My Other Toy: S52 Swapped E30

SlowGray08 · 02-22-2009, 08:14 PM

If this is totally out of place I'll appologize now. That said I thought some of you might enjoy seeing the other money pit competing for my dollars and attention.

It's a 1988 325is(limited slip diff, sport suspension etc) with an S52(3.2L e36 M3 motor) swapped in among other mods. It's quite a riot to drive, and what it lacks in grip and outright grunt it makes up for with raw feel.

Sticky · 02-22-2009, 08:18 PM

Respect.

Monkeycheese101 · 02-22-2009, 08:33 PM

nice, looks like fun

endofanera7 · 02-22-2009, 08:36 PM

Nice and clean.

MidwestBimmerFan · 02-22-2009, 09:00 PM

Hell Yeah! I love the E30. It must be a lot of fun with an S52.

Nate@IND · 02-22-2009, 09:02 PM

alpine335i · 02-22-2009, 09:03 PM

maaicher · 02-22-2009, 09:06 PM

Super clean man, such a classic car. It demands RESPECT

lugnut · 02-23-2009, 07:18 AM

bad ass

ACZakka325i · 02-23-2009, 08:24 AM

monsta · 02-23-2009, 08:44 AM

SS32 · 02-23-2009, 09:31 AM

Good stuff. I plan on dropping an S50/52 in mine at point. Did you do the swap yourself?

schnell325 · 02-23-2009, 11:18 AM

Any engine shots?

Cab5er · 02-23-2009, 11:30 AM

E30 FTW. Especially w/

a s52 swap

scotsman · 02-23-2009, 12:40 PM

dude, silent bob is driving your car!

modbargains · 02-23-2009, 12:59 PM

Engine bay pics please!

alpine335i · 02-23-2009, 07:02 PM

Love it, i am actually debating on my next project between one of these e30's with the s52 swap or E46 sedan converted to E46 M3 Sedan.

oldkingdom · 02-23-2009, 07:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scotsman

dude, silent bob is driving your car!

LOFL!!! Funniest post I've read in a while. Agreed... it really looks like him.

alpine335i · 02-23-2009, 07:18 PM

SlowGray08 · 02-23-2009, 08:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cowmoo32

Good stuff. I plan on dropping an S50/52 in mine at point. Did you do the swap yourself?

Yeah, I built the car back when I was working as a tech for a local aftermarket Euro repair shop(Rolf's Import Auto Service). Having a hoist, air tools, Autologic scan tool, and a few other goodies made things a breeze compared to flat backing it in the garage with jackstands. I'm currently in the process of buying a house that just so happens to have a decent sized 4 car shop attached so who knows what I'll build next...

I need to upload some engine shots, I can't find any at the moment, you can sorta see something in this one but not much...

SlowGray08 · 02-23-2009, 08:07 PM

Found one, it's a little dirty but you get the idea...

silentbob · 02-23-2009, 09:25 PM

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02-22-2009, 08:14 PM	#1
SlowGray08 Former BMW tech 4 Rep 18 Posts Drives: 2008 E90 M3 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Somewhere near Tacoma, WA iTrader: (0)	My Other Toy: S52 Swapped E30 If this is totally out of place I'll appologize now. That said I thought some of you might enjoy seeing the other money pit competing for my dollars and attention. It's a 1988 325is(limited slip diff, sport suspension etc) with an S52(3.2L e36 M3 motor) swapped in among other mods. It's quite a riot to drive, and what it lacks in grip and outright grunt it makes up for with raw feel.
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02-22-2009, 08:33 PM	#3
Monkeycheese101 Private First Class 1 Rep 101 Posts Drives: 2008 m3 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: bay area iTrader: (0)	nice, looks like fun
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02-22-2009, 08:36 PM	#4
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02-23-2009, 09:31 AM	#12
SS32 Major 156 Rep 1,430 Posts Drives: 2008 M3 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Raleigh, NC iTrader: (0)	Good stuff. I plan on dropping an S50/52 in mine at point. Did you do the swap yourself? __________________ V1 DIY - Blinder M45 DIY - Exhaust Cutouts - Removed Clutch Pedal Spring DIY - Fiamm Air Horns
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02-23-2009, 11:30 AM	#14
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02-23-2009, 08:07 PM	#21
SlowGray08 Former BMW tech 4 Rep 18 Posts Drives: 2008 E90 M3 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Somewhere near Tacoma, WA iTrader: (0)	Found one, it's a little dirty but you get the idea...
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