Hello,
My name is Ben, I am a vehicle enthusiast. I have an addiction, and I cannot shake it.
What brings me here? My addiction and the fact that I can no longer support my habit on the vehicle that I was feeding it with.
06 GLI that I spent way too much money on installing a GT3071r, BRUTE forged/rifle drilled drop in rods with stock pistons, snow perf w/m, and many other modifications.
The goal was 500whp, I had it to 400+, enough to pull on a 470whp GTO.
This motor is direct injection, so it wasn't obvious that my in tank pump was failing and causing a lean condition until this happened....
So, what brings me here? Well I am not spending $1000 on a long block, and I am sick of the cost to get decent performance out of new vehicles... So I spoke to my brother who has a 88 325i 4 door sitting with a broken timing belt. $500 and it is mine!
Two days ago I tracked down a m20b25 with 80k on it and made the long drive to New Jersey with a friend and my wife to pick it up, $250 later I got a complete engine, new water pump, and spark plugs. Man do I wish I had bought a 20+ year old car a long time ago! I could have saved thousands!
My brother is towing the e30 here on Friday, and I will be working through the night swapping out engines. Fortunately I have my own shop so I should be done in a few hours, I will update this thread as soon as I have some photos of the new ride to show off.
My Plan?
I have abandoned my quest for huge horsepower. This car will be a well rounded machine, a balance of handling, braking, and acceleration.
Engine:
The GT30 will go on, with the 38mm Tial wastegate. MS will control the fuel and eventually the timing, with a MLS head gasket and ARP head bolts to contain 1 bar.
I do not have a horsepower expectation, Nor will I create one. 1 bar is my only demand, I have found that if you specify horsepower, then you will only want more.
Suspension:
I will probably go with Spec E30 suspension, billies and H&R race, along with poly bushings all around and adjustable sway bars.
Body:
Incognito weight reduction, speaker box carpet for a clean look, converting the power windows to manual (anyone want to trade?), anywhere I can drop weight I will. After the engine is turbocharged and running, a 4 point bar with removable cross bar will be in order.
Misc:
Right off the bat I will be removing the a/c and components, as well as P/S . If I don't need it, it will be coming off. I drive only 3 miles to work every day, so comfort is not much of an issue.
Anyway, these plans stretch a good bit into the future. This will be a slow process, but I have to set goals and limits now, other wise I'm sure I will find a way to spend way too much money on this car. However, this is a budget build, as I am getting myself out of debt and refuse to spend money I don't have (again).
The budget? I want to spend less than 5k on the whole car, over the next few years before it is completed. I plan on making it too, with a combination of self build and patience. Keeping an eye open for cheap deals on used parts. ;)
Not much about me here at all, but I know we all only really care about the ride. 8)
My name is Ben, I am a vehicle enthusiast. I have an addiction, and I cannot shake it.
What brings me here? My addiction and the fact that I can no longer support my habit on the vehicle that I was feeding it with.
06 GLI that I spent way too much money on installing a GT3071r, BRUTE forged/rifle drilled drop in rods with stock pistons, snow perf w/m, and many other modifications.
The goal was 500whp, I had it to 400+, enough to pull on a 470whp GTO.
This motor is direct injection, so it wasn't obvious that my in tank pump was failing and causing a lean condition until this happened....
So, what brings me here? Well I am not spending $1000 on a long block, and I am sick of the cost to get decent performance out of new vehicles... So I spoke to my brother who has a 88 325i 4 door sitting with a broken timing belt. $500 and it is mine!
Two days ago I tracked down a m20b25 with 80k on it and made the long drive to New Jersey with a friend and my wife to pick it up, $250 later I got a complete engine, new water pump, and spark plugs. Man do I wish I had bought a 20+ year old car a long time ago! I could have saved thousands!
My brother is towing the e30 here on Friday, and I will be working through the night swapping out engines. Fortunately I have my own shop so I should be done in a few hours, I will update this thread as soon as I have some photos of the new ride to show off.
My Plan?
I have abandoned my quest for huge horsepower. This car will be a well rounded machine, a balance of handling, braking, and acceleration.
Engine:
The GT30 will go on, with the 38mm Tial wastegate. MS will control the fuel and eventually the timing, with a MLS head gasket and ARP head bolts to contain 1 bar.
I do not have a horsepower expectation, Nor will I create one. 1 bar is my only demand, I have found that if you specify horsepower, then you will only want more.
Suspension:
I will probably go with Spec E30 suspension, billies and H&R race, along with poly bushings all around and adjustable sway bars.
Body:
Incognito weight reduction, speaker box carpet for a clean look, converting the power windows to manual (anyone want to trade?), anywhere I can drop weight I will. After the engine is turbocharged and running, a 4 point bar with removable cross bar will be in order.
Misc:
Right off the bat I will be removing the a/c and components, as well as P/S . If I don't need it, it will be coming off. I drive only 3 miles to work every day, so comfort is not much of an issue.
Anyway, these plans stretch a good bit into the future. This will be a slow process, but I have to set goals and limits now, other wise I'm sure I will find a way to spend way too much money on this car. However, this is a budget build, as I am getting myself out of debt and refuse to spend money I don't have (again).
The budget? I want to spend less than 5k on the whole car, over the next few years before it is completed. I plan on making it too, with a combination of self build and patience. Keeping an eye open for cheap deals on used parts. ;)
Not much about me here at all, but I know we all only really care about the ride. 8)
Comment