E30 vert driftcar build...Motor swap, gussets, japanese crap, and overall stupidity

[ill roller]

I'm confused...an sr20det is a 2liter 4 banger right? why would you swap that in if the e30 is a 6 cylinder? Or am I just dumb?

There's plenty of reasons, mainly just because a factory turbocharged motor is safer than an NA-T setup. Not to mention, I know these motors better, I got the motor for dirt cheap, I can make power for dirt cheap, and going to a 4 cylinder makes the car less front heavy... Just to name a few reasons.

[LowlyOwl]

Man this build is Sick! Job well done.

[austindavidg]

I'm jealous sir!!

[jrcanes55]

I'm confused...an sr20det is a 2liter 4 banger right? why would you swap that in if the e30 is a 6 cylinder? Or am I just dumb?

sr20 = boosted already

[austindavidg]

Nice build. I had one with an SR20DET as well. It was a fun car. I was going to turn it into a drift car too but I just lost interest. Your build makes me sad I didn't go on with mine.

I'm confused...an sr20det is a 2liter 4 banger right? why would you swap that in if the e30 is a 6 cylinder? Or am I just dumb?

[PJ Prendergast]

if i end up keeping my e30, i have now found my inspiration. so dope

[justaneffer]

hopefully getting my e30 soon, which will have a japanese heart in a little while. lol motivation reading this thread. great build.

[PedroM]

Nice build!!!

[ill roller]

[Stolzy]

An inspiration. literally. love your build man thanks for sharing.

im waiting to get my e30 vert back with a rollbar right now

[ill roller]

I wear gloves when drifting usually, the main problem with drifting on a wooden wheel is that it's just hard all around. It's tough to throw and hold the wheel in general... That's why I have a personal neo grinta suede wheel for the track.

[DutchStance]

Drifting with a wooden steering wheel? I tried that once, but got kinda dangerous with sweaty hands. Love the vert, even if it has a japanese heart.

[padraigmk3]

Dear OP:


I WANT YOUR LIFE.

[motocaddy]

One of my favorite builds out there (other would be RoyalT's LS 350z). This just has the perfect combination of aggression, ability and style! But the best part may just be the fact that you're getting out there and enjoying the car! If my e36 vert achieves a fraction of this car's awesomeness, i'll be happy.

[Lt. Dangle]

Looks like you're out there going hard in the paint like Bob Ross. I approve, carry on.