460WHP BONE STOCK M20B25 Turbo E30 Build Overview and Drive | One of A Kind!

Today we check out and take a one of a kind INSANE Turbo M20 E30 Drift car out for some fun rips! Built by my friend Zack (@keller7m). This thing is seriously impressive, and what makes it even better is that this is a STOCK unopened, all original down to the cooling system M20B25. No head gasket, no headstuds, nothing touched aside from the surrounding turbo components. Putting down an insane 460WHP and 500 torque, this M20 is a RIPPER!

[@GalvanizedGreatness]

That’s a charm of a car I never would have thought an untouched engine was that capable

[@m3nameisjosh464]

No one would have thought! Wait till the follow up video soon😏

[@gregorizi]

Sometimes original engines are better than upgraded. 1,5 l bmw block engine with big turbo produce 1500 hp in 80 s

[@aaronjantti9176]

german quality

[@Dildology]

E30s with an m20 are a dying breed

[@Dildology]

Also mans needs a skid plate. Making me nervous

[@m3nameisjosh464]

True that they are!! But lmaooo yes he does

[@harryazzole7814]

I love when people spend a shit ton of money on stock engines just to see what it's really capable of with good support and a proper setup. I pushed 450~whp on my stock B20 before the head gasket started letting go and breaking up after 6000rpm on full pulls. Just got rid of all my Honda stuff and really miss my E30, so now I'm boosting my M20B27.

[@elliswilliams1050]

That's funny. I'm finishing up a built all motor k24a EG Hatch, and I'm most likely gonna sell it so i can fully rebuild my blown m20b25 in my e30 and go turbo m20. It's tough tho bc I'm a die hard honda guy. But I think it's for the best to move in this direction bc people pay top dollar for these EG hatches, let alone when they've been k swapped.

[@habsom1406]

Ha, the rear view of following cars disappearing into the distance at an alarming rate! And that final pull, whoaaa! The pops from that exhaust could take out a small house! Love the 'smart cookie' photo, potential merch right there! 😎

[@m3nameisjosh464]

Such a riot to drive! But omg smart cookie merch would be hilarious!

[@christophercintron6482]

Nothing beats driving a turbo m20 e30 ❤️❤️

[@kayomagalhaes3988]

Putting the best bmw content down, cant wait to see more turbo stuff on the channel, keep the good work!

[@m3nameisjosh464]

Thank you so much man!!! I appreciate this!

[@user-yg2vw8cc8c]

The m20 is a very well engineered strong engine im not sure how long it will last running like this though!!! Wicked build nice one dude,shame the guy doing this vid was so scared of it though!!! Soon as it comes on boost he lets off!!!tbf it does look and sound a handfull!!! And this is basically the builders prototype!!!

[@E36tyler]

Wow that m20 actually sounds incredible, great video!

[@m3nameisjosh464]

Thank you bro!

[@payson.wilsonn719]

Have always wanted to turbo my m20 but this video fully made me decide to do it

[@m3nameisjosh464]

DO ITTTT

[@thisisyaren]

Love it man, you are the best E30 guy on youtube going around! keep it up man!

[@m3nameisjosh464]

Thank you bro!

[@eggm0ney]

Love e30s and e21s. Keep up the great content brother you’re killin it!

[@m3nameisjosh464]

Thank you my man! I appreciate these comments a ton!

[@akearns04]

That amount of power in an e30 that weighs 2600lbs-ish is absolutely crazy, super sick build, and hopefully my e30 will have more than 121hp one day lol (my e30 is an 87 325e, the I/is cars made a little more power).

[@m3nameisjosh464]

Absolutely terrifying hahahah

[@RobertMason9]

Put the engine head of an i on ur e block. Just google “ETA 885 head swap”

[@e34meister]

lsd from the is a good swap too

[@lukekolodziej9631]

This really makes me want to turbo my m20 haha. I got a 325ix which doesn't really give the option for an engine swap while keeping awd but this! looks so fun, great video man

[@m3nameisjosh464]

Thank you man!!!

[@aedencummings5192]

you are my favorite car creator on youtube man i’m working on getting my e30 going right now, shaved anyone bay rebuilt striker m20 running ms2 with tucked harness made from scratch

[@m3nameisjosh464]

Thank you man! I appreciate that!!!! Your build sounds awesome!!

[@swift__]

Yup gotta build one now💸🚀 so badass🤘🏻

[@antoniovallado2796]

Best intro ever haha never seen someone that happy

[@m3nameisjosh464]

Its goood fun! Haha thanks man!

[@nights8575]

holy smokes, the body kit, paintjob and overall quality of this thing is shocking. nice car

[@m3nameisjosh464]

Thank you man!

[@winteralexandriamiller9920]

😮😮 omg. That interior color 👌🏽

[@miltonmenace2663]

loving the e30 content

[@m3nameisjosh464]

Thank you man!

[@LateNightRituals]

Lovvved the detailed build explanation

[@wcovey25]

Your reaction to the pops was so funny, love the turbo m20 sounds

[@m3nameisjosh464]

Dude they scared me!!

[@yellowjoe.2000]

amazing e30. consider an factory looking e30 m3 body kit and you got an e30 m3 killer! great video :)

[@M6NNY6]

This video made me realize how much I want a turbo car

[@m3nameisjosh464]

Hahaha then the job is complete 😏

[@524_td]

The M21 diesel is based on the M20, I made close to 300hp and about 400ft/lbs before i blew the original motor. Granted it had close to 312k miles and it had been running 18psi from a WH1C(Hx35) i bought it with 100k miles 12 years ago and it gave me 11 year of ownership. If a stock M20 can do this im sure my 524td can be brought back to life. E28 524td parts are just rare but for where I want to go stock parts wont matter.

[@Sknwlker]

The sound of the turbo whistling away as you let off the throttle....I'd take that over any stutututu sound of a Supra or something!

[@SmokeTheMist]

Hard to believe that was an m20… this is a crazy build

[@m3nameisjosh464]

Right!!!

[@emmanuelofori6521]

This thing is crazy

[@speedshopgoleta1616]

“Id rather be knitting” is a reference to the sewing machine motor M20

[@m3nameisjosh464]

🤣🤣🤣

[@noaherW]

Beautiful🙌

[@mondiboost8294]

looks mint mate, What ignition system and wires, i’m looking to get the same coil packs any idea where can i get them?

[@howdyrogue]

great video, great build

[@m3nameisjosh464]

Thank you sir!

[@atousonk]

does the steering feel responsive and light like in e36 and newer sports driving focused cars

[@tiagofilipe2481]

What a beauty car

[@Norvthomas69]

Awesomeness 🔥 🔥 🔥

[@gmeiner_49er]

so if the turbo is super laggy, what turbo would you suggest for optimal boost?

[@gigalomtatidze7825]

E30 beast car. Engin M20 B25 fantastic 🙏❤️

[@chgotbanned]

Kamei side skirts. The rear valance is a erebuni piece that was a random cheaper company made from fiberglass in the 80s. It was basically a rep of a kamei and zender mix kit. E30 kits are sort of my thing lol

[@m3nameisjosh464]

Wow thank you for this! Dropping knowledge on us we would have never known!

[@vasylderkach5120]

Want to say the same thing. I have kamei sideskirts on my e30 too. I'm from Ukraine🤝👋

[@msnapp169]

What Dyno did you tune it on post Dyno sheet or its not making that much power and crank hp isn't whp

[@robmespeedy]

Can you put up info on which mustang throttle body to use? Also do you sell the adapter?

[@carlmis4680]

Cant wait till i finish building my e30 dude!

[@m3nameisjosh464]

Good luck finishing it!

[@tiddo1976]

Nice build

[@fernandonanando8438]

Noooooossa, seu carro tá muuuuito fooooooda

[@devin4369]

Thing is insane

[@m3nameisjosh464]

Sooo insane!

[@jakebrabec1141]

If he has those Soft durometer of Poly bushings it makes the carr feel OEM+ like stock comfortable squish but still stiff and predictable subframe movement.

[@levislew7692]

May I know what turbo kit u using?

[@nickt5978]

keep it up!!

[@m3nameisjosh464]

Thanks bro!

[@kytong954]

That car is a dream

[@m3nameisjosh464]

A fever dream!

[@davidt4156]

Mine has 257k miles and engine is healthy as can be should I do it

[@Tierod86]

I would like to know more about his mustang throttle body.

[@lurk9810]

Damn this thing is a beast! Wanna boost mine so badddd

[@m3nameisjosh464]

Such a beast!

[@Staniel_]

it’s just like “meh, whatever. *pops, bangs*” such a idgaf car and i love it

[@m3nameisjosh464]

Right! Hahah

[@PhyteByte]

i put headers and took the Carb off the exhaust my m20 was making 220.. ofc high octane/fresh rockers

[@Fasid_e30]

Aye chance could get a part list , couldn’t source a s50 engine , would like to do the same with mine 😂, money is not an issue

[@imtiazahmed2147]

LMFAOAOA these reactions are hilarious 😂

[@rasjgo2]

Come to South Florida to build another one

[@hectorsalguero6741]

Id buy the exhaust for sure if it were to be up for sale 😮‍💨

[@m3nameisjosh464]

It was repurposed into full exhaust

[@viperocco]

damn that car is insane

[@m3nameisjosh464]

Super crazy!

[@viperocco]

Car is still ridiculous​@@m3nameisjosh464

[@TechTokOffical]

How do u post videos longer than 15min and make custom thumbnails without a verified account? Please answer

[@imSchwaggy]

was told stock m50s unopened can make the same on e85 . 450-500whp as long as u have the supporting mods around the engine and a good tune.

[@m3nameisjosh464]

Yeah my stock m50 lmaoo

[@imSchwaggy]

@@m3nameisjosh464 the guy I bought an m50b30 stroker kit from back in the day said he basically daily drove his 325is for 2 years. Had the stroker incase it blew up. Never did and he ls swapped the car. Highly considering the same when I pick up another e36.

[@rasjgo2]

I want to get this done to my e30

[@thirdpedalpodcast]

We've got an M20B27 sitting around... may need to start wrenching

[@m3nameisjosh464]

Go for it!

[@janageyser3432]

Can't wait to see the actual dyno sheet, can you add it?

[@m3nameisjosh464]

Follow up video coming very soon with an even more impressive dyno sheet

[@undeadsmheddie]

I wish I knew how to do this to my e30😩

[@damiens1998]

what altitude are you at? doing research for a bmw engine build but im gonna be by the coast

[@m3nameisjosh464]

About 700

[@kogaerusaru5171]

seeing cardinal sport interiors always upsets me lol. jealous asf

[@m3nameisjosh464]

Such a great color, shame they are all beat up

[@kncaptures]

fingers crossed for a m3nameisjosh reaction compilation video someday

[@m3nameisjosh464]

Hahahahah keep them crossed

[@bmwe-op4jx]

nice are you sure that is has the stock headstuds? my turbo m20 build will be ready i a few days,and im also have the clutchmasters fx400 6 pack sprung,,how was the pedal feel?

[@m3nameisjosh464]

Positively positive its a bone stock engine haha, untouched by him and since this video its been apart and stock studs were found. But the pedal feel is perfect. I love it

[@bmwe-op4jx]

@@m3nameisjosh464 thanks for the reply...he has the world whp record for stock m20 headstuds for sure What happen to the engine and he open it now?

[@m3nameisjosh464]

@@bmwe-op4jx funny you mention world record haha, so the stock headgasket blew and he finally installed an upgraded headgasket and arp studs and car was having boost creep on the dyno and we ended up putting down 520whp and 640wtq on this m20 and it lived!! To my knowledge the highest documented power a stock bottom end m20 has made.

[@bmwe-op4jx]

@@m3nameisjosh464 wow... im gonna use the stock headgasket with oring block and arps on my m20 turbo build Did he put Athena cut ring gasket or Mls now ?

[@m3nameisjosh464]

@@bmwe-op4jx I believe its cutring

[@sslum]

Would you recommend buying a crate M20 for a future build in working on?

[@m3nameisjosh464]

Are crate m20s available??

[@sslum]

@@m3nameisjosh464 yes I’ve seen a few sites sell them. Mostly turbo ready builds from 8-15k

[@yellowjackx5996]

what's the miles per gallon? I trying to make a fuel efficient build for my e30 while keeping it fast.

[@m3nameisjosh464]

We never calculated it. A high horsepower turbo car on e85 is usually 15 mpg on a good day

[@yellowjackx5996]

@@m3nameisjosh464 I'll keep that in mind. Thanks for the info!

[@jayelectic8017]

build list pls!?!?!!?!

[@msnapp169]

Your running on borrowed time that stock motor is gonna blow very soon

[@Moocow444]

After driving both what’s the difference between m50 turbo and m20 tubro?

[@m3nameisjosh464]

M50s can handle more power with less work, otherwise both can drive the same, make same power etx

[@bobbybrucher]

@@m3nameisjosh464 This tempts me so much to slap on the wutang war whistle I have sitting. I don't think I'd shoot for astronomical numbers especially being from ebay but a little quicker would be fun. 95 525i at 325k, I push it but I haven't had any issues aside minor coolant leaks. I've been super lucky with this car.

[@m3nameisjosh464]

@@bobbybrucher wutang war whistle😭🤣🤣🤣 GO FOR IT!!

[@EliasRizk53]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@Logan-ml2dt]

What dash cover is that?

[@m3nameisjosh464]

Not sure, came with car

[@gavinendsley]

20:10 I think that would be a 2.93.

[@zebfail480]

What diff and transmission is he running

[@m3nameisjosh464]

Stock

[@Aiden8ball]

i'd like to point out that honda, miata, old toyota, and a few other older jdm brands run 4x100 wheels like the e30's do!

[@Aiden8ball]

i had miata wheels on my e30 vert for a while:)

[@MrYomama5000]

Enjoyed this gonna sub 🤔 mad for an e30 even tho iv enough cars 🤣

[@m3nameisjosh464]

Thank you sir!!

[@MrYomama5000]

No worries. How long did this car live for after or where is it now?

[@m3nameisjosh464]

@@MrYomama5000 was sold shortly after. Still kicking as far as we know

[@Rimiler]

Zender skirts and bumper. 100%. Reps or OE idk.

[@dremmettbrown361]

Up Is it still running with no issues ?

[@m3nameisjosh464]

He sold car post video so we dont know:(

[@ThabaniTBowseHadebe0909]

The manifold is the main cause of his turbo lag - not the actual turbo alone. should have brought it closer.

[@shotty.]

bit random but whatever happened to the update video?

[@m3nameisjosh464]

Guy sold the damn car before I could!! Like wtff!!

[@weecho03si]

Is there a build thread on this?

[@m3nameisjosh464]

Unfortunately not, he built it in like a week

[@user-hu6yr9ro4q]

I have m20b25 unopened for sale. It was pulled out from 325i mtech1 sedan 1987. Europe(Serbia)

[@RyanRoadReaper]

Aren't you worried you're gonna get water in through the turbo? It's so close to the front end and so accessible that even a small puddle would definitely get water in there

[@m3nameisjosh464]

Car doesn’t see rain driving

[@R4ptOr15]

i'm not want to be that guy, but how did he got 460hp at 19psi ? i have full built M20 (stock 2.5 internal) , cams, cometic, arp everywhere ect ect, i'm at 410whp and 490nm @18psi with super hard map. Did it take 7500+ RPM ?

[@michaelaylsworth]

You running pump gas still?

[@PeterFeltersnatch852]

@@michaelaylsworth exactly 85 on a turbo setup is usually close to 100 horsepower over pump gas like 93

[@R4ptOr15]

@@michaelaylsworth i'm on e85

[@m3nameisjosh464]

The turbo makes every bit of difference. These cars can be drastically different in power depending on turbo, sizing of turbo, exhaust sizing, and timing in the tune. My m50 takes 28psi to make 560, i know many m50s making 600 on far less boost

[@R4ptOr15]

@@m3nameisjosh464 maybe the fact this engine is stock with stock compression ratio help. I'm running with 8.2:1 CR , same boost at 8.8:1 can give some more HP ! :) but i'm impressed by the fact this head gasket still runing fine 😅 in France, everyone i know who have done a turbo m20 with oem HG got HG faillure 😂 even with only 7psi of boost, that why i bought cometic for my engine 🙂

[@javierdimalanta3898]

Do these come in the e34 also?

[@m3nameisjosh464]

89 and 90 525i yes

[@javierdimalanta3898]

@@m3nameisjosh464 awesome thanks!

[@adamtaylor7619]

It would be Awesome if you could incorporate fly-bys in the videos so we can enjoy the Turbo sounds,exhaust sounds, & wonderful car visuals :D

[@m3nameisjosh464]

I would love to do that, just harder to film being a one man camera crew

[@homtaxi]

Nice comments

[@lozzalakat8767]

what were the exact wheels???

[@m3nameisjosh464]

These are jnc reps

[@AlmightyRem]

Definitely a zender or zender copy bodykit.....Cool car.....bit of a beast!

[@m3nameisjosh464]

Thanks for confirming!

[@R4ptOr15]

Nope, sideskirt are from Kamei! it's common kit in europe for pre facelift model :) Zender have something similar but without those strip band.

[@AlmightyRem]

I stand corrected then lol 😆 to be said the last time I saw an E30 with a zender kit was about 20 years ago so my bad 👎 😅

[@garrettlowell7637]

Stock injectors?

[@m3nameisjosh464]

Nooo no. 1200cc

[@LoONeY19]

My man looks like Jesse Pinkman fr , anyway enjoyed the whole video

[@m3nameisjosh464]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@aubreysayed7806]

How does it make that much unopened ?? Wow

[@m3nameisjosh464]

A much stronger engine than people think!

[@mattyb1624]

Dude needs a 3.76 diff... maybe not a 4.11. I have a 3.25, it's the longest I'd go.

[@raniazzo9420]

How much did this build cost?

[@m3nameisjosh464]

All work diy’d sub 4k

[@ceeloc187]

Thats a jdm af erebuni kit

[@MrMinemadness]

Plate frame is because m20 valve trains sound like sowing machines lol

[@m3nameisjosh464]

Absolutely right!

[@zanerasmussen8889]

I don't think I caught how many lbs of boost this car is running on a stock head gasket. I am currently finishing my 325ix turbo m20. I have been thinking I would be making like 300hp, but damn 460WHEEL? wtf.

[@m3nameisjosh464]

I believe at this power its around 19-20psi.

[@dw2176]

mine makes 350rwhp at 18psi on arp head studs, stock gasket on a haltech. pulled the head last week as I am building a new engine. Cyl 6 water jacket on the intake side of the gasket is showing signs of pressure leakage from combustion under boost. Stock gasket can take a bit of a hammering. Gasket would of lasted for sure if the port was welded so it could clamp it properly.

[@zanerasmussen8889]

Which port?

[@dw2176]

@@zanerasmussen8889 the water jacket inlets on the cyl head, with them open like that the gasket isnt supported around the fire ring. Needs a bridge there to clamp down.

[@m3nameisjosh464]

@@dw2176 thats sick! Maybe making 450 he was running more boost, dont remember. But this head gasket blew, since this video was filmed he did arps and a head gasket and put down 520 who and 640 wtq LOL. Crazy

[@julianlaustsen1991]

with stock internals that engine isn\t gonna last with that power if u drive it hard.