Red and black e30 318is and both look pretty good

M60 seems to be a great choice for bmw e30 v8 swap, definatly for drifting

 

Just wanted to put this on the front page so you know about the ongoing e30 v8 swap page that I just started writing.

 

We are proud to feature this awesome BMW E30 Touring V8 powered drift machine!

 

 

 

Name: Phillip Nobes    

Age: 24

Location: Basingstoke, England

Year and model of your E30:  318i Touring

Wich forums do you use? E30zone, Driftworks

Whats the story behind your E30? I bought the car from a friend, Robin Welsh at Rawmotorsport. I bought it as it was rock solid, I didnt care that it was a touring! I put a M50B25 in it orignally with the intention of fitting a turbo and chasing some big bhp figures. But not long after I fitted the M50 engine the headgasket went and then I got panicky about reliabitly as when on track I give the car a beating. After popping back down to Robins workshop he had a complete 530 manual sat there but also a 4.0 V8, so I did the smart thing and bought both which brought the car to how it is today.

What got you into E30‘s? Always loved the shape but mainly that they are used in so many forms of motorsport

How many E30‘s have you owned: 2

What‘s your favorite E30? Team Insane Racing Ls1 E30

What are you working on now? Wide arches and wide track

Any plans for the future? S62 motor

Interior: 

–          Full Rawmotorsport 8 point roll cage

–          Cobra Suzuka Bucket Seat

–          TRS 6 Point harnesses

–          Complete strip of interior & sound deading

 

 

Exterior:

–          Rolled arches

Wheels and tires:

–          Rota Grid 8 x 17 et 15, 9 x 17 et 21

Suspension mods:

–          E36 M3 Evo HSD Coilovers

–          HSD Adjustable top mounts

–          E46 325 front wishbones

–          E36 318 ti rear trailing arm/hub assembely

Brakes:

–          E36 M3 Evo front calipers & rotors

–          E36 318 ti calipers & rotors

Drivetrain:

–          E34 M60B30 5 Speed Gearbox

–          BBB Billet Flywheel

–          Helix Custom Clutch

Engine:

–          E34 M60B40 V8

Exhaust:

–          Ashley Performance Exhaust system

–          Raw Motorsport Manifolds

 

 

 

E30 m tech II with some chick geting in the way of e30!