CAtuned (Auto Heaven) - Past & Current work we have done & are doing

[catuned]

New lift arrived today. Now we will have a dedicated lift just for projects and product development. This one is also designed for lowered vehicles (ahum... E30's, etc. )

[Wild Ride]

I have always enjoyed watching your builds. It's nice to see so much variety and willingness to step outside of the box.

[catuned]

New Addition to the family: 72 2002 We have not decided what to do with her but she has zero rust!


Some random stuff in the shop:


S52 getting rebuilt with Lower compression Pistons for Turbo:



The cylinder head:


Random stuff on the shelf along with a Diesel Motor:




An M20 that had a timing belt rip and a broken valve. A bunch of damage here:



Pair of S14 heads ready to be assembled:


A M20 Almost complete. Fully Rebuilt with Renewed Finishes Manifold and Valve Cover set:



This thing is done.. Need to see what numbers it will run on the track:


Some messing around to make things less boring:

[catuned]

We also had a great turn out at our End of the Year meet pics can be found here:

http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=268761&page=2

[catuned]

Well been busy as always.

The e36 with the S50B32 is a runner now. It started super easy. On 1st attempt:




Video: Here's the Teaser Video: http://youtu.be/lTeQTBGwTvo

[catuned]

We try and do 90% of the motor rebuilding in house. Customer wanted this done else where then started to have problems and brought it in. This is what we found.

[red_e30]

Thats why its best to do the work your self and not trust some machine shop to put it together you live you learn

[catuned]

This was a 2.5 block with 2.8 crank (forged) and rods. Then the pistons were .50 over m50. With higher compression. Head was machined with all new super tech valves and double valve springs. Entire setup was also fully balanced and blue printed. With 11/1 compression. As well as Schrick cams.

The Machine shop that did the work forgot to install the oil squirts. So the engine starved for oil. Crank ruined. The number 6 valves gave out. 1 broke and made a hole in the piston causing the other one to bend. I think the entire engine is toast. We will take the rest apart tmrw and see. Sad. Pistons were tethlon coated as well. 1K miles is all this lasted.

[red_e30]

Ouch :(

[Xat1cZ]

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Also wanted to share with everyone some horror pics:

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Who did the turbo mani on the ca tuned blue m20? Where can I get one and cost

Cost was $1200 and it used to be 666 fab now Jg technik

[Rc 415]

Who did the turbo mani on the ca tuned blue m20? Where can I get one and cost

[catuned]

Announcing End of the Year meet at Auto Heaven/CAtuned Motorsports.
This will be held at: 2609 Fulton Ave. Sacramento, CA 95821 on Dec. 1, 2012.
All Makes and Models but expect heavy amount of German cars.
Food & soft drinks will be provided for free. This will be from 10am till about 2pm or can go on later.

Main Parking is going to be at the shop front, side and rear of the building. Arrive early for prime parking. Photographers will be on site. If your interested in shooting please contact me directly. DO NOT MISS THIS! Leave your drama at home. This is a none Hate meet.

FREE stuff will be given away. Come chill & Talk car. More details will be give as we get closer to the date.

[Mlarsen]

That blue M20 is amazing looking!