Sho's 2007 ms3 build

[Sho]

you doin cams this go round? same turbo?

Yes on cams, but need to figure out if I want to use an OTS Kelford or have a custom spec made ($ dependent). Same 6266 for now. That may change though..

 

[Mauro_Penguin]

Are those the same pistons that SilvaPain used back in the day?

 

[Sho]

Nah, he had a lower CR (10.6:1 iirc) . These were a one-off for one of marks past builds.

 

[Sho]

For those that aren't aware already, the ms3 will be no longer. It's not smart to spend the money on fixing the body damage on a 246k mile chassis. So the engine, turbo and pu gears will be getting swapped over to an ms6 chassis I bought. And then the ms3 will get parted and sent to scrap

Anyways, heres a little compilation vid of some pics from the day I bought it, through current. And a little dyno sheet history of the car over the years

93 octane, hypnotic tuned, stock turbo, SU tmic, UR v1 catted DP, htp 3.5" intake


E23+ meth, pte 5862 32psi


E48 6th port, pte 5862 30psi


E48 PI, 5862, 34.5psi

 

[mangosmoothie]

I wish there was a cry react. I know the heart is going to live on but I'd probably actually cry if I were you. I know machines cant love us back but I get attached to certain ones. I'm sure you must feel somehow attached to it after that many miles on it, work in it, trips in it, etc.

Excited for the ms6 project though!

 

[Sho]

Oh, I definitely cried.

The entire way from my house to the shop, knowing it was my last drive in the car. And then again when unmarrying the accessport,knowing I'd never fire up that car again.

I'll probably cry again when it gets hauled off to get scrapped

 

[Db09ms3]

Aw shit man, that blows but then again at least you're getting into another 'speed.

 

[VashEXE]

This post makes me sad even though I knew already.

 

[GPTrader]

Well its been a long journey with a lot of good times! She will be missed.

I am looking fwd to the next phase, on with the land yacht build.


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[JohnnyTightlips]

Oh, I definitely cried.

The entire way from my house to the shop, knowing it was my last drive in the car. And then again when unmarrying the accessport,knowing I'd never fire up that car again.

I'll probably cry again when it gets hauled off to get scrapped

Someone cutting onions in here, geesh. Excited for your new journey. RIP speed 3

 

[anthony]

I'm glad you're not leaving the platform!

 

[Sho]

I'm glad you're not leaving the platform!

Haha, I'm too far invested right now to leave. Plus I should have a new built motor ready next spring that needs put to use

 

[Chpspd]

I still absolutely love the Gen1 body. Sleeper with just the right amount of flare. And the vertical tachometer. I hate watching rpms tip right instead of climb up.

I wouldn't mind dropping a different powerplant into that chassis.

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[Sho]

I still absolutely love the Gen1 body. Sleeper with just the right amount of flare. And the vertical tachometer. I hate watching rpms tip right instead of climb up.

I wouldn't mind dropping a different powerplant into that chassis.

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Definitely gonna miss this view

 

[Eroler1]

what made you move to 6 instead of another 3? just curious on your opinion,. some people just sell their 3 and go for another platform mostly evo...

 

[Sho]

what made you move to 6 instead of another 3? just curious on your opinion,. some people just sell their 3 and go for another platform mostly evo...

Being able to pick up the 6 for $750 with a mint interior, transfer case, and transmission as well as full harness and radiator and all lines. Simple lol

 

[Db09ms3]

...now that that's out of the way, commence with the new build thread!

 

[Sho]

Will do, once everything is pulled off the 3!

 

[Easter Bunny]

I am just happy to see another OG that is NOT parting out.

This post has aged like milk.

 

[anthony]

Patiently waiting and masturbating furiously for an update