This is Polly, the m30b35 swapped Ratrod.

[2mAn]

^^^ not a bad idea at all! you wont make the same horsepoewr, but you will have a better torque curve and you already built the engine so its a lot less money

[Jb325is]

Have you considered running a more built m30, with ITBs or something along the lines of more N/a power instead of an s38? Im sure you could get an m30 close to a s38 power for less cash.

Nope. I used to think this but you can't. It's do-able but it will cost you a lot of money.

$5k on an m30 will get you about 230whp

[F34R]

I tihnk you need to take a step back now and take some time to think about what your goal is. You mention that you want to "SCCA" so Im guessing autox, but then you also mention that you dont care about weight... Im a little confused.

The reason I am not too worried about it is, the suspension setup does not really allow you to notice it. I know the m30 is not too much more weight over the m20. I did notice the difference when riding in Frank's m62 and s62.
I think the best plan is to go s54, I thought about it all day, I can get some good examples for around 5k. I still have a ton of things to do this summer, where another engine swap would cut into the list.

If it sells, it sells if not I will have the cash to swap over next winter season. I do not regret swapping the m30 in, I would do it all over again too. Currently I am focusing on: Body, cage and pulling the engine to clean up the bay more. Plenty to do before Gfest! That is my goal date to unveil Polly ;D

[MyE30]

I think the best plan is to go s54

^ this.

Awesome work by the way. In terms of reliability, balance, and hp/$, IMO the S54 in an E30 is amongst the highest in the echelon.

[F34R]

I am going to a motorcycle swap meet tomorrow...let's see if I find an old BMW ;)

[Swanny]

Ooooooooooooo

[F34R]

I put a bra on Polly, borrowed it from Swanny.


Right now I need the M30b35 for work, so I think it will stay for the summer, till I can pick up the last setup I will be swapping.
The s38 fell through, so I only have an m60 laying around, that is even more heavy and sits even lower. Both worthless to my uses, so I will hold out till I store her in late fall.

Plans this year are:
Quieter muffler
MS2 conversion/tune
Bodywork
Finish interior
LED headlights from that one guy on here making them from 3d printing.

[DER E30]

Do tell about the headlights...

Funny, I'm thinking about a quieter muffler for mine as well...

[e30pwr]

more on the headlights?

[Swanny]

I think he's referring to the HID kit....

[Swanny]

http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=310439 <--- this one

[MF DOOM]

id bang polly































;D

[F34R]

I think he's referring to the HID kit....

http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=310439 <--- this one

Yup^ that is the setup.

id bang polly

She would bang you...not in the fun way ;D

[thatphysicsguy]

Had an awesome time hanging out with the binghamton crew, picking parts, and eating spiedes!

[DER E30]

Those HIDs are awesome. I've had mine a month or something... TOtally worth it!