Hey R3v'ers,
This will be my first e30 build thread and I plan to take you guys along for every step of the way. Hopefully all of this is within forum rules with my pictues sizes and whatnot. I'll get to editing them if needed. First, a little background on myself. I'm an 18 year old(at the time of posting) from just outside Cleveland, OH. I've been a R3v lurker for quite some time and a member for a short while now. This is my second e30, my first being a 91 325ix which I sold a few months ago to move into an e92 and guess what, I'm back. I could go further into detail about myself, but after all, the thread isn't about me. This is the beauty that my girlfriend and I drove 3 hours to pickup near Pittsburgh, PA. She hasn't been named yet.
This is my lastest project, a 91 318ic.
UPDATED LIST
Mods:
-M50nv swap (fresh seals, gaskets, decked head, etc)
-MLS headgasket .140
-ARP headstuds
-Getrag 260
-Condor motor mounts, tranny mounts, and tranny brace
-Spec stage 3 clutch & lightened flywheel
-Vibrant resonator and muffler
-Ground Control Coilovers
-Skid Plate
-Momo Steering wheel
-Z3 Short Shifter
-UUC DSSR
-Stainless steel brake lines
-2.93LSD
Build Parts:
Engine Management: MS3x
Wideband/O2 Gauge: AEM
Boost Gauge: VDO
Oil Pressure Gauge: VDO
Turbo: Holset HX35 56mm
Downpipe: Oddball Industries (Custom)
Manifold: Jake B
Intercooler: CX Racing (Ebay)
Intercooler Piping: CX Racing (Ebay)
Injectors: Deka 60lb/hr (630cc)
Wastegate: ON3 Performance 44mm
BOV: NGR
Fuel Pump: Walboro 255
Pictures:
I have already started to collect some turbo parts (as you can see) and the car should be coming together soon, hence my starting of the thread. If you have any M50 turbo parts you're looking to sell you can find my wanted thread "WTB: Turbo M50 Goodies", but act fast since I'm starting to order parts. Also, here's some pictures of what I've been working on the past week.
Rust repair and recoating the rocker panels and fixing some door jamb rust was the biggest job this week, aside from the stainless steel brake lines (sorry, no pics of that)
Started with these issues:
Went through the long and painful rust repair process. Sanding and wire wheel, rust mortifier, bondo, and finish. The door jamb came out just alright(probably because of my shitty bondo job there) but being the door jamb, it wasn't the most important to me as long as the rust was gone. I did a bit more sanding, just don't have pictures of the final result before the final coat. If anyones going to do this, I highly recommend Rustoleum truck bed liner. Took me one can to do 2 thick coats on the sides and rear of the car, if you want more, you'll need a second can. It dries quickly with nice results. $6.50 per can at Walmart.
Heres the process:
And the results:
I'm really happy with how it turned out, and can take some more pictures from wider angles if anyone is interested. I'll be updating the thread as parts come in and go on the car. My power goals are around 250-300whp when I first get it running and 400 all said and done. I dont plan to run ARP studs or an MLS gasket initially since those parts were just replaced with new OE parts. Once its running I'll just turn up the boost until the gasket goes, and then drop in ARPs and an MLS gasket. If you guys have any suggestions or comments I'd really appreciate any input!
Thanks,
-NEO
This will be my first e30 build thread and I plan to take you guys along for every step of the way. Hopefully all of this is within forum rules with my pictues sizes and whatnot. I'll get to editing them if needed. First, a little background on myself. I'm an 18 year old(at the time of posting) from just outside Cleveland, OH. I've been a R3v lurker for quite some time and a member for a short while now. This is my second e30, my first being a 91 325ix which I sold a few months ago to move into an e92 and guess what, I'm back. I could go further into detail about myself, but after all, the thread isn't about me. This is the beauty that my girlfriend and I drove 3 hours to pickup near Pittsburgh, PA. She hasn't been named yet.
This is my lastest project, a 91 318ic.
UPDATED LIST
Mods:
-M50nv swap (fresh seals, gaskets, decked head, etc)
-MLS headgasket .140
-ARP headstuds
-Getrag 260
-Condor motor mounts, tranny mounts, and tranny brace
-Spec stage 3 clutch & lightened flywheel
-Vibrant resonator and muffler
-Ground Control Coilovers
-Skid Plate
-Momo Steering wheel
-Z3 Short Shifter
-UUC DSSR
-Stainless steel brake lines
-2.93LSD
Build Parts:
Engine Management: MS3x
Wideband/O2 Gauge: AEM
Boost Gauge: VDO
Oil Pressure Gauge: VDO
Turbo: Holset HX35 56mm
Downpipe: Oddball Industries (Custom)
Manifold: Jake B
Intercooler: CX Racing (Ebay)
Intercooler Piping: CX Racing (Ebay)
Injectors: Deka 60lb/hr (630cc)
Wastegate: ON3 Performance 44mm
BOV: NGR
Fuel Pump: Walboro 255
Pictures:
I have already started to collect some turbo parts (as you can see) and the car should be coming together soon, hence my starting of the thread. If you have any M50 turbo parts you're looking to sell you can find my wanted thread "WTB: Turbo M50 Goodies", but act fast since I'm starting to order parts. Also, here's some pictures of what I've been working on the past week.
Rust repair and recoating the rocker panels and fixing some door jamb rust was the biggest job this week, aside from the stainless steel brake lines (sorry, no pics of that)
Started with these issues:
Went through the long and painful rust repair process. Sanding and wire wheel, rust mortifier, bondo, and finish. The door jamb came out just alright(probably because of my shitty bondo job there) but being the door jamb, it wasn't the most important to me as long as the rust was gone. I did a bit more sanding, just don't have pictures of the final result before the final coat. If anyones going to do this, I highly recommend Rustoleum truck bed liner. Took me one can to do 2 thick coats on the sides and rear of the car, if you want more, you'll need a second can. It dries quickly with nice results. $6.50 per can at Walmart.
Heres the process:
And the results:
I'm really happy with how it turned out, and can take some more pictures from wider angles if anyone is interested. I'll be updating the thread as parts come in and go on the car. My power goals are around 250-300whp when I first get it running and 400 all said and done. I dont plan to run ARP studs or an MLS gasket initially since those parts were just replaced with new OE parts. Once its running I'll just turn up the boost until the gasket goes, and then drop in ARPs and an MLS gasket. If you guys have any suggestions or comments I'd really appreciate any input!
Thanks,
-NEO
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