Thanks for all the props! I will definitely keep this thread updated and I hope to make it a sick ass car when it's finally running!
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Originally Posted by tqstarburst
sick,loving that color, what code is that blue?
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Thanks! It's a BMW color code 448 Laguna Seca Blue.
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Originally Posted by Om1kron
why did you paint the engine bay before making headlight brackets and how will you mount a bumper support?
Really don't understand the tub work either. I mean the motor itself looks like a great drag strip motor.
Great work so far but some of the stuff in the order you did it kinda has me scratching my head.
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I seem to do things the way I plan them out in my head. I had the 15 front end before and I pretty much know where and how I will attach the new brackets. I did my hood latches after the paint and they came out pretty well! I'll make the custom brackets and drill the holes for them on the core support. Getting all the welds complete before the paint was my main concern. I'll do the same with the inside, cage first then paint. Oh, as for the tubs, I really wanted them gone all the way to the towers, but I decided to keep them and get rid of the front flat sections instead. I think it looks good with the stock tub sections and I didn't see the need for custom high style tubs. I got just enough clearance!
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Originally Posted by gunluvS14
nice planning on building an engine upstair :-P
i couldn't imagine carry it thru that narrow stairs
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LOL!
Man I was so stressed out on bringing it down in 1 piece. Instead of carrying it we used the 4x4's as sleds and slowly slid the whole thing down. Thank God it made it down safely.
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Originally Posted by mrphams
Mate that's a crazy build, love it!
I'm shopping around for stroker kits, had my eyes on the Brian Crower, but keen to see how your Peak Performance goes.
BTW, just curious... why are there welds on the front of the rocker cover?
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Thanks! I hear the B.C. kits are pretty sick as well. We'll find out how the Peak Performance stroker kit does pretty soon! The valve cover is gonna be used for ease of tuning the gears w/o removing the whole cover on every adjustment. Not too sure if it will seal for the track though, I might get another permanent valve cover or have this one welded shut after the tune.
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Originally Posted by didderson
Looks like a custom removable front valve cover. For adjusting cam gears.
Great build man, Lol some say drag setup? twin scroll full race= Nah, plenty of response.
I love the polished aluminum look Fuk YA!
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Correct! it's for ease of tuning! Thanks man!
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Originally Posted by slideways2004
also, I might have missed it but what's up with your valve cover? I saw the welds then I expected to see a s14 rear section.
did you polish the manifold or get it chrome dipped?
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It's for ease of tuning, and it's polished!
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Originally Posted by .SoCal-S13.
i commend you for having kids and still being able to live the dream. you are every mans hero and they dont even know it.
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Haha! I wish! That's why it's taking me so long to get it together. My kids come first and whatever is left over (which is very rare) goes to the hobby!