E30 M3 Rotrex S/C, Finally done!!!

Mon Sep 28, 2009 11:36 am

Hi Guys,

Love this forum, so many stunning rides.

I have been into e30's for the last 10 years. My latest creation, e30 m3, bought with original 80k, full history.

Swapped the s14 lump to a 3.0 forged m3 engine. Added the biggest rotrex c38 charger, auqamist water injection, custom hard pipe kit, coilovers, adjustable camber top mounts etc..

Opinions and thoughts welcome, running circa 500+bhp

Mon Sep 28, 2009 11:40 am

next job, tidy the engine bay and some bling

Mon Sep 28, 2009 11:44 am

Mon Sep 28, 2009 11:46 am

looking good
any vid or sound clips

Mon Sep 28, 2009 11:47 am

that should pee pee over anything, seriously

what's happened to the original lump etc?

Mon Sep 28, 2009 11:51 am

Here you go chaps.

I know its hard to beleive but a lp560 only passed me at 140mph! obviously on a track.

The power is just endless, feels a bit too smooth at times, but you realise how quick your going when you look at the speedo.

Mon Sep 28, 2009 11:51 am

Fantastic, looks great on those rims. Bet it goes rather well too!

As others have said, can you get some more pictures and maybe a cheeky video/soundclip up?

Ollie

Mon Sep 28, 2009 11:51 am

Original lump was sold with the dogleg and diff.

Mon Sep 28, 2009 12:43 pm

very nice car, a proper machine. well done

Mon Sep 28, 2009 12:50 pm

Awesome mate

Mon Sep 28, 2009 12:59 pm

I just did a little sex wee.

Mon Sep 28, 2009 1:00 pm

very nice

but was this car anything to do with Fritz Bitz at all ? i'm sure one of their guys owned it and they but the s50 into the car

Mon Sep 28, 2009 1:07 pm

Yes Dave from Fritz bits built it from scratch for me.

The previous owner had started the project but did not even get half way and blew the previous engine. I bought it thinking it just needed a few add ons like charger and rebuild etc... How wrong i was!

Anyway, lots of money later this is how looks now.

Big shout to Random Dave!!!

Mon Sep 28, 2009 1:18 pm

im not to clued up on these sorts of engines. whats the large chrome t piecs pipe? air intakes?

Mon Sep 28, 2009 1:34 pm

plenum thats where the S/C feeds the air too.

Mon Sep 28, 2009 1:36 pm

shouldnt it be more flow efficient and not 90 degree right angles? will the end cylinders be getting equal flow to them as the middle?

Mon Sep 28, 2009 1:43 pm

its preasurised, I dont think it matters that much, Maybe he has done it this way for space. Dont look like there is much room in there.

Mike

Mon Sep 28, 2009 1:45 pm

FECK.. thats special!!!

Mon Sep 28, 2009 2:00 pm

Hi Fuzzy,

Room was a big issue, espcially all the hard piping hence the plenum design.

To be honest i am not too happy with it, and may get someone to design a newer one and remap the car again.

Mon Sep 28, 2009 3:56 pm

its bound to free up some extra horses when you do. which can only be a good thing.

Mon Sep 28, 2009 5:15 pm

Would like to have a go in this.

Mon Sep 28, 2009 5:39 pm

Just seen this on Pistonheads!

Mon Sep 28, 2009 5:51 pm

yep,

May sell.

I have 325 sport, was thinking of going m50 turbo, may take up Gunni on his engine conversion, and obviously free up some cash.

It wont be sold unless its a decent offer, for now its sitting in my garage

Mon Sep 28, 2009 5:53 pm

That is wicked

Mon Sep 28, 2009 5:59 pm

Why sell after all that work. If that was mine, I would be spanking it around 24/7.

Mon Sep 28, 2009 7:26 pm

looks great i have an e30 m3 with an s50 lump , and i am looking to do a s/c conversion what was the cost and who did the work for you and what mods were done to the engine , i did a post last week to see if anyone knew who would do a s/c conversion and how much but did not get any responses thanks

Fri Oct 16, 2009 1:10 am

Looks awesome why do all the work and then sell.....

Fri Oct 16, 2009 12:13 pm

Looking to buy a m6 possibly.

Otherwise i would not sell.

Fri Oct 16, 2009 12:50 pm

How dose the handeling feel now you got a much heavier front end?

Fri Oct 16, 2009 1:09 pm

hey waleed.
looks good. have you noticed the reg is wrong on your plates???
get your power graphs up init.

Fri Oct 16, 2009 5:48 pm

Hi Dave,

Sorry been busy with work, only racked up about 500 miles so far if that!

I feel like keeping it, coz its so bloody quick and the bonus of being a e30!

I ordered the plates by accident, lol.

The car handles very well to be honest, i dont push it much round the corners as i have expensive wheels and stretched tyres.

I think having a heavy front end is not too much of a issue as long as you have the correct setup and camber.

I have coilovers allround, and eibach camber adjustment top mounts.