1988 635csi "Bring Her Back to Life"

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Desert635
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Re: 1988 635csi "Bring Her Back to Life"

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Good luck on the restoration, and do tell what engine swap you're planning for the porsche
1987 635CSI Japan Spec
Was: R̶o̶y̶a̶l̶b̶l̶a̶u̶ ̶M̶e̶t̶a̶l̶l̶i̶c̶ ̶(̶1̶8̶9̶)̶
Now: Tiefseeblau Metallic (A76)

VIN: 0766354
juiceof07
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Re: 1988 635csi "Bring Her Back to Life"

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Desert635 wrote:Good luck on the restoration, and do tell what engine swap you're planning for the porsche
The specific engine is up for debate but it will most likely be an LS motor or a variant of that motor. \:D/ \:D/
Luc

1998 540i/6 - Cosmos Black
1988 635csi - Working on Her... :|..Last 7 of Vin: 3266725
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juiceof07 wrote:
Desert635 wrote:Good luck on the restoration, and do tell what engine swap you're planning for the porsche
The specific engine is up for debate but it will most likely be an LS motor or a variant of that motor. \:D/ \:D/
Blasphemy!

That thing will be a beast. I've been thinking of doing the same to a trashed e30 and keep it as a track toy
1987 635CSI Japan Spec
Was: R̶o̶y̶a̶l̶b̶l̶a̶u̶ ̶M̶e̶t̶a̶l̶l̶i̶c̶ ̶(̶1̶8̶9̶)̶
Now: Tiefseeblau Metallic (A76)

VIN: 0766354
juiceof07
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Re: 1988 635csi "Bring Her Back to Life"

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Desert635 wrote:
juiceof07 wrote:
Desert635 wrote:Good luck on the restoration, and do tell what engine swap you're planning for the porsche
The specific engine is up for debate but it will most likely be an LS motor or a variant of that motor. \:D/ \:D/
Blasphemy!

That thing will be a beast. I've been thinking of doing the same to a trashed e30 and keep it as a track toy
:shock: I've seen that before and they are extremely powerful! Might turn out to be exactly what you are looking for! Go for it and keep me posted!
Luc

1998 540i/6 - Cosmos Black
1988 635csi - Working on Her... :|..Last 7 of Vin: 3266725
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Re: 1988 635csi "Bring Her Back to Life"

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juiceof07 wrote:
Desert635 wrote:
juiceof07 wrote:
The specific engine is up for debate but it will most likely be an LS motor or a variant of that motor. \:D/ \:D/
Blasphemy!

That thing will be a beast. I've been thinking of doing the same to a trashed e30 and keep it as a track toy
:shock: I've seen that before and they are extremely powerful! Might turn out to be exactly what you are looking for! Go for it and keep me posted!
Will do, once my shark is back together I'll start my search for it. Would be great to get updates on the porsche as well
1987 635CSI Japan Spec
Was: R̶o̶y̶a̶l̶b̶l̶a̶u̶ ̶M̶e̶t̶a̶l̶l̶i̶c̶ ̶(̶1̶8̶9̶)̶
Now: Tiefseeblau Metallic (A76)

VIN: 0766354
juiceof07
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Re: 1988 635csi "Bring Her Back to Life"

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Desert635 wrote:
juiceof07 wrote:
Desert635 wrote: Blasphemy!

That thing will be a beast. I've been thinking of doing the same to a trashed e30 and keep it as a track toy
:shock: I've seen that before and they are extremely powerful! Might turn out to be exactly what you are looking for! Go for it and keep me posted!
Will do, once my shark is back together I'll start my search for it. Would be great to get updates on the porsche as well
I can definitely do that! I'll have to start another thread for it. Which means a different site...ill keep you posted in where I decide to go for the 944.
Luc

1998 540i/6 - Cosmos Black
1988 635csi - Working on Her... :|..Last 7 of Vin: 3266725
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Re: 1988 635csi "Bring Her Back to Life"

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So much has happened! :shock: :shock: ....I've been doing more work and less updating. Follow my progress on Instragram. (lcherisol). Pictures are worth a lot more than words so here it goes! :P :P

Time to go to the machine shop!
Block and Head disassembled and ready to be dropped at the machine shop.
Block and Head disassembled and ready to be dropped at the machine shop.
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Started on the body work of the car. It has minimal rust so there wasn't much repair to do.
Hood Body Work
Hood Body Work
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Rear Quarter Panel
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Luc

1998 540i/6 - Cosmos Black
1988 635csi - Working on Her... :|..Last 7 of Vin: 3266725
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Started to clean the engine bay and shave off the mounts I would no longer need. Where's the fuse box you ask? In the car... 8) 8)
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Shaved and Cleaned!!
Shaved and Cleaned!!
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Luc

1998 540i/6 - Cosmos Black
1988 635csi - Working on Her... :|..Last 7 of Vin: 3266725
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Got rid of the hydro boost braking system and installing a vacuum brake booster. Thanks mye28.com! No more brake bomb foolery! Also considering a mounting spot for wasted spark. Also trying to figure out if I can get that volvo cooling fan into this car. A friend of mine installed it on his e34 and that thing is a work horse!! It's just an extremely tight space... :-k :-k ](*,) .
Hydro Boost Brakes Removal
Hydro Boost Brakes Removal
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Wasted Spark
Wasted Spark
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Radiator Removal
Radiator Removal
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Luc

1998 540i/6 - Cosmos Black
1988 635csi - Working on Her... :|..Last 7 of Vin: 3266725
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Re: 1988 635csi "Bring Her Back to Life"

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Starting to pull the other motor out of the car.
Intake off so I can get the wires out of the bay.
Intake off so I can get the wires out of the bay.
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Got to examine the injectors in the car and I see why it was running soooo rough... :roll: :roll:
Dirty Injectors
Dirty Injectors
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Went by the machine shop to drop off valve stem seals, HD springs, and freeze plugs and I saw my block all cleaned up!
Block 1
Block 1
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Block 2
Block 2
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Luc

1998 540i/6 - Cosmos Black
1988 635csi - Working on Her... :|..Last 7 of Vin: 3266725
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