E30 engine conversion

[Adtheant]

Hi and Merry Christmas everyone,

I am thinking of purchasing a second E30, however this time I am looking for one to use as a fast road / track day car. I think I have found the base vehicle, however I am unsure of what would be the best engine conversion. I like the idea of a 3.5 litre turbo, as I believe this is a fairly easy conversion, however I don't want to upset the handling. I would prefer a 6 pot as I love the sound of these engines, however a 4 pot would be best for handling. Any suggestions that wouldn't be too taxing to convert?

Thanks.

[rich318i]

M52b28 is the way to go. they are light and can get them up to 270Bhp with a few extras on them

[pacerpete]

Come and buy my S50 powered road legal (just) track car . Turn key sorted car for a lot less than it will cost to build anything decent


A PROPER SORTED RELIABLE M30 turbo conversion will leave you no change out of 5K and then you need a car

Contrary to what is often spouted on the internet, RELIABLE power costs lots of money.

[Jimbob]

M52b28 is the way to go. they are light and can get them up to 270Bhp with a few extras on them

Are you smoking crack again?

[steve_k]

pete, you got any pic's of this fine beast of your's? (keep it clean)

270bhp from a m52b28??? please do tell how you get to that with "a few bolt on goodies"

[Adtheant]

Am I right in thinking the M52B28 is the E36 328i lump? That sounds tempting.

I would like to build my own car ideally as I can build it to my exact specification, but thanks.

[pacerpete]

pete, you got any pic's of this fine beast of your's? (keep it clean)

270bhp from a m52b28??? please do tell how you get to that with "a few bolt on goodies"

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-320is-/26 ... true&rt=nc

This is the previous owners Ebay ad . I am in the process of removing the graphics and a general paedoing .Motorsport, innit !

[rich318i]

pete, you got any pic's of this fine beast of your's? (keep it clean)

270bhp from a m52b28??? please do tell how you get to that with "a few bolt on goodies"

four bolt on goodie's and then a remap. im just aiming for the 250 bhp my self

[pacerpete]

pete, you got any pic's of this fine beast of your's? (keep it clean)

270bhp from a m52b28??? please do tell how you get to that with "a few bolt on goodies"

four bolt on goodie's and then a remap

Tell us more ? Which goodies and how much ?

[rich318i]

M50 mani with BBTB plus remap 250ish bhp with the cams 270bhp for the 100bhp gain

[Jimbob]

Don't forget your K&N air filter, that must be good for about 12hp.

[pacerpete]

M50 mani with BBTB plus remap 250ish bhp with the cams 270bhp for the 100bhp gain

Sorry Rich, you need to stop reading Fritzelz Kidz website !

[penton08]

pete, you got any pic's of this fine beast of your's? (keep it clean)

270bhp from a m52b28??? please do tell how you get to that with "a few bolt on goodies"

four bolt on goodie's and then a remap. im just aiming for the 250 bhp my self

250 bhp with bolt on mods???? I am building a 3.0l m52 with cams, if I hit a GENUINE 250 bhp i will be chuffed. As for 270 bhp, I am not saying its impossible but I am sure Pete's s50 would be cheaper.

[bss325i]

M50 mani with BBTB plus remap 230ish bhp with the cams 250bhp for the 60bhp gain

EFA.

Where did you get 100 bhp gain anyway?

[E30BeemerLad]

Rich, m50 inlet and bbtb with remap would give a real world 230bhp. S50 cams maybe 260bhpu

[rich318i]

with M20 flywheel and a good M52? will pull them numbers

[bss325i]

A lightened flywheel will not ad a single bhp or lbft.

[rich318i]

the whole M52 forums over the world but be wrong then i guess lol

[penton08]

And an m20 clutch is starting to feel the pain at about 220 lbft!!

[rich318i]

ill buy a m3 set up if that happens

[bss325i]

the whole M52 forums over the world but be wrong then i guess lol

Dont believe everything you read on the web!

[rich318i]

i dont mate but im happy now with my setup, with 250 if i can it. the car it fast now as it is... all on top is a bonus

[bss325i]

Dont get me wrong, an M20 flywheel is a must but it wont give any more power.

[rich318i]

i know what you mean but when i did My M20 on it was much more smooth pulling off my duel-mass was fooked anyway. in the newyear going to put it on a rolling raod.

can you recommend anyone?

[bss325i]

Location?

[rich318i]

se london

[bss325i]

Sanspeed and Bexley Motor Works are both in Bexleyheath.

Surrey rolling road is a bit further a way in Chobham near where the M25 meets the M3.

[rich318i]

i know it mate longcross few of my mates rate them. bexley blew my mate s50 up so wouldn't be going there lol

do diffs make more BHP ?

[bss325i]

Andy's S50?

No diff dont make any power.

[DanThe]

M50 mani with BBTB plus remap 250ish bhp with the cams 270bhp for the 100bhp gain

Sorry Rich, you need to stop reading Fritzelz Kidz website !

270 at the gudgeon pin!

[rich318i]

Andy's S50?

No diff dont make any power.

yep!

[rich318i]

M50 mani with BBTB plus remap 250ish bhp with the cams 270bhp for the 100bhp gain

Sorry Rich, you need to stop reading Fritzelz Kidz website !

270 at the gudgeon pin!

the boys on e36 forums say they can get them numbers with the print outs but i dont read the sun

[penton08]

Sorry Rich, you need to stop reading Fritzelz Kidz website !

270 at the gudgeon pin!

the boys on e36 forums talk bollox

EFA

[rich318i]

if i get the most out of mine i be happy knowning thats it job done!

[Quaser]

How much power does a m102 engine make, and what do you need to do to increase it?