I had originally planned on doing this to a non-M E30 roller but when I saw this car and the fact that it needed to be saved I was floored. I had to have it. It came with nearly all of the parts (un-assembled) which has been a PITA except for the motor/tranny/ECU. I bought it because of the AMAZING body lines of the E30 M3 and the famed suspension of the M3. Then I needed to pick a power plant.
I came from a VERY quick E36 M3 so I wanted a powerful car. To build the S14 was WAY out of my price range so I started looking at alternative swaps. I looked at S50/52/54 but because of cost and weight, I looked else where.
Why I chose the SR20DET-
- The stock SR diff has a ratio of 4.10 so it would match the OEM diff.
- I could easily, reliably, and cheaply make 300 rwhp
- Without the turbo, manifold, intercooler and pipeing the SR20DET actually weighs less than the S14 motor/tranny. With all of the turbo equiptment, it is roughly 55lbs more which is not a big difference.
- I have 2 crazy friends who have swapped this motor into numerous other cars including 2nd gen RX7's and AE86's. They know the SR20DET wiring backward and forward which has been a huge help!
So now you know why I am doing what I am, here are a few more pics of the body work from Azevedo motorsports: (Turn your speakers OFF!)
http://www.azevedomotorsports.com/ga...2783&g2_page=1
So, here is a mod list as of right now(off the top of the dome, I am probably forgeting things):
Engine-
- S13 SR20DET Redtop
- JGS custom turbo manifold
- S15 T28 ( Garrett GT2560 Dual Ball bearing turbo)
- 550cc Deutschwerks injectors
- Hybrid Dynamics ROM Tune
- HKS Super SQV Blow off valve
- ApexI SAFC II
- ApexI AVCR Electronic boost controler
- ApexI turbo timer
- Z32 MAF
- Dual 12" SPAL puller fans
- 24"X36" intercooler with 3" pipeing
- 2.5" downpipe to 3" catless custom mandrel bent exhaust to Vibrant dual tip stainless muffler
- Mishimoto SR20 aluminum radiator
- Solid urethane motor mount bushings
Suspension-
- Massive Wilwood Superlite kit ( 13" front rotors and 4 pot calipers)
- Ground Control coilovers. 450/650 kit
- Koni yellow struts
- IE urethane bushing kit
- Sparco front strut bar
Interior-
- Full OEM houndstooth interior. Front and rear seats, front and rear door panels
- New black leather shift boot and shift knob
- WTB: Newish black carpet.
- Pretty much gutted on race days. I removed all sound deadening.
- Custom Gauge pod with Autolite boost and water temp gauges
- JEG's carbon fiber switch panel for main functions
Exterior-
- On order- Work Meister S1 2pc, Gold 18x9 et15 , 18x10 et18
Falken FK452 215/35/18 and 245/35/18
- Custom cut front bumper for intercooler (just cut out bar)
- Not finished, custom ABS front splitter and undertray
- Fiberglass E3 rear wing copy from group buy
- Imola 366 OEM BMW Paint
- Fiberglass trunk and hood
- Euro smoked Elips
- Euro Grill
- Blacked out kidneys
- WTB: Smoked tail lights and brake duct things for front bumper.
http://www.s14.net/forums/showthread.php?t=30954