yahh's 1986 325e S50+Recaro+BBS RS

[yahh]

nice thread. looks like a fun build.
GL on the turbo'ing

Appreciate. It's not my first go round with turbos, so hopefully it should go pretty smooth.

[yahh]

Alright guys well its been a fun ride, but i'm done with this e30.









































I found out it has a very slightly tweaked frame as its been driving a bit unpredictably in spirited driving + the twisties. So I will be swapping everything into the Delphin Gray 325 that I bought a few months ago.

The plan is -
Strip Delphin Shell
Prep it for paint
Re-paint it Delphin Gray
Swap everything over from the Blue Shell
HOON


Parts Ordered -
225-45-15 Hankook RS3 x 4 - Arrived
TRM C1 15x8 +20 Wheels in black - Arrived
Podi.ca Vent Gauge Setup
Ryan G Splitter - Arrived
Motorsport Hardware Stud + Lugs conversion - Arrived
Rack Doctor Completley rebuilt Steering track w/ new inner + outer tie rods, boots, and seals. Has 2.7 Lock to lock compared to e30 at 3.2 LTL - Arrived
Exhaust Wrap - Arrived

Need to order-
iS Lip and Side Skirts
Rear Late Model Valance
Sanding blocks + Sandpaper
Corner Balance + Alignment

[ajD4bmw]

I search "delphin" in members rides, read through your whole thread expecting a delphin paint job to compliment the great work you've done, get to last post and see you're going to swap everything onto a delphin shell! Can't wait to see the skeleton transplant completed. Good luck and Merry Christmas!

[Colby.325e]

I love your car. I like how it looks beat up, but built right.

[yahh]

E30 is still alive. Saving for paint for the Delphin Shell.


0128_0416 by yahh-, on Flickr

0128_0417 by yahh-, on Flickr

0128_0419 by yahh-, on Flickr

0128_0425 by yahh-, on Flickr

0128_0429 by yahh-, on Flickr

0128_0437 by yahh-, on Flickr
Day after by yahh-, on Flickr

Day after by yahh-, on Flickr

Day after by yahh-, on Flickr

Don't worry I washed it on sunday :)

[E30NJ]

Put that m20 in the jeep. LOL

[JCarp90]

Damn it man. This car has so much character. Put an M60 in this one and just do sideways things. Make the other one the pretty one :P

[yahh]

Damn it man. This car has so much character. Put an M60 in this one and just do sideways things. Make the other one the pretty one :P

Appreciate it but it's time to clean it up and have a shiny car again. :)

[yahh]

Going to finally start swapping shells soon. Also, I have a huge surprise coming :)

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[yahh]

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[JCarp90]

[PimpinWalrus]

[Chinampa]

[yahh]

Check that wheel gap waffleswaffleswaffles!



Story time!!

Well I bought the LS1 with the intentions of putting it into the e30. I started doing research and all was going well-ish. I started second guessing my idea and was looking at other options. A lot of my local buddies have e36 m3's and a few have e46 m3's. Now i'm still only 21 years old so insurance on an e46 would be bat shit crazy, so that leaves me with an e36. The next day I get on CL, bimmerforums, m3forums etc and start looking for a shell and bam I find a pretty clean Avus blue shell located in Memphis with 86k on the original shell and a clean title with all matching VIN #s. On top of that it comes with AC Shnitzer wheels and TEIN SS coilovers for a decent price. Perfect! My motor is a 04 GTO pullout with only 82k on it. Well as you guys might know the GTO came with the ls6 block and intake. That brings me to my next step. My plans for the motor are:

243/799 heads
LSx "StreetSweeper-HT" Hydraulic Roller Camshaft
Specs: 228*-232*-111*-.612"-.600"
Lunati Micro-polished Dual Valve Springs
Seven Degree Chromemoly Retainers
Hardened Seven Degree Valve Locks
Steel Shelled Viton Valve Seals
FTI Pro-Series Hardened Push Rods
1 off set of long tubes
Possibly an ported TB

S/D Tune by Frost at PAS

or the same thing but with an MS3 cam from TSP.

Both should put me well over 400 rwhp N/A with torque breaking 400 as well!

Before people start questioning my decision here is what I based my decision on:


E30 vs e36

Pros for e36
-Can run 255 tires vs 225 for e30 without major body work
-36 tires options at that size vs 4 for e30
-Can use stock brake booster vs running manual brakes or hydroboost for e30
-More engine bay space = more space for manifolds/downpipes
-Stronger rear end
-Ls1 swap has been done quite a few times so there is a lot more info

Pros for e30
-Better Looking
-Already have a fully re-built car
-Lighter
-Handles Great

Some pictures of the new project that i'm picking up this weekend unless something goes horribly wrong. 95 M3 Avus Blue 86k original miles.






And of course, more pictures of the LS.






Wish me luck!

[JCarp90]