One of a handful of E30 rotary conversions we've completed over the years, Darby's 318i is as clean as they come and really is a real wolf in sheeps clothing! Now running a staunch FD 13Bt combo, wearing a sizable Garrett G42 turbo and backed by a tough-as-nails R154 5-speed transmission, the exterior looks certainly don't give much away & that's exactly what the goal was from day one with this build - apart from a subtle brap from the small street bridgeport, and of course the suddgestive number plates, the untrained ear would never guess what's under the hood...
With a MoTeC M130 controlling the show, the car drives like a dream on the street as well, with DBW throttle and a whole suite of engine protection keeping an eye on things, Darby is able to enjoy his dream ride without a worry in the world and once the engine is run in, we're sure to see him enjoying taking a few scalps of unsuspecting victims at roll racing events!
Make/Model: BMW 318i
Owner: Darby
Car's purpose (race car, street car, show car etc): Street Cruiser
Engine: Pac Performance Street FD 13BT Engine Package
Bolt-Ons: Garrett G-42 Turbocharger, Turbosmart ProGate50, Custom Exhaust Manifold, Factory FD Intake With DBW Throttle, 120A Alternator, Multi-Rib Pulley Kit, Pac Oil Filler Neck
ECU and Fuel: MoTeC M130, Custom High-capacity Fuel Tank, triple Walbro Fuel Pumps, 2000cc injectors
Driveline: R154 5-Speed Transmission, custom twin plate clutch, M3 IRS diff, Billet Axles
Cooling: Pac Premium Cooling Package & 4 Inch H/Duty Intercooler
Brakes & Suspension: Standard brakes, Bilstein suspension
Body: Factory
Interior: factory trim, MoTeC C127 Dash
Wheels: BBS
Power: Not Yet Dyno'd (Estimated 500+RWHP)
ET: NA
