Finally back into an e30: ‘88 Alpine on Blue 325ic cruiser build

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Started to clock the turbo. Waiting on downpipe and Intercooler piping to fully dial it in.

My coil isn’t in the way but the wire goes above the turbo. In pictures I see several keeping it that way but anyone suggest moving it? I’d heat wrap the wire at the least.

[jeenyus]

Its a convertible so the strut towers are reinforced.

This is new to me! I honestly didn't know that. That's great! Giving me ideas.

[Mastrcruse]

Rebuilt struts with HR sport springs and Bils shocks. New brakes and pads put in the front. Gonna get all of the items wrapped up in the front before tackling the rear.

[Mastrcruse]

when did you weld in and paint those strut tower braces? did you fabricate those yourself or did you purchase them and end them in there? They are super cool.

Its a convertible so the strut towers are reinforced.

[Mastrcruse]

That engine bay is so clean!. Was it repainted at some point? Mine is full of cosmoline :<(

I had it repainted before putting the motor back in...so about 4 days old.

[jeenyus]

when did you weld in and paint those strut tower braces? did you fabricate those yourself or did you purchase them and end them in there? They are super cool.

[dmanb2b]

That engine bay is so clean!. Was it repainted at some point? Mine is full of cosmoline :<(

[Mastrcruse]

It’s back in! Went from the bottom and won’t do that in the future unless I have a lift.

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Wow, this is going to be crazy. Any guesses how much power it will put down?

Will run 7-10psi to “stay safe” and hopefully produce 300 or so. Everything I’m running can do much more but I’d like to get some miles on it. Then thinking on the side I’ll start building a stroker. Most like ETA bottom and new Bimmerheads race head.

[mike.bmw]

Wow, this is going to be crazy. Any guesses how much power it will put down?

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Thought this was a cool shot before we got started this weekend

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Before motor and trans go in - front subframe from garagistic. New control arms, tie rods, HR springs, Bils shocks.

Called it a night but gonna rebuild struts tomorrow and get subframe and motor/trans in the car.

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Motor done. Trans mated and new Spec 2 clutch in. 60 lb injectors.

Ready to go back in.

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Resprayed engine bay, shaved trunk, color matches DB’s, Mtech 1 spoiler

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Getting it prepared for this weekend