Dirk LSXT

Hey everyone,

The first version of my car was the stock 2.5 with a Holset HX35.
It made good power, so I replaced the HG with an MLS and ARP studs.
Ended up melting a piston before getting bigger injectors and more boost.
I sold off all of my e30 related parts and everything and have started collecting LSX parts. The plan is a 5.3 LM7 with ls6 intake/cam and LS9 HG's and ARPs and a T76 or TC76. Here's some picture of the car so far and the exterior changes planned.













Let me know what you think and if you have any advice, please let me know.

Thanks guys!

jerrad

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That is going to be a killer once it's back on the road.
What will it weigh, 2800ish?

EastTnZ28

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Killer. I love these swaps. Thinking very seriously about doing one myself. Keep us updated.

Dirk LSXT

Thanks, around there, should be quite a hand full haha

mapleridge

nice thread. looking forward to this.

Dirk LSXT

Finally put the banner on, it will look good with all the exterior changes


ARPs to hold the boost


All mocked up, got gto oil pan too just need to notch it

Dirk LSXT

Notched the gto oil pan today



Test fitted with manifolds and oil pan, hx52 mocked up for size

Matt@SNLPerformance

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Looks promising! Are you going to upgrade to 89+ bumpers?

hrcslam

This thing is going to be epic when it's done!

Tuckin15s

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In for updates.

Dirk LSXT

My friend welded up the gto pan and water pump.
#noheat

jerrad

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Wow, great welds.
Must be nice to have friends like that. lol

1SMKN99

Very cool build!

Dirk LSXT

I plan on doing a full mtech 2 set up plus my zender wing down the road.

Thanks guys!

They sure are, and it sure is haha

BudRacing

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Awesome swap goin here. IBTW, subscribed.

hrcslam

You're telling me, I gotta make friends with a good welder too now. LOL

whitedevilWS6

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As soon as I sell my CTS-V I'm going to start gathering parts for my E30 LSx swap. I plan on using the same kit. Are you keeping A/C? I can't wait to see how this goes for you! Subscribed!

merika

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So much win in this thread!!
Subscribed!!

Flywheel86

Hey, I'm in the middle of an '87 E28 LS Turbo swap, what motor mounts are those and where can I get a set? Thanks, BTW, looks awesome can't wait to see yours done !

Dirk LSXT

Thanks guys.

I mig'd my last piping setup/oil return/intercooler outlets haha not nearly as pretty as his tig job.

No A/C, I took it out last time around to fit the wastegate where I wanted it

It's the E30 LS1 kit, I bought it uncomplete for a good deal.