-Ls1 in a e30 BMW
Originally Posted by SpecM
-Hello all, Im new. I own a 1988 BMW 325 and would love to do an LSx/t56-swap. The LSx weighs 40 lbs less than my inline-six, and obviously makes more power 
Soooo.... anyone done it? Any ideas, tips, suggestions or links?
Soooo.... anyone done it? Any ideas, tips, suggestions or links?https://ls1tech.com/forums/showpost....55&postcount=1
You need the GTO oil pan or you can go dry sump ($$). I would check out the LS2 water pump and accessories to give more clearance up front for the radiator. You'll probably want to use a Corvette transmission yoke on your driveshaft because the rear flange sits inside a hole in the subframe.
The $$$ thing depends on how crazy you go and how much you want to upgrade. I can send you my excel spreadsheet if you PM me your email address.
The $$$ thing depends on how crazy you go and how much you want to upgrade. I can send you my excel spreadsheet if you PM me your email address.
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I know of a great shop in the CT area that would be willing to do it. I know he's looking to produce an LSx swap kit for E30's
www.666fabrication.com
He's a BMW guy, but loves working with LSx motors too. Give him a call.
www.666fabrication.com
He's a BMW guy, but loves working with LSx motors too. Give him a call.
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Originally Posted by LedFut
I know of a great shop in the CT area that would be willing to do it. I know he's looking to produce an LSx swap kit for E30's
www.666fabrication.com
He's a BMW guy, but loves working with LSx motors too. Give him a call.
www.666fabrication.com
He's a BMW guy, but loves working with LSx motors too. Give him a call.
Thats ace !
I've sent him an email for some more info.
It would be great if you could buy some ready made engine and g/box mounts as thats quite a big part of the job of engine swapping taken care of.
Last edited by V8Touring; Feb 23, 2006 at 07:11 PM.
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Originally Posted by jonus079
Insanity: "You're going to be able to get more out of a BMW V8 than you'll ever get out of an LS1 "
hahhahahahahhaha aeyaehahah ah yeah right.............good one.
hahhahahahahhaha aeyaehahah ah yeah right.............good one.
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Originally Posted by SpecM
-Seriously, BMW builds fine engines but LS1 = power baby!!!! Soooo much lighter too!
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this is great.... my 84 318i (my first car BTW) has been sitting in my driveway for several years now. My dad and i just picked up an LS1 for his Tri-5 Chevy and i keep looking at theat engine thinking "that thing would kick *** in the 'Dirt-E30'"
guess im gonna be on the look for an LS1 for myself next.... my front radiator support is smashed and i have a new one, but do you guys thing it would be easier for my to leave the support off when fabbing for the swap??
guess im gonna be on the look for an LS1 for myself next.... my front radiator support is smashed and i have a new one, but do you guys thing it would be easier for my to leave the support off when fabbing for the swap??
