There aren't many of these swaps in the US but since we have our own section now, let's see them! I'll start:
E30: '88 M3
Engine: S38B36
Trans: Stock M3 (US)
Diff: 3.73 LSD
Engine Management: M5 ECU w/MarkD chip, ITG intake
Cooling setup: s38b35 rails/tstat, M20 tank, custom radiator, 16" spal puller
Brakes: stock M3 with Hawk HPS street pads, M5 MC/booster, no ABS
Suspension: Bilstein Sport w/H&R Sport OE, late e36 M3 control arms, THR cabs, VAC 19mm RCS
Wheels/Tires: 16x7.5 BBS RG004, Toyo R1R 225/45/16
Exhaust: 3" single SS TIG welded: S38B36 headers > Vibrant turbo flex > MF cat > Vibrant UQ Resonator > 18" MF w/custom 2.5" tips
Purpose: weekend street car
Weight: 2,760 with full interior and spare
Biggest personal swap hurdles: cooling system, getting the exhaust right
E30: '88 M3
Engine: S38B36
Trans: Stock M3 (US)
Diff: 3.73 LSD
Engine Management: M5 ECU w/MarkD chip, ITG intake
Cooling setup: s38b35 rails/tstat, M20 tank, custom radiator, 16" spal puller
Brakes: stock M3 with Hawk HPS street pads, M5 MC/booster, no ABS
Suspension: Bilstein Sport w/H&R Sport OE, late e36 M3 control arms, THR cabs, VAC 19mm RCS
Wheels/Tires: 16x7.5 BBS RG004, Toyo R1R 225/45/16
Exhaust: 3" single SS TIG welded: S38B36 headers > Vibrant turbo flex > MF cat > Vibrant UQ Resonator > 18" MF w/custom 2.5" tips
Purpose: weekend street car
Weight: 2,760 with full interior and spare
Biggest personal swap hurdles: cooling system, getting the exhaust right
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