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1. the ultimate mild kustom

Tuesday, 16 February 2016 Content / lowtechblog.blogspot.com / the ultimate mild kustom

... Rubio’s 1950 Mercury Coupe might be the perfect example for this. It looks stunning from every angle with its flawless black paint, perfect stance, and subtle body modifications. And it hasn’t even been chopped.We don’t know ...

2. What I’m Watching: Holiday Edition

Sunday, 27 December 2015 Content / build-threads.com / What I’m Watching: Holiday Edition

What I’m Watching: Holiday Edition | Merry Christmas everyone! With it being the holiday season, things might slow down around here a little bit more than usual. I’ve been enjoying some much needed R&R, but that hasn’t stopped ...

3. Building a BMW i8 with a Twin-turbo S63 V8

Monday, 07 December 2015 Content / engineswapdepot.com / Building a BMW i8 with a Twin-turbo S63 V8

... will be using a 4.4 L S63B44T0 V8 which is BMW’s Motorsports version of the N63. The S63 from the factory uses two twin-scroll turbochargers with a pulse tuned cross-engine exhaust manifold. GRT hasn’t said exactly what they will be modifying ...

4. Toyota Supra with a Turbo Vortec 4200

Tuesday, 17 November 2015 Content / engineswapdepot.com / Toyota Supra with a Turbo Vortec 4200

... board which piggy-backs off the throttle and map sensors. Although this Supra hasn’t been on the dyno I was able to find another Vortec 4200 that made 470 hp and 450 lb-ft of torque off 8 psi of boost. Granted it isn’t a perfect ...

5. For Sale: 2002 BMW 745 With A Turbo Chevy V8

Sunday, 12 April 2015 Content / engineswapdepot.com / For Sale: 2002 BMW 745 With A Turbo Chevy V8

... hasn’t met the reserve which is probably close to the $19,999 asking price found on the Craigslist ad for the same car. Source: eBay via HoonableOriginal: Engine Swap Depot | 2015-04 | Christopher Christopher | 2015-06 | Chris ...

6. Build-Threads Garage: Exterior sheeting & doors

Monday, 13 October 2014 Content / build-threads.com / Build-Threads Garage: Exterior sheeting & doors

... the openings of the roller door mullions. That same weekend I gave the floor an acid etch, to get it ready for sealant. Even though the garage hasn’t been ‘used’ yet, the concrete had been subjected to all kinds of weather ...

7. Nissan RB26/30 Powered Jet Boat

Sunday, 24 August 2014 Content / engineswapdepot.com / Nissan RB26/30 Powered Jet Boat

Nissan RB26/30 Powered Jet Boat | Nissan no longer makes RB engines but that hasn’t stopped the popularity of using them. They have long been great choices for automobiles but they are also amazing at propelling boats through the water. ...

8. yokohama supernova

Sunday, 12 January 2014 Content / lowtechblog.blogspot.com / yokohama supernova

yokohama supernova | There's probably nothing that hasn't been said about the awesomeness of the Japanese interpretation of the original and genuine American car cultures. And we all have heard of the Yokohama Hot Rod Custom Show being the ...

9. 4-Rotor Volvo 142

Friday, 12 July 2013 Content / build-threads.com / 4-Rotor Volvo 142

4-Rotor Volvo 142 | Those crazy Swedes! I don’t think I’ve ever featured a build from the Nordic region that hasn’t been absolutely bonkers. This time it’s a Volvo 142 that has received a hand built custom chassis beneath ...

10. hangar 49

Wednesday, 15 August 2012 Content / lowtechblog.blogspot.com / hangar 49

hangar 49 | Finding a good location for a photoshoot is no easy task around here. But this is one of my favorite spots. It's one of the last cool places in our town that hasn't been torn down yet and replaced with bland looking condo buildings ...