Assembly

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B230FT conversion and rolling shell restoration
Turn the GT rolling shell into a road car using the wagon's B230FT, a Getrag 265, revised suspension, Porsche brakes and a quieter interior.
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Plan
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Parts
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Decisions & Unknowns
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Use the resealed 1995 B230FT and retain the quick-spooling 16T for the first engine setup.
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Use a late dashboard and electric speedometer with LH2.4. Repair cracks with flexible bumper repair material and flock the upper dash.
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Pair the Getrag with a 60-2 machined flat flywheel, Saab 9000 Aero pressure plate and E34 M5 organic disc.
Tasks
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Strip and refinish the engine bay with SprayMax 2K epoxy primer, color and clear. Repaint the grille, headlight surrounds, hood and fender.
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Clean, paint, reseal and install
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Fit the modified B21F intake, Nathan fuel rail, 960 throttle body and charge piping.
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Install LH2.4 wiring, Odyssey PC680 and E36 remote positive terminal.
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Fit with a modified M47 crossmember and E46 330xi shifter.
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Box the front control arms, install the front suspension and transfer the rear axle.
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Fit and and bleed the system.
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Install Rattletrap, closed-cell foam, mass-loaded vinyl and used factory carpets. Finish the exhaust and assemble the car for the trip to iPd.