Felix 2.0 (E30, slow rebuild + S62 v8)

[Brainfood]

Sorry for the lack of updates everyone, life's been mad busy, changed shop spaces again and had to move a bunch of stuff around. Howeever, one major change has been made, I found a insane deal locally on an ls1+t56 combo, so we're switching power plants.

I know what you're likely thinking, and I'm a bit disapointed as well, but it's just so much more simple to get the ls1 running in the car, and it can make much more power for much less money, so it's hard to pass up.

I'm tossing around ideas for power-adders to the motor, found a few options I like ranging from a Cam+head motor that makes mid 500, to maybe adding ITB's on top of that, or just slapping on a turbo and calling it a day.

That's all pretty far down the line however, so I'm trying to not get too distracted!

However, if someone's interested in my collection of S62 parts, I'm looking to move them sooner than later to free up room and cash!
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[Noah_E30]

Serious build right there! Looking forward to the updates...

[Brainfood]

Here's some video clips I finally got around to putting together, no major updates recently, Evan's been busy and I'm moving shop space.

Gonna start producing some videos of the build, as well as my other endeavors and shennanigans. If you're remotely interested please give me a follow here, and on instagram @wheresmy10mil

[slamitall]

that makes sense, very nice modification, excited to see more to come

[Brainfood]

the cage is taking shape very nicely, can't wait to see how this goes. BTW what diff is in it? because it looks like a small case, in which case I'd be inclined to think a medium case would suit this car better

It's a medium case e30 diff with a e36 cover on it. Will be getting a full rebuild with upgraded clutch packs and all new bearings/seals.

[slamitall]

the cage is taking shape very nicely, can't wait to see how this goes. BTW what diff is in it? because it looks like a small case, in which case I'd be inclined to think a medium case would suit this car better

[Fruttolo]

That rear brace setup looks overkill af
Very nice indeed

[Brainfood]

Finally found some time to get over and check the car out, mock up the seat for door bar height and check headroom and such. Everything is coming out killer.

Next steps are door bars, a few more braces out back, the strut bar, and we should be good to start welding everything up.

Less talk, more pics:











Anyone have fuel cell recommendations that's not stupid expensive?

[EasySpeed*Inc]

Amazing build, keep this up!

[royalife]

Looking awesome.

[JuusoEt]

Looking forward for the updates, looks awesome !!

[Brainfood]

My buddy is hoping to have the car done by this weekend, so here are today's updates. Rear crossmemeber welded in, and tower boxes built/welded. Started nothing the rear downtubes as well.

[Brainfood]

Sorry for the long delay guys/gals, been extremely busy with work and some other side projects, and my buddy Evan who has been building the cage setup has been slammed too, he's getting close to the end though, so it should be on the way back to my garage within the month.

SO. without further flapping of my internet mouth:

Started by cutting out the floor and building a jig to hold the subframe/diff in position.



Then proceeded to plate the sides of the frame rails.



Placement of the new crossmemeber and diff mounts. There's going to be some more bracing into the rail plates, and the towers will be tied together and into the diff mounts as well. I'm guessing I'll need to start stocking up on e36 diff covers sooner than later.



And to conclude this short update, I bought myself a birthday present earlier this month from Luther. 6cyl Z3 rear end, likely going to add a second set of calipers for dorifto funz.



I shall update more as I can / as I remember / oops I also bought a 1971 C10 that's going to steal some funds from this for now.

[Fons]

Very interested in this, I'll make sure to keep an eye on your build.

[leaferiksin]

O M G. Following for sure.