BMW E36 LS1 Swap Video

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Oct 3, 2007 | 03:53 PM

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BMW E36 LS1 Swap Video

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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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Oct 3, 2007 | 04:48 PM

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What an awesome BMW I'd love to do this swap someday myself! Congrats!

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)

Oct 3, 2007 | 06:29 PM

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Is that Jimmy Kimmel?

Oct 4, 2007 | 04:45 PM

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very nice. thanks for sharing.

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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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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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.

Oct 5, 2007 | 10:24 PM

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Ha ha best vid ever !

Loving the smoke as the garage door opens!

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?

Oct 7, 2007 | 09:47 AM

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3.46 and I think it was a good choice.

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 ?

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!

Oct 9, 2007 | 07:10 AM

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No traction control except for my right foot

no issues with the power steering.

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

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!

Jesse

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