88 BMW E30 325is LSX/T56 Turbo Build
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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.
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Let me know what you think and if you have any advice, please let me know.
Thanks guys!
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.
![Name: 4EB02DF0-AEDD-4942-87FC-3B6EA9C20E37_zpsrxr2znug.jpg
Views: 10209
Size: 2.02 MB](https://ls1tech.com/forums/attachments/conversions-swaps/606679d1501314997-88-bmw-e30-325is-lsx-t56-turbo-build-4eb02df0-aedd-4942-87fc-3b6ea9c20e37_zpsrxr2znug.jpg)
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Let me know what you think and if you have any advice, please let me know.
Thanks guys!
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I plan on doing a full mtech 2 set up plus my zender wing down the road.
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They sure are, and it sure is haha
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They sure are, and it sure is haha
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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!
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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 !
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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.
It's the E30 LS1 kit, I bought it uncomplete for a good deal.