Project Steam Hammer [Archive] - AEP Automotive

SteamHammer

11-04-2009, 06:14 PM

this will be my thread for the E30. we'll start with some basic info...

1986 BMW 325e
2.7L Inline 6 with 225K+ miles
currently sitting low with cut springs ( i didn't do it :D )
20+ year old brake system
20+ year old interior ( decent condition tho )
exterior is in great condition

mods will be...

new drive-train -- LSX swap
new suspension -- complete update with all the goodies
new brakes -- lines, hoses, calipers and rotors
new fuel system -- cell in the trunk, lines and high flow pump
new rear diff. -- BMW upgrade posi with 3.73's
new wheels -- something black and euro with a nasty offset in the rear
new tires -- street tires plus 2 rims with slicks
new front seats
full custom gauge set-up
a few cosmetics with some matte black areas
new headlights and taillights
CF pieces
new badges

Build Items Purchased ( in order as bought ):
GM LM7 5.3L V8 - $475 ( taxed and deliverd )
LS1 Intake Manifold + Fuel Rails + Injectors - $110
GTO Front Sump Oil Pan - $200
Holset H1C Turbo ( BIG version with 55mm Comp. Wheel ) - $150
Current Total - $935
Budget - $1500

will update part purchases here as they progress.

Filthy Dub

11-04-2009, 11:43 PM

Excited to see the results man.

drewyoutoo

11-04-2009, 11:47 PM

Can't wait to see it, quit buying guns damnit! lol

BlazinAzian

11-06-2009, 09:11 AM

I can't wait to see how fast it's gonna be.

SteamHammer

11-11-2009, 07:31 AM

with the power to weight ratio, i'm figuring mid - high 11's 1/4 mile with the engine in mostly stock form...hopefully. but it should definitely be in the 12's. but i'm a long way from that point. i've got about $800 more to save up before i can make my purchase. so it'll be after Christmas. i'm pushing for sometime in Feb. or March. time, and paychecks, will tell.

theboostedsnail

11-12-2009, 11:50 AM

very nice just get it done one piece at a time and those numbers will be nice from an old school beamer

SteamHammer

11-12-2009, 06:33 PM

well, after getting a wild hair up my ass, i decided to scout for better options as to where my car will be for the swap. originally i was going to pave an area, but that would have cost money that could go towards the drivetrain purchase. i found a mostly level area in my driveway directly in front of the house if i parked the car sideways. so this is where the swap will be done. i just have some plywood under the rear-end. that should prove enough strength to swap that out. the front end is on pavement of course. so she now sits where it will be until it's done. i will be slowly but surely pulling the engine as i get time to myself here and there. hopefully will have engine and gas tank and lines pulled by end of next month. not in any rush tho, but it will be nice to have it ready.

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y24/pistonpush3r/airsoftarsenal026.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y24/pistonpush3r/airsoftarsenal025.jpg

BlazinAzian

11-12-2009, 07:01 PM

SteamHammer

11-12-2009, 09:07 PM

it's not keeping the original engine. the M20 that's in it would not make it in the 11's unless there was an insane amount of cabbage thrown into it...and even then it would be pushing it lol. i'm on a budget, so something a lot less expensive but a lot more sinister is in mind. car weighs approx. 2600lbs ( internet info ). i haven't actually had it on a scale, but i'm betting it's not too far off. the M20 only makes 120 or so HP and 170 tq, but this car had some balls for those low numbers. also, word of wisdom, never judge a book by it's cover ;). and to be honest, your reaction is exactly what i'm looking for when i take her to the track...sandbag FTMFW :D. E30's have infamous 50/50 weight distribution as well. sleeeeeper :cool:

http://www.carfolio.com/specifications/models/car/?car=129294

Discontained

11-12-2009, 11:13 PM

haha you finally moved it.. I kick myself erry day for gettin rid of that monstah.. Cant wait to start wrenchin on it!

oh btw..

your tire is flat.. lol

edit: why is the police at your house :lol:

BlazinAzian

11-13-2009, 09:41 AM

Well, I can't wait. My car car play with that now, i'm trying to get to the 14's.

SteamHammer

11-13-2009, 10:04 AM

tire's not flat, pressure is low for traction :)

my Police Interceptor is there now. 14.7 is my fastest and if i get my 60fts better, i should be mid-low 14's. i'm done with the Tiburon for now tho. full devotion to the Steam Hammer.

Discontained

11-13-2009, 02:40 PM

hahaha nice, let me know when you need some extra hands. (to work on the car)

BlazinAzian

11-13-2009, 05:50 PM

hahaha nice, let me know when you need some extra hands. (to work on the car)

Yeah I know what you really meant mike. :embarassed:

SteamHammer

11-14-2009, 10:03 AM

well, when i got off work yesterday @ 4 i started working on her. i managed to get along nicely before i was shut down by darkness.

items removed...
hood, intake, grill, front valance, radiator, ac condenser and fan, ac hoses, windshield washer fluid reservoir, disconnected throttle cable, removed plug wires and disconnected all electrical connections to motor.

i managed to get it jacked up and supported just before i had no more light. cleaning up tools in the dark sucks. anyway, i will work on draining the engine and trans today or tomorrow. i will also remove the drive-shaft and start removing the trans. unfortunately i don't think i can get it out because i didn't bring my pry-bar home from work and i doubt it will just fall out :(. more work to come. i also need a couple more jack stands for the rear.

note: all bolts i'm removing and will be reusing are going in zip-lock bags and labled with a permanent marker :). my memory is horrible!

pics...
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y24/pistonpush3r/bmwbuild1.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y24/pistonpush3r/bmwbuild2.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y24/pistonpush3r/bmwbuild4.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y24/pistonpush3r/bmwbuild3.jpg

Discontained

11-14-2009, 02:43 PM

ahh dude dont reuse bolts! Most of them are 1 time use bolts .. ask me how i know lol

I got a pry bar and some stuff.. want me to swing by.. (ps. YOU GET UP TO EARLY)

SteamHammer

11-14-2009, 03:21 PM

you don't reuse neoprene nuts or most other lock nuts. you can reuse just about any bolt as long as it's not stripped or has damaged threads. now if that's the case, of course i'm not going to reuse them. :) besides, the only bolts that i've got to reuse right now are for the hood, grill, radiator and valance. i've heard of 1 timers, but i'm not that worried about it. the bolts are in good condition.

SteamHammer

11-16-2009, 05:28 PM

got a little more done Sunday. drained motor and trans, finished disconnecting the wiring harness, removed the PS reservoir, removed the fuel filter, cut off the exhaust ( what was left :) ), removed the drive-shaft heat shield and started removing the drive-shaft. just have to disconnect it from the rear diff and drop the support bearing. also removed all but 2 bolts in the trans and dropped the trans mount.

after jacking up the rear end, i have to change the order of things. i will be doing the suspension overhaul, brake overhaul and rear-end swap before even buying my engine. the suspension and brakes are shot to hell! i knew this, but figured i would get it running and then do all of that later, but it would be extremely unsafe to drive with so much extra power and no control. so after i remove the engine and trans, and cleaning and prepping the engine bay, i will be doing those overhauls before the heart transplant. more work and pics to come.

theboostedsnail

11-16-2009, 05:43 PM

well dang you are making some pretty good head way on the E30...cant wait to see what it is like when its done ill be keepin my eyes peeled for the E30 on the roads in the future...great work thus far, keep it up:thumb:

SteamHammer

11-16-2009, 06:55 PM

brakes...you can't see them, but the hoses are dry-rotted bad. and this is a pic of what the rotors look like...

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y24/pistonpush3r/bmwbuild6.jpg

here is why i'm doing the suspension overhaul before i get her on the road. not only are the springs cut, but the coils that were cut-off were just left in and not removed in the front. in the back, shocks are gone and the springs just fall out. no really, i pulled one out with my hand. pic of that...

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y24/pistonpush3r/bmwbuild5.jpg

dropped the support bearing and pulled the drive-shaft off the trans. then supported it again with one bolt in the support bearing so i can remove the bolts from the diff. i just forgot my wrenches at work, so i can't do that today :mad:. pic...

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y24/pistonpush3r/bmwbuild7.jpg

useless junk ( to me anyway ). will be trading in for cash! aluminum FTW!

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y24/pistonpush3r/bmwbuild8.jpg

Wednesday's plans:
finish removing drive-shaft. puncture gas tank to drain and work on removing the tank. drain rear diff.

theboostedsnail

11-17-2009, 05:04 PM

you should get pretty good money for the cats, they should be small or medium import and last time i scrapped some they go for between 50-75 depending on where you go...its sad prices have gone down on cats so much :(

Discontained

11-17-2009, 05:17 PM

u should take teh platinum out the catalytic converter and make a necklace.. or maybe some piston rings haha

Finally nice to see u starting to R&R this monsta

theboostedsnail

11-17-2009, 05:26 PM

yea or a ring lol i wish prices were like they used to be a couple years back...damn this shitty economy lol

SteamHammer

11-17-2009, 09:26 PM

fucking rain! i had to take the day off because no one could watch my son, and i couldn't do anything today! oh well, shit ( and rain ) happens. tomorrow tomorrow.

Discontained

11-17-2009, 10:45 PM

it wasnt raining that bad now.. you could be like me and use a tarp and make a ghetto tent and do some werk! lol..

theboostedsnail

11-18-2009, 11:22 AM

ha i agree lol but that does suck lol

SteamHammer

11-18-2009, 07:14 PM

motor and trans removal is stalled until this weekend. today i finished removing the drive-shaft, removed the exhaust manifolds ( with hand tools FTL ) and motor mounts. engine and trans are now just resting on the front crossmember. they are out Saturday morning as long as i can get ahold of my bro-in-law's hoist Friday.

tomorrow i will drain the rear diff and work on removing the gas tank. i'm nervous about that because those bolts look rusty and i think they are going to strip out. i will then have to drill them out :(. oh well, it goes with the territory of a 20+ year old car. hoping i can sell the engine and trans to fund the suspension and brake overhaul. fingers crossed.

pics up when i get the engine and trans out.

SteamHammer

11-19-2009, 06:01 PM

sucks...it's supposed to rain all weekend. we'll see what gets done :(

theboostedsnail

11-19-2009, 06:26 PM

GAY screw this weather i want it to be sunny and 65 all the time lol...i also want project steamhammer to get underway...in a hurry lol

SteamHammer

12-10-2009, 07:30 AM

3 paycheck month! brakes or suspension? that is the question :)

BlazinAzian

12-10-2009, 07:46 AM

well, first do you need any of it to cover for repairs or are you using all of it for the project? I would go with suspension. well the in pics it looks liek it's sitting okay as is. I'm changing my vote to brakes. It doesn't matter how fast or how well it handles...you eventually need to stop. lol

SteamHammer

12-10-2009, 05:56 PM

nah, not using all of it for the project, just some. we have money for the repairs, the third check is ours :D. either way, brakes and suspension are getting done before she's back on the road...i'm just trying to decide which one to do first.

Discontained

12-10-2009, 07:30 PM

brakes, you gotta stop that beast :)

besides you can deal with a little bounce in your step haha

SteamHammer

12-11-2009, 07:38 AM

true, but i think i decided to do suspension. i would hate to do brakes and the new rotors get a nice nasty layer of surface rust on them before i even set her on the ground. then i would have to turn brand new rotors. so, i will be getting suspension upgrade...unless something unexpected comes up with the house.

Discontained

12-11-2009, 09:16 AM

new rotors have that anti-corrosion layer on them nub!

SteamHammer

12-11-2009, 05:21 PM

shit don't work....the ones on the Tiburon were that and they rust like a biatch.

BlazinAzian

12-12-2009, 12:58 AM

Filthy Dub

12-12-2009, 01:31 AM

I agree with suspension choice.

SteamHammer

12-13-2009, 11:03 AM

**Tiburon Update**

i've decided to go ahead and get her fixed now instead of waiting until the house is done. when she gets out of the body shop, it'll be a little different ( so long as the shop is cool and cooperates with me ). nothing too dramatic, but it will be different as it stands now. way too many copy cats around here for my taste. there was not enough damage to do a complete change of appearance at the body shop, but there should be enough to change it slightly to differ myself from the two-tone-Tiburons pack that now exists after i thought i was being different a couple years back when i had mine painted! same colors and still two-tone, but different than now.

**Steam Hammer Update**

these will be what i get. nothing special, just springs and shocks from Tokico...
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/TOKICO-4-HP-SHOCKS-SPRINGS-85-91-BMW-E30-325e-325i_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem5d274639a2QQitemZ4 00090872226QQptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAcc essories

but then i got to thinking...i'm upgrading the rear diff, so it'd be easier to do the diff and rear sub-frame bushings before the suspension. so that's my decision...

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/BMW-R-Subframe-bushing-Kit-E30-318i-320i-325i-NEW-PAIR_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem27abf08179QQitemZ1 70388390265QQptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAcc essories

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/BMW-e30-3-73-LSD-LIMITED-SLIP-DIFFERENTIAL-325I-325IS_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem3a55bcbb68QQitemZ 250546535272QQptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAc cessories

those will be ended by the end of the month, but that's what i'm purchasing with my last check.

carguy07

12-13-2009, 10:10 PM

keep us updated man. what body shop are you going with?

BlazinAzian

12-14-2009, 11:30 PM

nice, can't wait to see the "new" paint job.

SteamHammer

12-17-2009, 07:47 AM

**Tiburon Update**

talked to the body shop yesterday. i may be able to get everything done that i wanted. so hopefully i will not be running with the pack of copy-cats that litter the streets anymore. just waiting on my claims adjuster to call. they said 3-5 business days, so maybe before next Tuesday i can get this crackin'. fingers crossed.

SteamHammer

12-18-2009, 05:21 PM

**Tiburon Update**

claims adjuster met me at the body shop today. total estimate is $1096. after she left, i talked to the paint man. we worked a nice deal out. it will no longer be white and blue. we were able to change the color completely and i don't pay any extra. in fact, i'm not even paying my deductible and i'm pocketing $200 after getting my car changed to how i want it :D. very nice.

edit to add pics...
so i'm getting my ideas from photochopped pics of the new Camaros. i'm keeping the factory blue on the bottom. i'm changing the white only. it will be a matte black with silver pinstripping between the two colors. the colors will be split on the same body lines as now. i tossed around the idea between matte black and gloss black for a while. i asked Mike's opinion, as well as others at work. everyone agreed that matte black would be clean as fvck. so, thank you Mike for the chops and advice to help me make up my mind.

this blue is a bit lighter, but this is the initial look...
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y24/pistonpush3r/2tone1.jpg

and this pic shows matte black against the darker blue, like my car...
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y24/pistonpush3r/2tone3.jpg

adding some 2 tone to the front bumper to finish it. it'll be on the body lines marked and thinking about the inside of the bumper where the fog lights are as well ( just no pinstripping there ). also, i'm deleting the hood badge.
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y24/pistonpush3r/tiburon005-2.jpg

so thats it. i may not pocket $200 after adding the bumper painting and pinstripping. having a buddy of mine fill in the holes from my hood badge, so no body work there. just labor to paint the parts of the bumper. it should look fucking clean. i'm excited now. i take it in next Monday and i will have it back Wednesday!

SteamHammer

12-21-2009, 05:54 PM

dropped it off today on my lunch break. it's only an additional $65 for the bumper painting, hood badge delete and pinstripping. so i'm still going to pocket over $100! i've nervous right now, but i trust the guy and know he will do good work. i can't wait to see it Wednesday.

Discontained

12-21-2009, 06:07 PM

niiice, i cant wait to see it.. You need a ride to go pick it up?

Kevo

12-22-2009, 08:51 AM

Gonna look nice, that first camaro pic is pure sex...

BlazinAzian

12-22-2009, 10:11 PM

Man, if it looks anything like the camaro it's gonna be sick. Take that copy cats. lol

SteamHammer

12-23-2009, 07:41 AM

i wish it would look like that Camaro after it gets out of the shop...lol. yeah, the new Camaro's are soooo nice.

BlazinAzian

12-23-2009, 09:27 AM

Well, if i won one , I would probably ride around in it for a few weeks and then sell it. I like them, yes they are sweet looking, but they are just too big for my tastes. Always gonna be a little ricer boy. lol

Discontained

12-23-2009, 03:46 PM

Well, if i won one , I would probably ride around in it for a few weeks and then sell it. I like them, yes they are sweet looking, but they are just too big for my tastes. Always gonna be a honda fan boy. lol

fixed...:D

SteamHammer

12-24-2009, 02:33 PM

i picked her up today. he wanted to keep it a little longer to finish it up...which was no problem. i'd rather they take their time. it turned out great and just like i wanted it. this is the second time they hooked me up, so my hat goes off to California Body Shop! thanks Hugo! i will post pics at a later time, it's raining and Christmas Eve, so i've got in-laws to visit:(. maybe tomorrow.

jasonball

12-24-2009, 03:21 PM

yeah he usually does a good job. he did a lot of work on the cougar when he worked at extreme. if I were to do any custom. I would definatly consider him. can't wait to see the pics

Discontained

12-24-2009, 07:14 PM

When the sun comes back we gotta snap some new pics.. gotta update the banner lol.

It looks pretty damn good dude.

BlazinAzian

12-27-2009, 10:09 AM

fixed...:D

Thanks, mike. I hate rice. What was I thinkin?

Kevo

12-28-2009, 09:18 AM

Where is this shop located? Got a fender I need fixed!

SteamHammer

12-28-2009, 06:06 PM

California Body Works on Victory Drive...it's next to the Motel 6.

SteamHammer

12-29-2009, 06:40 PM

well after going back and forth in the past year or so on what engine to get for the Steam Hammer, i've finally made a concrete decision. i was never sure, that's why i never stated what i was putting in it. at first i was staying with BMW, but they cost too much for high mileage engines with less HP than other choices. immediately i thought about the LS1...cost too much! keep in mind, this is and extreme budget build that is still going to be fast. so then i tossed up JDM engines ( such as SR20DET, RB20 & 25, 1JZ & 2JZ ). just the past week, i thought i was sure on the 1UZFE ( Toyota's 4.0 DOHC V8 )...but it was too big and i would have to remove the brake booster and convert to manual brakes :(. so i scratched that.

after some Google research and forum surfing, i found out something that made my decision. i'm going for the GM LM7 5.3L V8. yes, from a truck. stock power output is 285hp and 325ft/lbs...not bad for a 2500lb car. but most important part to me, most of the parts are interchangeable with the LS1 ( including the intake manifold ). the 5.3L has a taller intake mani than the LS1, but an LS1 mani will just bolt right on. i think i will have to do that for hood clearance...or i could just cut the hood :D. either way, i will be throwing a 700R4 transmission behind that. next Friday, i'm taking a day off of work to go a few hours away to pick up a 100K mile, good running LM7 long block with wiring harness for $350. hopefully nothing gets in the way of my plans. got the cash, so i hope they don't sell the engine. i can get them all day for $600 or less shipped ( i have enough cash for that too ), but picking it up for $350 will save money for maybe my fuel set-up ( minus pump ).

Kevo

12-30-2009, 09:51 AM

Call Twisted Fusion Motorsports, ask for Tommy...believe he will be pulling a 5.3L from a chevy soon and replacing it with the new 6.1L 400+hp motor.

SteamHammer

12-31-2009, 07:40 AM

thanks man, if this auction don't work out, i may have to call him. everything should be cool on this auction tho. my boss approved my day off next Friday, so thats good. it all depends on if my dad is for sure going to be home now. he usually is, so i'm not too worried. i'm bidding on an LS1 intake mani on eBay...doubt i'm going to win, but i'm high bidder right now anyway :). trying to pick one up for under $100 because i still need a transmission and an ecu.

SteamHammer

01-02-2010, 04:27 PM

it was cold this morning! that's all i will say about that, but i did manage to get a little work done. i still need to pull out the ECU, but the wiring harness and AC hoses are out along with the engine and tranny.

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y24/pistonpush3r/DSCN0172.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y24/pistonpush3r/DSCN0173.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y24/pistonpush3r/DSCN0174.jpg

i still need to clean the engine bay. it's nasty! then i will be ready to get some test fitting done with the LM7/LSX. still the high bidder on the LS1 intake mani, hope i win it. i will more than likely have to buy a new GTO ( front sump ) oil pan and modify it for clearance from what i've seen on other LSX E30 swaps. we will see if i can get around that because i would rather buy my Holset turbo instead of a $300 oil pan :(. i doubt i can find any in the junkyards that have not already been raped of their motors. i'm also concerned about the steering linkage and still the brake booster and master cylinder is a concern. oh well, thats bastard swaps for you. then of course i have wiring! i will cross that bridge when i get to it. nothing but work ahead of me, i hope i can still make my Spring time deadline for myself. if not, no biggie. so long as it gets done by next year sometime. i will post pics when i get the engine.

Discontained

01-02-2010, 04:45 PM

nice, your crazy. I woke up this morning and was gonna go reweld my hangers on my car, but I went outside and was like fuck that lol... Nice to see progress going. Where do you want me to meet you on friday? I can meet you at yours and we can ride out from there.

98dsm

01-03-2010, 05:37 PM

Which holset turbo are going with. Once I start my build I'm goin with the hy35 or hx35. More than likely the hy35.

jasonball

01-03-2010, 05:57 PM

I think the grand prix gxp run the 5.3

SteamHammer

01-03-2010, 07:31 PM

going with the HX35. well, thats so long as after i get the engine in that it fits...wait wtf am i talking about, there's always room for a turbo :D. but seriously, yeah, the HX35 as long as i can stuff it in there.

yes sir. but the LS4 has an aluminum block as the LM7's is cast iron. so it's a bit heavier than the GXP's LS4. and the LS4 has about 20 more HP as well.

98dsm

01-04-2010, 03:33 AM

That would be a nice setup. Im sure you will have room for it or make room. Those turbos are great. I will never pay a 1000 dollars for a turbo as long as these are around unless i buy a borg warner.

SteamHammer

01-04-2010, 07:11 AM

can't go wrong with a bullet proof $300 ( used and sometimes cheaper if you're patient ) turbo with a great track record a mile long. i will never pay $1000 for a turbo period, unless one day i have an unlimited budget build.

just won the LS1 intake mani for $75 + $15 shipping! that's cheap from what i have found for the most part. now to complete the poor man's LS1 look-alike i will need an LS1 water pump ( $100 ) and tensioner pulley relocator kit ( ~ $100 ). i will also need either LS1 coils ( OEM ~ $200 used ) or and LS1 fuel rail ( OEM ~ $70 used ) because the LM7 fuel rail, when mated to the LS1 intake mani, interfere with the LM7 coils. i will probably be going with the fuel rail because it's cheaper ( budget budget budget! ). still have the oil pan issue. i will have to see what's up with that when i get the engine.

carguy07

01-04-2010, 11:19 AM

this is making some good progress. i can't wait to see everything in town and ready to go.

BlazinAzian

01-04-2010, 11:30 AM

nice, can't wait.

SteamHammer

01-04-2010, 11:56 AM

Discontained

01-05-2010, 01:40 PM

well instead of driving 3.5hrs to get it, they offered to deliver it for $75 to my work. so yeah, Buy-It-Now eBay option was just done and i'm waiting on the invoice so i can pay him. he said it'll be here Wednesday, Thursday at the latest :D. i'll have it in my driveway Friday.

awwwww was looking forward to the road trip... oh well lol! Thats not bad delivery charge for that! Nice, you still of friday?

SteamHammer

01-05-2010, 03:06 PM

nope. thats the only downfall, i now have to work Friday lol.

theboostedsnail

01-05-2010, 05:56 PM

cant wait to see the poor mans ls in action lol but sounds like a good build to me

Filthy Dub

01-05-2010, 08:29 PM

Can't wait! Looks awesome.

SteamHammer

01-06-2010, 08:31 PM

well, the engine came in today at work. everything looked great, except for the intake mani...which had a hole in the top and the MAP sensor was destroyed. unfortunately they cut the wiring harness and removed all accessories ( including the alternator and ps pump mounting bracket :confused: ). but that's fine, i will be bringing her home tomorrow. pics up then. it is very clean.

SteamHammer

01-07-2010, 06:44 PM

got her home. was a bitch guiding my buddies big F250 around since they started pulling up my driveway today to repave it. but we got it out of the bed. couple of pics.

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y24/pistonpush3r/DSCN0183.jpg

holes in the back of the intake mani...

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y24/pistonpush3r/DSCN0184.jpg

getting another LS1 manifold ( on top of the one i already bought...will be up for sale, so if you know someone who wants or needs one let me know ) with fuel rails and injectors for $110 shipped. also snagging an LS2 cam ( new, never used ) for $100 + shipping! think i've found my harness and pcm as well for under $200. we will see, i'm trying to get it for $125 + shipping. and my friend at work said he thinks he can get me a good 400 tranny for FREE! hell yeah. i WILL need a new GTO front sump oil pan, sucks. so if you know someone with one for cheap or can get one cheap, please PM me! Friday, i'm going to set it in the engine bay for safe keeping, didn't have time to move it out of the open. i hope there are no super crack heads roaming the streets tonight and take off with the engine :D.

BlazinAzian

01-07-2010, 07:07 PM

motor looks in pretty good condition. sounds like you've found yourseld some great deals.

SteamHammer

01-07-2010, 07:31 PM

yeah, i've found a couple thanks to LS1tech.com's classifieds. unfortunately, after i did some researching, the harness and PCM i was wanting will not work. it's from an 04 LM7 and after 01, they were drive-by-wire :(. i can't use it, so i'm still on the hunt for those. but sent my money for the intake mani with rails and injectors. sending a money order for the LS2 cam tomorrow. just wish LS1tech would activate my account so i can post my WTB's. i can PM, just not post yet. sucks.

Discontained

01-07-2010, 11:52 PM

Motor looks.... decent. Looks like they just cut shit off and shipped it. Did they tape up the holes?

LMK if u need some help with anything.

if you see me out there im just lookin at the engine ;) ill bring it back i promise haha

theboostedsnail

01-08-2010, 03:25 AM

congrats man looks good and cant wait to see the finished project

SteamHammer

01-08-2010, 03:05 PM

Mike, can i borrow those boards you special ordered when you were going to do your swap? if need be, i will buy them from you. how much you want for them?

SteamHammer

01-09-2010, 10:06 AM

ok, holding off on the cam because i found my GTO front sump oil pan for $250. maybe less if some others reply to my PM's over the weekend. other ones are $220 shipped and $200 shipped. but the $250 one is for sure, so atleast i'll have that hurdle out of the way.

SteamHammer

01-10-2010, 02:18 AM

got my $110 intake mani, rail and injectors in today. it got here faster than the one i got off eBay! nice.

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y24/pistonpush3r/DSCN0186.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y24/pistonpush3r/DSCN0187.jpg

got PM'd by the guy selling the oil pan for $175 and he's still got it. so i'm going to send the money once i get a confirmed total to send with shipping. will be editing the first post on parts and prices....to keep up with my budget spending on this build as i purchase things.

SteamHammer

01-10-2010, 05:51 PM

worked a couple of hours today getting the engine ready. removed truck fuel rails and bagged up injectors to take to work and clean. removed truck intake mani and prepped the surface for installation of the new manifold. removed truck water pump. removed slaughtered wiring harness. removed all EGR crap and exhaust manifolds. took a couple of teaser / progress pics along the way...

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y24/pistonpush3r/DSCN0188.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y24/pistonpush3r/DSCN0189.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y24/pistonpush3r/DSCN0190.jpg

i will be borrowing my bro-in-laws engine stand for the remainder of the work. i will be changing the timing chain and rear main seal, painting the block-heads-valve covers, replacing valve cover gaskets and modifying and installing the new GTO oil pan when it arrives.

BlazinAzian

01-10-2010, 07:09 PM

I can't wait to save up enough money for an engine. I want to get my hands dirty.

Kevo

01-10-2010, 07:43 PM

Yeah, love doing engine work. Since the cams install I've been itching to get back inside...remembering it is my DD is what holds me back! I gotta find a truck to drive every day! Little on the broke side now though!

Filthy Dub

01-10-2010, 10:55 PM

I wanna do this with a 1.8t so I can get rid of the 2.oh so slow...

SteamHammer

01-11-2010, 07:45 AM

do it. put it this way, if you buy a S/C kit for about $3K, thats your complete swap right there! so long as you do the work yourself. yours should be a direct drop-in...unlike mine which is taking more parts and modifications to make it work. or you could do a gangsta VR6 swap. either way, in the long run you will be spending less on a swap than trying to get a little power out of the 2.0.

Kevo

01-11-2010, 10:27 AM

I wanna do this with a 1.8t so I can get rid of the 2.oh so slow...

Was there a different tranny used between the two motors? If not sound like it would be a pretty easy swap....

Filthy Dub

01-11-2010, 01:07 PM

Nope, this is probably the easiest swap ever. 1.8t basically drops right in, VR6 requires some modification, still not bad. I would love a VR6 swap tho, that's an amazing engine. It's just getting my parents to accept it, since they pay for it and all. Insurance and stuff. I'm gonna see how it goes this summer tho, since we have an extra truck, I might tackle the swap and get it done before college starts. But who knows...

Filthy Dub

01-11-2010, 01:08 PM

oh, and a 1.8t around 500-2500 their in everything. VR6 more around 2k-3k

SteamHammer

01-12-2010, 10:12 AM

well, found out some good news. i was kinda disappointed my engine didn't come with any accessories, even tho it stated it "may" come with accessories. but now, i found out i couldn't have used them anyway. the LM7 crank pulley will not work and i will have to use an LS1 crank pulley. therefore i have to use the associated accessories and brackets. that is great news for me, seeing as how i didn't pay for a complete engine with all accessories and wouldn't be able to use them.

Discontained

01-12-2010, 02:16 PM

are you gonna pull the heads off and inspect the pistons for pitting oil burns? Pull them bitches off and change that head gasket out and if I was you since your knee deep in it, take it and get the block cleaned rehoned and all that good shit. Unless its under what 40k i believe no need to.

Awesome man its coming along. I was gonna call you see if you wanted some help... company but i keep forgetting lol. Did you want that A/F guage?

theboostedsnail

01-12-2010, 05:02 PM

discontained if he doesnt want the A/F gauge let me kno a brand size price etc...it would be appreciated greatly lol

SteamHammer

01-13-2010, 07:47 AM

yeah, the head gaskets will be fresh since i will be going turbo ( only around 9psi, but still ). unless i find problems when pulling the heads, i will not be doing anything with the block. i'm on a budget ( shooting for complete install and all parts under $2K ) and won't be performing any unnecessary work. now, it's a different story if i see anything that would cause concern.

nah Mike, let boosted347 get it. i won't be needing one for a while, plus i want all auto-meter cf anyway.

theboostedsnail

01-13-2010, 10:17 AM

appreciate it stemahammer, and cant wait to see it once its boosted lol, should be a beast even on only 9 psi, ill only be on 8 and expecting some good numbers...is your motor the 5.7 of the 5.3?

SteamHammer

01-13-2010, 12:51 PM

no prob man. its a 5.3. there's a few boosted 5.3's making ~500hp on an all stock motor except the turbo @ 9 psi or so. those numbers are with a Master Power T70. once they get a better EMS or piggy back and get tuned with larger injectors, some make ~700hp on a stock bottom end. one reason why i chose it. i'm not too keen on Master Power tho. i've heard mixed reviews on them. that's why i'm going with a Holset HX35. they are smaller than the T70, so i'm not expecting the same numbers. but they are praised and are priced right in my budget. i will be making my own exhaust manifolds once i get the motor set in the engine bay and make sure i have enough room to plumb the turbo. it's some work, but will be well worth it in the end.

does anyone have any experience with a good shop that resurfaces heads? i want actual experience with the shop responses, not "i heard they were good" responses :D. and some prices would be nice as well. only looking to pay $100 or less for both heads.

theboostedsnail

01-13-2010, 03:01 PM

i kno a really good shop cant remember the name off the top of my head...but i wanna say its benning auto parts in columbus i kno they do the best in town, when it comes to machining so i would assume they do great head work lol...but ill double check for you...and im expectin numbers in the 500+ hp range on 7-8 psi on mine with the capability of a good bit more...motor is rated to like 750ish, but would need a beter turbo to get there...but let us kno how the build progresses and i kno how you feel on the manifolds we custom built my entire exhaust and header set up ill post pics once i pull them back out

SteamHammer

01-13-2010, 03:12 PM

nice. yeah, i was quite suprised to see such high numbers for the 5.3L. yes, please post pics of you exhaust mani's. i hope i got room to stuff the turbo in there. i don't think i will be pleased without it. if not, i would just have the LS1 intake mani, headers, LS2 cam, throttle body and more than likely a DiabloSport Programmer. that should be good for around 350hp all motor. then i will have to spray a 150 shot to make up for no boost :D. either way, i will be in the 400+ hp range with my set-up.

will definitely be keeping up with your project. you are a bit further along than i am. when do you expect to be out on the road with it?

Discontained

01-13-2010, 03:12 PM

does anyone have any experience with a good shop that resurfaces heads? i want actual experience with the shop responses, not "i heard they were good" responses :D. and some prices would be nice as well. only looking to pay $100 or less for both heads.

The place i took my block to went out of business so I dunno where you could go, my second choice was Hobbs Machine shop. its 50$ per aluminum head.

Hobbs Machine Shop
5007 11th Avenue, Columbus, GA
(706) 653-9587‎

SteamHammer

01-13-2010, 03:15 PM

yeah, Hobbs will more than likely be where i take it. you are the second person to recommend them. a guy at work that's built his race car took his there. thanks man.

Discontained

01-13-2010, 03:17 PM

word, yea i hear nothing but good reviews from them. I hope you can understand major redneck lol. When i went and talked to him i had to keep asking him what .. repeat that .. huh lol.

theboostedsnail

01-13-2010, 03:35 PM

ha yea hear he s good lol but i got turbo race headers :) and i will post pics saturday night fo sho lol and i expect 2 weeks depends when the motor gets here it left the machine shop in illinois last friday so hopefully this friday or next monday but motor comes out this weekend def...waitin on my heads to get back but good thing i got two sets and stock ones lol...think i need to do some liquidation on 289/302/351 heads lol...but we need to all get together sometime this spring

SteamHammer

01-13-2010, 04:40 PM

lol. wouldn't expect anything different from a machine shop in GA than for a bunch of rednecks to run it. as long as they do good work.

i hope i'm done this spring lol. is your engine built ( pistons, rods, etc. )? i'm assuming if its rated at 750ish it is.

Filthy Dub

01-13-2010, 05:05 PM

but we need to all get together sometime this spring

Agreed, even tho I will forfeit the race to either of you:D

theboostedsnail

01-13-2010, 06:46 PM

yea its a stroked and bored cast block wit all dropped forged crank pistons and rods the pistons bein 20.1 cc dish for around 8:1 compression...it will be able to hold around 18-20 psi but i will prob neve rgo above 12ish 15 max lol just for drag purposes...when i get the suspension overhauled this summer/fall i wanna track race it for fun

SteamHammer

01-14-2010, 10:52 PM

bought a custom made alternator relocation bracket today for half the price the guy sales them for! i love items when people buy them and end up not using them, then i steal them! a guy makes them and sells them for $100 on LS1tech.com and eBay. i only paid $48 shipped. it mounts my alternator at the top on the passenger side instead of the bottom of the driver's side. i will be needing that space to plumb the turbo.

Filthy Dub

01-15-2010, 12:08 AM

I just read this part "new wheels -- something black and euro with a nasty offset in the rear" Nice, you gonna go Euro stretch?

SteamHammer

01-15-2010, 03:06 PM

fuck no! i hate stretched tires. it's gay, not to mention dangerous. i will have proper tires :D.

Discontained

01-15-2010, 03:13 PM

fuck no! i hate stretched tires. it's gay, not to mention dangerous. i will have proper tires :D.

lol, stretched tires = good for show.. not for go.

:) +rep for you on that lol

scott, i may need your help soon with my tranny swap you down?

SteamHammer

01-15-2010, 05:20 PM

wheneva! i'm going to have a dry spell more than likely this month. got my power bill in from when i had holes in the roof and no insulation...$400! besides, right now i'm just getting LS1 parts together for the engine. no real work going on for me for a little while, so i will definitely be free. just let me know what weekend so i can plan to be there to help.

Filthy Dub

01-15-2010, 05:46 PM

WHAT!?!? Hate stretched tires :0 impossible... http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss74/Zero41792/Wagen5.jpg You can't hate that! But ya, I agree on the reliability and safety.

SteamHammer

01-15-2010, 06:02 PM

don't hate that car, just the tires. i'm going to be the first one laughing when the tire bursts and fucks up those BBS's. i wouldn't stop and help, just because he was dumb enough to ride like that. i hate the way it looks. and i honestly don't understand why people think it looks good/cool :confused:.

http://japanesenostalgiccar.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/02/stretched_tire-560x418.png

http://img112.imageshack.us/i/beadpop02zb4.jpg/

http://img260.imageshack.us/img260/6268/realfitmentbi5.jpg

come on man, you don't actually like that...do you? the lip of the rim is not even protected. oh well, we like what we like :D. not knocking your style or anything. i just don't get it.

carguy07

01-15-2010, 08:40 PM

yeah big no on stretched tires. a tire made for the wheel size with tuck just fine.

SteamHammer

01-21-2010, 07:50 PM

oil pan arrived a few days ago, it's in excellent shape. too bad i have to cut it up :D. the alternator relocation bracket arrived the next day. i took the TB and oil pan to work with me today and cleaned them up. the TB had nasty carbon build-up on the back of the butterfly. she's all clean now. i'm not going to get much done this weekend because i would like to make it to Cooks and walk around...and hopefully there will be a mini-meet afterwords. Sunday is supposed to rain. so unless it doesn't, not much getting done. not much to do anyway. i need a rear main, cam and timing chain kit before i can paint the block. still shopping for a stock Z06 cam, but money is tight this month. hopefully next month, my power bill won't be so high.

SteamHammer

01-28-2010, 11:11 PM

just purchased a Holset H1C. was looking for an HX35, but could not pass the deal up.

theboostedsnail

01-28-2010, 11:13 PM

congrats man its all comin together lol

Filthy Dub

01-28-2010, 11:16 PM

hopefully next month, my power bill won't be so high.

Money saving tip, get a snuggie and leave all heaters off. You will save money at least :lol:

BlazinAzian

01-29-2010, 11:20 AM

Sale your house and live in your car. LOL

Filthy Dub

01-29-2010, 12:15 PM

Haha, and just work on it in the Walmart lot

SteamHammer

01-29-2010, 01:00 PM

snuggie FTW :D ! nah, it's just because it was cold as balls and i had holes in my roof and no insulation after the tree fell on it lol. its all fixed now, so that should take care of the power bill this month.

Filthy Dub

01-29-2010, 01:08 PM

Oh, I forgot about that...

SteamHammer

02-01-2010, 05:33 PM

sweet...turbo scheduled for delivery tomorrow. pics up then. next on the list - timing chain kit

theboostedsnail

02-01-2010, 05:48 PM

nice man its moving along steadily lol when you startin suspension overhaul and such???

SteamHammer

02-01-2010, 05:54 PM

after i get the motor in and running. kinda devoted to getting that done now.

theboostedsnail

02-01-2010, 09:35 PM

thats a good plan..cant wait to see the steamhammer in action :)

SteamHammer

02-01-2010, 09:51 PM

yeah, me too. it's going to be a while tho. it will get there, piece by piece. i look forward to seeing yours at the track. i mean, seeing it in the street is all good but the track is where it will come alive. you should be running by March, eh? looks like you're almost there.

SteamHammer

02-02-2010, 06:55 PM

turbo pics...

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y24/pistonpush3r/DSCN0230.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y24/pistonpush3r/DSCN0233.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y24/pistonpush3r/DSCN0236.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y24/pistonpush3r/DSCN0234.jpg

yes, it's dirty. took pics as it came to me. will clean it up and get some different pics later. amazing this will achieve 20psi around 3500-4000 RPM with the size. i will be rebuilding it as well. rebuild kit is only $50.

carguy07

02-02-2010, 07:00 PM

that thing is huge.

98dsm

02-02-2010, 07:10 PM

Holset ftw. That thing is gonna sppol great. I'm getting the same one just the updated version. Its not really that big. Its just the compressor that's big, the turbine is a decent size so it will spool great. How much boost are you gonna run? I'm goin to run 25+ on mine, goin for 42 though in long run.

SteamHammer

02-02-2010, 07:14 PM

i'm only going for 9 or 10. should grant me the magic of 500rwhp. when i want more, i will have to build the engine for it. but i doubt i will be doing that for a long time. i'm making this a reliable, daily drive-able car...so nothing too extreme for now.

Filthy Dub

02-02-2010, 08:39 PM

Nice how much?

SteamHammer

02-02-2010, 09:29 PM

Nice how much?

paid only $150 for it. it spins freely, has very little side play and no end play. side play did not cause contact with the housing tho. i'm still rebuilding it regardless. all-in-all, i'll only have $200 in it when i'm finished and it'll be like new. it's got a T3 flange. got it from a truck parts dealer on eBay :D.

problem ( not really ) is the hood will be getting cut. i've seen too many pics of E30's with LSX swaps and there is no room after the engine is put in. i'm having to do a remote setup, so the turbo will set high due to where i have to put it, not to mention the TB intake piping will have to be run high to avoid the radiator ( TB sits very close to radiator ). so it's a no-go on my "sleeper" idea lol.

next BIG purchase will be a Tial 38mm wastegate with a .7 bar spring = $250...the new low-pro, v-band design. that will be down the road. i'm going to try and dedicate getting the engine complete.

Filthy Dub

02-02-2010, 09:44 PM

Nice find, I should start turbo hunting soon.

theboostedsnail

02-02-2010, 10:00 PM

impressive man looks good and should be def out and about by march possibly mid february

BlazinAzian

02-04-2010, 10:40 AM

Is it BIG enough?!! lol I can't wait to hear it spool.

SteamHammer

02-06-2010, 07:15 PM

well, thru the LS1tech.com Pay-It-Forward thread i may have run across a free stock LS1 cam. not the Z06 cam like i originally wanted, but it's free and still has better lift than mine.

LM7 - .466 / .457 int/exh lift
98-00 LS1 - .496 / .496 int/exh lift
Z06 - .525 / .525 int/exh lift

keeping it on budget is key!

theboostedsnail

02-06-2010, 07:21 PM

and free def falls under the budget category lol

SteamHammer

02-06-2010, 07:33 PM

i would say so :whoo:

theboostedsnail

02-06-2010, 07:55 PM

i never realized my dads cam was that big lol i had to buy aftermarket to get near .500 lol...but glad to see it comin all together

SteamHammer

02-28-2010, 05:59 PM

reposting some lost info and some new...

cam pic
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y24/pistonpush3r/DSCN0259.jpg

oil pan pic
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y24/pistonpush3r/DSCN0260.jpg

and i got the wiring harness in. it's dirty, but in excellent condition. all pigtails are in great shape and no cut wires! and this is what $170 of wire, loom and electrical tape looks like :D -- celly pic
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y24/pistonpush3r/DSCN0263.jpg

on a small hold for a week or two, had to buy some parts for my airsoft gun -- 'tis the season so i had to get the gun going again. but done now, so i should be able to snag a part or two before next payday. and i solved my brake booster problem. will inform further when the time comes.

theboostedsnail

03-01-2010, 11:43 AM

very nice man dont you love rats nest of wires lol...and gettin the parts together slowly but surely...shouldnt be all to much longer

SteamHammer

03-07-2010, 10:14 AM

small update, well not really. just did a little wrenching with some friends to pass the time on a beautiful Saturday afternoon!

took out the gas tank, clutch pedal and did some turbo pre-fitting. and a little Guinness :).

"And the Best Engine Bay of the Year Award goes to.......The Turbo Guinness powered E30!"
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y24/pistonpush3r/DSCN0284.jpg

saddle tanks suck!
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y24/pistonpush3r/DSCN0285.jpg

no more clutch pedal
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y24/pistonpush3r/DSCN0286.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y24/pistonpush3r/DSCN0287.jpg

Filthy Dub

03-08-2010, 01:32 PM

Why you takes out pedal?

SteamHammer

03-08-2010, 03:14 PM

Chevy TH400 trannys are autos. no need for a clutch pedal.

Filthy Dub

03-08-2010, 11:35 PM

ohh wait so yours is an auto?

SteamHammer

03-09-2010, 05:20 PM

well, it wasn't. it was a 5 speed manual. but with the engine conversion i'm doing, i'm putting an automatic transmission on the 5.3 instead of a T5 ( 5 speed manual ) or T56 ( 6 speed manual ). it's cheaper. TH400's are all over the place and i can pick them up cheap. but my buddy at work has an extra on that he is giving me for free. so i don't need to have that extra pedal down there anymore. i sold it along with my transmission, so i had to get it taken out this weekend anyway.

The Legend

03-09-2010, 10:10 PM

Lookin good dude. I'm ready to see it in action.

drewyoutoo

03-09-2010, 11:11 PM

you're gonna hurt some people's feelings with this thing aren't you? ;)

SteamHammer

03-14-2010, 05:05 PM

you're gonna hurt some people's feelings with this thing aren't you? ;)

tis the plan my good fellow ;)

theboostedsnail

03-14-2010, 05:52 PM

ha glad to see it moving along nicely and nice on gettin the th400 for free lol...cant wait to see it in action

SteamHammer

03-30-2010, 11:01 PM

nothing really much to update here, just figured i'd touch base with the project log. i've been caught up buying guns for the past month.....again. spent ~$1K the past month on firearms and ammo :( . guess it's a bitter sweet thing. but i did buy a couple 25ft rolls of hard line to replace the old, corroded fuel lines. i may be sitting out next paycheck on ANY purchases and top off my savings account back to $1500, but then again i may go ahead and get my fuel cell...since that's my next part on the list. yeah, guess that does it for a couple of weeks.

SteamHammer

04-19-2010, 06:45 PM

don't really know if this belongs in this thread because i'm not sure if it's going on Steam Hammer or what i'm doing with it. i know i will be rebuilding it as soon as i find out what it is...but as to the use of it, i'm clueless. picked it up for FREE, so it doesn't matter. i don't know the specs. i'm trying to research it now. it came off an F650 7.3L diesel, not sure the year. looks to have a T4 flange. here are some pics of it...also sized up against my Holset H1C.

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y24/pistonpush3r/DSCN0441.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y24/pistonpush3r/DSCN0437.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y24/pistonpush3r/DSCN0442.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y24/pistonpush3r/DSCN0447.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y24/pistonpush3r/DSCN0448.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y24/pistonpush3r/DSCN0440.jpg

theboostedsnail

04-20-2010, 02:25 AM

thats a big ass set of turbos lol lemme kno if ya wanna get rid of it i may be interested as long as it isnt internally wastegated :)

SteamHammer

04-20-2010, 07:45 AM

i'll let you know what i decide to do with it. it's got the OEM electronic external wastegate. you will want to replace it because the wastegate assembly is formed into a bracket for mounting the turbo. damn Fords :D .

theboostedsnail

04-20-2010, 06:00 PM

agreed damn fords lol to bad i drive one lol but yea im def lookin to up the turbo on mine and i got a place thats got a 67mm ball bearing for a really good price so if you keep yours all prob go there...thing is these are bigger than 67 :) and nothing wrong with a bigger turbo lol

SteamHammer

04-20-2010, 06:43 PM

i'll be doing a little more research on it. i can't find out what this damn thing is to buy a rebuild kit for it! it's starting to annoy me haha. found out exactly what it came out of...i was wrong about the F650. Came out of a 1997 F550 7.3L Diesel. i can find a replacement all day, just not a rebuild kit. truthfully i have no use for it...so i don't even know why i'm bothering myself with it lol. oh well, it kills time.

SteamHammer

04-20-2010, 11:17 PM

ok, it's a Garrett TP38. 1.10 AR cold side, 1.15 AR hot side. extremely large hot side and is designed to spool very fast, but unfortunately will drop like a rock at higher RPM's ( or so the information i have said ). the hot side is of course interchangeable and has been swapped out for a smaller one for higher revving applications.

upon cleaning, i noticed the bearing housing was cracked and needs to be replaced. boosted, if you used it you would definitely have to swap out the hot side. info says it drops off after 4500 RPM. if you still want it you are more than welcome to have it...i would ask for $100 as is ( it's a $900+ turbo rebuilt ). or i can source the parts, pay to have it rebuilt and shaft balanced and then i would ask $750 for it with the large hot side. if you don't want it, i understand. i'll just have it rebuilt and sell it later. i will have a qualified company rebuild and balance it because it come from a U-Haul truck and God knows when the last time it was properly rebuilt or how many miles are on it. it come off a truck with a fucked up motor. shaft play is minimal however and it cleaned up very nice. i believe it may have been recently replaced due to a very clean, undamaged reference number sticker....not positive. let me know if you want it so i know whether or not to price balance, labor and parts prices.

theboostedsnail

04-21-2010, 02:37 AM

if ya could price that hot side change and let me kno a price but ill ask my dad fo sure :) appreciate it man

SteamHammer

04-22-2010, 04:45 PM

been looking around, it's hard as hell to find any good info ( other than rebuild kits ) for this. i have seen a couple of Supras say they were running them ( with the large 1.15 ar turbine housing ) that had no problems. as well as a couple of LM7 guys.

theboostedsnail

04-22-2010, 05:57 PM

huh i still gotta talk to my dad im comin home this weekend so ill kno ill get to talk to him for sure then lol he is the authority lol i pay for what he says i need is how it goes for the most part lol but even with a cracked housing thats a damn good deal and if you rebuild it etc i may pick it up from you around next fall for the 750 if you havent sold it by then

SteamHammer

04-22-2010, 10:12 PM

it'll be more around $500 ( depending on how much it cost for the center housing - around $100 from what i've seen - and have a professional rebuild and balance it ). and that's if i decide to sell it haha, i'm back and forth on it. some of the diesel guys are telling me this would build nice boost up top but have a little more lag than a smaller turbine. i may fab 2 different set-ups, one T3 and one T4. then see which one performs better :D . i'll get to pricing it.

theboostedsnail

04-23-2010, 02:08 AM

alright just lemme kno if ya wanna sell either lol both are bigger than mine lol

98dsm

04-23-2010, 02:21 AM

Also keep in mind that diesel burns different than gas. So when most diesels guys say that or this turbo gives out at 4000 rpm or 300hp, that doesn't apply to gasoline engines. Most people that i see who run diesel turbos usually double the amount of hp on the turbos diesel guys run.

SteamHammer

04-23-2010, 05:55 PM

true true. i'm just concerned on building boost up to 5500-6K and not dropping off a ledge at 4500. i'll have to see. got a quote on a rebuild, balance and new housing - $365. not bad for this monster...$365 and she's like new! boosted, i'll let you know more when i decide...i hate not knowing what i want to do. i've read great things about the reliability of this Garrett and some good power outputs from 3L inline 6's.

98dsm

04-30-2010, 10:31 AM

I might be interested in that turbo you have there. The setup im going with is gonna need something that size.

98dsm

05-07-2010, 05:09 PM

That really might be the turbo i need. I have been researching my project more most guys are saying that i need a t6 turbo for single or two t4 if i go twins. The reason being is that most t4 and t3 turbos don't have a big enough exhaust housing and become restrictive before i even redline at 7000 rpm.

SteamHammer

05-07-2010, 06:11 PM

you're welcome to have it. i have something planned for it, but that's a little far in the future...if i need another, i will buy one. as i said above, the bearing housing is cracked and will need replaced ( can take pics so you see what i'm talking about ). also as stated above, i got a quote to rebuild, shaft balance and replace bearing housing for $365...i can tell you where i got that quote from. like i priced it for boosted, $100 and it's yours. they go on eBay from $600-635 ( $900-$1K new ). so if i sell it for $100 and you pay for the service...your coming out over $100 cheaper. i've not torn into this at all ( besides removing the electronic ext. wastegate/mount ), so i can not guarantee the condition of the wheels. from what i can see of the comp. wheel, it's not bent at all. you can have a look at it of coarse before you buy it. i'm tied up all day tomorrow afternoon and Sunday. i may be able to get out tomorrow night...depends on when i get back from Stone Mountain.

SteamHammer

05-25-2010, 05:55 PM

radiator problem solved. with there being limited clearance between the radiator and throttle body, i had to come up with a solution. everyone with the LSX swap in their E30's had crushed intakes...that is no good for me, especially with forced induction. there were a couple of different routes i had thought about taking, but this one will work the best. i will be purchasing a 22x19x2.25 GM style aluminum radiator ( only $140 - fits budget!!! ). it's thicker, but not as wide as an E30 radiator. this will allow me to work it in middle of the core support. i will be fabbing some mount brackets and tilt the top of the radiator towards the front of the car to allow plenty of clearance for intake tubing.

brake booster problem solved. i will be purchasing and all-in-one unit from ABS Power Brakes ( $160 - also in budget!! ). it will eliminate the huge, room stealing booster.

one more problem to solve....where can i get lots of money fast :D . should be able to start buying parts again in June. only have ~$500 more to spend to get the engine put back together. then i can work on getting it put in the car and plumb it.

theboostedsnail

05-25-2010, 06:30 PM

yay progress!!! lol good to hear its still movin forward man

SteamHammer

05-25-2010, 10:25 PM

it's been steady, nothing major. i mess with it every other weekend or so...removing this, measuring that, planning and mind-printing and budgeting. but yeah, it will always be moving forward....it just may stall from time to time :D . i have a goal for when it will be done...but it's not set in stone. i'm not one to talk out of my ass and say i got this and it'll be done this day...projects don't work like that, especially on my budget :). i've found myself visiting AEP less and less tho :(. trying to break that habit by keeping up with my build thread again.