E21 Project Thread - Part 2
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E21 is going through yet another rendition this winter. You can see where it has been and how it got to this point here ... http://www.wibimmers.com/board/index.php?/topic/1050-e21-project-thread/
Projects for this winter include replace rusty floors and swap in a turbo m20. Possibly do group 2 flares and wheels, but don't think I will get to that quite yet.
Interior torn out and rusty floor culprits in view. Have to remove sound deadening from passenger side to see extent of damage. I have replacement panels on standby too.
Created e30 c101 -> e21 fuse box plug harness
removed and sold turbo m10 setup and trans
engine bay being sanded down and KBS (por-15) rust proof coating half applied.
picked up an e21 323i m20 front subframe for ease of install. Sandblasted and KBS coated.
Progress is slow right now since I am waiting on SOMEBODY to remove my future m20/g260 setup from their current car. Ahem ahem!
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A guy on bimmerforums snagged everything minus the long block, a guy on bmw2002faq snagged the 1.8 head/2.0 block setup for a mad turbo build and another guy on bmw2002faq snagged the 1.8 block for his e30.
Since finding dry ice locally seems to be difficult, I was thinking of using an aerosol freeze spray. I don't know how well it would work or not. Unless someone else has a better recommendation.
We will see what kind of time I have for the flares and wheels. Also need to drop some coin on tires too. And then eventually get it all painted to match.
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The M20 he is getting is in great shape. Never been tracked, never experienced any boost spikes, and rarely taken over 2500rpm.
Is the car it came from receiving a valve quantity upgrade?
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The M20 he is getting is in great shape. Never been tracked, never experienced any boost spikes, and rarely taken over 2500rpm.
Is the car it came from receiving a valve quantity upgrade?
Im going to have to calm down for a few hours before I answer this
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Is the car it came from receiving a valve quantity upgrade?
Im going to have to calm down for a few hours before I answer this
Short answer ..... no
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Im going to have to calm down for a few hours before I answer this
How could I not -
I've been using it since I first started working on the car. I love KBS! Cheaper than por-15, yet identical performance. Also if you order it early in the day, you will receive your order next day. They are super fast shipping. Tons of great colors and products too.
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I also like KBS, I recently used some of the white diamond finish top coat. Looked great.
I know you love it haha, hadn't seen anyone else applying it though. Thanks for the second opinion Dave. I'll have to order some early when the time comes.
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Engine and trans is here!!
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Earl ain't the only one with the goods =P
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Got the trans removed, engine on the stand and the head removed. Ready to take it in to get cleaned and surfaced.
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Starting sand blasting and powder coating parts with my setup. This color is called blasted aluminum that has a slight texture to it.
Showing the texture
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Thanks for the info. I will do that.
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Powder coated a few more pieces
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