84 BMW e30 5.0 turbo build - Northern California Ford Owners

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Posted by omarquez510 (Member # 11233) on :

Whats up guys, I've had this car for about a year now. Its and 84 325e with a 5.0 t5 swap. Goals for the car is to get on the track and try different things; auto-x, drift, and hpde.

I had it running for a week or two then the motor took a dump. Coming back with boost this time. I'll try and keep this thread updated.

Pics and videos.

short video
5.0 e30

engine bay pic, will be getting painted this time around.

pistons 1&5

just bought hotside kit off corral

More progress.

[ May 04, 2012, 01:13 AM: Message edited by: omarquez510 ]

Posted by phil a (Member # 6951) on :

Cool!

You gonna put the 'i' head on the 2.7 bottom end?

I wanted to build an n/a 2.7i back when....late 90s?

Good luck

Phil

Posted by omarquez510 (Member # 11233) on :

interior together, floorboards sprayed with rubber coating.

turn signal stalk, shortened
wiper arm deleted.

Cheap and effective gauges from summit. Approx $15 each. I made the delete panels from free plastic scraps. Covered them with the 3M? Carbon Fiber film.

quote:
Originally posted by phil a:
Cool!

You gonna put the 'i' head on the 2.7 bottom end?

I wanted to build an n/a 2.7i back when....late 90s?

Good luck

Phil

Nope, the motor that was in it was no good. I've always wanted a fox just wanted something not too common so i swapped a 302 in e30. bmw engine swaps are way too much for my budget.

[ May 11, 2012, 01:09 AM: Message edited by: omarquez510 ]

Posted by norcalfiddy (Member # 11207) on :

looks good! cant wait to see more!

Posted by v-town coupe (Member # 2771) on :

you ever get a driveshaft made?

Posted by v-town coupe (Member # 2771) on :

just watched the video, guess you did get it done! who did it and how much?

Posted by omarquez510 (Member # 11233) on :

quote:
Originally posted by v-town coupe:
just watched the video, guess you did get it done! who did it and how much?

Got the driveshaft made from Driveline Specialties. They know their shit. Cost me 360. new spicers u joints and adapter flange. It's a super clean piece.

Posted by CagedBlueGT (Member # 9804) on :

I like the backwards headers. [patriot]

Posted by omarquez510 (Member # 11233) on :

lol, thats the only way they clear the steering shaft. OR you could do two passenger side headers. It's easier to turbo the thing and be done.

Posted by omarquez510 (Member # 11233) on :

quote:
Originally posted by CagedBlueGT:
I like the backwards headers.

Just bought these backwards headers! [Whoo Whooooo!]

(not my car)

[ February 25, 2012, 12:20 AM: Message edited by: omarquez510 ]

Posted by Slowback67 (Member # 6348) on :

^ I really like this build. It's not every day you see a BMW with a turbo sbf in it. [patriot]

Posted by omarquez510 (Member # 11233) on :

Coming back together. Still need to pick up a turbo/bov/ and im getting maf and injectors tomorrow!

Posted by iron50 (Member # 11231) on :

quote:
Originally posted by omarquez510:
Coming back together. Still need to pick up a turbo/bov/ and im getting maf and injectors tomorrow!

nice!!!!

Posted by 1FAST93NOTCH (Member # 10722) on :

AWESOME [worship]

Posted by 87droptop50 (Member # 7185) on :

Nice build !!! If my girls e46's engine takes a crap on her in doing a LSX swap !!!

Posted by omarquez510 (Member # 11233) on :

Last thing i got to do before the rain.

[ March 24, 2012, 09:51 PM: Message edited by: omarquez510 ]

Posted by turbo50 (Member # 6700) on :

Good to see that motor going to good use!

Posted by omarquez510 (Member # 11233) on :

Went with a generic 62-1 turbo. Getting closer!

Posted by RONIN (Member # 9987) on :

quote:
Originally posted by omarquez510:
Went with a generic 62-1 turbo. Getting closer!

That's a nicer setup than most people's mustangs on here ! [patriot]

Posted by omarquez510 (Member # 11233) on :

Brakes going in tomorrow, Need my downpipe welded and registration. Getting real close!

Posted by v-town coupe (Member # 2771) on :

I like this build!

Posted by omarquez510 (Member # 11233) on :

Got a few more random pictures.

First day i got it. Was sitting for 10 years, rats made it their home.

RX7 Brakes

Lowered on DIY coilovers g60 konis/cosmo springs. Housings shortened 1.25"

Interior in progress

MBenz 190E Dual fan setup

Posted by blkfoxbody89 (Member # 8361) on :

Very nice build! I was going to stuff a 302ci in my 944 Porsche because I wanted to see a sbf in it instead of being like everyone else and doing the lsx swap. But I would have had too destroy and cut up the strut towers to customize a whole new front suspension and change the geometry. I lost motivation and sold the lemon for 100$. Was a great car when it ran, with the 50/50 weight distribution. Car did some amazing things.

Good luck on your finishing touches, looks amazing!

Posted by SAMACH1 (Member # 7042) on :

Nice swap! [patriot]

Posted by omarquez510 (Member # 11233) on :

interior together, floorboards sprayed with rubber coating.

turn signal stalk, shortened
wiper arm deleted.

Cheap and effective gauges from summit. Approx $15 each. I made the delete panels from free plastic scraps. Covered them with the 3M? Carbon Fiber film.

Posted by 4.6 EATIN GM'S (Member # 1633) on :

is this gonna be a track only car? or are you planning on trying to make this pass at the bar and smogging it?

Posted by omarquez510 (Member # 11233) on :

Track only car. Not really planning on putting this thing on the streets.

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