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Old Oct 22, 2005 | 07:49 AM
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Question ls1 into bmw318

so amazed at the conversion that im building my own. problem is i live in australia so all fab work is opposite(RHD) any tech hints would be appreciated! Has any1 got info/pics on a finished product?
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Old Oct 22, 2005 | 08:02 AM
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e30 or e36? It makes a huge difference.
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Old Oct 22, 2005 | 08:08 AM
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sorry mate,e36!
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Old Oct 22, 2005 | 05:43 PM
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Here are good instructions on an e36 conversion...

http://nash8503.com/Conversion_Instructions.html
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Old Oct 22, 2005 | 09:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Derek 357i
Here are good instructions on an e36 conversion...

http://nash8503.com/Conversion_Instructions.html
I was going to suggest the same link. Good luck with yours!
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Old Oct 23, 2005 | 01:46 AM
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Derik 357i, u are the man! thankyou so much.
the ls1gen111 is a relatively new engine in aust, so when u talk to so called performance shops they tell u that u are crazy and that it wont fit!! i plan to prove them wrong with help of this site.
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Old Oct 23, 2005 | 01:31 PM
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The other nice thing is that the e36 chassis has room for a rear drop oil pan. I am running a dry sump setup because I wasn't thrilled about running the front drop holden pan.

You should go nuts with the car and give Harrop a call and run their ITB intake. That would look proper under the hood of a bmw.

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