Avus Blue LS1 M3 Project *With Vids*
09-26-2011, 10:41 AM
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Yeah I get the same reactions, and I especially love it when I start up and drive by E92 M3 snobs lol. Im not a showoff by any means but I cant help if my engine loves to growl when I start her up
Once I learn to tame her on track, Ill be doing the heads/intake/cams soon. I would love to be at 430-450whp max
09-26-2011, 10:52 AM
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Trust me, you will master it before long. The speed bug is universal. I decided to do the turbo on mine because it was different. I haven't seen another E36 with a front/ engine bay mounted turbo setup. The only other one that I know of is an STS setup. I believe it was Mike Collins @ Nash Motorsports. I agree that it is one hell of a project, the amount of custom EVERYTHING is ridiculous. It will be well worth it though! A turbo E36 is cool but an E36 with a turbo LS1 is even better.
10-04-2011, 10:33 AM
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On Oct, I took the LS1 on its maiden Track Day at Chuckwalla Valley Raceway and she did me proud. I left the street tires on becuase I wanted to know how she would perform w/o the slicks on.
Track temps were at 100-105F all day but she ran well within normal temp. Vids to come soon as soon as I can get them off my wife's camera, so here are some pics for now:
With my Track buddy
Chuckwalla Valley Raceway 10/2/11 FlyBys from wifes camera
[youtube]xbcHnQMYxE8[/youtube]
[youtube]dHk3jFaxFA0[/youtube]
Track temps were at 100-105F all day but she ran well within normal temp. Vids to come soon as soon as I can get them off my wife's camera, so here are some pics for now:
With my Track buddy
Chuckwalla Valley Raceway 10/2/11 FlyBys from wifes camera
[youtube]xbcHnQMYxE8[/youtube]
[youtube]dHk3jFaxFA0[/youtube]
10-12-2011, 12:54 PM
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I am currently in the process of re-designing my a/c system, as the down pipe resides where the compressor was. There are bracket kits that use the GM R4 compressor that seem like they may be the hot ticket. Originally, I used a 318 compressor and the New Age Hot Rods bracket (which worked awesome- A/c Compressor, bracket, and the one custom line are for sale). I cant wait to see more LSX equipped E36's out there. Mine gets the weirdest looks. People either love it or absolutely hate it!
10-12-2011, 01:49 PM
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Where are you getting it tuned? I went to Racer's Edge Tuning in Downey and they are good guys.
12-15-2013, 01:52 PM
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Got some progress done this weekend. LS1 is out. My god its so great to have access to a lift, power tools, and extra hands!
While waiting on the new motor, next up
1. To clean up the old installation wiring
2. Figure out what I want to do with the brakes, change to smaller booster or go manual brakes..., if I wanted to change it up.
- Want to retain ABS so we will move the unit
3. remake power steering line
4. Add more heat shielding
5. Convert headers to v-band and ceramic coat
6. Wait for new motor
-I've decided that once the motor is finished, I will do an engine dyno break in.
While waiting on the new motor, next up
1. To clean up the old installation wiring
2. Figure out what I want to do with the brakes, change to smaller booster or go manual brakes..., if I wanted to change it up.
- Want to retain ABS so we will move the unit
3. remake power steering line
4. Add more heat shielding
5. Convert headers to v-band and ceramic coat
6. Wait for new motor
-I've decided that once the motor is finished, I will do an engine dyno break in.
12-16-2013, 07:00 PM
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Motor is just about done but since AFR will not be open to receive it over the holidays, ERL will ship the motor first week of Jan. I can't wait!
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AND... An update
machine work looks good here....all four corners were between .0025 and .004 out of the hole. That's very good for this type of thing....basically held the tolerance +/- .001
Headers are back from heat coat so I hope to get photos of those soon
machine work looks good here....all four corners were between .0025 and .004 out of the hole. That's very good for this type of thing....basically held the tolerance +/- .001
Headers are back from heat coat so I hope to get photos of those soon
02-17-2014, 01:40 PM
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LS2 block
And another update from the genius Mr. Mamo!
Some progress made this weekend:
Heart of the beast
Cam cleanded and ready for installation:
Top Dead center:
Cam Degreeing by the valve:
Cam degreeing by the Lobe centerline method
ARP bolts hold that bad boy in
Cam Torqued in place and Ported Oil pump installed
And another update from the genius Mr. Mamo!
Some progress made this weekend:
Heart of the beast
Cam cleanded and ready for installation:
Top Dead center:
Cam Degreeing by the valve:
Cam degreeing by the Lobe centerline method
ARP bolts hold that bad boy in
Cam Torqued in place and Ported Oil pump installed
