BMW e34 Touring LS1 swap (BMW 5 series wagon)
03-05-2013, 02:26 PM
#25
1. Use tripod (to keep this in alignment)
2. Photograph the object (in this case a crossmember)
3. Change wait you want in with the subject (I added the oilpane)
4. Photograph
5. Bring into Photoshop and add both images to the same document
6. Have a layer of each image
7. Reduce opacity on the image that you want to ghosted out
8. save as the format you want
9. I then drew the red bracing in with Illustrator, but it can be done in Photoshop to, just a bit more work to draw in and stroke
03-07-2013, 08:20 AM
#26
See, and you were saying how tough it is to document a build as it goes…
It comes naturally once brain gets sucked into the “tornado” of the project (always seems to be in the back of your mind).
It comes naturally once brain gets sucked into the “tornado” of the project (always seems to be in the back of your mind).
03-07-2013, 05:57 PM
#27
Thanks for the encouragement.
03-07-2013, 05:59 PM
#28
The next thing I think I realize I may be able to do is to use the BMW ac compressor. I have not tried to fit the LS1 pulley yet, but that is next. If I can do that it will save some time on dough on getting ac lines made. I can then make my own PS lines.
03-10-2013, 12:32 PM
#29
I made a metal yard run yesterday, so I am ready to start making hard parts.
I maybe be able to do the first test fit today. Yesterday was spent on GTO oilpan swap. Sounds easier that it was
. Photos to come.
I maybe be able to do the first test fit today. Yesterday was spent on GTO oilpan swap. Sounds easier that it was
. Photos to come.
03-10-2013, 04:03 PM
#30
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come on over to silviav8.com, there are a few front sump pans we have figured out cause the 240sx uses them too.
somewhere there is a thread with comparisons.
somewhere there is a thread with comparisons.
03-10-2013, 10:28 PM
#31
03-10-2013, 10:38 PM
#32
I am surprised how clean and fresh the inside of the pan was. Lots of clean oil too.
About to do the first test fit. LS1, meet BMW E34 5 series Touring.
Consummation of a long relationship to come.
Wait! The stock mounts and manifold wants to occupy the same location as that giant steering box. Next, I need to remove the motor mounts and driver's side manifold then see how much space I have, then I will start making things.
03-10-2013, 10:51 PM
#33
BMW m60 compared to GM LS1. I am surprised that they are so close in size. I was under the impression the the LS1 would be quite a bit smaller. Based on research, the LS1 is 40lbs lighter than the BMW M60. A rough measurement says that the M60 might be about 2 inches longer and about 2 inches wider.
03-16-2013, 11:21 PM
#36
Tight fit, but I was able to get the bellhousing to clear the rear crossmember.
Using my hightech organic measuring device to determine how low the engine must go to fit under the hood.
Using all surface to solve problems. I used some dry erase book paint on the cabinets so that I can use them a writing surface. Works well...
Here is how much I must notch the crossmember.
Here is where the notch will be.
Prepping for the brace.
Welding on he backside of the crossmember bracing. Welding under here was difficult because oil inside of the crossmember would get heated and seep out. Then the seeping oil would contaminate the weld. It took a long time to clean up the oil enough to get a suitable weld.
Notched. Now to box and reinforce, but first I must test fit the engine for a third time.
Last edited by vazfx16; 03-18-2013 at 01:13 AM.
