The next conversion begins.....

[BlackC55]

 

[EDZ649]

I assume that's Jack's car? What are you doing to it?

 

[BlackC55]

We aim to get a 55 engine in and running for the GTG.

 

[whitenemesis]

Plenty of pictures, please

 

[BlackC55]

I will try and do some live update pics tomorrow when we get started.

If all things go to plan (nothing breaks) Jack will do some passenger rides at the GTG.

 

[Bobby Dazzler]

We aim to get a 55 engine in and running for the GTG.

Exciting stuff - as long as it's not at the expense procuring a stock of cola bottles...

 

[Howard]

What you doing with the 43 engine ?

Would it fit in a CLK430 ? would it be worth it ?

 

[BillyW124]

fancy recommending what conversion you want to carry out on my 220 in the future?

or is it not really worth the pain?

i am happy with the 220 mind i dont zoop around in my coupe I just cruise. Thats what the 211 E320 is for.

... i drove simal's E36 and that was rapid i must say!

 

[BlackC55]

yes and yes

 

[Howard]

What sort of cost ( all in ) Olly please ?

 

[BlackC55]

About £800

 

[Howard]

Plus the 43 engine ?

 

[BlackC55]

Nope.

If you come on saturday we will have a chat about it.

 

[BlackC55]

LIVE update:

Removed exhaust, drianed coolant and oil.

De-gassed AC

Disconnected wiring loom.

Starting to remove radiator

 

[wemorgan]

Trivial question: what gloves do you guys wear. The ones I've bought get torn finger tips just from jacking the car up, all my fingers are black by the time I've completed my DIY.

 

[BlackC55]

Blue nitrile powder free

 

[BlackC55]

Removed AC pipes, power steering.

Disconnected prop and gearbox mount.

 

[BlackC55]

Undo torque converter bolts

 

[BlackC55]

Removed slam panel and condensor.

Undo engine mounts

 

[BlackC55]

She is ready to come out.