E30 s5x

[isthistherealcaesarspalace]

Just for genereal knowledge, what kind of 0-60 times does a e30 with a s5x put down and how does it hold up to lets say a e46 m3?


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[slammin.e28]

e46 M3 stands no chance because they all have rubber band tires and a flat brim capped bro piloting them.

[GThomas]

e46 M3 stands no chance because they all have rubber band tires and a flat brim capped bro piloting them.

This

[mrcheezle19]

Just look through this thread. You'll probably find your answer.

http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=60645&highlight=0-60

[VinniE30]

Just for genereal knowledge, what kind of 0-60 times does a e30 with a s5x put down and how does it hold up to lets say a e46 m3?


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here's an s50 e30 vs e46 m3

[nando]

Just for genereal knowledge, what kind of 0-60 times does a e30 with a s5x put down and how does it hold up to lets say a e46 m3?


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even the earliest S50 swapped E30's were faster than an E46 M3. I'm thinking Stu here...

[isthistherealcaesarspalace]

thanks guys i have a 1991 318is with koni single adjustable ground control springs 16" style5, was stuck on between swapping my e30 or buying a e36 m3 and supercharging it

[Rsully70sev]

You won't make friends with post like that! Swapped E30 > E36

Hell, for the amount of money you'd spend supercharging an E36 M3, you could swap and supercharge/turbo your E30.

[nrubenstein]

even the earliest S50 swapped E30's were faster than an E46 M3. I'm thinking Stu here...

A fully done S50/S52 can keep up to a point. My S50 E30, which dynos at 215ish rwhp on a dyno that is generally known for reading low, is roughly 15-20mph slower down the main straight at Summit Point. (The E46 would redline 4th and spend some time in 5th for around 150MPH.)

A well driven E46 M3 is flat out going to be faster. With the right driver, a stock E46 with DRs can get into the high 12s. And it will consistently run low 13s with competent, but normal drivers.

[DisgustipatedAP1]

You won't make friends with post like that! Swapped E30 > E36

Hell, for the amount of money you'd spend supercharging an E36 M3, you could swap and supercharge/turbo your E30.

Not true. Supercharging an E36 M3 with a good kit and good parts (gauges, clutch, tune, 3" exhaust etc) costs about $4-6k. S50 swap on an E30 costs $4-6k at least and then another $4-6k on top of that for boost.

E36 M3 is also a much more stable platform for boost and easier to fit wide tires on.

[pandaboo911]

Not true. Supercharging an E36 M3 with a good kit and good parts (gauges, clutch, tune, 3" exhaust etc) costs about $4-6k. S50 swap on an E30 costs $4-6k at least and then another $4-6k on top of that for boost.

E36 M3 is also a much more stable platform for boost and easier to fit wide tires on.

Not to mention the e36 m3 has way better rear suspension.

[Rsully70sev]

Not true. Supercharging an E36 M3 with a good kit and good parts (gauges, clutch, tune, 3" exhaust etc) costs about $4-6k. S50 swap on an E30 costs $4-6k at least and then another $4-6k on top of that for boost.

Not true. It would even out in the end, he already has the e30, not the e36.

E30
S5x Swap: $4,000
Boost: $5,000

Total: $9k-$10k

E36
+$3-$4,000 for selling his current e30
$6-$9,000 for an e36 M3
Supercharger/Turbo: $5,000

Taking the median price for a decent E36 M3 $7,500+$5,000 for boost.
Total minus the sale of the e30 $9k-$10k

[VinniE30]

Not true. It would even out in the end, he already has the e30, not the e36.

E30
S5x Swap: $4,000
Boost: $5,000

Total: $9k-$10k

E36
+$3-$4,000 for selling his current e30
$6-$9,000 for an e36 M3
Supercharger/Turbo: $5,000

Taking the median price for a decent E36 M3 $7,500+$5,000 for boost.
Total minus the sale of the e30 $9k-$10k

Not to mention the e30 will be way faster given equivalent power.

[evandael]

the e30 is not a 0-60 car. it is not a top speed car. it is a 20-100 car, and with an s5x, it will definitely pace an e46 m3 in that category.


besides, any faster than that on a public road and you should (and actually might) DIAF.

[samiam3356]

the e30 is not a 0-60 car. it is not a top speed car. it is a 20-100 car, and with an s5x, it will definitely pace an e46 m3 in that category.


besides, any faster than that on a public road and you should (and actually might) DIAF.

qft...Coulnd't agree more...s52 and an e30 are an amazing combo NA and even better FI