This is Polly, the m30b35 swapped Ratrod.

[F34R]

Tarrrrrbooooooh on a "Track Car" huh?
MMmmkay.

Does running the intake tube down near the headers act to heat the intake air to make up for the lack of a TB heater? :p 8)

BMW did it for many years in racing back to the 1960s. I want more out of the m30, who does not like more power? ;)

I used an old piping and my K&N filter to keep shit out. It sits in the middle of the headlights to get the most cold air passing over it that I can.
Stock box>Pod, I do not have a stock box as it was not with the engine when I bought it.

[Garageaholic]

Brandon. You did a great job with the exhaust. I'm glad you didn't do the side pipe. Like everybody on here following you, I'm really looking forward to a sound bite video.....

[F34R]

Brandon. You did a great job with the exhaust. I'm glad you didn't do the side pipe. Like everybody on here following you, I'm really looking forward to a sound bite video.....

Thanks! and I need to wire up that temp sensor and figure out why the rear brake light only works on one side. It got old running the headers with the side dump for a few days. I am free this week, sent you a text for plans.

[smerfs]

I love everything about your car!!

except for the way your harnesses are mounted. From everything I've heard mounting to the rear seat brackets is a great way to mess you up in an accident.

[MattAvino]

This is so good.
Reminds me how much clean up I have to do on my 4 door

[F34R]

First of many packages on the way, once the 2002 sells I will be picking up a Hx40. Management is MS2 if anyone missed it. Should be ready in a month or so.
Right now just finishing up a few things to make the trip to Gfest and meet all my haters <3

[Vtec?lol]

this just gets better and better. Love that bay.

This will be my favorite build when the turbo arrives! :D

[mbonanni]

So, what are your thoughts on the b35 compared to the m20.

Weight distribution, power, maintenance, etc.

[F34R]

So, what are your thoughts on the b35 compared to the m20.

Weight distribution, power, maintenance, etc.

A dressed m20 and a b35 that has AC and PS deleted is damn near the same weight. I placed the engine back another .5" over the normal #2 placement that is .5" back over most common m30 swaps. So I have a solid gain in distribution.

The engine is bigger than the m20 but that works in favor as it allows more room to work on it. The manifold is easy to remove, same with the water pump and starter. Timing is a snap with the chain drive. It is in every way better.

The power band rips from bottom to top and does not want to stop. I have only owned the b27 in this e30, the power is awesome. I did not notice a difference in handling one bit.

[slammin.e28]

it is in every way better.

qft.

M30 - 1

m20 - 0

[mbonanni]

I want one.

[JCarp90]

I want one.

qft

[F34R]

FrankM e30 and I installed a Walbro 255 in her last night. This pump makes a huge difference from our stock 20+ year old ones. No more starve at mid to WOT and throttle response is much faster as was starting it up.

DIY info here.


Tomorrow wiring up the Spal fan and getting ready for Gfest, see you guys there that are going!
BEST update: Sold my 2002 roundie to Unearth078 on here! stoked to see him take over my back burner project. Sad to see it go as it was my next build after Polly is done.
I have something awesome in store once she is done ;) But with the sale of my 2002 I now have the spare funds to buy all the turbo bits.

[Swanny]

Booooooooo. Roundie forsaker!

Have fun down at g-fest without me too.

This message is full of resentment.

[F34R]

Booooooooo. Roundie forsaker!

Have fun down at g-fest without me too.

This message is full of resentment.

e39 "broke" so ditch the grad and come with me!