320det 0 Report post Posted November 21, 2007 just thought i would chuck a few pics of my car on after seeing everyone elses. Just finished paint job in a schwarz black with gold metallic. rb20det conversion including gbox etc etc all certed..... could POSSIBLY be looking to sell for the right money. e.g. offers all comments appreciated. Also am looking for e30 kit or even just skirts. is anyone able to help am new to bimmersport.cheers Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
m_power 0 Report post Posted November 21, 2007 Welcome. Have much trouble with fiting the engine etc? how does it go? Looks mint by the way. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Braeden320 0 Report post Posted November 21, 2007 Cool, Thats a different conversion.Good Effort. Have you had it dynoed? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bravo 35 Report post Posted November 21, 2007 Welcome. Been waiting to see one of these. An obvious conversion, but the sr20det seems much more popular. One question. Why did you go rb20? why not rb25 seeing as it takes up the same space, costs not much different, has more aftermarket turbe etc options and goes so much harder? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nobimmer 694 Report post Posted November 21, 2007 Awesome Are you in Auckland? Or were in Auckland about a month ago? I remember seeing a black E30 with big arse front mount and same looking wheels in Glenfield around then. Good job and welcome. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
international 0 Report post Posted November 21, 2007 Hey bro, nice ride...something unique... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drifty325i 0 Report post Posted November 21, 2007 Nice conversion mate,we were tossing up a twin turbo rb30 conversion on mine before the 1uz. They really arent that hard to fit and are ideal for RHD e30s as the exhaust manifold is on the LHS of the car, also no issues with having to move the brake booster ( a real hassel) The only reason i didnt go that way was because of the weight and how far the engine sits infront of the front axle.But the are stil lighter than a n/a m30 conversion. Very sweet anyway! what kind of hp we talkin? factory turb i guess? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PBOY23 0 Report post Posted November 21, 2007 mean ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_BRS_ 209 Report post Posted November 21, 2007 mint conversion man! im quite keen to do a rb20det conversion on my parts car and turn it into a drifter, would be insane fun! looks tough! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Rick James Report post Posted November 21, 2007 It's japanese down to the jappa plate filler! Cool conversion man. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
320det 0 Report post Posted November 22, 2007 Welcome. Been waiting to see one of these. An obvious conversion, but the sr20det seems much more popular. One question. Why did you go rb20? why not rb25 seeing as it takes up the same space, costs not much different, has more aftermarket turbe etc options and goes so much harder? hey bud sr20 is popular coz its such a jam to fit in the rb id say (both are mint engines) and after seeing iplezr seems a bit smoother. in answer to your 25 vs 20. depends on personal preference. 20 is MUCH higher revving than 25 and in my experience stronger. my 20 now has the benefit of the 25 turbo also. in regards to aftermarket options thats true however there are still sh*t loads of goodies for the 20 to.cheers for the input Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
320det 0 Report post Posted November 22, 2007 Nice conversion mate,we were tossing up a twin turbo rb30 conversion on mine before the 1uz. They really arent that hard to fit and are ideal for RHD e30s as the exhaust manifold is on the LHS of the car, also no issues with having to move the brake booster ( a real hassel) The only reason i didnt go that way was because of the weight and how far the engine sits infront of the front axle.But the are stil lighter than a n/a m30 conversion. Very sweet anyway! what kind of hp we talkin? factory turb i guess? hey bud sounds like a plan! has been up'd to a 25 turbo but thus far is all 'relatively' standard. in terms of power at a conservative guess 160kw.good luck with your conversion!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
320det 0 Report post Posted November 22, 2007 Awesome Are you in Auckland? Or were in Auckland about a month ago? I remember seeing a black E30 with big arse front mount and same looking wheels in Glenfield around then. Good job and welcome. yea mate that would have been before the paint job believe. dont think theres many/any other black turbo e30s in auck?.cheers Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
320det 0 Report post Posted November 22, 2007 Cool, Thats a different conversion.Good Effort. Have you had it dynoed? cheers!. not as yet... conservative guess 160kw. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
320det 0 Report post Posted November 22, 2007 Welcome. Have much trouble with fiting the engine etc? how does it go? Looks mint by the way.hey man cheers for that. goes bloody well actually. seems to destroy diffs to quickly though lol. extremely tight conversion.i heard rumour of someone who hacked into their firewall to fit theirs however id say thats just to distribute the weight a bit better towards the rear Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
togate 0 Report post Posted November 22, 2007 think i saw this on orourke road in penrose when i finished work? i drove past you going down past mainfreight? think it was the same car Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
320det 0 Report post Posted November 22, 2007 yeah mate i work on ororke so definitely be the one. think i saw this on orourke road in penrose when i finished work? i drove past you going down past mainfreight? think it was the same car Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nz320i 0 Report post Posted November 22, 2007 Love it dude, hide your intercooler with a mtech II kit?? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
E30BMA 0 Report post Posted November 22, 2007 I like it mate, shes a bit different to the normal conversions, but cool all the same. Did you have any issues getting the engine low enough in the engine bay to keep the inlet manifold and piping from hitting the bonnett?? Ive got a mate whos looking to do a similar conversion in his e30 coupe. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
320det 0 Report post Posted November 23, 2007 Love it dude, hide your intercooler with a mtech II kit??cheers.. thats the plan does someone on here sell them? am particularly after skirts but full kit if not too expensive Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
320det 0 Report post Posted November 23, 2007 I like it mate, shes a bit different to the normal conversions, but cool all the same. Did you have any issues getting the engine low enough in the engine bay to keep the inlet manifold and piping from hitting the bonnett?? Ive got a mate whos looking to do a similar conversion in his e30 coupe.hey there cheers for that.. in regards to positioning its not to bad.. sump had to be adapted but other than that it lines up "ok" is a VERY tight squeeze. if you look at the eng pic bov is highest point which sits about 3mm from the bonnet.cheers Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IPLEZR 0 Report post Posted November 24, 2007 hey bro, your the guy i met at bk that time ay? looks good now its all painted bro, still keen for that race? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
320det 0 Report post Posted November 25, 2007 hey bro, your the guy i met at bk that time ay? looks good now its all painted bro, still keen for that race? haha yer thats me. cheerz. for sure just going to send it in for a decent tune and we'll be in business haha.hows urs going? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IPLEZR 0 Report post Posted November 26, 2007 haha yer thats me. cheerz. for sure just going to send it in for a decent tune and we'll be in business haha.hows urs going? mean!, um mines going ok ay, keep breaking sh*t like diffs and rear cv joints etc lol. rather them than gearboxes tho ay haha Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
e30plz 1 Report post Posted February 25, 2008 omg thats mint Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
