Lawson's 818C

  • The engine, front sub-frame, and transmission have all been removed from the car.
  • I degreased the engine and transmission so I am no longer covered in grease and dirt every time I touch them or look at them wrong.
  • I had to reinstall the sub-frame and suspension so that the car is a rolling chassis as I return to school in August so I will not be touching the car for several months.
  • Time to get started on finding all the other donor parts in the meantime!
  • Sourced a few new parts:
  • Almost new VF-43 turbo
  • Subaru 4-2 pot brakes

  • Getting ready for engine removal


  • Remove wiring that’s catching as we drop it.


  • Lifting the car off the engine/subframe assembly


  • It’s out!


  • Wasn’t too bad to remove when you do everything together.


  • Unconventional engine hoist.


  • New-to-me VF43 Turbo