Anybody know what engine's in this E30?

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adam3442
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Post Fri Aug 11, 2006 8:59 pm

Is it the old Supra lump? http://www.grandprixgroup.com/new/magaz ... il_Id=2093
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Post Fri Aug 11, 2006 9:02 pm

looks more nissan mate! either 200sx or skyline
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Post Fri Aug 11, 2006 9:03 pm

Looks like it to me.

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mikey, aren't the nissan turbos on the other side of the engine bay
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Post Fri Aug 11, 2006 9:05 pm

definatelly skyline looking at the spec lists, and layout
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Post Fri Aug 11, 2006 9:11 pm

Does look totally mint too!!! :cool:
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Post Fri Aug 11, 2006 9:19 pm

Hmmmmmm would be a nice little project.. winkeye
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Post Fri Aug 11, 2006 9:35 pm

pretty sure that's the 2jz lump out of a MK4 Supra

gonna have a go at something similar using a UK MK3 turbo supra one day
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Post Fri Aug 11, 2006 11:15 pm

its ether a 2jz or 1jz out of ether a toyota supra,aristo,soarer etc they are
awesome motors, ill prob be putting one of these in my car soon.
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Post Sat Aug 12, 2006 12:03 am

its a 2jz
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Post Sat Aug 12, 2006 12:11 am

its a 2jz the cover is the give away
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Post Sat Aug 12, 2006 12:27 am

WHY ?????????? WHY ??????????? aren't there enough bimmer mills laying about that one shouldn't take this route ????
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Post Sat Aug 12, 2006 10:11 am

also not an M3, its a face lift. looks like good work though
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Post Sat Aug 12, 2006 10:36 am

looks quick so i like it :D
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