started this last summer. its nearing completion. i've slowly trickled pics but im just going to throw everything in one thread.

**** commentary

 

 

 

there..

im glad that the pics arent even in order. i hope it annoys you guys

 

Bosche 044 pumps? Also was that two thermostats? I never really researched the 20b but that's what it looks like.

 

yes 20b has 2 thermostats, i ditched it for an s4 cooling system though.
also bigger pump is an 044, smaller pump is a walboro 255. took the 255 out in favor of the 044

 

God that is nice Go ahead and annoy us more :P

 

**** like this is what saves me from talking smack to you. 10x more patience than i have if not more. I have a huge bonar for 20b's.

Turbo specs?

 

p trim t72 on a 96 ar t4 frame for that quick spool action.

 

FUUUUUUUUU,
Want a 20b soooo bad.

I'm curious on price of the block when you got it? $4500ish?

 

around that.

bought it from japan2la on here. good guy. highly recommended.

oh also, nopistons, you can talk all the **** you want, i have thick skin. people that know me, know that i do what i want regardless of whats popular or acceptable. it works out for me pretty well.

 

^Japan2LA has always had great motors and reasonable prices between me and my friends.

Pulling the block apart or running it as is? Did you get comp numbers with it?

 

running as is. dont remember compression numbers but was strong, all were even. checked seals and housings through exhaust ports, everything looks fine to me. plus this is a low power(relative to other 20b's) build, so it should last a good long while.

 

t72.

Low power.


Pffft. This will be savage. What size wastegate?

 

46mm

 

Nice, i thought about selling everything i have and buying a 20b but then ill just have a engine with nothing sweet to add. So basically start back at zero lol.

 

is that some weirdo saab in the drive way?

 

Yes. its my badass 72' Sonett.

 

Is that an LS1? Looks like an LS1. :P

 

got my manifold back.

looks like it will work but i need to clean it up a bit before it goes in for ceramic coating.



also engine bay is starting to look good.


dumb water pump rusted.
going to have to redo the hot side of the intercooler end tank too.

 

got bored..

decided to make some exhaust flanges



actual flange will be 1/2" stainless. the 16 ga. sheetmetal is just for test fit on motor.

 

Why am I just seeing this thread for the first time now? I need must glasses.

Wow, nice progress man! I've only just gotten my early block stacked and on the garage floor waiting for some better weather.

I've recently thought a lot about going NA like gmonson and t-von. Designing a nice long primary exhaust like Racing Beat's "streetport" exhaust for 79-85 so it will be quiet! Becasue it's too loud! But oh man my T72 (same model as yours) is talking to me (thanks by the way for recommending it). I also got a 46mm wastegate and some bosch white injectors just sitting here. Oh bastard in a basket. What to do?

 

finish your project like you originally intended.

we have very similar builds. same turbo, same wg, same bosh whites even. just do it and if then you dont like it, go do na stuff.

 

That post is worth a thousand dollars to me. How do I pay in forum bucks?

But seriously, thank you!

I think I'll make a thread with pics and some info.

 

****** baller!



What is the reason for ditching the stock 20b waterpump/housing?