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Old May 5, 2013 | 10:16 PM
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1988 E30 M3
1999 LS1 w/ LS6 Manifold and Shortys
Stock T56w/ Monster Stage 2 Clutch
4.10's LSD

So here is a short walk around video...


And my build thread...

http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=250378

I have no idea how fast it is but it did easily walk away from a brand new 5.0. So about 12's

Plans are pretty simple. Heads and Cam for 400hp. The car weights about 2700lbs so I think 400hp is more than enough.

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Old May 5, 2013 | 10:28 PM
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Looks awsome man ,I'm a big fan of the e30s ( s14 on top of that ).What did you so for mounts ?
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My swap is 2800lbs w/ a stock '04 GTO engine, so ~350hp. It's plenty fast. But have the same plans, a cam and heads and hopes for ~400hp.

I've also been looking at supercharging

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Old May 6, 2013 | 06:40 PM
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Go back to individual throttle bodies or go bak to an s14 and drop a good size turbo on it. Lol
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Old May 7, 2013 | 01:33 PM
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Very nice build. Taking your time and doing it right will pay off!


oh yea, you'll get used to the 400hp in no time
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I have a procharged ls1 with built heads and a huge .624 cam. Once I figure this wiring out it will be ready form the road

What I would do for a e30 M3...

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I added heads and a cam for about 400hp. Time for a snail..



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My two favorite cars fused! Planning on doing this to my E36 when I'm finished with my Camaro. Keep up the amazing work!
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I want one of these so badly.. and now with a LS1 in it.. Just wow!
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