Build Threads

[DocWalt]

Here's a few I've collected over the years:

The Art of Engineering (http://www.kirkhammotorsports.com/book_aoe/) (CNC machined Cobra)

dp vehicle home (http://www.dpcars.net/) (this one has a few builds, track cars and some street car stuff)

Hyundai Excel x3 with a twist - Hyundai Forum: Hyundai Performance Forum (http://www.hyundaiperformance.com/forums/showroom/82732-hyundai-excel-x3-twist.html) (Hyundai Excel TA car)

Highest HP 4g63 engine (from 2007) - evolutionm.net (http://forums.evolutionm.net/evo-dyno-tuning-results/447351-highest-hp-4g63-engine-2007-a.html) (super high HP 4G63)

2009 240Z build : Classic Z General (http://forums.nicoclub.com/2009-240z-build-t403961.html) (240 with an RB26 swap)

Audi sport quattro - Mitsubishi Lancer Register Forum (http://www.lancerregister.com/showthread.php?t=333749) (Audi Sport Quattro)

Spanish "tuner". Enjoy - Mitsubishi Lancer Register Forum (http://www.lancerregister.com/showthread.php?t=224101) (lulz will be had)

SupraMania (http://www.supramania.com/forums/showthread.php?68023-HKS_TRDs-MA-70-3.0GT-Limited-**Complete-Rebuild-Underway**) (MK3 Supra total restomod)

http://www.3sgto.org/3000gt-stealth-gto-related-topics/5459-my-vr-4-build-diary-life-story-long-read.html (NOMIEZVR4 Build thread)

http://www.3sgto.org/3000gt-stealth-gto-related-topics/7544-my-bodywork-paint-progress-thread.html (NOMIEZVR4 Body Thread)

Nemo Racing | Project Nemo (http://www.nemo-racing.com/) (Evo TA build)

Scarbsf1's Blog | Everything technical in F1 (http://scarbsf1.wordpress.com/) (Scarb's F1 Blog, super techy)

914World.com - A Porsche 914 Community / Forum / Club (http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=84842) (Porsche 914 build w/ WRX engine)

http://www.3sgto.org/3000gt-stealth-gto-related-topics/7544-my-bodywork-paint-progress-thread.html (green-lantern's fully documented AWD/engine swap build thingy)

flatlander757's 03 TJ build/update thread - JeepForum.com (http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f22/flatlander757s-03-tj-build-update-thread-457119/) (ridiculous Jeep build, super long)

My Fab Project: 6g72 Powered Audi (Many Pics) - Honda-Tech (http://honda-tech.com/showthread.php?t=2494829) (6G72 powered Audi)

TheSamba.com :: View topic - The KidVRod. (By request..) (http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=185257&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=0&sid=77da9a4f3449ca8e509d2af26027d16f) (Kid sized VW Beetle)

Retro Rides - Lotus Elite: Lots of Trouble...Rare wheel pr0n P27 (http://retrorides.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=readersrides&action=display&thread=118673&page=1) (Lotus Elite restomod)

4-Rotor FC Build - RX7Club.com (http://www.rx7club.com/build-threads-294/4-rotor-fc-build-974831/) (4 rotor RX-7 build thread)

Triumph675.Net Forums (http://www.triumph675.net/forum/showthread.php?t=36205) (Daytona 675 Build)

Introducing Nemo: The most amazing Evo build from Down Under (http://forum.jdmstyletuning.com/showthread.php?46538-Introducing-Nemo-The-most-amazing-Evo-build-from-Down-Under) (Build thread for Nemo)

VWVortex.com - Golf mk2 16vT Mid-Engine RWD Race car build (http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthread.php?3277830-Golf-mk2-16vT-Mid-Engine-RWD-Race-car-build) (Mid engine RWD Golf)

VWVortex.com - VWvortex Super Beetle Project - 500hp AWD Beetle (http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthread.php?5854577-VWvortex-Super-Beetle-Project-500hp-AWD-Beetle) (AWD Beetle project)

Mid Engine SVX concept. - The Subaru SVX World Network (http://www.subaru-svx.net/forum/showthread.php?t=60640) (Mid-Engine SVX)

http://www.3sgto.org/turbo-engines-systems/11388-otters-tiny-td04-build.html (FeaRpb's DR750R Build)

moparts: My '70 'Cuda twin turbo build. (http://board.moparts.org/ubbthreads/showflat.php?Cat=0&Number=7038401&page=0&fpart=1&vc=1) (1970 'Cuda Twin Turbo Build)

http://www.3sgto.org/other-platforms/7425-project-1bdtsi.html (nodoze's TSI build)

http://www.3sgto.org/other-platforms/11509-71-triumph-bonneville-650-a.html (nodoze's 1971 Triumph Bonneville Resto)

CRX mugen resurection (http://forum.jdmstyletuning.com/showthread.php?40129-CRX-mugen-resurection) (53 of 84 Mugen CRX)

VWVortex.com - The complete guide on casting parts (http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthread.php?4662626-The-complete-guide-on-casting-parts) (Guy decides to show his experiences casting parts, gets wild)

Daily Driver Prerunner NF155 - Ford F150 Forum - Community of Ford Truck Fans (http://www.f150forum.com/f78/daily-driver-prerunner-nf155-175020/) (Turn an every day truck into something crazy)

1700lb goal 600hp miata build - MX-5 Miata Forum (http://forum.miata.net/vb/showthread.php?t=471093) (Awesome Miata build)

Full-Race R14 -> 2010 Modified Tuner Shootout : 240sx General Discussion (http://forums.nicoclub.com/full-race-r14-2010-modified-tuner-shootout-t482746.html) (Full-Race's crazy sweet ride)

Nerd's Eye View: The MCA Suspensions "Hammerhead" Silvia S13 (http://www.motoiq.com/MagazineArticles/id/2795/nerds-eye-view-the-mca-suspensions-hammerhead-silvia-s13.aspx) (WTAC S13 suspension design)

Ferrari F40 LM Restoration | Build Threads (http://www.build-threads.com/build-threads/ferrari-f40-lm-restoration/) (Amazing F40 LM Restomod)

1/4 scale V8, first project. - Home Model Engine Machinist (http://www.homemodelenginemachinist.com/f31/1-4-scale-v8-first-project-13548/) (Megasquirt EFI 1/4 Scale V8)

http://www.3sgto.org/3000gt-stealth-gto-related-topics/8243-base-vr4-swap-complete-restoration.html (Cool VR-4 restoration with lots of custom work)

Millin Velocity Construction Log (http://www.kal-soft.com/velocity/) (Velocity Airplane Build)

V8 Rear Wheel Drive Conversion (http://www.3si.org/forum/f1/v8-rear-wheel-drive-conversion-679074/) (V8 RWD Swap VR-4)

MDoe8's not so ordinary build thread (http://www.3si.org/forum/f1/mdoe8s-not-so-ordinary-build-thread-544872/) (V8 LS (LQ) RWD Swap VR-4)

Kilo Racing 3 Rotor FD Conversion - RX7Club.com (http://www.rx7club.com/build-threads-292/kilo-racing-3-rotor-fd-conversion-325733/) (3-Rotor FD Build Thread)

Audi quattro S1 E2 - S2Forum - The Audi S2 Community (http://www.s2forum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=66975) (Another wicked Audi Quattro build)

http://www.3sgto.org/turbo-engines-systems/304-saved-crusher-93-stealth-tt-rebuild-restore.html (DrGonzo's Stealth rebuild)

http://www.3sgto.org/body-paint-all-rest/3786-evil-eye-mod.html (DrGonzo's Evil Eye mod, semi DIY)

http://www.3sgto.org/3000gt-stealth-gto-related-topics/10784-new-engine-build-death-10-1-a.html & http://www.3sgto.org/3000gt-stealth-gto-related-topics/12386-getting-heart-transplant.html (DrGonzo's TT Engine build & Install threads)

http://www.3sgto.org/audio-video-systems/13579-time-revamp-stereo-stealth.html (DrGonzo's Audio Install)

http://www.3sgto.org/3000gt-stealth-gto-related-topics/5876-stealth-trailer-build.html (DrGonzo's 3S trailer)

http://www.3sgto.org/audio-video-systems/2575-2fnoulds-build-log.html (2fnloud's Audio Thread)

The standby site for when you want to kill some time: Build Threads (http://www.build-threads.com)

Post up builds you've found or done yourself :)

[fullracegt]

i love build threads !! lol

[Turbo Beast]

That Audi is so awesome!

[NOMIEZVR4]

Mine:

Part 1:http://www.3sgto.org/f2/my-vr-4-build-diary-life-story-long-read-5459.html

Part 2: http://www.3sgto.org/f2/my-bodywork-paint-progress-thread-7544.html

[CoopKill]

An AMAZING build shared on chat... 4-Rotor FC Build - RX7Club.com (http://www.rx7club.com/build-threads-294/4-rotor-fc-build-974831/)

[Zaroth]

Thanks Doc!

[anyonebutme]

Doc, post the Jamaican build.

[DocWalt]

Capt. Marck Carey's new ride (http://www.wheelsjamaicahost.com/wheels_forum/index.php?topic=97826.0) (Jamaican "Evo" build)

Nemo Racing | Project Nemo (http://www.nemo-racing.com/) (Aussie Evo TA car)

Do you guys want me to add all of the build threads to the first post?

edit: for the F1 fans http://scarbsf1.wordpress.com/

[Zaroth]

Do you guys want me to add all of the build threads to the first post?



Yeah, might as well

[MR2]

man...that Crazy Greek mob..Extreme-Tuners....wtf!!

[sketch]

what the actual fuck @ the spanish tuner one.

http://img167.imageshack.us/img167/3203/cimg8599li2.jpg

[AdamVR4]

2009 240Z build : Classic Z General (http://forums.nicoclub.com/2009-240z-build-t403961.html) (240 with an RB26 swap)

This one is really good and still on-going!

[Uniuno]

flatlander757's 03 TJ build/update thread - JeepForum.com (http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f22/flatlander757s-03-tj-build-update-thread-457119/)

This is one of my favorite transformations. It's a good read if you have the time.. it took me a couple weeks..

[green-lantern]

Cool! thanks for sharing Doc.

My build thread if nobody has seen it.

http://www.3sgto.org/f17/awd-conversion-engine-build-54.html

[R/T93]

Subbed

[DocWalt]

914World.com - A Porsche 914 Community / Forum / Club (http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=84842) (Porsche 914 build w/ WRX engine)

[sketch]

6g72 powered rwd audi
My Fab Project: 6g72 Powered Audi (Many Pics) - Honda-Tech (http://honda-tech.com/showthread.php?t=2494829)

some nice fabrication in there

[DocWalt]

TheSamba.com :: View topic - The KidVRod. (By request..) (http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=185257&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=0&sid=77da9a4f3449ca8e509d2af26027d16f)

[DocWalt]

Retro Rides - Lotus Elite: Lots of Trouble...Rare wheel pr0n P27 (http://retrorides.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=readersrides&action=display&thread=118673&page=1)

[DocWalt]

Not sure how I missed adding this one before. 4-Rotor FC Build - RX7Club.com (http://www.rx7club.com/build-threads-294/4-rotor-fc-build-974831/)

[DocWalt]

Triumph675.Net Forums (http://www.triumph675.net/forum/showthread.php?t=36205) (Daytona 675 Build)

[DocWalt]

Introducing Nemo: The most amazing Evo build from Down Under (http://forum.jdmstyletuning.com/showthread.php?46538-Introducing-Nemo-The-most-amazing-Evo-build-from-Down-Under) (Build thread for Nemo)

[J_Parker]

Awesome builds in this thread! I'm really enjoying the FC four rotor build, I've always wanted to do similar in terms of machine work.

[DocWalt]

Added: VWVortex.com - Golf mk2 16vT Mid-Engine RWD Race car build (http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthread.php?3277830-Golf-mk2-16vT-Mid-Engine-RWD-Race-car-build) (Mid engine RWD Golf)

[DocWalt]

VWVortex.com - VWvortex Super Beetle Project - 500hp AWD Beetle (http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthread.php?5854577-VWvortex-Super-Beetle-Project-500hp-AWD-Beetle)

Badass AWD new Beetle project. Looks cool too.

[DocWalt]

:bump:

[wingnut]

lol...are you shamelessly bumping your own thread, after posting in it :p

[sketch]

i think that he was bumping it to get it more attention to have more people submit more builds. like this.

this guy is building a mid engine SVX: Mid Engine SVX concept. - The Subaru SVX World Network (http://www.subaru-svx.net/forum/showthread.php?t=60640)

[FeaRpb]

If my forum wasn't private I would post my build thread.

[nodoze]

that svx project makes me want to get someting and start cutting haha i didnt get all the way through it guy has balls for trying it though

[DocWalt]

lol...are you shamelessly bumping your own thread, after posting in it :p


i think that he was bumping it to get it more attention to have more people submit more builds. like this.

this guy is building a mid engine SVX: Mid Engine SVX concept. - The Subaru SVX World Network (http://www.subaru-svx.net/forum/showthread.php?t=60640)

What he said, lol.

[DocWalt]

Added this one:

http://home.comcast.net/~suchy3072/610build/Page%201.htm (Datsun 610 Restoration)

[sketch]

Added this one:

http://home.comcast.net/~suchy3072/610build/Page%201.htm (Datsun 610 Restoration)

oh god...the website...memories of 1998

[wingnut]

Added this one:

http://home.comcast.net/~suchy3072/610build/Page%201.htm (Datsun 610 Restoration)

wow...what an interesting mode of transport to put a lot of work into, lol!

[DocWalt]

:bump:

[Jimvr4]

Hey Doc, it seems all the 3sgto links on page 1 got broken with the forum upgrade.

[DocWalt]

Thanks Jim, trying to fix it now.

edit: Fixed! :)

[B-Man]

That 610 resto is pretty cool.

[FeaRpb]

http://www.3sgto.org/turbo-engines-systems/11388-otters-tiny-td04-build.html

:suspect: :P

[AdamVR4]

http://www.3sgto.org/turbo-engines-systems/11388-otters-tiny-td04-build.html

:suspect: :P

Drop that link more often. I never see your thread because it's in some random sub forum :p

[Jimvr4]

Thanks Jim, trying to fix it now.

edit: Fixed! :)

Good deal! Will browse when I have time :)

[Turbo Beast]

Twin turbo Cuda, work in progress.
moparts: My '70 'Cuda twin turbo build. (http://board.moparts.org/ubbthreads/showflat.php?Cat=0&Number=7038401&page=0&fpart=1&vc=1)

This is not mine, just stumbled upon it.

[nodoze]

http://www.3sgto.org/other-platforms/7425-project-1bdtsi.html
http://www.3sgto.org/other-platforms/11509-71-triumph-bonneville-650-a.html#post223983

my build thread, not much of a build thread in comparison to the others but eh why not.
btw skimmed all 52 pages of that 914 build , man that guy is good he needs to be making the big bucks doing one off customs

[DocWalt]

Added those, thanks guys!

That 914 build is nuts, the three piece chassis is super slick.

[DocWalt]

Added:

CRX mugen resurection (http://forum.jdmstyletuning.com/showthread.php?40129-CRX-mugen-resurection) (53 of 84 Mugen CRX)

[FeaRpb]

Gotta say, I hate Honda's, but that build is really well done.

[nodoze]

same here hate hondas but mucho cudos to that man

[sketch]

the attention to detail in that is astounding.

[DocWalt]

:bump:

[DocWalt]

VWVortex.com - The complete guide on casting parts (http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthread.php?4662626-The-complete-guide-on-casting-parts) (Guy decides to show his experiences casting parts, gets wild)

[DocWalt]

Daily Driver Prerunner NF155 - Ford F150 Forum - Community of Ford Truck Fans (http://www.f150forum.com/f78/daily-driver-prerunner-nf155-175020/) (Turn an every day truck into something crazy)

[DocWalt]

1700lb goal 600hp miata build - MX-5 Miata Forum (http://forum.miata.net/vb/showthread.php?t=471093) (Awesome Miata build)

[B-Man]

Full-Race R14 -> 2010 Modified Tuner Shootout : 240sx General Discussion (http://forums.nicoclub.com/full-race-r14-2010-modified-tuner-shootout-t482746.html)

[B-Man]

Nerd's Eye View: The MCA Suspensions "Hammerhead" Silvia S13 (http://www.motoiq.com/MagazineArticles/id/2795/nerds-eye-view-the-mca-suspensions-hammerhead-silvia-s13.aspx)

[green-lantern]

Daily Driver Prerunner NF155 - Ford F150 Forum - Community of Ford Truck Fans (http://www.f150forum.com/f78/daily-driver-prerunner-nf155-175020/) (Turn an every day truck into something crazy)

WOW that's pretty bad ass, too bad that site has more ads than 3si :lol:

[sergechronos]

You monsters for bumping this back up..Now I'm rereadingthat 914 thread..

[DocWalt]

Ferrari F40 LM Restoration | Build Threads (http://www.build-threads.com/build-threads/ferrari-f40-lm-restoration/) (Amazing F40 LM Restomod)

[Boost4VR4]

ferrari f40 lm restoration | build threads (http://www.build-threads.com/build-threads/ferrari-f40-lm-restoration/) (amazing f40 lm restomod)
wowwwww!! Awesome thread!

[DocWalt]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7EGXo5HwIHk

1/4 scale V8, first project. - Home Model Engine Machinist (http://www.homemodelenginemachinist.com/f31/1-4-scale-v8-first-project-13548/) (Megasquirt EFI 1/4 Scale V8)

[99ishVR-4]

Here is my slowly progressing restoration thread for those interested:

www.3sgto.org/3000gt-stealth-gto-related-topics/8243-base-vr4-swap-complete-restoration.html

[DocWalt]

Added :)

[Alex3000gt]

what the actual fuck @ the spanish tuner one.

http://img167.imageshack.us/img167/3203/cimg8599li2.jpg

http://img443.imageshack.us/img443/3135/cimg9136wv4.jpg
http://img80.imageshack.us/img80/6010/cimg9166yo0.jpg

[sketch]

add da style to lower compression bro get on it

[sketch]

:bump:

turbo v8 into a WRX
Turbo LsX V8 Subaru WRX Bugeye Build - NASIOC (http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2422908)

[DocWalt]

So tempting to be a dick and not post that in the OP just because I hate LS swaps so much

[sketch]

So tempting to be a dick and not post that in the OP just because I hate LS swaps so much

hey man, i'm just here to admire the handiwork.

[DocWalt]

Millin Velocity Construction Log (http://www.kal-soft.com/velocity/) (Velocity Airplane Build)

[sketch]

WHAT YEAR IS THAT WEBSITE FROM


3si - V8 RWD conversions, both currently in progress and making good progress:

V8 Rear Wheel Drive Conversion - 3000GT/Stealth International Message Center (http://www.3si.org/forum/f1/v8-rear-wheel-drive-conversion-679074/)
MDoe8's not so ordinary build thread - 3000GT/Stealth International Message Center (http://www.3si.org/forum/f1/mdoe8s-not-so-ordinary-build-thread-544872/)

[DocWalt]

Added. Neat projects, I had no idea Mike was building a RWD car lol

[anyonebutme]

This one get posted?

Kilo Racing 3 Rotor FD Conversion - RX7Club.com (http://www.rx7club.com/build-threads-292/kilo-racing-3-rotor-fd-conversion-325733/)

[DocWalt]

It's added now

[DocWalt]

Added this one. Another Quattro build from the same nutter that built the last one :)

Audi quattro S1 E2 - S2Forum - The Audi S2 Community (http://www.s2forum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=66975) (Another wicked Audi Quattro build)

[DrGonzo]

Just to note it looks like a bunch of the links in the OP are dead now...


Here are the build threads for my car. They are all broken out into different individual threads...LOL
http://www.3sgto.org/turbo-engines-systems/304-saved-crusher-93-stealth-tt-rebuild-restore.html
http://www.3sgto.org/body-paint-all-rest/3786-evil-eye-mod.html
http://www.3sgto.org/3000gt-stealth-gto-related-topics/10784-new-engine-build-death-10-1-a.html
http://www.3sgto.org/3000gt-stealth-gto-related-topics/12386-getting-heart-transplant.html
http://www.3sgto.org/audio-video-systems/13579-time-revamp-stereo-stealth.html
http://www.3sgto.org/3000gt-stealth-gto-related-topics/5876-stealth-trailer-build.html

[DocWalt]

Just to note it looks like a bunch of the links in the OP are dead now...


Here are the build threads for my car. They are all broken out into different individual threads...LOL
http://www.3sgto.org/turbo-engines-systems/304-saved-crusher-93-stealth-tt-rebuild-restore.html
http://www.3sgto.org/body-paint-all-rest/3786-evil-eye-mod.html
http://www.3sgto.org/3000gt-stealth-gto-related-topics/10784-new-engine-build-death-10-1-a.html
http://www.3sgto.org/3000gt-stealth-gto-related-topics/12386-getting-heart-transplant.html
http://www.3sgto.org/audio-video-systems/13579-time-revamp-stereo-stealth.html
http://www.3sgto.org/3000gt-stealth-gto-related-topics/5876-stealth-trailer-build.html

Just clicked through, there's two dead links:

Capt. Marck Carey's new ride (Jamaican "Evo" build)
610 Resurrection (Datsun 610 Restoration)

I'll add your links though :)

[DocWalt]

Added:

http://www.3sgto.org/turbo-engines-systems/304-saved-crusher-93-stealth-tt-rebuild-restore.html (DrGonzo's Stealth rebuild)

http://www.3sgto.org/body-paint-all-rest/3786-evil-eye-mod.html (DrGonzo's Evil Eye mod, semi DIY)

http://www.3sgto.org/3000gt-stealth-gto-related-topics/10784-new-engine-build-death-10-1-a.html & http://www.3sgto.org/3000gt-stealth-gto-related-topics/12386-getting-heart-transplant.html (DrGonzo's TT Engine build & Install threads)

http://www.3sgto.org/audio-video-systems/13579-time-revamp-stereo-stealth.html (DrGonzo's Audio Install)

http://www.3sgto.org/3000gt-stealth-gto-related-topics/5876-stealth-trailer-build.html (DrGonzo's 3S trailer)

http://www.3sgto.org/audio-video-systems/2575-2fnoulds-build-log.html (2fnloud's Audio Thread)

Removed the two broken links as well

[DocWalt]

:bump:

[TajMan]

Here's one I only recently became aware of I'm hot on the info:
https://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=605625
(custom installation of a version of the Eaton M62 clutch'd supercharger, by Subaru guy)
That he started back in 2004, wish I would have seen long ago! Unique detail: clutch'd supercharger can be "turned on/off with a switch"
I have in my possession that supercharger from a SLK230 Kompressor, I'd love to get it installed on my 4G63 2.3L build (in a twin-charged config with a big turbo of course, for like 10psi pre-turbo-spool. Requires a custom large diameter crank pulley, to get the pulley speeds right)

[DocWalt]

https://grassrootsmotorsports.com/forum/build-projects-and-project-cars/frankenferrari-v12-ferrari-308/148959/page1/

Just craziness.... Build thread to end all build threads.

[Unlogic]

https://grassrootsmotorsports.com/forum/build-projects-and-project-cars/frankenferrari-v12-ferrari-308/148959/page1/

Just craziness.... Build thread to end all build threads.

That is a really awesome thread!