FS: DIY RB26 swap E30. (shell and all other components)

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  • newman
    E30 Enthusiast
    • Mar 2007
    • 1159

    #1

    FS: DIY RB26 swap E30. (shell and all other components)

    Since no one has come forward to buy my E30 as a whole for (what I think) is an ultra-reasonable 20,000 I am going to part it out. (This is all dependent on me selling my motor first, but I have a committed buyer on the line).

    I'm asking 5000 dollars.

    Here is what you will get:

    1) A weirdly colored shell with a 10 point cage. (cage alone cost me 1600 bucks). The chassis has been seam-welded, blasted bare, all undercoating and sound deadening removed, then undercoated with por 15. There is no rust on the shell. The fenders have been cut to accept bolt-on flares. (replacement rear fenders are available if the flares aren't your thing) A trans tunnel has been built that accepts the RB26 transmission. The sunroof and fuel door have been "shaved". A little cutting could recover the fuel door, if desired. Chassis has clear NY title with no liens.









    2) RB26 transmission. Originally AWD, I modified it to be RWD only.



    3) Custom made Driveshaft Shop driveshaft to mate RB26 trans to E30 diff flange. Has a slip yoke built into it. Originally paid 900 for it.

    4) Full exhaust and turbo manifold. I made all these components from 304SS. They need a GT35R turbo and a Tial 38mm Wastegate. The exhaust has 2 vband sections and two flex sections and exits through a vibrant SS muffler. I have 1000 dollars just in materials in this exhaust. The manifold is equal length to 1/16 inch and is constructed from 304SS SCH10



    5) Kwikwire full wiring harness for shell. Plug and play for RB26 harness. Also includes complete wiring diagram. I paid 200 dollars for the harness and have about 20 hours into wiring the car. All joints soldered and heat shrunk, uses OEM connectors.

    6) Motor and transmission mounts for RB26

    7) Radiator. Since the configuration of the RB26 is a bit different than the BMW motor, you need to relocate the radiator. Here you go. I had this custom built to my design specs. I paid 600 dollars.






    That's a lot of stuff! All you'd need to do is get a donor E30 for suspension, wheels, axles and other parts, an RB26 motor and ecu, figure out an intercooler and then put it all together.

    I will have all the other pieces for sale as well, for extra.

    And here's a picture of it complete because I think it's a cool pic. Shame it's coming apart.


    1987 325is: 495whp/400ft-lb
    UPDATED 03/12/10!: RB26DETT Swapped E30
  • XwalkerX
    Grease Monkey
    • May 2015
    • 383

    #2
    :(

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    • newman
      E30 Enthusiast
      • Mar 2007
      • 1159

      #3
      Originally posted by XwalkerX
      :(

      Still tentative at this point.

      1987 325is: 495whp/400ft-lb
      UPDATED 03/12/10!: RB26DETT Swapped E30

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      • M-technik-3
        I waste 90% of my day here and all I got was this stupid title
        • Oct 2003
        • 18946

        #4
        Very surprised nobody purchased it at 20K. Amount of time and labor that went it to the build was nuts.
        https://www.facebook.com/BentOverRacing

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        • newman
          E30 Enthusiast
          • Mar 2007
          • 1159

          #5
          Originally posted by M-technik-3
          Very surprised nobody purchased it at 20K. Amount of time and labor that went it to the build was nuts.
          I feel similarly... not to mention raw parts dollars.

          1987 325is: 495whp/400ft-lb
          UPDATED 03/12/10!: RB26DETT Swapped E30

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          • fight4life28
            E30 Modder
            • Apr 2014
            • 821

            #6
            So what exterior items does the car come with, Euro Bumpers or just about everything pictured in the first photo? Is it basically a bare shell besides the goodies you state?

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            • newman
              E30 Enthusiast
              • Mar 2007
              • 1159

              #7
              Originally posted by fight4life28
              So what exterior items does the car come with, Euro Bumpers or just about everything pictured in the first photo? Is it basically a bare shell besides the goodies you state?
              Euro bumpers and intercooler I was probably going to sell separately as a package, but not for too much, as they're fairly modified.

              There would be no suspension, subframes, interior, or any non-rb specific parts, might pull the glass, but would probably leave the door/roof trim as well as the headliner.

              Basically, I wouldn't count on there being anything bolted to the shell, but specific requests could be negotiated.

              1987 325is: 495whp/400ft-lb
              UPDATED 03/12/10!: RB26DETT Swapped E30

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              • Rc 415
                Mod Crazy
                • Jun 2011
                • 723

                #8
                Willing to split the radiator? I'm interested in it
                Your signature picture has been removed since it contained the Photobucket "upgrade your account" image.

                1987 Delphin 325IS
                LS1•TSP 228r• condor speed shop solid subframe, diff, fcab, mounts•Airlift air ride suspension•e36 ps rack•Eibach sways•16" Spal puller•bbk 310mm front & rear•17" BBS RS•
                Build Thread
                1993 alpine 2 325IC
                •Ground control coilovers•16" BBS RS• momo woodgrain

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                • Randy2400
                  Member
                  • Apr 2014
                  • 55

                  #9
                  Any price in mind for the wheels? No tires

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