i need a track day car
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E30 in good condition $2000 (try to find an older ETA, they are lighter for some reason)
M engine - assuming you mean s50/s52, probably around $4k for the whole package. 6k for the whole swap doing it yourself.
seats? unsure which seats you would look for... between $200 and $800
The rest of the stuff you can check out on numerous sites, like vac motorsport, turner, bimmeworld, etc.
M engine - assuming you mean s50/s52, probably around $4k for the whole package. 6k for the whole swap doing it yourself.
seats? unsure which seats you would look for... between $200 and $800
The rest of the stuff you can check out on numerous sites, like vac motorsport, turner, bimmeworld, etc.
so i think we have a game plan if my dad pulls thru. i just found a nice e30 325is 1987 250,000 miles we're going to rebuild the engine bottom up aplly direct injection full exhaust, intake sparco seats and harnesses roll cage, and big brembo brakes. maybe just maybe bbs wheels instead of the basket weaves. and gutt almost the entire car. i figure about 150 more hps with all the new parts and minus 250-300 pounds. so yeah say good bye E46 M3's 
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so i think we have a game plan if my dad pulls thru. i just found a nice e30 325is 1987 250,000 miles we're going to rebuild the engine bottom up aplly direct injection full exhaust, intake sparco seats and harnesses roll cage, and big brembo brakes. maybe just maybe bbs wheels instead of the basket weaves. and gutt almost the entire car. i figure about 150 more hps with all the new parts and minus 250-300 pounds. so yeah say good bye E46 M3's
And, to be faster than an e46 M3 You'll need an S52 with OBDI swap.
Before you get too carried away on mods, you mentioned this was to be a track car. Is it just for Fun Track Days/Driver Events and such, or do you plan to really compete in SCCA, BMWCCA or other sanctioned racing?
If you are looking to do sanctioned racing, you can't just go willy nilly mod'ing the car, or you will find yourself unclassed, or in an open/misc class. And you WILL NOT be competitive with a mod'ed E30 in an open/misc class, you'll get your ass handed to you.
Other $$$$ assuming you are going track racing (not just AutoX or non-competition track days):
Rollcage - $750 - $1000 (Cutting costs on a cheap rollcage = your life
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Suspension - $1000 - $2000
Brake upgrade - $800
Tires - $500
Driver's gear (nomex, helmet, 5 pt harness, fire ext, etc.) - $600 - $800
If you are looking to do sanctioned racing, you can't just go willy nilly mod'ing the car, or you will find yourself unclassed, or in an open/misc class. And you WILL NOT be competitive with a mod'ed E30 in an open/misc class, you'll get your ass handed to you.
Other $$$$ assuming you are going track racing (not just AutoX or non-competition track days):
Rollcage - $750 - $1000 (Cutting costs on a cheap rollcage = your life
Suspension - $1000 - $2000
Brake upgrade - $800
Tires - $500
Driver's gear (nomex, helmet, 5 pt harness, fire ext, etc.) - $600 - $800
we're probably going to just use it for scca meetings and just trying to get quick times on the course, not really competition use. i found a 6-point rollcage bolt in for $630 and i dont need drivers gear.
wait wait its not what you think i have the gear already, me and my dad gokart and before you start judging let you know that i am 17 i have a 2004 italkart 125cc non-shifter kart i can beat many 125cc shifter karts just not the really really good drivers or crgs they ROCK!
anyways im begging you guys please answer me i can't find it anywhere and its bugging the heck outta me, WHERE CAN I FIND DIRECT INJECTION?
also we might end up rebuilding the engine ourselves good idea or no(car has 250,000 miles)so us rebuild it or pros? thanks
wait wait its not what you think i have the gear already, me and my dad gokart and before you start judging let you know that i am 17 i have a 2004 italkart 125cc non-shifter kart i can beat many 125cc shifter karts just not the really really good drivers or crgs they ROCK!
anyways im begging you guys please answer me i can't find it anywhere and its bugging the heck outta me, WHERE CAN I FIND DIRECT INJECTION?
also we might end up rebuilding the engine ourselves good idea or no(car has 250,000 miles)so us rebuild it or pros? thanks
Well, if you want direct injection on a bmw motor you better find a wrecked e90 335i turbo. Otherwise get your drill out and start hacking away at the head. Good luck.
You sound very immature, I think you need to sit back and read your posts and the replies to your original post. How could we possibly tell you if you and your dad could handle rebuilding any motor, let alone deal with the tolerances of a BMW motor????![[screwy]](/images/smilies/icon_smile_screwy.gif "Screwy [screwy]")
You sound very immature, I think you need to sit back and read your posts and the replies to your original post. How could we possibly tell you if you and your dad could handle rebuilding any motor, let alone deal with the tolerances of a BMW motor????
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Man, you are going to tear apart a 325is? Tell ya what - I'll trade you my manual 325 eta coupe (lighter, remember?) for that 325is straight up. You don't need to start with and "destroy" something relatively rare like a 325is to build a car like this.
Direct injection?? On an M20? Just like Eric said, get out your drill, because you'll be fabbing it yourself, and I can almost guarantee that it won't work as well as the stock port fuel injection.
Bolt in roll cage? Better think again. If you are going to spend money on a roll cage, then make sure it is something that is actually going to add structural integrity to the vehicle. Anything that bolts together and bolts to the car ain't gonna cut it. Roll cages need to be welded or else don't waste the money. Roll cages shouldn't be installed for the looks - they actually should be able to serve a purpose. Just as Kirby said, if you will need a roll cage, don't skimp on it.
300hp out of an M20? Ha! You be dreamin, my boy. You be dreamin.
Direct injection?? On an M20? Just like Eric said, get out your drill, because you'll be fabbing it yourself, and I can almost guarantee that it won't work as well as the stock port fuel injection.
Bolt in roll cage? Better think again. If you are going to spend money on a roll cage, then make sure it is something that is actually going to add structural integrity to the vehicle. Anything that bolts together and bolts to the car ain't gonna cut it. Roll cages need to be welded or else don't waste the money. Roll cages shouldn't be installed for the looks - they actually should be able to serve a purpose. Just as Kirby said, if you will need a roll cage, don't skimp on it.
300hp out of an M20? Ha! You be dreamin, my boy. You be dreamin.
Put a V12 in it. Don't laugh, I met a guy here in town that is actually doing this. He pulled a V12 from a 7er and is putting it in a E30. He owns a metal fab/weld shop business so he can pull it off. I have his phone number, I'm going to go look at it later this summer (Aug/Sept) when he gets further along. Eric, wanna come to Reading and take a look?
325 eta you kidding me?you're making fun of me not being able to get 300hp outta the is id probably only be able to get 220 outta the eta plus i don't need any more 1987 bmws my uncle had 3 and i have an 89 plus im not looking for gas mileage i want power. oh and before you get upset please remember the car has 250,000 miles on it so its about to go anyways.
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