**Editors Note: I have been bugging the buttchugger for months, theres only one person who has taken longer to get me here. They are both M42 owners, so is there some shyness among the baby 4? Its not like its an M10 car... those are crap 
You will see why my persistence continued. What a gorgeous car thats had a TON of love put into it. Congrats DJ, June 2017 Car of the Month**
Factory options:
1991 318iS 3/91 BASE 201k chassis miles
1,003 engine miles
Color:
Diamond Schwartz metallic
Interior color:
Black vinyl. Grey carpet
Engine modifications:
Blueprinted M42B19T 1.1 BAR 275WHP
Forged CP Pistons 8.5:1
ARP connecting rod bolts
ARP main bolts
ARP head studs
Flow matched cylinder head casting
Good N Tight top mount manifold
DBLIAS lower intake plenum perch
Custom design jun style intake 6061 aluminum
M50 throttle body
COP kit
Graphic dipped VC shaved
Garret GT2871RS ball bearing disco potato internally gated, oil/water cooled
2.5 inch charge piping
Greddy RS BOV
APEXI AVCR electronic boost control
MS1V3 engine management
980CC Bosch injectors
Nuke Performance fuel rail
Braided oil,cooling and fuel lines
255LPH TRE fuel supply
Fuel Lab regulator
Innovate Wideband
M20 Lightened Flywheel
2nd stage organic clutch
Exhaust:
3 inch stainless U bend custom. No cat, no resonator. 18'' Bullet Diesel Truck muffler. 3 inch single outlet
Transmission:
G240 5 speed (stock)
generic SSK
Differential:
2.93LSD Medium Case
Suspension:
Megan Racing Coils/ adjusted spring rates
Wheels:
Kosei K1 15x7 205/50R15 Nitto Neo Gen
Exterior modifications:
Euro Trim
Badge delete
Interior modifications:
Auto grade cloth two tone grey/black upholstery re trim
Leather e-brake and shift boot
Momo Classic leather 4 spoke 370mm steering wheel
Center vent delete for gauge display
Clutch stop
Alpine head unit
Story behind the car:
Originally purchased sight un-seen on eBay from its 2nd owner in late 2009. I hopped a flight to AZ and the owner was nice enough to pick me up from the airport. From there I drove the car back to San Diego.
The Turbo engine is the original block and head that came in the car. Total build time was about 5 years from start to running finish. The engine just turned over 1000 miles today 5/16/17 Although my build goals slightly changed over the years I have always wanted to achieve a respectively quick street-able e30. The M42 was staying from the beginning and the initial goal was 300 HP. While the engine will produce the output goal its completely unnecessary for street use so I've toned it down to keep proper balance. I use the car now for commuting to work and running errands. It is not daily driven. After its all said and done the car is fast, quite and still comfortable to drive.
Link to the Build thread Here
IMG_1757 2 by R P, on Flickr
IMG_1747 by R P, on Flickr
IMG_1750 by R P, on Flickr
IMG_1759 2 by R P, on Flickr
IMG_1760 2 by R P, on Flickr
IMG_1762 2 by R P, on Flickr
IMG_1763 2 by R P, on Flickr
IMG_1751 by R P, on Flickr
IMG_1753 by R P, on Flickr
IMG_1744 by R P, on Flickr
You will see why my persistence continued. What a gorgeous car thats had a TON of love put into it. Congrats DJ, June 2017 Car of the Month**Factory options:
1991 318iS 3/91 BASE 201k chassis miles
1,003 engine miles
Color:
Diamond Schwartz metallic
Interior color:
Black vinyl. Grey carpet
Engine modifications:
Blueprinted M42B19T 1.1 BAR 275WHP
Forged CP Pistons 8.5:1
ARP connecting rod bolts
ARP main bolts
ARP head studs
Flow matched cylinder head casting
Good N Tight top mount manifold
DBLIAS lower intake plenum perch
Custom design jun style intake 6061 aluminum
M50 throttle body
COP kit
Graphic dipped VC shaved
Garret GT2871RS ball bearing disco potato internally gated, oil/water cooled
2.5 inch charge piping
Greddy RS BOV
APEXI AVCR electronic boost control
MS1V3 engine management
980CC Bosch injectors
Nuke Performance fuel rail
Braided oil,cooling and fuel lines
255LPH TRE fuel supply
Fuel Lab regulator
Innovate Wideband
M20 Lightened Flywheel
2nd stage organic clutch
Exhaust:
3 inch stainless U bend custom. No cat, no resonator. 18'' Bullet Diesel Truck muffler. 3 inch single outlet
Transmission:
G240 5 speed (stock)
generic SSK
Differential:
2.93LSD Medium Case
Suspension:
Megan Racing Coils/ adjusted spring rates
Wheels:
Kosei K1 15x7 205/50R15 Nitto Neo Gen
Exterior modifications:
Euro Trim
Badge delete
Interior modifications:
Auto grade cloth two tone grey/black upholstery re trim
Leather e-brake and shift boot
Momo Classic leather 4 spoke 370mm steering wheel
Center vent delete for gauge display
Clutch stop
Alpine head unit
Story behind the car:
Originally purchased sight un-seen on eBay from its 2nd owner in late 2009. I hopped a flight to AZ and the owner was nice enough to pick me up from the airport. From there I drove the car back to San Diego.
The Turbo engine is the original block and head that came in the car. Total build time was about 5 years from start to running finish. The engine just turned over 1000 miles today 5/16/17 Although my build goals slightly changed over the years I have always wanted to achieve a respectively quick street-able e30. The M42 was staying from the beginning and the initial goal was 300 HP. While the engine will produce the output goal its completely unnecessary for street use so I've toned it down to keep proper balance. I use the car now for commuting to work and running errands. It is not daily driven. After its all said and done the car is fast, quite and still comfortable to drive.
Link to the Build thread Here
IMG_1757 2 by R P, on FlickrIMG_1747 by R P, on FlickrIMG_1750 by R P, on FlickrIMG_1759 2 by R P, on FlickrIMG_1760 2 by R P, on FlickrIMG_1762 2 by R P, on FlickrIMG_1763 2 by R P, on FlickrIMG_1751 by R P, on FlickrIMG_1753 by R P, on FlickrIMG_1744 by R P, on Flickr
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