Not Another Cheap V8 Swap... (Pic Heavy)

[z28]

Thats what I am talking about right there.

[flyboyx]

let me know if you have problems installing that kit. when i first started playing with e30's, I had an alpina front spoiler from them and well....it didn't fit so good. i ended up just selling it.

hopefully you will have better luck.

its such a shame factory kits are so hard to find.

[E30Whore]

let me know if you have problems installing that kit. when i first started playing with e30's, I had an alpina front spoiler from them and well....it didn't fit so good. i ended up just selling it.

hopefully you will have better luck.

Oh gosh, I hope it's not to much drama to get installed/fitted. I've read mixed reviews but nothing bad enough to keep me away. I figure any kit will require some finessing for proper install.

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[flyboyx]

someone on my local craigs was selling an unused complete fiberwerkz kit with side skirts for around 600 bucks. i just went to look for the link but the ad is gone. it was up for a really long time, so it may have expired.

going oem would likely cost over 3 grand buying used parts with all new clips and hardware. if you don't want side skirts, you could probably do it for 2. hopefully the aftermarket kit would be a good cost savings even after the price of installation?

an advantage of the factory kit is that it will add to the value of the car if you were to sell it down the road. the fiberglass kit probably will not. it may actually have a bit of the opposite effect.

[E30Whore]

someone on my local craigs was selling an unused complete fiberwerkz kit with side skirts for around 600 bucks. i just went to look for the link but the ad is gone. it was up for a really long time, so it may have expired.

going oem would likely cost over 3 grand buying used parts with all new clips and hardware. if you don't want side skirts, you could probably do it for 2. hopefully the aftermarket kit would be a good cost savings even after the price of installation?

an advantage of the factory kit is that it will add to the value of the car if you were to sell it down the road. the fiberglass kit probably will not. it may actually have a bit of the opposite effect.

When searching for a OE kit, I kept coming up short. I haven't seen any for sale. All I need is front and rear bumpers. Definatly let me know if you come across any....I prefer OE if i could but I'm not worried about the DTM either if that's what I'm stuck with..

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[Reyhan335]

Either way the car will look bad ass.


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[E30Whore]

Either way the car will look bad ass.


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This is the overall plan.. let's hope so 👍[emoji41]

When searching for a OE kit, I kept coming up short. I haven't seen any for sale. All I need is front and rear bumpers. Definatly let me know if you come across any....I prefer OE if i could but I'm not worried about the DTM either if that's what I'm stuck with..

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[flyboyx]

check this out:

http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=382033&page=5

[flyboyx]

http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?p=4661827#post4661827

[E30Whore]

http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/show...27#post4661827

Thats is a really good fit. I may have to go that route after all and just sell what i have now.

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[flyboyx]

I would

[E30Whore]

Mayhem Motorsports managed to get 350whp and 317wtq out of the 5.3 LM7. Looks like she's finally coming home next week. Stay tuned for updates on everything that's been completed thus far as well as first driving impressions.

I have some suspension mods here at the house waiting to get thrown on and plenty of body mods to complete still. Exciting time ahead, progress is being made.







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[E30Whore]

Drove down to Raleigh NC, got in and turned the key. The feeling of this car starting under my feet is pretty satisfying.



Finally loaded up and headed back home to Roanoke, VA. Thanks Mayhem Motorsports for buttoning up the loose ends.



After driving through 4 hours of rain, made it home..







Because the weather didn't want to cooperate, I wasn't able to properly test her out other than some parking lot driving. Initial impression is more seat time needed asap. Time to pack her up and put it away for the night. Looking forward to jumping on this first thing tomorrow.





I'll update in detail the service provided by Mayhem for those wondering. I know a few of you were waiting on part numbers for the radiator hoses too, ill be sure to post those up tomorrow also. Thanks for the support guys!

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[lemansguy]

looks awesome man! any vids of it running?

EDIT: im an idiot, just went back and saw your previous post.

[Reyhan335]

Hell yeah!!!!


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