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Old Oct 3, 2007 | 03:53 PM
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Default BMW E36 LS1 Swap Video

Enjoy.

Original version http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5CmjtGYekx0

It is a little less serious than these usually are.

Minimally edited version of most of the driving with the original sounds. If you like the sound of a rev limiter getting a workout this one is for you. It will put you to sleep but people kept asking.....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AC-5G7hpRYI

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Old Oct 3, 2007 | 04:48 PM
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What an awesome BMW I'd love to do this swap someday myself! Congrats!
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Old Oct 3, 2007 | 06:15 PM
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Nicely done. The video would have been better with less music and more engine sounds. (opinion only)
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Old Oct 3, 2007 | 06:29 PM
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Is that Jimmy Kimmel?
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Old Oct 4, 2007 | 04:45 PM
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very nice. thanks for sharing.
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Old Oct 5, 2007 | 05:57 AM
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haha...man...I can say without a doubt that was one of the most entertaining videos Ive seen in awhile! Good job! Looks like an awesome car too. You do realize that people are going to want non-music driving vids now right?? hehe..me included!

I love that sticker at the end! haha...

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Old Oct 5, 2007 | 03:52 PM
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I R Envious
Do you know how much that beast weights now?
How much did the swap end up costing?
How much power are you making?
thanks
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Old Oct 5, 2007 | 05:06 PM
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That video was AWSOME! Does everything work? Are you using a BMW trans? If so how long do you think the Trans/IRS rear will last.

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Old Oct 5, 2007 | 06:32 PM
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Everything works. I am using a rebuilt T-56 6 speed and a built BMW rear diff.

The motor is a 6.6 liter LS2 block with LS1 electronics.
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Old Oct 5, 2007 | 10:24 PM
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Ha ha best vid ever !

Loving the smoke as the garage door opens!
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Old Oct 7, 2007 | 09:20 AM
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Everything works. I am using a rebuilt T-56 6 speed and a built BMW rear diff.

The motor is a 6.6 liter LS2 block with LS1 electronics.
RAO, What rear diff ratio are you using? You may have said and I've forgotten. How do you like it?
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Old Oct 7, 2007 | 09:47 AM
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3.46 and I think it was a good choice.
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Old Oct 7, 2007 | 09:56 AM
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Hey were you guyz able to retaint the traction control feature with this swap ?

Also any issues with the ls1 pump running the bmw rack and pinion ?
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Old Oct 9, 2007 | 07:07 AM
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Stock looking M3 with an LSX, man that is sweet. Dude we gotta see some vids without the tunes so we can here that glorious V8 sound. It must really surprise people. Thanks for sharing man!
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Old Oct 9, 2007 | 07:10 AM
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No traction control except for my right foot no issues with the power steering.
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Old Oct 9, 2007 | 07:59 PM
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Are the BMW simply OBDII and controlled by the ls1 ecm?

Nice work, looks like a lot of fun.

Calculate mpg yet?

John
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Old Oct 9, 2007 | 10:11 PM
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Rob, you are a sick man. You should seek help.

I love the sticker at the end, you should use it in your sig!

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Old Oct 20, 2007 | 04:26 PM
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Added an unedited version of most of the driving with the original sounds. If you like the sound of a rev limiter getting a workout this one is for you. It will put you to sleep but people kept asking.....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AC-5G7hpRYI
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Old Oct 21, 2007 | 03:23 PM
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that is one clean car
u got any quarter mile times yet?
and what is that at the bottom of the tach? (below 0 ~ 8k rpm)

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Old Oct 21, 2007 | 07:30 PM
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Below the tach is the fuel economy gauge.
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