'91 318is, 16V swap.

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  • FunfGan
    R3V Elite
    • Jan 2011
    • 4958

    #241
    Update: Maryland continues to get crappier.


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    • VinniE30
      R3VLimited
      • May 2010
      • 2113

      #242
      I was wondering, are you going to be doing any reinforcements like front or rear subframe?
      Zinno '89 <24v swap in progress>

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      • FunfGan
        R3V Elite
        • Jan 2011
        • 4958

        #243
        Originally posted by VinniE30
        I was wondering, are you going to be doing any reinforcements like front or rear subframe?
        At some point, yes. I've got the IE reinforcements already though. Regardless, it should be fine. I've been doing some research and its never come up as an issue with anybody who has done the swap. I am swapping to a 3.25lsd, don't think I've mentioned that.


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        • jaywood
          R3V Elite
          • Jul 2010
          • 4528

          #244
          Originally posted by FunfGan
          Time got in the way, and we needed to start getting the rallycross car that I'm helping build together, updates by sunday I promise! Ordering lots of stuff today.
          :(

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          • FunfGan
            R3V Elite
            • Jan 2011
            • 4958

            #245
            Originally posted by jaywood
            :(
            Never fear! Mostly just painted. Parts of the interior again, valve covers, wiper arms, finishing up the oil pan. My parts should be here tomorrow. I'll get pics of all those and some of the parts I painted when I can, trying to find the parts place to order the brake set-up. Sorry for lack of pics :(


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            • FunfGan
              R3V Elite
              • Jan 2011
              • 4958

              #246
              Well, some parts came early. I'm still waiting on the Wilwood clutch kit, but its a custom item so it will take a week or so. Anyway;

              Extra clutch line, with some extra adapters and fittings:





              Some bolts for the bell housing:


              Whats in here?


              Upgraded throw out bearing, exciting stuff!


              Intake mani gasket:


              You know you've given a company too much money over the past few months when they send you free stuff:


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              • CW325
                E30 Fanatic
                • Jul 2011
                • 1434

                #247
                Are you keeping the viennas?

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                • FunfGan
                  R3V Elite
                  • Jan 2011
                  • 4958

                  #248
                  Originally posted by CW325
                  Are you keeping the viennas?
                  Trying to sell, I may have them sold to a local...

                  But yes, they are for sale :D
                  Last edited by FunfGan; 03-05-2012, 08:00 PM.


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                  • jaywood
                    R3V Elite
                    • Jul 2010
                    • 4528

                    #249
                    Why no viennas?

                    Parts! ;)

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                    • FunfGan
                      R3V Elite
                      • Jan 2011
                      • 4958

                      #250
                      Originally posted by jaywood
                      Why no viennas?

                      Parts! ;)
                      Want to save up for wider wheels and flairs :D

                      And yep, nothing like coming home from parts in the mail!


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                      • CW325
                        E30 Fanatic
                        • Jul 2011
                        • 1434

                        #251
                        Originally posted by FunfGan
                        Want to save up for wider wheels and flairs :D

                        And yep, nothing like coming home from parts in the mail!
                        Always wanted flares but could never justify the price

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                        • FunfGan
                          R3V Elite
                          • Jan 2011
                          • 4958

                          #252
                          Originally posted by CW325
                          Always wanted flares but could never justify the price
                          I mean, If you're looking for performance, its more than worth it to run wider rubber. But yeah, idk what you're looking for, but I wouldn't pay that just for looks. Can get them for about $400 though...


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                          • FunfGan
                            R3V Elite
                            • Jan 2011
                            • 4958

                            #253
                            S'more small updates.

                            Spencer got the pan all but done. Needs to be ground down, re-welded and then leak tested.





                            Got Gretta out for the first time in a while, what a sad sight..





                            I hate wiring.


                            Her main use the past few months...



                            Andddddd, engine in correctly!






                            Hmm... Big enough bottle of nitrous?


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                            • JasonC
                              Site Manager
                              • Aug 2006
                              • 14451

                              #254
                              Originally posted by FunfGan
                              You know you've given a company too much money over the past few months when they send you free stuff:
                              This about made me fall on the floor laughing!!!! My buddy spent about $8000 there and didnt get nothing. I spent like $100 in stuff and got that free hat. He called up and asked if he could get a hat, and they told him he had to buy one....LOL

                              1992 BMW 325iC
                              1978 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
                              1965 Chevrolet Corvair Monza 140hp

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                              • FunfGan
                                R3V Elite
                                • Jan 2011
                                • 4958

                                #255
                                Originally posted by JasonC
                                This about made me fall on the floor laughing!!!! My buddy spent about $8000 there and didnt get nothing. I spent like $100 in stuff and got that free hat. He called up and asked if he could get a hat, and they told him he had to buy one....LOL
                                Hahah! I've "only" spent about ~$600 there so far, I like to think that the hat is license to drive a car with a domestic power plant


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