Nice work.

Going the LQ4, iron block 6.0 route. I would upgrade the cam, springs ect and slam a turbo on it. Search for Richard holdener on you tube. He did a lot of dyno test wit this engine. https://www.youtube.com/@richardholdener1727

got an engine now. LQ4, iron block 6.0
need to make up mind about gearbox (spend same amount on the box situation probably ) and then start remaking tunnel, to accomodate them.






also, less than 5cm between brake booster and last cylinder

not dead, just hibernating.

floor and tunnel. making blindly, without engine/gearbox.. not a good idea front half is not welded, that will now have to be changed

Welcome.

Plenty of info here.

Welcome..

You will find a lot of information on the BOA/BOB engine and cars that have been retrofitted with one. 

Good evening all, i have just joined, thanks for accepting, im specifically looking for information on plumbing a boa or bob into a sapphire, i had an xr4x4 a few years ago that had the boa conversion done professionally and rather fancy building one myself. Look forward to scouring the forum. Many thanks. Nick.

Looks so much beter then the rust.   

 

Been a bit quiet. Had some stuff to do on the Sierra.
Now started to fix the doors

Quote from: Jaanus on September 16, 2025, 00:49:23 Hve to be more mindful about the weather, when others need to use the lift and this needs to go outside for a moment

I shared a garage with a friend a long time ago and a shared garage does have these kind of disadvantage. Like missing tools ect. Lucky me, the garage next to it came available and i could have it and still bin there for 30 years now. But now looking for a house with a garage.

Since the car is without paint and bondo i would look into tinning the bodywork especially the weld seams. It prevents water into the seams, so no rust and no more cracking bondo due flex and stress in the metal. Yes its not cheap or easy but when done right it saves you a lot of frustration and work in the future. And use a epoxy primer as a first coat. Epoxy primer does not absorb water like other primers and bondo do and therefor protecting the metal much beter against rust.