Well the motor is together and ready to drop in. My digi cam took a crap so I couldnt take any pics of the build up but it done. Here are the specs:
Stock block rebuild. 7.5:1 compression.
Metric Mechanic head w/ 288 shrick cam
Metric Mechanic Head Bolts
Stock head gasket (for now)
Here is the original test fit to make sure the mounts worked with the 318i locations:
Then I pulled it back out and put the head on:
I also POR-15 the engine bay with some gloss black. Came out really well.
Here it is all ready to drop in:
And a little german love:
I'm should be getting a set of solid motor mounts in the next day or 2. For now I'm going to use new rubber mounts.
This weekend I'll be mounting the accesories, EDIS system, and start with the MegaSquirt wiring.
Flywheel is off for lighting today hopefully.