# 1997 BMW Zed Tre **URL:** \ **Category:** Builds\ **Created:** [October 22, 2009, 9:15pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1997-bmw-zed-tre/204000 "2009-10-22T21:15:40Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![T34418L31](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/e56c9b/32.png) [@T34418L31](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/T34418L31)\ **Post date:** [October 22, 2009, 9:15pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1997-bmw-zed-tre/204000/1 "2009-10-22T21:15:40Z")
1997 BMW Z3, originally a 1.9l I4, now… Engine: Redtop SR20DET swap fresh OEM rebuild, stock bore ARP head studs ARP rod bolts MLS head gasket custom motor mounts Cooling: ProCool radiator Spal fan Fuel: Walbro 255 Denso 720’s -6AN lines from tank to rail, including return Edelbrock AFPR Summit fuel pressure gauge on top-mount rail Intake: Some sort of intake manifold 3" intake with K&N FMIC, 2.5" pipes GReddy Type R BOV Turbo/exhaust: GT2860RS Disco Potato (soon to be removed for something bigger) full 3" SS exhaust top mount T3 manifold Drivetrain: Spec stage III clutch Nissan 300ZX transmission Mazworx SR/VG adapter kit Custom driveshaft 4:11 LSD rear end from some 3-series Dual ear rear diff cover Suspension: Bilstein shocks Ground Control coilovers Dinan camber kit Polyurethane bushings all around F/R Racing Dynamics sway bars Randy Forbes braced rear end Hard Dog roll bar Brakes/wheels: 17" M-Roadster (Roadstar) wheels 225/45/17 Pilot Sport fronts 275/40/17 NT555 rear Brembo big brakes up front Drilled rotors out back Earl’s stainless brake lines EMS: AEM EMS AEM UEGO wideband Defi Boost, Oil Press., Water Temp, Link controller. Exterior: M-Roadster body (front bumper, fenders, etc) HID headlight conversion newer top Interior: M-Roadster seats, center console, door panels, etc Momo steering wheel GReddy shift knob I’m probably forgetting some, but I’ll update it later. Minor changes will include a 3076R or bigger for 400rwhp on pump (with a few other additions.) I’ll probably put AC back in it at some point. The car is very well sorted and needs minor fixes to be 100% Many more pics/info to come. ![http://www.pittspeed.com/uploaded/DSC_0744.jpg](http://www.pittspeed.com/uploaded/DSC_0744.jpg) ![http://www.pittspeed.com/uploaded/DSC_0727.jpg](http://www.pittspeed.com/uploaded/DSC_0727.jpg) ![http://www.pittspeed.com/uploaded/DSC_0731.jpg](http://www.pittspeed.com/uploaded/DSC_0731.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![bgblockelcamino](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/bgblockelcamino/32/5997_2.png) [@bgblockelcamino](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/bgblockelcamino)\ **Post date:** [October 22, 2009, 9:18pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1997-bmw-zed-tre/204000/2 "2009-10-22T21:18:43Z")
that is sweet ---
**Author:** ![Shaggy](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/shaggy/32/5945_2.png) [@Shaggy](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Shaggy)\ **Post date:** [October 22, 2009, 9:20pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1997-bmw-zed-tre/204000/3 "2009-10-22T21:20:53Z")
Cool man, You bought that from a Seattle guy. He is on another forum i’m on. ---
**Author:** ![BlkP42E](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/blkp42e/32/5938_2.png) [@BlkP42E](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/BlkP42E)\ **Post date:** [October 22, 2009, 9:32pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1997-bmw-zed-tre/204000/4 "2009-10-22T21:32:05Z")
so what did you do with the GSX now?? ---
**Author:** ![BigMack\_Srt8](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/bigmack_srt8/32/6025_2.png) [@BigMack\_Srt8](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/BigMack_Srt8)\ **Post date:** [October 22, 2009, 10:04pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1997-bmw-zed-tre/204000/5 "2009-10-22T22:04:03Z")
saw it down jays shop the other night. Looks good. Sounded good when you pulled away too. Slap a gt30r on that biatch 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![vw16vcabby](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/vw16vcabby/32/5943_2.png) [@vw16vcabby](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/vw16vcabby)\ **Post date:** [October 22, 2009, 10:19pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1997-bmw-zed-tre/204000/6 "2009-10-22T22:19:29Z")
did you purchase it or outright trade? cool car. seen it before on the net offering to trade, hence my asking. ---
**Author:** ![T34418L31](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/e56c9b/32.png) [@T34418L31](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/T34418L31)\ **Post date:** [October 22, 2009, 10:28pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1997-bmw-zed-tre/204000/7 "2009-10-22T22:28:09Z")
Sold the GSX like 8 months ago. Bought this outright recently. Already half torn down 🤣 I actually almost bought an M-Roadster with the intentions of supercharging it. I called the guy to talk about it, and brought up his “minor accident” note in his ad. He went on to tell me about how it was wrecked twice which required in the suspension having to be straightened, etc etc. No way I could go that route. ---
**Author:** ![vw16vcabby](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/vw16vcabby/32/5943_2.png) [@vw16vcabby](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/vw16vcabby)\ **Post date:** [October 22, 2009, 10:34pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1997-bmw-zed-tre/204000/8 "2009-10-22T22:34:30Z")
wish i knew you were looking, mine has been sitting at the g/f’s garage for last 2 years collecting dust. ---
**Author:** ![steelcitysix](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/steelcitysix/32/5992_2.png) [@steelcitysix](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/steelcitysix)\ **Post date:** [October 22, 2009, 10:57pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1997-bmw-zed-tre/204000/9 "2009-10-22T22:57:25Z")
Very Nice man. ---
**Author:** ![stinkbox](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/9f8e36/32.png) [@stinkbox](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/stinkbox)\ **Post date:** [October 23, 2009, 12:07am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1997-bmw-zed-tre/204000/10 "2009-10-23T00:07:22Z")
Thats freaking awesome! ---
**Author:** ![burnyd](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/burnyd/32/6020_2.png) [@burnyd](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/burnyd)\ **Post date:** [October 23, 2009, 2:21am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1997-bmw-zed-tre/204000/11 "2009-10-23T02:21:46Z")
I remember cheeks showing me the add for that car, Im pretty sure he was all ready to purchase that car… this was a good 3-4 months ago… amazing car! ---
**Author:** ![Pewter](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/pewter/32/5936_2.png) [@Pewter](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Pewter)\ **Post date:** [October 23, 2009, 5:30am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1997-bmw-zed-tre/204000/12 "2009-10-23T05:30:21Z")
awesome! ---
**Author:** ![Swarzkopf](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/7feea3/32.png) [@Swarzkopf](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Swarzkopf)\ **Post date:** [October 23, 2009, 5:44am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1997-bmw-zed-tre/204000/13 "2009-10-23T05:44:24Z")
That is enormously badass. Congrats. ---
**Author:** ![integrrac](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/bcef8e/32.png) [@integrrac](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/integrrac)\ **Post date:** [October 23, 2009, 5:51am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1997-bmw-zed-tre/204000/14 "2009-10-23T05:51:37Z")
that’s sweeeeet ---
**Author:** ![dyingwish](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/dyingwish/32/6041_2.png) [@dyingwish](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/dyingwish)\ **Post date:** [October 23, 2009, 5:58am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1997-bmw-zed-tre/204000/15 "2009-10-23T05:58:31Z")
Nice Jesse, did you get in touch with Kenny? ---
**Author:** ![matt94z](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/matt94z/32/6040_2.png) [@matt94z](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/matt94z)\ **Post date:** [October 23, 2009, 6:21am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1997-bmw-zed-tre/204000/16 "2009-10-23T06:21:54Z")
SICK!!! Hopefully you dont run into any wiring issues, Im sure thats in the back of yor head already… That is F’n sick though! post up some more pics! ---
**Author:** ![paNX2K\_SE-R](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/dfb087/32.png) [@paNX2K\_SE-R](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/paNX2K_SE-R)\ **Post date:** [October 23, 2009, 10:11am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1997-bmw-zed-tre/204000/17 "2009-10-23T10:11:46Z")
I remember seeing that car for sale on the SR20forum, very cool Jesse! A 3076R seems like overkill for 400whp, why not a 2871R? ---
**Author:** ![T34418L31](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/e56c9b/32.png) [@T34418L31](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/T34418L31)\ **Post date:** [October 23, 2009, 11:46am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1997-bmw-zed-tre/204000/18 "2009-10-23T11:46:59Z")
> [@Is it bad?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/is-it-bad/41368/27): > > I remember seeing that car for sale on the SR20forum, very cool Jesse! > > A 3076R seems like overkill for 400whp, why not a 2871R? I’d rather have breathing room for more power than be reaching the limits of a smaller turbo. Hell, I’ve been considering going bigger than a 3076. Lag complaints are overrated :blue: > [@dyingwish](#): > > Nice Jesse, did you get in touch with Kenny? No, not yet. Going to get a few more things sorted over the weekend and call Monday. By the way, not having an adjustable clutch pedal on this thing is fucking retarded. I’m going to make a new extended clutch stop so the clutch pedal doesn’t travel 10" after disengagement. ---
**Author:** ![SixSpeed454SS](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/e19adc/32.png) [@SixSpeed454SS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/SixSpeed454SS)\ **Post date:** [October 23, 2009, 3:59pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1997-bmw-zed-tre/204000/19 "2009-10-23T15:59:28Z")
Jesse… You come up with some of the most ‘off the wall’ stuff. Cool car. 10x better than a DSM, and I don’t even really care for Beemers 😃 ---
**Author:** ![spoolinsteve](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/spoolinsteve/32/6026_2.png) [@spoolinsteve](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/spoolinsteve)\ **Post date:** [October 23, 2009, 5:08pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1997-bmw-zed-tre/204000/20 "2009-10-23T17:08:47Z")
bought not built! btw why havent I seen this in person yet? btw again, I like the brake master cylinder heat shield lol [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1997-bmw-zed-tre/204000.md?page=2)