This is Polly, the m30b35 swapped Ratrod.

[chance]

That looks great.

[e30m3s54turbo]

The timing case looks really good powder coated.

[F34R]

The timing case looks really good powder coated.

It is not powder coated. I used three coats of engine paint to match the block. I had the valve cover, intake manifold, fuel rail and oil canister powder coated. My parts are done, just waiting for my friends wheels to be done for a single trip.

The more I look at the timing case I think I am going to strip the upper cover to match the head. What do you guys think? It just clashes IMHO.

[freeride53]

I love following this thread. Just wanted to drop in to say good work, stuff to get inspired by.

[TimKninja]

This thing better be at GFEST.

That's All I know.

[F34R]

I love following this thread. Just wanted to drop in to say good work, stuff to get inspired by.

That is big coming from an m42 lover ;) and my pleasure, I am glad people enjoy my build.

This thing better be at GFEST.

That's All I know.

I AM going to be there, the car will be running when I get the powder coated bits back.

I am ALSO going to this:
Great Lakes GTG in Buffalo next month. Link to thread:

http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthrea...at-Lakes-GTG-X

[F34R]

Made a run to PA yesterday, what do you guys think? Renewed Finishes is the best. Get your parts to them!!!
Valve cover and intake manifold are matched to my wheels.

I will have HiRes shots this weekend of the engine installed.

[F34R]

I know some might think the red clashes, but the cage is going to match. The Schroth harnesses are perfect match.

[JCarp90]

THIS IS SO BADASS!!!!

Love M30s in E30s.

[ak-]

I think the red looks fine.

It's all coming together great.

[AbsorbantNut]

Motor looks fantastic. Great job

[evandael]

dat powdercoat. so good.

also, it's rigor mortis /spelling nazi

[tg318is]

Looking good mate :)

[F34R]

THIS IS SO BADASS!!!!

Love M30s in E30s.

Thank you very much! and I agree with you on that, I miss my e24's power badly.

I think the red looks fine.

It's all coming together great.

It is really growing on me, I am just a black kinda guy. Once the cage is finished and painted to match it will be spot on.

Motor looks fantastic. Great job

Thank you!

dat powdercoat. so good.

also, it's rigor mortis /spelling nazi

Dave@ Renewed Finishes is honestly that best. And those cell phone pictures do not showcase the level of shine and shimmer that is in the paint.

Thanks man, I saw the spelling error when I hit the save. I completely forgot to fix that.

Looking good mate :)

<3 will look even better in the fresh coated bay!

[Good & Tight]

Looks really great, you need to get crackin on the boost..!!!!