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I have recently been sidetracked from the 2002 project to put some time in on the E46. I have done a full Horsepower Freaks weld in rear subframe re-enforcement Kit. Full rear suspension rebuild, shifter rebuild, and front suspension rebuild. Shes driving like new but the 2002 was feeling neglected so I got some time to put in on her.

Pulled the header to apply some ceramic piant. Used VHT header paint in aluminum. came out pretty good.

This is the Factory E30 Transmission mount. It did require some modification to fit properly.
This is my custom Centerlink. It has about a 1.5" inch drop. It clears the Transmission perfectly and does not interfere with the header.

Lots of progress but not many pictures

I have been working hard but have not had my camera to document the work done. I will take pics and make new posts for everything I have completed.

Here is the first ever m42/2002 hybrid long tube header.

Some more pics of dropping the engine and trans in

The Powerplant transplant is complete!

My first attempt at fabricating a part and I have to say I am pleased with the outcome.

here it is bolted to the engine.

and here it is all settled into its new home.

Gauge cluster Refurb

Got around to taking the clock out of the cluster and putting the tack in. The Speedo still wont work but I have plans to install and electronic one anyways.

Heres the Final Product.

both clusters coming apart for a deep cleaning and the tach swap.

And back in the dash

Its headed back in the right direction.

Got the 318is drop in fuel pump and sender all wired up. I decided to run the battery cable down the other side of the car as it is in a better position to hook up to the engine harness if it pops out of the passenger side firewall.

Pedal box install went fairly smooth. I still need to adjust the clutch and brake pedal Height but its probably drivable like this.

Wiring in the Chassis side of the wiring harness so the engine will only have 1 connector when installed.

Brake system Going back together.

Coil on Plug almost ready.

Here is the final product. I just cut up a piece of 3/16" aluminum plate with the angle grinder and drilled some 1-3/8" holes with my step drill bit and then used the bit as a grinder to widen the hole up to 1-5/8".

A little high temp paint and it looks pretty decent. I just need to figure out how to mount it now.