motocaddy's e36 vert build

[Evil Panda]

Is one of the wheel lips bent?

[motocaddy]

These wheels have 100% offset?

I'm not sure how they do it in Australia. For all I know, these are .75 DAMB, which converts to 3/4 dingo ate my baby.

[Clay]

These wheels have 100% offset?

[motocaddy]

Any updates?

Yep. Tore the motor down after this last update to find an okay, but very tired motor. There were no obvious defects, but all the bearings and cylinder walls looked very well worn.

I decided to rebuild this motor, so that future power upgrades wouldn't require me pulling the bottom end. Here's where I'm currently at with honed cylinders, new cam bearings, new freeze plugs, cleaning, and a fresh coat of paint. I'm currently looking for some 87-92 pistons to throw in there, as they accept many more cam options than my '86 spec units.



Also, found a steal on a set of wheels on Craigslist and picked those up for spares. 18x9.25/10.25 Simmon from Australia. (didn't notice my dirt bike handlebar was in the way until after I uploaded)

[edirty6eddie]

Any updates?

[Clay]

Wtf you got black paint all over my pristine engine stand


Looking good

[motocaddy]

Did a bit of a makeover on the motor this weekend.

Stripped most everything off, scrubbed it, removed old gasket material, and taped it up


Primer



Gloss black



Now I'm going to strip it down the rest of the way and build it back up with new gaskets.

[Nick475]

i want an e36 vert now lol. i miss sliding

[Justin.]

Awesome. Cant wait to hear the v8 in this cab 8)

[vgrntbeauxner]

i fapped.

[RU5TANG]

thanks for the advice homie, keep up the good work!

[motocaddy]

What would u recommend? I want a m3 sedan but they are still $$$

I'd get the cleanest 6 cyl car (323, 325, 328) that fits your budget.

[RU5TANG]

What would u recommend? I want a m3 sedan but they are still $$$

[HTOWN///M]

Looking good ben! Let me know if you need a hand on anything

[motocaddy]

keep us updated. im on the look out for a 318 now to do a swap

You don't want to start with a 318 if you can avoid it. There's so many things you need to upgrade to make it work or worthwhile.