Intro: (another) E30 LS3M3

[naterry]

Hello Everybody,

This site has been a great resource while building my car so I thought I would extend a thanks and share my project. The goal was to build a fun car that didn't attract too much attention. Something capable but not too flashy.

I'm still dialing in the tune and trying to "finish" the car. It's always the last bits that take the longest...

Here are some pics-

[Mr. Schwarz]

More info on the build?

This is awesome. Nice work.

[reelizmpro]

That looks like a lot of fun and a hell of a first post. Is it street driven or just for the track?

[naterry]

Thanks! Oh man, lots of little stuff, here's the basics:

LS3 w/heads/cam/Holley EFI/etc
T56
32G Cell (700mi Range?)
3.46 Diff w/mount tied to Fuel Cell mount
Frame Rail Stiffeners tied to roll bar and "tank area" X-Brace

I'm aiming for a dependable 500whp. Trying to finish up... Working on ducting and an undertray/splitter now.

[kronus]

you wanted a car that didn't attract a lot of attention, so you've built an LS3 e30 M3.. lol.

in any case, that build looks really clean and properly built, well done! Did you use garrett's mounts? AEM dash?

[TheTacoMan]

Thats a crazy setup, awesome attention to not to flashy but wicked on a track.

[Andyman746]

[naterry]

That looks like a lot of fun and a hell of a first post. Is it street driven or just for the track?

Cheers! It's funny, I intended to build it for the street but have recently been made aware that it's a bit much for a DD. I was thinking the whole time that the Cat and Muffler would make it mellow, right? Maybe more muffler?

[naterry]

you wanted a car that didn't attract a lot of attention, so you've built an LS3 e30 M3.. lol.

in any case, that build looks really clean and properly built, well done! Did you use garrett's mounts? AEM dash?

I know, it's a disease I caught from too much time on the track. Just can't stop once a build starts...
Yes, Racepak dash, and props to Garrett's mounts. Quality brackets! It's his fault I built this. It was one of those "Oh look, mounts, easy, I'll just put an old LS1 in a fun car, 2-3 months tops" kind of things.

There is hope though, it's more chill than the last failed street project, and driving it doesn't make me fear for my license:

[IRON-E]

Holy fawk!, welcome aboard Sir., that looks insanely fun. :up:

[LSM3]

Looks good! I'm on the downhill of my build too. Only an ls1 though..I cant imagine 40% more HP! Can't wait to see it in person. Great job!

[CrusherCurtis]

Holy shit dat Mazda!! More pics please. I think if you were trying to build a car that doesn't attract attention you failed when you choose LS3 M3 E30

It was one of those "Oh look, mounts, easy, I'll just put an old LS1 in a fun car, 2-3 months tops" kind of things.

Q F T !!!!!!
Next thing you know your sinking $25k into a 500 hp + monster

[ADlBOO]

Amazing!

[M-technik-3]

LS3 is a very decent engine. I am using one in my next lemons project.

240DL with ls3 and t56

[markseven]

Where da heck you been hiding dude?

Awesome build - you should have taken us along for the ride. Is the build thread on a board somewhere?