So you may be wondering about the title.... we will get there, but first a back story.
I bought this e30 a while back as a fun little project, I intended to turbo the stock engine and drive the piss out of the car. I got side tracked by my other project then (a built bugeye wrx) and never got around to the e30. I worked on it a little here and there but it never got attention. I finally finished the Subaru 2 months ago and started thinking about what to do with the e30, turbo was my first idea, but I decided against that, I just dont like the m20. Then an m30 popped up in my head and I thought, hey look another straight 6 maybe that will be better. Then after researching I decided I didn't want to do that either. Then I thought about a m60, that thought quickly went away. So here we are now...what to do?!
I bought a Foxbody 4.9..... PROJECT 'MURICA! (btw for those who go "the foxbody engine is 5.0", its not! Actual CC is 4942, making it a 4.9 liter)
Yes I know, what the actually F**K right? Well its cheap, makes a little power, and mods are readily available. There's a mounting kit for the e30/4.9 already so I will be using that. There is a plug n play Megasquirt for it, which I will be using. I eventually plan on boosting it.
EDIT: 12/22:
I have decided that with this build I am not going for all out power, so boost is off the table. I want it to stick out from the crowd, but still be fun. This will be a weekend car/drift car so creature comforts are not necessary. With that being said this car will be over the top.
PLANS:
tubular front end (make room for steering angle)
I really want to do some ITB's sticking out the hood (yes much like Ken Block, but I have loved ITB's way before the Hoonicorn, now I just have inspiration.)
Fully built valve train (to make it un-driveable at low speeds, duh!)
e85
Thats it for now, I'm sure I'll add stuff, but those are the basic plans.
So to the e30..
The day I bought it.
Then bought these sweet Rial wheels for it:
Then I bought a parts car, which I actually never ended up using parts from :shifty
Rial wheels are on!
The people I hang out with:
Cell phone photoshoot:
Having parents that own a wrap company really pays off! It was Project 'Murica before it was Project 'Murica
Then I got these for it"
Quickly wrapped the faces of them white:
The almost 3 days later I plasti-dipped them black
Then I picked up this beauty as my daily driver:
And how she sits today:
So within the next couple of days I will be pulling the engine and tranny to get ready for the v8. (m20b27 and 5 speed swap will be for sale for those interested, also the Fifteen52 Tarmacs are for sale).
After I pull the engine its go time! This will not be a fast build by any means of the word fast! I am a college student and I work so if I'm not studying or working I will be working on the car. Thanks for reading! And if you have nothing nice to say, say it anyways! Its entertaining to read! CHEERS!
Also if your interested, follow me on Instagram drake_burgoon
I will be posting a lot of photos on there that don't end up here.
I bought this e30 a while back as a fun little project, I intended to turbo the stock engine and drive the piss out of the car. I got side tracked by my other project then (a built bugeye wrx) and never got around to the e30. I worked on it a little here and there but it never got attention. I finally finished the Subaru 2 months ago and started thinking about what to do with the e30, turbo was my first idea, but I decided against that, I just dont like the m20. Then an m30 popped up in my head and I thought, hey look another straight 6 maybe that will be better. Then after researching I decided I didn't want to do that either. Then I thought about a m60, that thought quickly went away. So here we are now...what to do?!
I bought a Foxbody 4.9..... PROJECT 'MURICA! (btw for those who go "the foxbody engine is 5.0", its not! Actual CC is 4942, making it a 4.9 liter)
Yes I know, what the actually F**K right? Well its cheap, makes a little power, and mods are readily available. There's a mounting kit for the e30/4.9 already so I will be using that. There is a plug n play Megasquirt for it, which I will be using. I eventually plan on boosting it.
EDIT: 12/22:
I have decided that with this build I am not going for all out power, so boost is off the table. I want it to stick out from the crowd, but still be fun. This will be a weekend car/drift car so creature comforts are not necessary. With that being said this car will be over the top.
PLANS:
tubular front end (make room for steering angle)
I really want to do some ITB's sticking out the hood (yes much like Ken Block, but I have loved ITB's way before the Hoonicorn, now I just have inspiration.)
Fully built valve train (to make it un-driveable at low speeds, duh!)
e85
Thats it for now, I'm sure I'll add stuff, but those are the basic plans.
So to the e30..
The day I bought it.
Then bought these sweet Rial wheels for it:
Then I bought a parts car, which I actually never ended up using parts from :shifty
Rial wheels are on!
The people I hang out with:
Cell phone photoshoot:
Having parents that own a wrap company really pays off! It was Project 'Murica before it was Project 'Murica
Then I got these for it"
Quickly wrapped the faces of them white:
The almost 3 days later I plasti-dipped them black
Then I picked up this beauty as my daily driver:
And how she sits today:
So within the next couple of days I will be pulling the engine and tranny to get ready for the v8. (m20b27 and 5 speed swap will be for sale for those interested, also the Fifteen52 Tarmacs are for sale).
After I pull the engine its go time! This will not be a fast build by any means of the word fast! I am a college student and I work so if I'm not studying or working I will be working on the car. Thanks for reading! And if you have nothing nice to say, say it anyways! Its entertaining to read! CHEERS!
Also if your interested, follow me on Instagram drake_burgoon
I will be posting a lot of photos on there that don't end up here.
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