Can an E30 be fast?

[SnowFiend]

After looking around the site, it seems that e30s, while amazing cars for handling, don't go fast in a straight line. I don't need a speed demon, as handling is my #1 priority, but I don't want a slow car. If i get can easily whooped by b16 civics, integras, modded neons and the like, what's the point? My question is whether getting an E30 is a good choice if I want something to beat up the majority of the above. Please tell me I can.

[Erick]

You can.

[wycoco]

Yes.

[netcsk]

check the "24v DOHC Swaps" subforum under Engine and Drivetrain.

[SnowFiend]

but without spending rediculous amounts of money? I had a civic before, I'd rather have a bimmer. A quick one.

[Kruzen]

Nah, all e30's are slow. http://video.google.com/url?docid=-1...mA8Ah0DEZWxaTQ

[Kruzen]

but without spending rediculous amounts of money? I had a civic before, I'd rather have a bimmer. A quick one.

Define "ridiculous amounts of money", most people on r3v's budget for an engine rebuild is like 15$ and a pack of bubble gum.

[SnowFiend]

I'm thinking $3000 on the engine's performance. After that $3000, could I have a sub 15sec 1/4 mile?

[trent]

naw you need more $$

[StereoInstaller1]

I'm thinking $3000 on the engine's performance. After that $3000, could I have a sub 15sec 1/4 mile?

sure. LS1 FTMFW!

[SnowFiend]

so probably not, then? Ls1, isnt that a corvette engine?

[JasonC]

sure. LS1 FTMFW!

Or turbo :)

[SnowFiend]

are turbo bimmers historically reliable? Cuz I really want one, but I would hate to get beat up by a stock integra or civic si.

[JasonC]

Ls1, isnt that a corvette engine?

vette, f-body's and early late model GTO's

[SnowFiend]

that would be interesting, any ls1 e30s on here?