Surprising a 16 Year Old With His DREAM PROJECT CAR!

[@_Gingium_]

Super excited to have a BMW on the channel! Also, huge thanks to ETENWOLF for sponsoring today’s video! Go to bit.ly/Gingium1 and use discount code GINGIUM to get $40 off of their amazing inflator!

[@brianbrown543]

2JZ or RB26 swap?

[@sinformant]

I see you got him a BMW so he will get plenty of practice doing maintenance work!

[@sinformant]

K series Turbo, keep the thing light

[@brianbrown543]

@@sinformant Should make it AWD too if going with a K24 turbo.

[@sinformant]

@@brianbrown543 I was just thinking rwd because they make adapter plates for k series that bolt up to rwd transmissions. Mounting the engine and transmission would be easier. To do an awd k swap you'd have to use a crv transmission and the engine would be transverse, figuring out a new front spindle setup to accept axles etc would be a monstrous undertaking.

[@Fasteddiebreakshearts]

🚦This is a beautiful act of kindness sir …Everyone remembers their first car good or bad …Couldn’t nobody tell me in 2001 at 16 years old my 1991 Buick Park Avenue wasn’t the baddest thing out there 😂

[@KemetriusGreen]

Not you Ed Mr AMG Continental GT himself 😂….but I remember my first car it was a Geo Prism ….nice I know rite 😂

[@AlexFlores-x6f]

GM 3800 gang tough engine bulletproof…also that a clean body E30 young bul got a good one

[@Zaaf2003]

I loved my 2007 Land Rover

[@Grimm-Gaming]

1991 White Honda Accord Ex Coupe... 24/7 dead battery. Cause i was 16 n forgot to turn the lights off when i got to school 😂 was also 2001. Needed a windshield full exhaust front bushings and a new wiring harness

[@HunterDavidson-ig3nn]

1987 dodo green Chevrolet caprice classic …no 350 no 305 but with slower than slow 4.3 V6 0-60 in 12 years 😂

[@baloneyjusticecheezedog]

Not so sure Keegan should engine swap it.. Legend has it those old 80s BMW engines are kinda bulletproof. And considering it's an inline 6 cylinders, it would be easy to pipe it up with a turbo... But definitely worthwhile doing a transmission swap on it.

[@MaxCotton]

Could add a turbo for some extra power and noises!

[@alban9465]

nah keep the m20, manual swap it and put a turbo on it instead. Those engines are legendary and notorious for being bulletproof!

[@Carsofminnesota]

M50 swap m20s can’t handle boost

[@jonenpelit857]

​@@Carsofminnesotamy m20 loves boost 1bar stock internals for 1.5 years

[@richgwozdz8580]

N55 swap it

[@dylandavidson1709]

@@richgwozdz8580he would want it to be reliable lol

[@500k_e30]

My e30 has over 500k miles on it. These are bulletproof cars when taken care of. You should just boost the m20.

[@phredbull]

Username checks out.

[@Arti300zx1]

Man who ever has owned one knows! I did so many donuts in mine when i was young. Ran into a fence, down a ditch, spun out in the median. Never failed me. Now i wish i still had it.

[@Carsofminnesota]

No m50 swap

[@cheaprubbergarage6015]

Do a manual swap and keep the straight 6, add a turbo and 👌🤌

[@Arti300zx1]

YES BRO!

[@jessenolastname3477]

K24 swap would be better🤷

[@veeembee]

@@jessenolastname3477 no.

[@Zyno69]

Please let Keegan work on it and show it on the channel. I think everyone would love that!

[@andybils6141]

5 speed manual, lsd, ITB’s, port & polished head, stainless full exhaust including manifolds. No need for an engine swap in other words 🤘🏻 great video as always ❤️

[@aedencummings5192]

itbs cams port and polish exaust gets you like 20 bhp on an na m20 bad way to spend 7k imo

[@beauyo4722]

@@aedencummings5192 that nets you a solid 100hp or more and he makes all his own parts so 7k is more like 2k

[@aedencummings5192]

@@beauyo4722 how many m20’s have you built? no one has gained 100 bhp out of an m20 NA m20

[@Bobbie_1999]

@@aedencummings5192 Maybe in addition with some upped compression and a different camshaft, you can get 40/50hp more would be my guess?

[@aedencummings5192]

@@Bobbie_1999 around there with upped compression and a car but at the same time all that costs more than a turbo. I’m speaking from experience as i have a 2.7 stroker with a 272 cam on standalone. haven’t hit the dyno but Ik i’m not over 200bhp

[@RasheedKhan-he6xx]

This was charming. Your care for the young man is evident and Keegan's excited "I love this car" during the drive really brought a smile to my face. :) So my first car - mom's 1987 Honda Civic handed down to me around 1991. First car I bought with my own money was in 1995. That was a 1990 Honda Integra XSi. JDM model with first gen VTEC - the one that kicked you in the stomach at 4000 rpm. I then proceeded to own a a 3.2L V6 Honds Legend, also JDM, and thought I'd be a Honda boy for life but then I switched to Ford, BMW, then Range Rover and now utlimately I drive a Toyota Yaris. Absolutely unremarkable in every way and I am grateful for it! (Other Range Rover escapees will know!).

[@JScottRacing]

Love it ! E30s rule. Have an '89 and a '90 325ix that I am making roadworthy again. Keep the m20b25 and boost it. Convert to manual. BMW manual trans is butter smooth. More videos please!

[@cgresham]

the kindness youve shown him will be forever appreciated, however i was disapproving until i heard he flipped his own car, guys gotta learn a thing or two so hes all toughened up for owning such an old girl

[@dougsfan9984]

One of my most favorite older BMWs

[@rockshelter]

Bmw straight six always sound great!

[@chadbrown354]

I love that little car!

[@redsquirrelftw]

That is awesome! I'm sure he's pretty happy.

[@E90PLUG]

Finally bmw yesssir

[@davidblanck4131]

I remember when Keegan first showed up on the channel. I freaking love this saga!

[@IpodTube117]

A good man for this, build it to be a nice reliable car for the kid!

[@jasongaunt]

Is this where my Patreon money goes Caleb?? On a clapped out old BMW??! I 100% approve! More like this 😁👍

[@Patrick94GSR]

Getting an old 3 series running again? StanceWorks Mike would be proud.

[@khaledrahravan]

One of the best BMWs

[@e30smd]

love this

[@niko123xyz4]

glad to see him in a bmw project ! he was just low balling me on marketplace for one of mine lmaooo

[@mannine99]

i would have checked how leaky valves are on that new head. i love 4 door E30

[@SHWELL11]

I WAS WAITING FOR THIS TO HAPPEN! That E30 is going to mean the world to him! Im gonna ignore your Blasphemous anti 5 series talk (I heard what I heard, lol)

[@humza5842]

Keep the motor those are bulletproof look at it back alive!

[@bobbylaw3928]

K SWAP!!!!!

[@rsxboss302]

Im an E30 guy at heart and also a Volvo 240 guy . Loved your Volvo . Can’t wait to see what happens with this car . You’ll learn to love this car.

[@deadjuice3745]

those engines are bulletproof, just do a turbo and a manual swap and have fun.

[@SoWellGarage]

You're a good friend!

[@PhantomGHOSTProd]

Also ive been watching since Molly and im so glad youve finally got a bmw. You will be very happy when it runs

[@Jronesfpv]

feel like keegan couldve learned a lot about his car from working on it himself.. i know i would want to be involved in getting it running

[@svm3jt]

One of the best videos on the channel in a long time. Really enjoyed seeing a new (not JDM) platform, the diagnosis and then repair. Very educational and informative.

[@Fat_Jag]

The way I see it, this is perfect. It gives him the chance to get to know the car and how it behaves BEFORE doing an engine swap... plus what 16 year old doesn't want an E30 to cruise around in!

[@nikolai3332]

you can do m54 swap with 2.5 block 2.8 head and 3.0/m cams. it will make 300ish hp

[@manqkasgarage6215]

I’m happy that you introduced a bmw in that channel. M20 are actually good apart from that rocker problem. You can boost it ,it will handle around 320hp all day long no problem. Just do the cooling mods as well.

[@tommyattack590]

Gingium please also get an e30 325i❤️

[@DannysGarage]

For not having worked on BMW's much, you did a great job! The diagnostic flow, the head removal, prepping all the mating surfaces, knowing to clean out the head bolt holes, properly torquing the new head bolts, you handled it like a pro. I've always said that E30's are a great introduction to wrenching on BMW's, because they have a great community with lots of helpful information, readily available parts (new & used), and they're pretty easy to work on. The M20 head is one of the easier ones to replace/repair, because while there are a few odd quirks, the timing is very simple and everything comes apart in a logical manner. New BMW's on the other hand, are a nightmare of special tools and complicated processes (I'm a former BMW tech that worked on all eras of BMW).

[@BimmerDude]

Dude what a nice thing to do. your a class act G man. Video had me smiling from start to finish.

[@kushmagician]

im trying to buy one too been looking for half a year i have some requirement i want it to be a 2 door with gray/silver paint and it has to be an early model (84-87) found a few but they were automatic, that's 4th requirement manual 😁 ill find one eventually

[@TL98]

keegan gonna commit to gridlife soon i feel

[@Kruppie_]

Hey Caleb, I’ll let ya do the timing belt without me on my 2UZ-FE! No need to feel bad! 😂

[@senorspiegel]

Awesome

[@katluke]

Honda engine in it,4 pot screamer on itbs 👌

[@AAO-Falcon]

Im a Honda guy but Naa not on this occasion. Keep the straight 6

[@HShorro]

very very kool

[@OffBeatViBE]

Turbo the M20!

[@dillomano]

I’ve been subbed for years but have been gone a while! What’s the story on the new kid??? He seems like a cool dude and addition to the channel.

[@PopRox]

Yeah same. He’s definitely a great addition, just confused on how they’re related or how they met etc etc lol

[@winniethefool99]

Keegan is Audrey's (Gingiums gf) younger brother. He has been introduced when he was 11 years old on June 10th 2020 where they rebuilt his ATV.

[@brainwells6634]

You are originally from Illinois especially the Chicagoland area you know about rust and pothole damage.

[@tommyattack590]

They are really cool engines 😅 itbs?

[@bear41zone]

nice

[@CarsonBoland]

Manual swap and ITBs 👀

[@wakelystephenson7863]

This

[@spannersautoandcomputerser1649]

These are equivalent to the old Volvo 240s - tanks!

[@madmaz8890]

M20 is an absolute tank of an engine, don't swap it they're solid engines! Just manual swap with big spooky boy

[@WrongFromWright]

I have no idea what you guys plan on swapping into this, but you should def build this motor and drop a turbo into it.

[@150limited]

if you ever get to drive an E39 5 series, then do it. you will be a bmw guy in no time.

[@ottomartinez5641]

Another ls build I hope so

[@jasperemmer2774]

Well done guys. Enjoy working on it 👍🏼

[@dittobagaskoro]

keep the stock engine and slap a turbski, boosted M20 is the way to go

[@jdubbsvt85]

If your staying BMW, S54 swap it. If not, K20 turbo would be a blast.

[@AlessandroCatalini1998]

Gingium is starting to experience a BMW "ownership", its time to watch his videos again. MORE BMW'S CONTENT PLEASE 🙏🏻

[@SnellenEddy]

Watch Keegan keep the engine and do just a manual swap, maybe spend the money for the swap on the M20

[@tommoon2700]

Feeling defeated from my 89 1st Gen Cummins, going thru all the light switches and wiring, have all lights besides low beams and dash lights, everything else works, thanks for the distraction 🤙🇺🇸

[@BrandonRunn]

what ever happened to the volvo i forgot. last i remember there was issues with the motor

[@jordankapsar]

pretty sure he sold it, i swear i saw it on fb marketplace a while ago

[@bergerwhatelse4711]

he sold it

[@parrm9580]

So cool!! I had a auto 325I as my first car so this video really resonates with me. If you want some fun mods to make it more lively, obviously a manual swap haha. You should also look into a steering rack swap to make it handle a lot more sporty. Stock M20s are really reliable and are quite fun with a 5 speed behind it, an engine worth keeping 👍

[@AdamForeman]

So the question is, what engine swap to do? RB? K20, 2JZ or LS?

[@Elmospiece]

Turbo M20 Build.

[@Carsofminnesota]

Put a m50 in it best motor for boost

[@FULLTHROTTLEAUTO]

Haven't watched the whole thing yet, but I am going to say the swap is a k series with TF Works kit. I'm also going to say great video as always since I tend to always enjoy the videos.

[@MrMN007]

keep the m20!

[@andremartinez3000]

I love that you can help someone and make a living doing it. Awesome video. Great job Caleb. And congrats to keegan. It's rare these days to see a 16 year old kid save up money ro buy a car they actually want. And he flipped that lexus ro make some extra cash. Pretty rad.

[@joemiller4849]

boooost ittt

[@PhantomGHOSTProd]

KEEP THE ENGINE

[@sniperlegendgaming4745]

Don’t ditch the engine 35:39

[@davidyarbrough2197]

Great buy Keegan! Can't wait to see what yall do with it! 35:39

[@tuckejev]

Good stuff man. Kegan seems like a cool kid. Congrats, and im sure it's gonna turn out great whatever you all do to it

[@brainwells6634]

You meant family from Chicago

[@DarrenJackson-id5yz]

Sounds so good!! Can’t wait to see this all cleaned up!!

[@Downlinx]

I miss my e30

[@CorradoRacer]

Use that motor til it's done. KEEP IT OE. Just make her nicer in and out and she will be period correct.

[@collincurtis5024]

Keegan’s the coolest kid around by far

[@temidirehamzaht8169]

K24 E30?

[@Jon_2218]

Gingium always solves and fixes. Thanx 4sharing.

[@jvepps]

Very cool!

[@keithparker7412]

Hype, Keegan’s very lucky to have someone to help him get started on a project car and having your shop as a resource will make fixing it way nicer lol

[@SonicManEXE]

I don’t know a lot about cars, but what I do know that giving a young person the opportunity to explore their passions is so important. Good for you for helping him along the way.

[@dougsfan9984]

Very excited for this build!

[@ShakeNBlake509]

Love to see you working on my favorite car. Such a simple car to work on with endless mod potential. Its the german miata in my opinion with a little more power and 6 cylinders.

[@JLKING98]

Voting for turboing the M20 as well!! Would be so cool to keep the original engine, and putting a modern ECU and turbo in it!

[@danielchampion2982]

S50 swap ftw

[@linusnilsson9288]

Finally a real car on the channel. I am hyped!!

[@h-j.k.8971]

Funny, engines seldom like having their valves closed by the pistons.

[@richardfarmer6570]

You have got to love how that thing fired right up, nice job.

[@davidthompson245]

That's what real friends do!.

[@nopers2223322]

Good mentor

[@youssefsemlali7075]

I've watched this channel for like 3 years and I still don't know Keegen's relationship to Caleb. Can anyone answer this?

[@sadboi90s47]

His brother

[@BucksSuperStereoWorld]

Yeah, my first car was a 1990 Ford Festiva automatic with cold AC...and I was pumped to have it. I would neutral drop it and spin the 12" wheels...😂😂😂 I had a 12" Blaupunkt subwoofer with an all Sony stereo system.

[@tonyheitsman4728]

Love it.quit watching your channel for quite awhile as the projects just were not in my interest area. Think you still make great content though

[@iacopotuttino5515]

The old BMW are cool, it’s so sad that the suspension weren’t so good and reliable. But they sure are really really cool cars

[@jackzeelzadirgarciavalleci1457]

What happened with the volvo?

[@faridwakim]

I believe it's in storage

[@blakedelaney1951]

I’m looking forward to this build! Awesome car, I hope he can make it an awesome personalized build!