Hello, I am extremely new to these cars, dont even own one, but want to soon. You guys might hate me for this, but all I really want is the body, I will be swapping in either a 6-700hp N/A SBC or a 1000+hp Turbocharged LS1 or SBC.
In either case, I dont think the stock rear diff in a say '95 325Ci 5spd (the car Im hoping to get), is up to the task of handling over 600lb/ft of torque.
So what are my options? I dont know much about IRS as all Ive owned is a 4th generation camaro (500hp+slick road=wrecked). Im guessing Im either going to have to spend a buttload of $ to upgrade the IRS or swap in a live axle out of a domestic.
Before you criticize too much about other things. The car will first be recieving a 10+ point rollcage to keep the frame straight. And I know for a fact that this swap can be done, at least with an LS1 and a 6spd, sounds like it all went smooth for the guy too.
http://www.nash8503.com/index.html
Thanks for any info provided, the project is still just thoughts inside my crazy head so I have some time for research.
In either case, I dont think the stock rear diff in a say '95 325Ci 5spd (the car Im hoping to get), is up to the task of handling over 600lb/ft of torque.
So what are my options? I dont know much about IRS as all Ive owned is a 4th generation camaro (500hp+slick road=wrecked). Im guessing Im either going to have to spend a buttload of $ to upgrade the IRS or swap in a live axle out of a domestic.
Before you criticize too much about other things. The car will first be recieving a 10+ point rollcage to keep the frame straight. And I know for a fact that this swap can be done, at least with an LS1 and a 6spd, sounds like it all went smooth for the guy too.
http://www.nash8503.com/index.html
Thanks for any info provided, the project is still just thoughts inside my crazy head so I have some time for research.