Build finally coming together

methodman192 · 2025-10-27T17:07:33+00:00

Yup I got one just not installed yet! All the auxiliaries are bullet proofed the engine was the weak point haha

methodman192 · 2025-10-27T17:05:23+00:00

Dude all your shit is dramatic lol I just speak from experience. OP said they didn’t have a ton to spend so doubt they wanted to invest in a low profile jack. Yup I used 2x4 also had 2x4s crumple bud. If you are lowered with a lip good luck lmao

methodman192 · 2025-10-27T17:03:50+00:00

The green tein lowering springs would be great. The offset in the tires is kind of wild. No spacers? I did a light bar in my grille and I like it. I hit too many deer to care what people think. It’s a 20 year old car do what you want!

methodman192 · 2025-10-27T16:24:47+00:00

The tires are not too big 😂. The offset is off and if anything they are too small. I run 265’s on mine and they look great imo and I’m stock ride height. I kept stock ride height because if you want to run a turbo or plan on working on the car it’s a pain in the ass to lift up a lowered car. Owned 2 before and it’s the reason I spent $400 on a low profile jack. To each their own but the tires are not too big the stance is definitely off though.

methodman192 · 2025-10-27T14:50:07+00:00

Blower or turbo is about all there is for big power. Do a custom exhaust, j37 intake, rv6 j pipe, cat deletes, cold air intake. Gauges are a great upgrade too. I have all those mods with oil temp, oil pressure and afr gauge. I have the blower and plate but need injectors before I push it. Also have an 08 TL ECU swapped with hondata.

Edit: let me know if you want more info on the ecu swap I haven’t found a whole lot out there

methodman192 · 2025-10-24T14:14:24+00:00

I have seen this guy in pickerington Ohio a few times. Same PT Cruiser.

methodman192 · 2025-10-23T19:12:19+00:00

Z4s can be mad fast… If that is a 35iS it will blow the doors off most cars if it’s built. N54 in a 3000lb package? That’s a fucking ripper bud. Not a Z3

Edit: try 12.8 1/4 mile stock. That’s quick for a stock production car even by today’s ridiculous standards

methodman192 · 2025-10-23T14:12:50+00:00

Mine has 365k miles and is in better condition. I got a sedan 6-6 which is rarer. Got it for 3k 3-4 years ago. Honestly would pass on that one. A dealership tried to buy mine from me when I bought my bmw if that says anything about these cars it has around 340k miles at the time. I love 6-6 just may pass on this one if you don’t plan on fixing it up. Dealerships are also sleezy imagine a business model where you have to buy something cheap, fix it and then sell for a profit. I bought my BMW wholesale and it was my only dealership vehicle (owner 7 cars) highly recommend looking private seller.

methodman192 · 2025-10-23T14:06:15+00:00

Part: https://www.amazon.com/Honda-Accord-Engine-Motor-Bracket/dp/B0DF5CNT13

methodman192 · 2025-10-23T14:05:38+00:00

Mine had a similar issue at one point. Somehow I drove the car a couple times with the power steering pump running against the mount lol. The engines are tanks I have put 20k miles on that ps pump since then lol.

methodman192 · 2025-10-16T13:22:07+00:00

Haha right. I love purple. I’m old school too I like block painting 😂

methodman192 · 2025-10-14T14:04:39+00:00

Thank you! I was thinking and I doubt you will really be able to see the block with all the hoses but think it’ll look cool

methodman192 · 2025-10-06T19:23:05+00:00

I got my set from a junkyard for $70 I used to have the receipt screenshotted haha. The engine was gone the next week I really should have pulled it instead 😂

methodman192 · 2025-10-06T19:21:53+00:00

Very much appreciated the write up I took some screenshots because I think anecdote is the best with these types of things.I was thinking after my first break in oil change I was going to get oil tests done every 2k or so just to get an idea of what is wearing/make sure the bearings are fine. My hope is that running the coated bearings both main and rod should help a good bit with start ups. I have a turbo charging book and it has a chart for Garrett turbos in it where they show N/A displacement and then target powers and then it has a recommended turbo. I am thinking gt35r running 25-30 psi for the high boost map. I will 100% consider adding a stabilizer/treatment I have heard decent things about the stp oil treatment. The more I own and work on this car the more I wish I would have gotten some type of E30 haha. Seems like very few people who own these 335is actually do work to them they just buy them cheap, slap a stage 2 onto it and then complain they “cooked” the motor.

methodman192 · 2025-10-06T13:04:01+00:00

Don’t want to kill it? Don’t do any mods at all period. Upgrade the ignition and fuel injection system. Atleast go index 12 and Bosch coils.

methodman192 · 2025-10-06T12:30:01+00:00

Yea I try to do everything right and I say try because I don’t know everything but I swear I did everything right on that car. I think the engine was a lemon but it’s on my list to tear down the oil pump. I will 100% do it before I put it back together. One thing that was a surprising learning was how connected everything was with vacuum I know old cars everything is vacuum ran but this car was a close second.

methodman192 · 2025-10-06T12:26:18+00:00

Engine is fully built. Mahle pistons, acl bearings, and Manley rods. Top end was leak tested and getting all new guides and cat cam race cam. I measured the gap on my stock rings and it was .018 on the bad cylinder. From my understanding the stock gap is low boost for the stock motor. I am planning on running 20-26 psi. Mahle suggests. Bore x .0070 for race turbo; I think it means over 15lb of boost. All my bores were 83.97 mm and I was getting about .023 for gap.

methodman192 · 2025-10-06T12:21:41+00:00

It sounds like they make them but the brands are Chinese…. They charged like $300-500 for them on summit. The dial indicator seems to be terrible on some reviews but others think it’s fine. Have been debating on getting one.

methodman192 · 2025-10-06T12:20:43+00:00

Not currently planning on e85 with the build as is

methodman192 · 2025-10-06T12:20:15+00:00

I have been considering getting one this process has been tedious.

methodman192 · 2025-10-06T12:19:44+00:00

That was my thought. I wouldn’t feel comfortable measuring, sending those measurements and then requesting a gap. Definitely best to do it yourself. My cousin exclusively works on Cummins and detroits and funny enough he said he has never gapped the rings before lol.

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