BMW E30 Coupe 1989 Ca18det 5spd (FULL CERT)

[drifty325i 0]

Dam guys this is a bloody cheap way to get into a quick e30. It would of cost 2x times that to get the engine in there and certed. If anyones looking at doing an engine conversion this WILL save you $$$$$$$$$

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/C...n-223033788.htm

[CamB 48]

Depends what he wants for it - significantly more than $6k based on the Q&A.

Looks like a good quality conversion, and with a cert and at the right price could be good.

[pjay 8]

Hes after around $8500

And heres the plate for it

http://www.plates.co.nz/search/?legend=E30DET

Edited June 8, 2009 by Pjay

[drifty325i 0]

Sweet very cool

[ashy_aye 3]

hmmm i like the look of that plate. . .

[crazyarab 6]

keeen azzz if the price is right!

That thing would be a weapon...

Needs alot of exterior work though.

[e30plz 1]

Mmm, Bet it does mean skids.

Some new rims & an iS lip and it would look all g.

[crazyarab 6]

Hmm, did some quick browsing and it seems that a 325i M20 engine has about the same grunt as the CA from stock. Obviously this CA will be easier to tune however I am wondering if it's really worth taking this over a nice example M325i.

Considering this guys is after the 7-8k, once the exterior mods are done I am thinking it's gonna cost a fair bit more than a very tidy example M325. Not to mention the CA will need a more attention when pushed on the track.

Then again, you are bound to turn some heads in a "sneezing" E30

Edited June 9, 2009 by crazyarab

[drifty325i 0]

Id be surprised if it didn't make at least 50-70hp more in reality thought, and like you say they are allot easier to tune so more HP is bugger all $$ away

[crazyarab 6]

Id be surprised if it didn't make at least 50-70hp more in reality thought, and like you say they are allot easier to tune so more HP is bugger all $$ away

mmm, prob go pop in and see it on Thursday. Will flick you a text Riley.

[tibbs.james 1]

Atta

Could buy my car for $3k and then not be out of pocket to do the exterior mods

buy a 325 engine I will even fit it for you !

[Gaz 1061]

Atta, boosting up is easy on the ca18 so if HP is a worry, that's easily changed. Mines in at NZEFI today getting tuned and 200kw should be easily attainable. All I've done is a rb20 afm, 450cc injectors and a ball bearing t28. Cost? About $500 once you sell the old bits off. If you got more questions, I'm pretty sure I've still got your number and I can help you out. If not, my mate is a nissan guru so he will put you right.

[|ncary 0]

When I took my car to the track I was behind a old vauxhall with one of these engines in it.. put about 3-4 car lenghts on me down the entire straight. So, quite even stock-stock.

[ashy_aye 3]

go the rbxxdet in a e30 bma wayyyy better. quite easy also!

[drifty325i 0]

go the rbxxdet in a e30 bma wayyyy better. quite easy also!

Screw that, the hole idea of taking out the heavy iron block m20 and replacing it with a heavier one does not make sence to me

[ashy_aye 3]

yea that is true, but with the doc heads, better flow, 3L block, and a sizeable turbo the power to weight is deffinatly worth it. not to mention quite cheap for after-market parts and re-builds. i have foud for the cost its a lot cheaper for the Hp / fun gains than trying to do up a m20 2.7+t

[CamB 48]

And don't forget the exhaust on the LHS.

[ashy_aye 3]

thats what heat-wrap is for ( and lots of it! ! ! )

Edited June 9, 2009 by ashy_aye

[CamB 48]

I see it as a positive - don't have the steering in the way.

[ashy_aye 3]

ah yes i didnt think of that, only problem i have is i have to relocate the brake-booster, as the fluid gets extreamly hot with the turbo sitting right on it.

[drifty325i 0]

Those RBs certainly make some huge power pretty easy, Im a big fan and I love the sound of them to

[crazyarab 6]

Atta, boosting up is easy on the ca18 so if HP is a worry, that's easily changed. Mines in at NZEFI today getting tuned and 200kw should be easily attainable. All I've done is a rb20 afm, 450cc injectors and a ball bearing t28. Cost? About $500 once you sell the old bits off. If you got more questions, I'm pretty sure I've still got your number and I can help you out. If not, my mate is a nissan guru so he will put you right.

Cheers Gaz, will keep you posted.

The guy is getting it tuned so won't check it out till the weekend it seems.

[oscar90 0]

Iv'e always looked at that plate and thought [E30DET] belongs on a big power RB30DET E30 Tech II Coupe' caged with wide as rims... dreams haha

bit OT but yeah

car looks tidy, no rangi oven tray airboxes or anything!

[ashy_aye 3]

Hhmmmmm sounds like my dream (slowly becoming reality), but mines a 4door tec2! ! !

[crazyarab 6]

Atta

Could buy my car for $3k and then not be out of pocket to do the exterior mods

buy a 325 engine I will even fit it for you !

I am surprised no one has snapped up your car yet man, such a tidy example!

I am still keen to check it out and take it for a spin ay. I am really wanting a genuine M325i coupe or something with some grunt like this DET.

I don't think the ol 320 4 door will push the right buttons, but we can always try! As you said, it's definitely much easier on the pockets.