Slightly Overbuilt E30 2014

[Good & Tight]

I also decided against the hood exit. Its just too ugly for me. I had the hood taped and marked for the hole and I just couldn't do it.

I did get the last piece to the puzzle!! Custom 4" Mark Williams 6061- T6 Driveshaft.



Hopefully its strong enough!

Damn 4" is huge. What size U-joints, are they 1410 ? I have a 3" with 1410 on the rear and had to grind down the ends of the yoke and inside the sub-frame to make it fit.


Looks great though, good choice on not putting the exhaust through the hood.

[BMWSOB]

It looks way bigger in person.. ;) They are 1350s. I put the e46 m3 rear in my car so the subframe is all hacked up anyway. Should just need a little clearance on the old center support bear mounts. Oddly enough with the length of the trans, I could have used those for the driveshaft loop mount...

[DER E30]

That shaft is almost as big as the headlight... WOW

[BMWSOB]

Yes, It literally looks twice as big in real life.. lol I'd even venture as far to say girthy.

[Good & Tight]

It looks way bigger in person.. ;) They are 1350s. I put the e46 m3 rear in my car so the subframe is all hacked up anyway. Should just need a little clearance on the old center support bear mounts. Oddly enough with the length of the trans, I could have used those for the driveshaft loop mount...

It's a tight fit with the 3", the driveshaft loop needed some modding to work.
I know you'll git ir done and make it fit you crazy SOB.

In for track vids....!!!!!!

[BMWSOB]

My driveshaft loop was custom before. I think I might be able to reuse it depending on where I can mount it. We shall see.

[BMWSOB]

It does fit with a little body massaging. Trans mount, gas pedal, and assemble the rest!

[alexlandro]

Just read the entire thread, mind blowing. Probably one of the rare e30 to run low 9s...

[BMWSOB]

Thanks brah. There are a hand full out there, just takes money and persistence.

[Simple_Smith]

buuuuuhhhhhhhhhhhh

[Spectre]

I'm not that familiar with Lenco trans, what is the benefit of your shifter vs. the levers? I assume it's quicker (You wouldn't have to reach up and grab the next lever) but I may be wrong.

This build is awe-inspiring man, Sub'd!!

[BMWSOB]

Made over 1000whp on the dyno, dropped a stock valve and ate the motor.

Small update to the e30 life.
Block is at the machine shop. Waiting to get the turbo back from Comp for upgrades.


m52-s52-cat 282/274

this collector is waiting for its brothers to show up.

These should be coming soon locally from a shop called New Development Fab

[LJ851]

this collector is waiting for its brothers to show up.

That collector is ridiculous.



Congrats on the 4 digit power ! Do you know why the valve gave up?

[BMWSOB]

Yea, it was just a random set of stock valves that has seen lots and lots of rpm and rev limit at 8400rpm on hydraulic lifters. They were well passed their intended life span apparently.

[CorvallisBMW]

Made over 1000whp on the dyno, dropped a stock valve and ate the motor.

Small update to the e30 life.
Block is at the machine shop. Waiting to get the turbo back from Comp for upgrades.



this collector is waiting for its brothers to show up.

Jesus. Tapdancing. Christ.