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E30 Project:  The Build

Mark Ritter, owner of a gorgeous Guards Red 1997 Porsche S, maintained by German Car Repair, Inc., wanted a second fun car to tool around with and participate in the occasional Driver’s Education event.  The search began for a BMW 325iS project car.  Mark found a white 1987 5-speed with potential and he drove it home from out-of-state.  We discussed various engine options, including a naturally aspirated stroker engine, but after some prodding from us, Mark finally decided that forced induction was the way to go.

A 2.7 liter donor block and a 524 turbo diesel crankshaft (forged) were located, as were 8.5:1 Mahle pistons.  The rods were sized and shot-peened, and the crankshaft and flywheel were balanced as an assembly.  We freshened up the 2.5 liter head, and using a multiple layer steel head gasket, assembled the long block; ready for the TCD turbocharger kit.  Ground Control Suspension, a 5-lug E36 M3 hub conversion, a UUC big brake kit, and 17” throwing star wheels were installed at German Car Repair, Inc. Many interior upgrades, additional instrumentation, additional oil cooling and cooling system upgrades were installed.

Beware the unsuspecting rice rocket that decides to challenge this innocent looking E30.

Now Mark has a problem:  his “beater” BMW outruns his 911S!
Time for some Porsche upgrades?

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This 1977 Porsche 911T received a complete mechanical makeover in our shop.  This included an upgraded 3.21 DME engine, transmission rebuild, Weltmeister and Bilstein suspension refurbish, GHL exhaust with headers, roll-cage, engine performance programming and upgraded air intake system.  The result: a really fun, fast car that had spectators cheering at the PCA Autocross.

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This 2001 BMW 330i was the recipient of some tasteful cosmetic upgrades, including custom wheels, rear deck lid spoiler, M3 mirrors, a cold air intake system, and a control unit performance upgrade.  We consider Joe to be a satisfied client, judging by his response.