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Old 07-18-2006, 05:47 AM
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The car was truly absolutelty amazing in detail and finish. We need more of this, but in 944s!
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Old 07-18-2006, 08:31 AM
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Duke, do you know what rear end he is using? Is it a 7-series?
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Old 07-18-2006, 08:38 AM
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Some of the old E34 rear differentials are supposed to be really strong but he's using a Borg-Warner (Camaro, Viper etc) transmission with custom drive shaft and axles.
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Old 07-18-2006, 08:49 AM
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Ah, so he mated a T56 to the BMW motor. That is interesting.
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Old 07-18-2006, 09:06 AM
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M5 differantial:



Too bad there is so few 944 projects this wild.
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Old 07-18-2006, 09:37 AM
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Thanks for the pics Duke. I have actually been looking into the possibility of putting a T56 into a E30 but with a different motor.
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Old 07-18-2006, 09:39 AM
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What kind of engine were you thinking about?
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Old 07-18-2006, 10:16 AM
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So beautiful !
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Old 07-18-2006, 10:26 AM
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What kind of engine were you thinking about?
A GM LSx variant. They are very easy and relatively cheap to source over here. I would probably just use a regular E30, not an M3. The M3s are not worth messing with IMO. You can get a 325is with a decent body for around $2000. An M3 with a decent body and no engine would probably fetch $10k. (just a guess)

I have some friends with RX7 2nd Gen (FC) LSx swaps. They are pretty awesome, but the RX7 is a pretty ugly car. I have always liked the E30 look in M3 and non-M3 versions.

I would probably top out around 450whp with the LS motor.
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Old 07-18-2006, 12:55 PM
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I have a friend who has an LS6 in a BMW 320. He did all the work himself and it looks very professional. He actually makes a kit for you to do it including a rear subframe. I believe he is using the stock GM transmission and an M5 differential. I can get more information if you like.
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Old 07-18-2006, 02:04 PM
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That is wild! What's the cover on the hotside for?


Originally Posted by VWaddict
I'm still geeking out over the see-through strut tower bar!

S-w-e-e-e-e-e-t looking car!

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You've obviously never heard of "Transparent Aluminum"... Just ask Scottie about it.
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Old 07-18-2006, 02:10 PM
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Originally Posted by 951North
That is wild! What's the cover on the hotside for?




You've obviously never heard of "Transparent Aluminum"... Just ask Scottie about it.
It's a so called turbo blanket, a very effective insulator. Keeps the heat/energy inside the turbo = reduces turbo lag and keeps the the engine bay cooler.

Hehe, the strut brace didn't fit with this engine installed.
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Old 07-18-2006, 06:12 PM
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nice I like
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Originally Posted by tedesco
have a look at "streetfire.net". There are videos of a few E30s modified like this. I think they are all from Sweden. If you do a search for "gothenburg" or E30 you will find them. Don´t remember the link.
I guess nobody realized my previous post had a link to a video...

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I don't think this is the same car unless it was painted, but..

E30 0wnz Supra!<--CLICK ME!
Again, I don't think it's the same car, but it's a must see. That thing is a freakin rocket.
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Old 07-18-2006, 07:25 PM
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What an impressive project, Duke. But I still like the rainforest green 951 better...

BTW, anyone else noticed the Olds the bimmer is drag racing in the background? Looks like a 442 maybe?
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