

[xxxJohnBoyxxx]

Originally Posted by 318

I checked out the M44 MM video on youtube and the thing sounds awesome. If I ever have an extra $7000 in my bank I'll be sure to invest it in an MM rebuild.

Someone told me that video is a de-tuned Metric motor only pushing out 185 HP. That motor will be remotely tuned by Metric in March and should be over 300hp when finished. The same person told me the guy who owns that car is a dumb-a$$ thinking his car was all bad-to-the-bone when it was not really fast at all, it ran in the mid 9's @ 74mph in the 1/8...pathetic

[tiFreak]

Originally Posted by marko

its a hair over 7K, though that does includes the credit I got for an entire spare motor I traded in for a discount.

$7k? with a discount?! that's more than a ti is worth, lol, motor looks sweet

[marko]

you are correct - my car has little value today... but F-it, its a keeper as I kinda grew attached to it... + I view it more as a hobby than anything else - like Lego blocks for adults
besides, I didnt charge a single cent for this motor - was saving slowly for the past 10 months to buy it.

next project - a 20 year old vdub with similar work to be done - a NA 2.0 16v totally tweaked & built! LOL I love euro hatch-backs - my favotite kind of cars! Ultimatelly wanna have a RWD & a FWD one...

Originally Posted by tiFreak

$7k? with a discount?! that's more than a ti is worth, lol, motor looks sweet

[xxxJohnBoyxxx]

Some people always have money on their mind. How much will it be worth if I do this? The motor costs more then the car. Why spend more on the car then it's worth or you will be able to sell it for? Well I'm not selling my car, my son will get it if he continues on honor roll through high school, he's in second grade now. It's really all about what makes you happy. If you have the cabbages to spend and it makes you happy then do it...who cares what everyone else thinks. I wanted a fast 4-cylinder and I'm slowly getting there having fun learning and sharing my experience. When I max out the 4-banger I will move up to the next step, a 9's second street Bimmer. I will buy a perfect E46 coupe and turbo it with big boost and pump out 1000+hp but right now I'm having fun with this 4-cylinder and enjoying life even if I've spent triple what I could sell the car for today. Peace

[96cali]

I get your point and I'm happy that members are taking another approach to modding these cars. But I'm even happier it's not my cabbages.

[tiFreak]

Originally Posted by xxxJohnBoyxxx

Some people always have money on their mind. How much will it be worth if I do this? The motor costs more then the car. Why spend more on the car then it's worth or you will be able to sell it for?

that's not what I was thinking, just an observation, believe me, if I had 7k burning a hole in my pocket I'd probably do the same thing