
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
- Vehicle:
- 1987 BMW 3 Series / M3 - E30
- 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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