Right Chris, but don't forget... (archive)

E30 M3's are overrated. If you really want to get a performance BMW do this: Take a E30 325e. Swap the head for a port and polished "i" head with bigger valves and a cam, and bore the block. Higher comp pistons will be good too (but the eta's are already in the 9:1 range). You'll end up with a 2.8 liter that'll be good for over 200 bhp. With custom chip (a necessity), headers, and lightened flywheel you should see a good 220-240 bhp. All this with torque! This set-up routinely blows away E30 M3's at the track for the simple reason that you have TORQUE and they do not - no matter what they try! AND you get the truly amazing handling of the E30 body.

But don't forget that you're in a different class with a 2.8L engine. J Stock is up to 2.3L. I Prepared is up to 2.5L. Plus you could fit wider tires under the M3 bodywork, which also has less drag. If you're serious, you'd have the EVO-3 adjustable splitter and rear wing. Then you could get some serious downforce and really heat up those tires. And they're adjustable, so if you're at a high-speed track, just dial out the downforce.

I hope this doesn't start an E30 vs M3 war!

James
james_535@yahoo.com

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