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1. Builder Spotlight: Matt Clark

Thursday, 22 October 2015 Content / build-threads.com / Builder Spotlight: Matt Clark

... sourced from http://mattclarkportfolio.tumblr.com/ The 1967 Datsun 1600 Roadster Project: This project began as an attempted Rat-Rod style refurbishment. The car’s natural patina was improved and closely aged trunk and hood ...
... addressed, however. During the second phase, the Z28 cowl induction hood and front clip were replaced with period-correct pieces. Also at this time the transmission and suspension were fully rebuilt. The engine was rebuilt, balanced and upgraded ...

2. Ferrari F40 LM Restoration Part 3

Friday, 29 August 2014 Content / build-threads.com / Ferrari F40 LM Restoration Part 3

... pressing the clutch release bearing onto it’s carrier, our balanced clutch and lightweight flywheel and a few general shots.Please pay no attention to panel gaps as all these will need to be adjusted when the engine is in and the chassis ...
... mating Meanwhile, fuel tanks now in for good, all plumbed up so next we can return the lump to its natural home now that hopefully all clutch issues resolved. Meanwhile, back on the front, we are moving towards insertion again….. And ...

3. Race BMW E46 M3 with LS7

Tuesday, 08 October 2013 Content / engineswapdepot.com / Race BMW E46 M3 with LS7

... an impressive naturally aspirated, 400+hp motor, or gone with the forced induction route to achieve the power figures that would keep the car competitive, all of those options were going to be expensive. The NA engine build wasn’t going to have ...
... over-bored LS7 block, factory balanced LS7 crank and titanium connecting rods, custom Wiseco forged pistons, West Coast Stage 2 heads, and a Dailey Engineering Stage 3 dry sump system. Source: LS1Tech and Facebook GalleryOriginal: Engine ...

4. Ferrari F40 LM Restoration

Tuesday, 06 August 2013 Content / build-threads.com / Ferrari F40 LM Restoration

... it looks like we might have to make our own and then rebalance with the crank.Anyone have any ideas out there?Chassis now back from being stripped and perpetration is starting and details in the next post. Looks like we have agreed ...
... we go for an old fashioned ” Coach builders” full flat and polish finish which removes all ” Flow ” (Orange peel is a chunky effect whereas ” Flow is a smoother gun finish) or we lightly sand to leave a more natural ...

5. Project 510 – Misc (overdue!) update

Sunday, 12 June 2011 Content / build-threads.com / Project 510 – Misc (overdue!) update

... bottoms out, it might upset the balance of the car and cause it to drive untrue. The rear bumpstops are not built into the rear coilovers, they are actually standalone units which are bolted to the lower A-arm. So one day I lied down on the ...
... It was only subtle but far from confidence inspiring, especially at higher speeds, and it was always in the back of my head, preventing me from enjoying a good drive. Naturally, I started to search around the car for answers… Poking my ...

6. Austin-Healey with Jaguar V12

Wednesday, 18 June 2008 Content / engineswapdepot.com / Austin-Healey with Jaguar V12

Austin-Healey with Jaguar V12 | Britishv8.org has published an article about a 1954 Austin-Healey owned by Martin Jansen with a Jaguar V8 swap. The car has a 5.3L Jaguar V12 engine which is balanced and blueprinted. No reason to keep it naturally ...
Austin-Healey with Jaguar V12 | Britishv8.org has published an article about a 1954 Austin-Healey owned by Martin Jansen with a Jaguar V8 swap. The car has a 5.3L Jaguar V12 engine which is balanced and blueprinted. No reason to keep it naturally ...