My first e30 - 318is

[glaciuz]

I've been in love with e30s forever. This is my first one, I hope I'm gonna keep it for a long time. I tend to build/sell my cars fast :/ But I'm telling myself that this time, again, I will keep it and just keep making it better to my taste.

It is really hard to find a clean e30 up in here (QC, Canada).

So I've been buying/sourcing parts for almost a year now, so far here what I got:

Engine:
M50B25TU
RK-Tune software
630cc injectors
RK SD MAF
ARP headstuds
Comectic 0.140" headgasket
Good&Tight T3 Manifold
GTX3076R Turbo
Tial 44mm Wastegate
Condor engine mounts

Transmission:
ZF S5D 310Z
M20 Single Mass Flywheel
FX400 Clutch&PP kit
2.79 LSD 210mm Differential
Condor transmission mounts

Suspension:
BC Coilovers 51mm
BC Pillow mounts

Misc:
LC1 Wideband
Turbosmart dual boost controller

Some pictures:

When I brought it home


The engine:




Current body work:








Will be putting the engine in soon.

I'll keep updating this thread!

Thanks guys.

[thriftshopclassics]

Looks awesome so far, love that engine bay!

[stanhayward]

Awesome car buddy! I'm just starting my M20 turbo build, I really like seeing other awesome Canadian cars. Keep it coming!

[glaciuz]

Thanks guys,

Do you have a build thread stanhayward? I'd like to see your project!

I love the engine bay too! It's the second time I use that color on a project.
It's from the Golf R32 MK4. It's called Black Magic Pearl.

Close picture:

[Brian.SHms]

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This looks like it will turn out very nice! Hoping you stick with it tell the end!

[stanhayward]

Thanks guys,

Do you have a build thread stanhayward? I'd like to see your project!

I've got a couple going right now haha

[BurakB]

Project looks cool!

[glaciuz]

Project looks cool!

Thanks!

[glaciuz]

Small update,

I got the fusebox back in place, took me about 1-2h...



I finally found the perfect intercooler for my setup. 22.5"x9"x3.25" core, 30" overall... 550+HP capable



I also dropped the engine in