Demlotcrew wrote:Im only trying to help, but ill refrain from doing so from now on.
i seem to remember recently helping out a fellow zoner as you tried to above, only to recieve a load of cr4p from you as you seem to disbelieve anything i have to say.
i take it in this instance you have the definitive knowledge / info with which to correctly answer a question that other zoners are speculating over and thought that sharing that information would be well greeted?
glass houses mate.
regarding engine weights, there are other factors to consider. a 'V' engine has a higher centre of gravity as more of it's mass is distributed higher up (two heads, not one). there are also two exhaust manifolds and a heavier exhasut system to consider.
the best way to get a good idea of conversion weights is to get on a weigh bridge (srapyards often have them) before and after doing the conversion. i wish i had as this would be interesting...

next time then!
incidentally, the M30 conversion does feel heavier in my touring but as i started with a already heavy M20 touring, the difference was not so pronounced. a conversion from a 4 pot 2 door would feel a lot heavier as the percentage increase in the cars weight would be greater.