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TOP 5 SIDE HUSTLES FOR CAR ENTHUSIASTS

If you’re passionate about cars and want to make some extra cash, there are plenty of options. We’ve been restoring project cars in our very own home garage and found five low-cost side hustles perfect for any automotive enthusiast. Let’s dive in...

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Can You Tune a BMW e30?

The BMW e30 project car has an old school Jetronic that can’t be fine tuned or modified. So we decided to see what other 3rd party ECU management systems are available for the e30 project car.

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PURCHASING A 1972 DATSUN 510

Is it possible to still find a classic 1970’s Datsun 510 JDM? After spending countless hours searching for 280zx parts we found the holy grail of Datsun cars.

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BMW E30 Engine Swap - Cost Breakdown

Our BMW e30 build isn’t in good shape. After removing the cylinder head we found that the engine block was cracked in multiple spots. We plan to do an engine swap and break down a few e30 engine swap options.

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Pulling E30 Motor without Engine Hoist

Our garage is small and our BMW needs an engine swap, so we made an engine puller from a Harbor Freight Truck Crane. We go over how we did the engine swap and how you can do the same too.

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HOW TO GET BMW OUT OF LIMP MODE

Is your BMW going into limp mode? We use the Veepeak bluetooth OBDII checker to scan and help find the root cause to limp mode on our BMW car.

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CAN DRIFTING BE CHEAP? - BMW E46 DRIFT BUILD

What car is the best drift car for beginners? The e46 is way cheaper than some of the more popular choices like the 240sx or AE86. It also has much more power than a Miata which is why its one of the best beginner drift cars of 2024.

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BUILDING A BUDGET DATSUN Z CAR UNDER $5K

Is it possible to build a classic Datsun JDM car for under $5,000? Lets find out. We’ve put a comprehensive build sheet together will all the parts required to get a Datsun 280ZX up and running.

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DATSUN Z CAR WON’T START?

Can’t get your new Datsun Z Project Car running? We run through checking air, fuel, and spark. Once you fix all three, then you should be able to get your Datsun to start up.

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