I6 terror

This is my first post here

My name is Schon Weg and I've been a caraholic for 25 years.

My daily driver is a mildly tuned, 5-speed, '01 BMW 325xi with many more mods to come. I'm planning to install my new short-shifter this weekend, a cat-back exhaust next spring, and a lightweight flywheel and M5 clutch when the original clutch gets a little older. The car is factory rated at 185HP/175 ft.lbs. from a normally aspirated, 2.5 liter, inline six. I've already added: software to improve throttle response, rev limit, and eliminate the top speed governor (135mph); cold air intake with a K&N; by-passed the (stupid design for a BMW) clutch delay valve; sport springs; 18" BBS alloys wrapped in Potenza S-03 rubber. This is BMW's first AWD model. 68% of the power is sent to the rears to maintain that RWD Bimmer "feel" and the thing grips corners like Spiderman. NOT a drag car but don't try anything funny with me on a road course.

My current project is a '65 Chevy C-10 longbed fleetside. I did a frame off resto and, in the process, fell in love with POR-15. The front sheet metal is now coming together around the 63,000 original miles 230 I6. Sticking with the I6, I've got a '65 292 that I hope to build this winter to improve the truck's motivation. Major headwork, a purpose-build cam, carbing, HEI, etc, etc ought to wake up the old Chevy. I've already installed an Early Classic drop kit and a late-model Dodge 5-speed with overdrive to help with the highway cruising. An adapter plate and a Ford throw-out bearing were needed. Now my Chevy has Dodge and Ford transplants!!!

My next project will either be to help my father build his 1955-purchased, never-rodded, '31 Model A Roadster to show condition OR finish my '70 GTO drop-top that I started in highschool and never finished. I plan to build that motor as well when time and finances permit.

Sorry for the long post. I'm excited to share ideas and knowledge with all of you.