E30 BMW | Ground up build of my V8 converted E30 | Show/Street driven car | Part 1

First in a series of future videos of the ground up build of my V8 converted E30 |show/street driven car.

[@weifeng5958]

How could that not be one of the most valuable E30’s on the planet?

[@e30-bloodsweatyears84]

Wow, thanks for the great comment mate. I'm glad you like it.

[@zoks6839]

nice build man..

[@e30-bloodsweatyears84]

Thank you Sir🙏

[@weifeng5958]

Just stupid KZbin’r with a bloody comment: There are two things that I see as being wrong with this build 1. You used those weak Victor Reinz gaskets 2. You turned an E30 into a museum piece 😊How in the world could you ever drive it to enjoy after such a great build? You did (are doing) a fantastic job ❤Hat’s off to you sir.

[@kelho46]

Lol! You just read my mind on 2 👍

[@AliAhmed-ly9fw]

ابداع

[@bmwe3opassion519]

Very nice Project, that engine is pure lovely on e30 box.

[@alligatorschildpad]

Pleasure watching this. You know how to take care of things!

[@e30-bloodsweatyears84]

Thank you. Glad you enjoyed it.

[@barendbadenhorst3761]

Awesome !!!! What a build...love it.....keep it up !!!!

[@joshczislowski9556]

Just seen this at the Mackay Showgrounds clean as all hell love the build man

[@e30-bloodsweatyears84]

Thanks very much mate. Glad you liked it.

[@mohammedshibani4777]

The coolest story

[@ErnieHernandezdesigner]

What a beautiful color.

[@e30-bloodsweatyears84]

Thank you very much.🙏

[@valonmahmutaj]

Impressive work and all that dedication , cant wait for the coming episode , well done

[@e30-bloodsweatyears84]

Thank you very much 🙏 Yes more episodes to come yet so make sure you've subscribed 👍

[@lukekennedy5350]

Inspirational matey! Well done

[@e30-bloodsweatyears84]

Thanks mate. Appreciate the comment

[@lukekennedy5350]

@@e30-bloodsweatyears84 getting harder to source clean parts in nz now aye, I'm doing an m54 swap at the mo but I can see it stalling

[@paulmarsh5063]

Absolutley stunning craftsmanship, beautiful build & really enjoyed seeing this video. Congratulations

[@e30-bloodsweatyears84]

Thanks Paul, much appreciated😊

[@richinfeels]

Awesome build mate, just finished a similair restoration myself, Cheers

[@e30-bloodsweatyears84]

Thanks mate. I'll check yours out. Cheers

[@rxmshd]

nice project, i can see the love aaand the blood, sweat & the years in this car. i think it's your passion.. i wish much more videos and much more subscriber for you

[@e30-bloodsweatyears84]

Thank you 🙏 and yes there are more videos coming soon 👍

[@freddiehale8872]

This is so sick and really helpful! Following in insta already 😂 What radiator have you used? Also I have a 5 speed manual and I'm wondering what ratio differential to use... any ideas?

[@e30-bloodsweatyears84]

Thanks so much Freddie. So sorry for the late reply, I've been flat out getting the car ready for it's first show which was last weekend. Won best Import and Runner up best interior. I honestly can't remember which radiator I used. It may have been an e36 after market radiator?? I have a 5 speed as well and I run a 4 clutch, 3.15 ratio with 45/45 degree ramping.

[@stephenjindu73]

Lovely Build👌👌👏👏👏. Quick question are you running AC?? I'm trying to figure out how you managed to fit the compressor without cutting part of the frame🤔

[@e30-bloodsweatyears84]

Hi mate, no I don't run air con. Just not enough room for what I was trying to achieve.

[@roebssie]

hi EPIC video presentation i am also restoring / building a couple of bmw e30's can you please give me some more info on the 5 lug hole hub system because with factory the e30's have 4 holes and also want a decent way to convert it to 5 holes please

[@e30-bloodsweatyears84]

My setup is all out of a e36 compact which comes out with 5 lug setup. You also need to get post 1995 e36 me lower control arms and something like SRS Concept or Treehouse lower control arm bushes to replace the stock lollipop bushes.

[@fgm66]

Inspirational!! I am doing the same thing... well doing a m62 swap but not at this level, where did you get your headers?

[@e30-bloodsweatyears84]

Hi mate, the headers were custom made. There is nothing that fits in a right hand drive car, or at least not at the time I built this. Thanks for the comment.

[@tristanharpur5485]

Amazing build, amazing colour, what colour is it?

[@e30-bloodsweatyears84]

It's a custom candy colour I made up. Yes, it looks awesome in the sun too. Cheers.

[@roasiikarapuli6546]

Hey, did you hammered upper trans tunnel? my 6-speed gearbox is so close to hit that. Nice build!

[@e30-bloodsweatyears84]

Hi mate, yes I had to hammer up the trans tunnel quite a bit but mainly widen it so I can get the trans out without pulling the motor each time. That said, mine is a 5 speed so may even be smaller than your 6 speed. As you would know, they do put the 6 speed trans in them but I'm just not sure what is required. Thanks for the nice comment.

[@roasiikarapuli6546]

@@e30-bloodsweatyears84 Might be true that 6-speed is bigger. Cant wait to see your project ready. Keep up the great work!

[@ravetilldawn]

Very cool, How is the progress coming ?

[@e30-bloodsweatyears84]

Thank you🙏 I'm taking it to car shows now and it's doing very well. I need to get back to doing the rest of the build videos though.

[@whiskeyactual.]

I'm trying to understand why the steering rack change is necessary? I'm considering a M60 swap in my e28.

[@e30-bloodsweatyears84]

Steering rack change was only to have less turns lock to lock. That said, I did need to change the steering column knuckle setup to a barina one to gain some more clearance room for custom made headers (right hand drive car).

[@whiskeyactual.]

@@e30-bloodsweatyears84 Copy that, beautiful build. I'm really considering this swap, it's just truly next level.

[@vicfarns3721]

Do you have a link for where you purchased your exhaust manifolds?

[@e30-bloodsweatyears84]

Hi Victor, my headers were custom made. If you are lefthand drive I know you can purchase sets on line. They just don't make them for righthand drive cars to my knowledge.

[@Moocow444]

Does it leak any oil? Is the swap worth it?

[@e30-bloodsweatyears84]

No it doesn't leak any oil, it's a rebuilt engine. Yes totally worth it.

[@daniellokietek8896]

Which diff you using/?

[@e30-bloodsweatyears84]

Medium case. 3:15