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Old Jan 30, 2013 | 04:11 PM
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Default E36 M3 - LS3/TR6060 Swap

This is for a customer...... Car is a 95 M3, it is getting a 2010 LS3 and a tr6060. In addition allll new suspension..control arms, springs, shocks, all the rear subframe bushings, etc.

It will end up with cruise, AC, etc...just like factory.

Here is a picture of the car. (Wheels are going to be changed as well). Sellers pic...



More pictures will come soon.

LS3/TR6060 is ordered and should ship to me in about a week or so. Should be a fun one!


Something showed up today....




Waiting it's turn....mocking up an e30 m42 turbo kit then e36 time.


Lift is empty now so the E36 made it's way on.

Brought the engine over to my house. Easy way to get it off the trailer.


Engine is just about ready to come out.
All the underside bits are off...


Engine all disconnected from everything




The lab...
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Old Jan 30, 2013 | 08:13 PM
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In for the LS3 ****.
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Old Jan 30, 2013 | 08:35 PM
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do want
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Old Jan 30, 2013 | 10:16 PM
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nice, love the conversion, which headers/rear are you going to be using?

Also - love that you keep a clean shop!
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Old Jan 30, 2013 | 10:34 PM
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should be the ultimate sleeper in no time!
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Old Jan 30, 2013 | 11:04 PM
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I'm just waiting for the right E36 convertible to start my swap. Keep us posted.
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Old Jan 30, 2013 | 11:36 PM
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i love that m3 body style
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Old Jan 31, 2013 | 12:01 AM
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Going to use a Driveshaft Shop driveshaft?
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Old Jan 31, 2013 | 05:27 AM
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Stock rear...not sure which headers I will be using yet. Won't know until I see how it fits.

Maybe driveshaft shop driveshaft, again not sure until i get in there.
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Old Feb 1, 2013 | 04:41 PM
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front end all pulled off, engine ready to come out. After the engine is out the front and rear suspension will get completely pulled apart and sent off to be powder coated.

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Old Feb 1, 2013 | 07:25 PM
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theres a show called 2 guys garage on speed where they swapped a ls3 i think in a m3. it might have some tips. could help you out
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Old Feb 3, 2013 | 03:07 PM
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Engine is out...


Rear subframe/suspension is dropped


Solid underneath






Front subframe is out as well


Next step will be to break down all the suspension parts and get it off to the powder coater. Thinking about dropping the gas tank as well to clean up in that area. Going to remove any and all grime/built up dirt from the bottom of the car and recoat with paint/undercoating of some sort.
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RhinoLiner spray in bed liner works great if you really want to protect the underside. I have used it on all of my builds.
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Old Feb 4, 2013 | 08:43 PM
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nice starting point!!
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Old Feb 8, 2013 | 03:43 PM
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Doesn't look like much but pulling apart the entire rear end assembly and pushing all the bearings/bushings out is a big job.

Starting a pile for the powder coater.

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Old Feb 8, 2013 | 04:27 PM
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This should be interesting
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Old Feb 8, 2013 | 10:01 PM
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Great project! Also very nice looking garage!
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Are you keeping it dbw or going with dbc?
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Old Feb 10, 2013 | 06:51 PM
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Originally Posted by LS1PoweredBrick
Great project! Also very nice looking garage!
thanks, I LOVE my garage. I need more space tho.

Originally Posted by bmwhybrid
Are you keeping it dbw or going with dbc?
Planning on staying DBW


Starting on cleaning the engine bay....it will get cleaned more once the engine is all mocked up. Then pulled out before finally assembly.

passenger side


passenger side done...drivers not


drivers before


drivers after


Both before


after


dropped the gas tank


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Old Feb 10, 2013 | 09:09 PM
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are you going to reinforce the rear shock towers?
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