m20 powered 74tii

[BLUNT]

looks good ian, what are you doing on the inside to reinforce the tranny tunnel for those tranny mounts if anything? im was thinking large fender washers but perhaps something beefier is needed. any comments??

im not thrilled with the thin gauge metal my tranny brackets are made of. yours are twice as thick

[powelli]

looks good ian, what are you doing on the inside to reinforce the tranny tunnel for those tranny mounts if anything? im was thinking large fender washers but perhaps something beefier is needed. any comments??

I believe that he welded large washers to the tranny tunnel. Will have to check it when it comes down from the lift.

im not thrilled with the thin gauge metal my tranny brackets are made of. yours are twice as thick

My mechanic dabbles in fabrication work as well. It was his idea to build the stiffer brace. If you look at it, the horizontal piece actually has a slant to it. This was done to allow him to add a second mount on the left side beneath brace and tied to the tranny via a bolted on bracket. I'll try to get a pick of that as well when I return to the shop.

[bmw1602.com]

very nice work!

I wish the bottome of my car looked like that!

.....there is a reason I never postpics of the underside of my car!

I'll be redoing everything soon.....

congrats!

[powelli]

Windy day for pictures today......

Exhaust fabbed last week. Requires some adjustment in the rear as they didn't leave enough room for the gas tank to drop in. Goes back to exhaust shop on Monday for slight modification. Seats are being done by T&C Auto Upholstery and they are coming along nicely. Hope to hear it fire in a couple of weeks.

 

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[M-technik-3]

RZ are looking good with the flairs. Still broke out in the system as normal. I don't expect to be back to the US until Wednesday at a minium.

[powelli]

Oil cooler.....

 

 

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[BLUNT]

wow ian thats really coming along. it looks real serious. nice job.

[oz_tom]

Woo! Man it looks sweet and its not even painted!

[BillWilliams]

When do we get to see it in person?

[powelli]

When do we get to see it in person?

May?? Would like to have it ready in time for the DM.

[BillWilliams]

I did not feel welcome there the one time I went. Pretty snobish crowd. With your perfect car, they will be nice to you.

[powelli]

Interesting to read that. I went last year and had a nice time talking with Jonathan (jgmgti), John (John_in_VA) and others while I was there. I took lots of pictures of Juanita and others to use as reference for when I put mine back together.

Yes, mine might fit in well once it is completed. However, my intent is to use this as a fun driver/ occasional show car. While the DM is a nice date to shoot for completion of the car, I am really looking forward to getting out and going on one of the fun runs with the local group.

Thanks for the encouragement and for the inspiration.

[powelli]

Wiring almost completed....still needs to be tucked up cleanly.

 

Should probably update the relays...

 

Cooling hoses in...had to be creative in some spots.

 

Tight fit....radiator is firmly mounted and sitting on poly mounts so there should be no contact with the engine.

 

Driveshaft back in place...

 

Shop should be focusing on fuel and brake lines this week.

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[oz_tom]

Your making great progress here. I really cant wait to see it complete - It will look absolutely stunning and I bet your hanging out to drive it! I think the red was a great choice too...

[H_Krix]

Are you routing brake lines in a new direction, or do you have pre-bent?

I only ask because it looks like its going to be a tight fit to work around with the engine already in place!

By the way, what are those bars zip-tied to the radiator?