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I've been daily driving y F250 Powerstroke for 7 years now and 100,000 miles. It's an amazing truck and it's fun in it's own way. But I just can't take driving it every day anymore.

Here she is doing what she does best. That's 4,000 lbs of brick.

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I wanted something with 4 doors, manual transmission, and fun to drive. I found that E36 M3's have come way down in price and I know they are a fantastic car. So, I found this one near me, had a pre purchase inspection done, and brought it home.

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It's a 1998 with 192,000 miles. It's really hard to believe how many miles it has. It drives like it has maybe 100,000 miles. I am absolutely amazing at how balanced the car is. The 240 hp straight 6 pulls like it has closer to 300. The handling is truly amazing. The suspension is stock with worn out rear shocks and I'm sure a few bushings that need to be replaced. Even still, I can completely understand why these cars were considered the best handling cars of the 90's.

The other day I finally had a clear shot at an onramp. I dropped to 3rd and eased into the right hander. I gently accelerated trying to find the limit. There was more body roll than I expected, but even still, no tire squeal. Towards the end of the turn, in disbelief that I didn't have the tires screaming, I tried to induce oversteer to see how to would respond. I jumped off the throttle and added steering input. NOTHING happened! It just did what I asked it to. I just absolutely can't believe how much fun this little car is to drive.

Just thought I'd share.

Steve91T View Member Profile	Jul 25 2013, 01:46 PM Post #1
Experienced Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 2,038 Joined: 3-March 10 From: Huntersville, NC Member No.: 9,105	I've been daily driving y F250 Powerstroke for 7 years now and 100,000 miles. It's an amazing truck and it's fun in it's own way. But I just can't take driving it every day anymore. Here she is doing what she does best. That's 4,000 lbs of brick. (IMG:http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v199/Steve91T/null.jpg) I wanted something with 4 doors, manual transmission, and fun to drive. I found that E36 M3's have come way down in price and I know they are a fantastic car. So, I found this one near me, had a pre purchase inspection done, and brought it home. (IMG:http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v199/Steve91T/image-50.jpg) (IMG:http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v199/Steve91T/image-51.jpg) (IMG:http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v199/Steve91T/image-52.jpg) It's a 1998 with 192,000 miles. It's really hard to believe how many miles it has. It drives like it has maybe 100,000 miles. I am absolutely amazing at how balanced the car is. The 240 hp straight 6 pulls like it has closer to 300. The handling is truly amazing. The suspension is stock with worn out rear shocks and I'm sure a few bushings that need to be replaced. Even still, I can completely understand why these cars were considered the best handling cars of the 90's. The other day I finally had a clear shot at an onramp. I dropped to 3rd and eased into the right hander. I gently accelerated trying to find the limit. There was more body roll than I expected, but even still, no tire squeal. Towards the end of the turn, in disbelief that I didn't have the tires screaming, I tried to induce oversteer to see how to would respond. I jumped off the throttle and added steering input. NOTHING happened! It just did what I asked it to. I just absolutely can't believe how much fun this little car is to drive. Just thought I'd share.

FASTFATBOY View Member Profile	Jul 27 2013, 05:57 PM Post #2
Experienced Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 1,099 Joined: 14-October 06 From: Mobile, Al Member No.: 1,410	I would build a LS1 shortblock and put LS6 stuff on top like I did. Mine makes 385 RWHP and drives like a stock LS1......lots of low end tq to pull out of the corner. If I ever do one, it will get an LS6. Here is my dyno sheet. (IMG:http://i1122.photobucket.com/albums/l528/FASTFATBOY1/DYNO%20SHEETS/Z28with2OTL.jpg)

Steve91T View Member Profile	Jul 31 2013, 05:13 PM Post #3
Experienced Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 2,038 Joined: 3-March 10 From: Huntersville, NC Member No.: 9,105	QUOTE (FASTFATBOY @ Jul 27 2013, 01:57 PM) I would build a LS1 shortblock and put LS6 stuff on top like I did. Mine makes 385 RWHP and drives like a stock LS1......lots of low end tq to pull out of the corner. If I ever do one, it will get an LS6. Here is my dyno sheet. (IMG:http://i1122.photobucket.com/albums/l528/FASTFATBOY1/DYNO%20SHEETS/Z28with2OTL.jpg) I'd love that, but that's an expensive engine. The "kit" to install an LS engine into an E36 is pretty expensive. The 5.3 LS truck engine is pretty cheap. Complete engines right around $1000. I think I'd do the truck engine first to make it easier on the wallet, then someday build something like what you have, the LS6. I gotta say, the stock M3 engine is pretty damn impressive. I can't believe how much low end torque it has. I love straight 6's. But an LS engine in this car would be amazing.