HST's Project: Black Widow

[n2bimmer]

Very Nice. Good job.

[dnova89]

Wow nice job. This is definitely motivation for me to do my own rear subframe bushing and rear IE camber/toe weld-on kit job once my AST 4100's arrive. I just know it's going to take me at least a month with many frusterations/big ass speed bumps along the way as usual whenever I pick up a wrench. As of right now I'm set on taking it to the shop, but if I see more threads like this I may decide to tackle it myself. My neighbor has been a certified welder for the past 20 years so he would take care of all the welding, I'd have to do all the dirty work probably with the help of a friend. A big plus for doing it myself is that it means I can put that labor money and put it towards an LSD and exhaust instead, but I just don't know if I can handle it haha.

Just curious though, why is Josh pouring in the brake fluid like that instead of using a funnel? What is he doing?

[RobertK]

Maybe another year and it will be finished. . . . .;)

Sorry guys, I completely forgot about this thread.

I know its late but I did find some of the last pictures taken.. IIRC we pulled an all nighter to finish the suspension and brakes up. The next day Josh drove it home and put the rest of the body back together just in time to make the Fall Southeast Rally that year.


















I know Halston (dinanm3atl) has a good rolling picture of his car all finished with some nice aftermarket wheels. If I can find it I will post it up.

[HST]

nice job.

and This is fukking brilliant!

I think that roberK still sells them.

[HST]

Maybe another year and it will be finished. . . . .;)

I have not updated this for awhile but it is finished, but no longer for sale.

[Krillian]

nice job.

and This is fukking brilliant!

[Philo]

build looks pretty legit. can't wait to see finished product

Maybe another year and it will be finished. . . . .;)

[pporcaro]

build looks pretty legit. can't wait to see finished product

[HST]

This car is now for sale, PM for details!! Will consider trades for 5 series or SUVs.

[HST]

Nice build! Do you find it easier putting the engine in from the bottom?
Is this a stupid question? :)

Not a stupid question at all.

YES!!! We have put in 2 motors like this and it is very easy.

1. Hang motor from engine lift.
2. Attach transmission.
3. Attach subframe / steering rack.
4. Lower onto jack.
5. Slide under car. My jackstands don't go high enough so you need 2 people to pick up the front of the car while one person slides it under. It is not that heavy.
6. Hook up to engine lift.
7. Lift up into place. You will need the jack and some blocks to pick up the rear of the transmission to lift it evenly. Make sure that the steering knuckle lines up with the rack.
8. Bolt in subframe / transmission mount.
9. Add struts, rotors, control arms, drive shaft, clutch lines, etc.....
10. Drink victory beer.

This is much easier than puting it in from the top with the transmission already attached. Last weekend we droped an engine out of a car using this method in less than 3 hours. You could easily remove and put in an engine and transmission in 7 hours like this.

[njansenv]

Nice build! Do you find it easier putting the engine in from the bottom?
Is this a stupid question? :)

[NC325iC]

if it ends up looking like my future black car (my current car is white so im goin opposite when i get a second one) im gonna be pissed

[HST]

robertK wired up the reverse light so shoot him a PM. All the paint is Duplicolor high temp engine enamel.

I drove here home from robert's house tonight and enjoyed it. Granted it does not have the front bumper, headlights, grills, etc.... but it ran like a champ. Pics to come.

That motor looks really good, esp. with the red accents. What kind of paint is that, Duplicolor engine enamel? BTW, with the 5 speed swap, can you spell out what you got to do for the reverse light harness spliceage?

[Mike]

That motor looks really good, esp. with the red accents. What kind of paint is that, Duplicolor engine enamel? BTW, with the 5 speed swap, can you spell out what you got to do for the reverse light harness spliceage?

[e30325ic]

Looking good. Nice work.