LOG 01 // CHASSIS RESTORATION

LandCruiser FJ45

A ground-up, part-by-part restoration of a legendary chassis. Documented to absolute tolerance with OEM plus standards. Zero shortcuts, pure mechanical accuracy.

A portrait shot of the bare-metal E30 M3 rear subframe with custom reinforcement plates welded in place, clean industrial workshop lighting, 35mm
A portrait shot of the bare-metal E30 M3 rear subframe with custom reinforcement plates welded in place, clean industrial workshop lighting, 35mm
S14 ENGINE & CHASSIS SPECS

Chassis Strip & Engine Blueprint

Every clearance measured to the hundredth of a millimeter. The S14 power plant is balanced, blueprinted, and documented for ultimate mechanical integrity.

MEASURED TOLERANCES

0.02mm

Crankshaft clearance

1350g

Target assembly weight

Subframe reinforced at critical suspension pickup points. All welds non-destructive tested.

Our Build Standards

Read about our workshop philosophy, measurement tolerances, and the precision tools we use to achieve OEM plus quality.