Off to a great start!! I wonder if this will do better than the LS car
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That's a very nice and tastefully done car but I was a little disappointed in the dyno results. I expected more than 321whp out of an S52 with forced induction and water/methanol injection. The LS car isn't as nice and is a little low for my tastes, its shiny shift knob and the unpainted steering wheel spokes stick out like a sore thumb in an E30's understated interior, but of the two it has the drivetrain I would prefer. I'm guessing that the S52 car will do quite a bit better than the LS car since the purists will be happier with it, collectors (the people who pay big money for old cars on BaT) don't tend to like LS swaps.Last edited by varg; 08-13-2018, 01:28 PM.
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Originally posted by 2mAn View Post
I'd deduct 5-10k for that reason alone!If it's got tits or tires, it's gonna cost ya!
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Originally posted by Austin! View PostA lot of half assed-ness on that blue thing. Of course, those are the only ones that get any positive attention from that shit hole.
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'91 318is, M20 turbo
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'94 525iT slicktop, M50B30 + S362SX-E, 600WHP DD or bust - updated 3-17
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Originally posted by varg View PostThe S52 car? I must be missing something. I couldn't be bothered to read the whole description and all comments but from what I did read and see in the pics, it didn't look remotely half-assed.
I could write a novel, but this says it all. They didn't even take the fucking beltline trim off to paint the car. See the Lemans blue 9mm plastic nut that was originally black, among the three screws that secure the door latch to the door.'72 2002 pickup | '88 M5 | '89 330is | '89 M3 | '01 Z3M | '11 328xi-t
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I'd have noticed that, if I bothered to look at all of the pictures. Not interested in buying it, so couldn't be bothered to scrutinize it that heavily.
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'91 318is, M20 turbo
[CoTM: 4-18]
'94 525iT slicktop, M50B30 + S362SX-E, 600WHP DD or bust - updated 3-17
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Originally posted by varg View PostI'd have noticed that, if I bothered to look at all of the pictures. Not interested in buying it, so couldn't be bothered to scrutinize it that heavily.
Im pretty sure he didnt paint it and instead turned it into a Supercharged S52 powerhouse... running 205s... still we can scrutinize the car all we want but everyone here benefits when cars like this are getting bids over $10k and basic 325s are over $6k and still need timing belts
I am happy about itSimon
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..I just wouldn't go supercharger without seriously considering turbo any more. the last few cars I've personally ran superchargers on (even with meth injection) were disappointing from a performance standpoint. So those dyno results seem about right.
That being said, a supercharger is a little bit easier to live with daily vs a poorly done turbo setup.
But I also would consider the LS swap if I wanted to make stupid, cheap power in an E30.1991 325i MT2 Touring (JDM bro)
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Having owned and DD'ed a supercharged S52 E30, I can tell you that they are a blast. The power does seem low though.
Agree with Austin though, lots of things appear to be skipped over. Doesn't bode well.
Does look nice from the pictures though!My previous build (currently E30-less)
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Originally posted by jeenyus View PostWhy is it that the IX doesn't go for very much? They are more rare than an IS or I model."I'd probably take the E30 M3 in this case just because I love that little car, and how tanky that inline 6 is." - thecj
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