FS : 1997 BMW Z3 with LS1/T56 swap
07-15-2011, 07:44 AM
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FS : 1997 BMW Z3 with LS1/T56 swap Year: 1997
Make: BMW
Model: Z3
Price: $17000
Mileage: 146000
Private or Dealer Listing: Private Listing
Location (State): PA
Color: White
Transmission: Manual
Drivetrain: Rear Wheel Drive
LS Engine?: Car has LS engine
Some quick info -
I've owned the car since I believe December of 2009, and I've put less than 10k miles on it, bringing it to it's current state of 146k miles. It's white with a black top and black interior. The paint is decent, but in no way a show car. Realistically, the front and rear bumpers need re-sprayed. I might have this done soon, but if I don't I'm willing to negotiate a bit on price to make up for it. The interior is in pretty good shape, although it does have some wear here and there. The leather, heated seats have no rips or tears. The front tires are basically new, and the rears still have another summer of life in them. Mechanically, the car is perfect. Just about everything drivetrain-related on the car has been upgraded/replaced.
The car started life as a 4-cylinder car, was torn down and built by DonG into an SR20-powered monster, was purchased and torn down by me, and now sits with a 2001 LS1/T56 drivetrain.
Mod list -
Exterior -
M-Roadster front bumper, side mirrors, side gills.
I-6 rear fenders (wider than the base model fenders)
BMW M 17” wheels
225/45 Sumitomo front and 275/40 Nitto rear tires
Cloth top in excellent shape, no rips or tears
Newer OEM chrome kidney grills
HID headlight conversion
Clear side-markers
Interior -
M-Roadster heated/power seats
M-Roadster leather door skins
M-Roadster leather center console
M-Roadster floor mats
M-Roadster leather-trimmed door panels
M-Roadster rear view mirror
M-Roadster door sills
Momo steering wheel
Electronics -
STRI 60mm oil pressure and coolant gauges
AEM UEGO wideband mounted in the gauge cluster
BMW M-Roadster gauge cluster
JVC headunit
Kicker F+R speakers
Tuning -
2001 PCM
Car tuned on EFILive
Chassis/braking -
Bilstein shocks
Ground Control coilovers
Randy Forbes rear subframe reinforcement kit
Hard Dog roll bar
Ireland Engineering urethane bushings all around
Racing Dynamics front and rear sway bars
Brembo big brake kit up front
Drilled rear rotors
Stainless, braided brake lines
Custom rear control arms
DINAN rear camber kit
Custom steering shaft
Engine -
Vorschlag engine mounts
2001 LS1 longblock - 63xxx miles
C5 Corvette fuel rail covers
LS6 intake manifold
LS6 timing chain
Lunati VooDoo camshaft
Lunati valve springs
TSS pushrods
3.5” intake with K&N air filter
1 ⅞” headers with 3” collectors
Dual 3” exhaust merging into a single 3.5” exhaust with an Apex’i muffler
Custom power-steering lines
Transmission -
Vorschlag transmission mount
2001 T56 6-speed transmission
Monster Stage 2 clutch/flywheel
Custom clutch line
2005 Pontiac GTO offset shifter
Hurst shift ****
Custom driveshaft
E30 BMW LSD rear end
Rogue Engineering dual-ear differential cover
E30 axles
Cooling -
ProCool radiator
Pusher fan mounted in front of the radiator
Fuel -
Walbro 255lph fuel pump
In-line Aeromotive fuel filter
-6AN stainless braided line from the tank to the fuel rail
Edlebrock AFPR with gauge
-6AN stainless braided return line back to the tank
Extras -
Newer, clear rear window
Whalen bushing kit for the seats
Kick-panel light kit
(1) decent-condition front kidney grille
Stock LS1 parts, including cam, springs, pushrods, clutch/flywheel, AC lines, and (2) extra O2 sensors
Known issues with the car -
As mentioned, the paint has some chips and nicks, and the front/rear bumpers could use a spray.
The hazard lights don't work. It's most likely a relay issue, but because everything works otherwise I've never bothered to look into it. The hazard button is also cracked. (New hazard button installed.)
The windshield has a small chip that was filled. I believe this occurred during transport from Washington to Pennsylvania.
There are three holes for 60mm gauges under the HVAC controls, but the car only has two installed, leaving an opening (see pics.)
The title is clear and in my name, and I'm in no real rush to sell if the right offer doesn't come along. Please note, though, that there's more than $25k in parts alone on this car.
Current asking price is $17,000, but I'm very open to negotiations/offers.
I can/will take more photos/videos of the car.
Many additional photos can be found here and also here.
Thanks!
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07-15-2011, 02:04 PM
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hey, i know this doesnt have anything to do with your sale thread, but free bump for you. but anyways, how hard was this swap, it seems like rx7 swaps are a dime a dozen anymore and id love to have an LS1 Z3 coupe
07-18-2011, 08:38 PM
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The swap wasn't terribly difficult - it's a tight fit in spots, but everything went together pretty smoothly.
As an aside, I would consider trades for other "sports" cars (Evo's, S2000s, C5's, 2G AWD DSM's, etc.) + cash where necessary.
Also note that the price is OBO, and I'm willing to work with the right buyer.
As an aside, I would consider trades for other "sports" cars (Evo's, S2000s, C5's, 2G AWD DSM's, etc.) + cash where necessary.
Also note that the price is OBO, and I'm willing to work with the right buyer.
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07-22-2011, 05:47 PM
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The AC compressor is there, and I originally intended to adapt the lines to keep AC, but never got around to it.
As mentioned, the car comes with f-body AC lines, and the AC compressor is on the motor.
As for the gauges, the tach, speedo, and gas gauge are factory. Water temp and oil pressure are aftermarket.
Thanks,
As mentioned, the car comes with f-body AC lines, and the AC compressor is on the motor.
As for the gauges, the tach, speedo, and gas gauge are factory. Water temp and oil pressure are aftermarket.
Thanks,
07-29-2011, 11:53 PM
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I am very interested in this car. I have a 07 WRX with few mods. 300hp daily driver. PM me if you are interested or if this car is still for sale.
How strong is the LSD rear end? Can they take abuse or is the ls1 pushing the limits of it?
Name is Eric and i am in Iowa. I joined just to get info about this car and possibly work something out. I still need to fill out my profile lol.
How strong is the LSD rear end? Can they take abuse or is the ls1 pushing the limits of it?
Name is Eric and i am in Iowa. I joined just to get info about this car and possibly work something out. I still need to fill out my profile lol.