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RVAE34 · 01-13-2019, 08:04 AM

Thank you!! I am actually selling the wheels off the E38 to buy my friend's RB25 for the R31.

The Z31 is finally getting back on track. Lifter shims have been ordered and are the final pieces for the head. The pistons are done and getting treated/coated. Those will be shipped next week too. Then this year long engine build will finally wrap up.

RVAE34 · 01-17-2019, 04:15 PM

Pistons, rings and wrist pins arrived along with the lifter shims. Last of the required parts for the engine!

I also stopped by the body shop just as they were starting to weld the seams.

jumpman2334 · 01-17-2019, 05:29 PM

RVAE34 · 01-18-2019, 05:48 AM

lol!!

TheRealSy90 · 01-18-2019, 07:44 AM

Those pistons are hot fire.

RVAE34 · 01-25-2019, 02:54 PM

Dropped off the last of the parts with the machinist! And stopped by Japan Parts Service to get some pics with Fatmankev's 4 door R31.

RVAE34 · 01-30-2019, 05:47 PM

Some welding updates on the Z. Btw, my BMW E38 M7 is going to be on bringatrailer soon.

RVAE34 · 02-03-2019, 07:23 AM

Engine bay should be wrapped up this week and I cannot wait to post final pics. Paint not long after that.

My BMW E38 M7 is going up on bringatrailer soon and I will post a link when it's live. Ready to move on after 2 years. Actually looking for another classic skyline for the stable. DR30 iron mask kouki RS turbo red/black. The end goal is beast HR31, stock'ish DR30 and the N/A RB Z31. Best of all worlds.

Stock steering wheel back in and replaced the trim below the tail lights. Better paint and sticker/logo. Gave her a bath too. I have 2 of those worn switches but waiting until I find the rest because I only want to remove the dash panel once.

RVAE34 · 02-12-2019, 12:35 PM

Few updates on the Z31. Slow and steady.

Also for anyone interested, my BMW E38 is up on bringatrailer and ends in 2 days.

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/2001-bmw-740i-27/

jumpman2334 · 02-12-2019, 01:50 PM

why is the add written in third person? does BAT have you submit info to them, and then they re-write it? weird.

RVAE34 · 02-12-2019, 02:35 PM

Yeah. I just give them the mod list and car details. I also tell them all the flaws.

RVAE34 · 02-14-2019, 06:03 AM

Head is done!!!! Block is bored and honed. He needs the dampener and flywheel for crank balancing. Dampener shipped this week and I just need to figure out which flywheel to order today.

RVAE34 · 02-18-2019, 07:02 AM

My R31 is for sale if anyone has interest.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/113647015155

Got the dampener and it's a beast. Comp flywheel/dual clutch shipped as well so the engine will be together soon!

TheRealSy90 · 02-19-2019, 11:24 AM

I think I spent a half shift at work just reading comments on your BAT auction haha. Sorry it didn't meet your initial reserve price because it definitely deserved more. Stoked to see what you build next though.

RVAE34 · 02-19-2019, 03:27 PM

Haha! I think it may have broken a record with the number of comments.

I did get my reserve and made money on the car but I really thought it was going higer. But I am still happy and am replacing it with two cars. One of which will be finalized tomorrow morning and the other is being inspected in Japan over night and then purchased within 48 hours if it checks out.

TheRealSy90 · 02-20-2019, 01:39 PM

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Enlarged throttle bodies (49mm) with new plates, bearings, seals, bore coating and freshly plated hardware.

Do you remember what product was used for the throttle plate sealing? After doing some research i'm up to Molykote 321 as the prefered stuff to use? As far as the application it's unclear if you are supposed to let it Fully cure (24hrs+) before cracking the plates open, of if you open them when it is tacky and not fully cured. And man is that stuff expensive! Also not sure if brush on or aerosol is better.

RVAE34 · 02-21-2019, 11:43 AM

Here is one of two cars replacing the e38.

This thing is just so damn cool!

jumpman2334 · 02-21-2019, 12:34 PM

christ that is gorgeous.

TheRealSy90 · 02-21-2019, 04:30 PM

I just want one of those center roof antenna's off of those skylines haha.

FJ20ET is an awesome engine. Basically an iron block sr20. Always wanted to build one of those but parts sourcing scares me.

EFITTZY · 02-22-2019, 01:40 PM

Ohhh man is that thing cool! Enjoy seeing some FJ20 love

RVAE34 · 02-23-2019, 05:26 AM

Here is a teaser of the other car replacing the BMW.

Ka24Power · 02-23-2019, 12:16 PM

E55 or CLS55? Either way.. looks like it makes some serious jam.

Corbic · 02-23-2019, 05:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Ka24Power

E55 or CLS55? Either way.. looks like it makes some serious jam.

Not a E55 nor a G55

RVAE34 · 02-25-2019, 10:42 AM

06 e55 in designo mocha metallic with 2 tone interior

Corbic · 02-25-2019, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by RVAE34

06 e55 in designo mocha metallic with 2 tone interior

My condelences.

BryanS14 · 02-26-2019, 08:28 AM

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Originally Posted by RVAE34

06 e55 in designo mocha metallic with 2 tone interior

Finally a quality car. Im a huge MB nut. Have 3 and have owned over 20 of them. You will love the E55, just don't drive a Bi-Turbo MB, those are addicting.

RVAE34 · 02-26-2019, 08:35 AM

Ha, too late! That was the first AMG I ever drove. 2014 e63. Loved the car but not exterior so I bought an 07 e63. I like this e55 much better than my old e63 even though it only had like 34k miles. This one has 89k.

Weistec 2.9L whipple, eurocharged tuning, weistec twin pump water cooled FMIC, snow methanol system, long tube headers, race cats, full exhaust etc. I know the builder who described it as a blank check build!

Corbic · 02-26-2019, 09:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RVAE34

Ha, too late! That was the first AMG I ever drove. 2014 e63. Loved the car but not exterior so I bought an 07 e63. I like this e55 much better than my old e63 even though it only had like 34k miles. This one has 89k.

Weistec 2.9L whipple, eurocharged tuning, weistec twin pump water cooled FMIC, snow methanol system, long tube headers, race cats, full exhaust etc. I know the builder who described it as a blank check build!

Then your EIS goes out and leaves you stranded at 11:30pm an hour from home. Thanks Mercedes Benz [emoji1303]

RVAE34 · 02-26-2019, 09:45 AM

That's why I have AAA and many several backup vehicles. That's the risk with anything made in Germany.

Corbic · 02-26-2019, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by RVAE34

That's why I have AAA and many several backup vehicles. That's the risk with anything made in Germany.

Likewise, but it still doesn't make it any less inconvenient nor the subsequent $1,400 dealer bill any less painful.

I do prefer the M113k to the turbo engines. Simpler, more down low instant torque and the SOHC engines sounds way better.

To bad no one makes an Eaton setup for these engines. A 2.65 would be wicked.

02-03-2019, 07:23 AM	#278
RVAE34 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Virginia Age: 44 Posts: 364 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Engine bay should be wrapped up this week and I cannot wait to post final pics. Paint not long after that. My BMW E38 M7 is going up on bringatrailer soon and I will post a link when it's live. Ready to move on after 2 years. Actually looking for another classic skyline for the stable. DR30 iron mask kouki RS turbo red/black. The end goal is beast HR31, stock'ish DR30 and the N/A RB Z31. Best of all worlds. Stock steering wheel back in and replaced the trim below the tail lights. Better paint and sticker/logo. Gave her a bath too. I have 2 of those worn switches but waiting until I find the rest because I only want to remove the dash panel once. Last edited by RVAE34; 02-03-2019 at 11:14 AM..

02-22-2019, 01:40 PM	#290
EFITTZY Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: I n d i a n a Age: 28 Posts: 349 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Ohhh man is that thing cool! Enjoy seeing some FJ20 love __________________ (づ｡◕‿‿◕｡)づ T E A M B L O O M

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01-13-2019, 08:04 AM	#271
RVAE34 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Virginia Age: 44 Posts: 364 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Thank you!! I am actually selling the wheels off the E38 to buy my friend's RB25 for the R31. The Z31 is finally getting back on track. Lifter shims have been ordered and are the final pieces for the head. The pistons are done and getting treated/coated. Those will be shipped next week too. Then this year long engine build will finally wrap up.

01-17-2019, 04:15 PM	#272
RVAE34 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Virginia Age: 44 Posts: 364 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Pistons, rings and wrist pins arrived along with the lifter shims. Last of the required parts for the engine! I also stopped by the body shop just as they were starting to weld the seams.

01-17-2019, 05:29 PM	#273
jumpman2334 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: SHOW ME WHAT YOU GOT Posts: 1,115 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews

01-18-2019, 05:48 AM	#274
RVAE34 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Virginia Age: 44 Posts: 364 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	lol!!

01-25-2019, 02:54 PM	#276
RVAE34 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Virginia Age: 44 Posts: 364 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Dropped off the last of the parts with the machinist! And stopped by Japan Parts Service to get some pics with Fatmankev's 4 door R31.

01-30-2019, 05:47 PM	#277
RVAE34 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Virginia Age: 44 Posts: 364 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Some welding updates on the Z. Btw, my BMW E38 M7 is going to be on bringatrailer soon.

02-12-2019, 12:35 PM	#279
RVAE34 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Virginia Age: 44 Posts: 364 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Few updates on the Z31. Slow and steady. Also for anyone interested, my BMW E38 is up on bringatrailer and ends in 2 days. https://bringatrailer.com/listing/2001-bmw-740i-27/

02-12-2019, 01:50 PM	#280
jumpman2334 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: SHOW ME WHAT YOU GOT Posts: 1,115 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	why is the add written in third person? does BAT have you submit info to them, and then they re-write it? weird.

02-12-2019, 02:35 PM	#281
RVAE34 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Virginia Age: 44 Posts: 364 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Yeah. I just give them the mod list and car details. I also tell them all the flaws.

02-14-2019, 06:03 AM	#282
RVAE34 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Virginia Age: 44 Posts: 364 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Head is done!!!! Block is bored and honed. He needs the dampener and flywheel for crank balancing. Dampener shipped this week and I just need to figure out which flywheel to order today.

02-18-2019, 07:02 AM	#283
RVAE34 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Virginia Age: 44 Posts: 364 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	My R31 is for sale if anyone has interest. https://www.ebay.com/itm/113647015155 Got the dampener and it's a beast. Comp flywheel/dual clutch shipped as well so the engine will be together soon!

02-19-2019, 03:27 PM	#285
RVAE34 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Virginia Age: 44 Posts: 364 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Haha! I think it may have broken a record with the number of comments. I did get my reserve and made money on the car but I really thought it was going higer. But I am still happy and am replacing it with two cars. One of which will be finalized tomorrow morning and the other is being inspected in Japan over night and then purchased within 48 hours if it checks out.

02-21-2019, 11:43 AM	#287
RVAE34 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Virginia Age: 44 Posts: 364 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Here is one of two cars replacing the e38. This thing is just so damn cool!

02-21-2019, 12:34 PM	#288
jumpman2334 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: SHOW ME WHAT YOU GOT Posts: 1,115 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	christ that is gorgeous.

02-23-2019, 05:26 AM	#291
RVAE34 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Virginia Age: 44 Posts: 364 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Here is a teaser of the other car replacing the BMW.

02-23-2019, 12:16 PM	#292
Ka24Power Zilvia Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Ontario Canada Age: 33 Posts: 262 Trader Rating: (6) Feedback Score: 6 reviews	E55 or CLS55? Either way.. looks like it makes some serious jam.

02-25-2019, 10:42 AM	#294
RVAE34 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Virginia Age: 44 Posts: 364 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	06 e55 in designo mocha metallic with 2 tone interior

02-26-2019, 08:35 AM	#297
RVAE34 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Virginia Age: 44 Posts: 364 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Ha, too late! That was the first AMG I ever drove. 2014 e63. Loved the car but not exterior so I bought an 07 e63. I like this e55 much better than my old e63 even though it only had like 34k miles. This one has 89k. Weistec 2.9L whipple, eurocharged tuning, weistec twin pump water cooled FMIC, snow methanol system, long tube headers, race cats, full exhaust etc. I know the builder who described it as a blank check build!

02-26-2019, 09:45 AM	#299
RVAE34 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Virginia Age: 44 Posts: 364 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	That's why I have AAA and many several backup vehicles. That's the risk with anything made in Germany.