WATCH: F80 Powered E30 M3 is Pretty Nifty

Build Specs:

Engine/Drivetrain/Exhaust:

• 550hp/560tq F80 M3 engine (S55B30) and 6 speed transmission – First swap of its kind in the world
• BPM Sport – custom coding and performance tuning
• 6 F80 coolers & pumps with custom plumbing, 4 fans, and controllers
• CSF – charge cooler and heat exchanger
• Diffsonline – Differential machined for 4 clutches, custom ramp angles, and a 3.38 ratio from
• Ouroboros Fabrication – stainless steel oval exhaust

Chassis:

• BimmerWorld – chassis consulting and components. Professional BMW race team and parts manufacturer/supplier founded while racing E30 M3s
• Extensive hidden chassis reinforcements

Suspension/Brakes/Wheels/Tires:

• F80 M3 ABS (converted to 4 channel), F80 brake master cylinder/booster (modified pedal box)
• Essex Parts Sevices – AP Racing Radi-Cal calipers designed for the F80
• MCS – 3-Way remote dampers and true rear coilovers
• Custom subframes
• SLR Speed – tubular suspension with custom geometry
• Forgeline – centerlock wheels with offsets to accommodate customized suspension/brake components

Body/Restoration:

• Bare metal nut and bolt restoration with parts and consulting from James Clay of BimmerWorld and BimmerWorld Racing
• Bodywork performed by nationally award winning team at Cars Remember When
• Fabrication consulting by VW factory backed Project Baja @projectbaja and Flaherty’s Fabrication @eaflaherty
• Carbon fiber spoiler and Gurney flap

Interior:

• Cardinal red napa interior
• Napa black leather-wrapped dash, steering wheel, console, and pillars
• New plastic, rubber, and components throughout

Students:

• Justin Bruch
• Parker Brown
• Reece Cochran
• Isaac Gesundheit
• Peter Golledge
• Zach Lagarenne (lead student builder)

Mentors That Made This Happen:

• Dori Ahart – CRC Industries (lead believer and sponsor)
• Geoff Barrett – BMW CCA (supporting mentor)
• Mike Benvo – BPM Sport (tuning and coding)
• Nate Bourgeois – Ouroboros Fabrication (exhaust)
• James Clay – BimmerWorld (lead project tech advisor and parts sourcing)
• Fox Chung – BMW CCA (supporting mentor)
• Dean Coccaro – Zendex Tool and GoJak (made our 1.5 car garage usable space)
• Ravi Dolwani – CSF Radiators (SEMA booth, cooling, and PR)
• Dan Fitzgerald – Diffsonline (custom differential)
• Erin Flaherty – Flaherty’s Fine Fabrication (oil pan and general awesome mentor)
• Wyatt Gilbert – Motion Control Suspension (suspension consulting)
• Jeff Jegelewicz – Cover Craft (developed custom cover)
• Ryan Lindsley – BimmerSpeed (gets team out of jambs)
• Sam Lopez – Gorilla Wraps (livery install)
• Josh McGuckin – Gates and Project Baja (fabrication mentor)
• Brian McGuire – Yardr.co (“make it work” mentor)
• Alex McCulloch – Glen Shelly Auto Brokers (vintage BMW nut)
• Jeff Ritter – Essex Brakes / AP Racing (brake tech consultant)
• Cory Rowan – VisFire Creative (designer and project manager)
• Steve Schardt – Forgeline Wheels (wheel fitment and design)
• Scott Skrjanc – Lincoln Electric (welding supplies)
• Andy Wall and Scott Morton – Cars Remeber When Restoration (body restoration)