RB25DET-Swapped Turbo BMW E30

RB25DET-Swapped Turbo BMW E30

This 1987 BMW E30 325 features a Nissan RB25DET NEO engine swap paired with a BorgWarner S257 turbo. The build includes an electronic boost controller, robust cooling and fuel systems, and a custom full exhaust. Visual modifications include a custom Euro-style widebody kit, DTMFiberWerkz rear lip spoiler, and a color scheme of Audi Merlin Purple with metallic silver vinyl wrap. The car rides on Apex SM-10 wheels and incorporates a highly adjustable DGR coilover suspension. The interior features an NRG racing seat, custom roll cage, and Garagistic billet brackets. Additional mechanical enhancements include a Samsonas dogbox transmission and a comprehensive Wilwood braking setup.

Built by:
Dan Jakiela
Location:
USA
Engine:
2.5L L6 Nissan RB25DET Turbo
Cost:
-
Power:
-
Torque:
-
Weight:
-
Balance:
-
Wheels:
Apex SM-10 18x10.5
Exterior:
DL Customworks V1 widebody kit
Interior:
LinkECU G4+ GTTLink – NGTT+ ECUGaragistic billet seat bracketsNRG FRP-RS600M racing seat
Chassis:
DGR custom fully adjustable 2-way race suspensionSLR adjustable top hatsSLR ultra drift angle kitDGR two-way coiloversBMW Z3 close-ratio steering rackE46 calipers frontE30 calipers rear
Powertrain:
BorgWarner S257 turboBorgWarner GTX3076R turbochargerDeepmotor intake manifold90 mm throttle bodyForge Motorsport 50 mm wastegateTwisted Motion exhaust manifoldLink G4+ ECUMostplus 380 lph fuel pumpsNostrum 950 cc injectorsSamsonas H-pattern dogboxSPEC Stage 5 clutchClutchmasters lightweight RB25 flywheelCustom one-piece driveshaftBMW differential with 4.10 gears
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