Will an LS1 and t56 fit into an (old) 2002 bmw?
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Will an LS1 and t56 fit into an (old) 2002 bmw?
The older dudes know exactly what car I am talking about I bet! :-)
Not a 2002 year model, but the old 2 door 60's-70's 2002 bmw.
The engine bay looks small, but I like these cars...if the ls1 won't fit what would you suggest? Would an SR20det fit?
I have scoured the net, but no one is doing any talking about doing anything but a m3 motor swap or s14 or some other expensive bmw stuff...if the bmw inline 6 will fit, i bet at least the sr20 will fit...
Just dreaming up a fun project, and don't want to pull the trigger on buying this 2002 I like unless the LS will fit!
Not a 2002 year model, but the old 2 door 60's-70's 2002 bmw.
The engine bay looks small, but I like these cars...if the ls1 won't fit what would you suggest? Would an SR20det fit?
I have scoured the net, but no one is doing any talking about doing anything but a m3 motor swap or s14 or some other expensive bmw stuff...if the bmw inline 6 will fit, i bet at least the sr20 will fit...
Just dreaming up a fun project, and don't want to pull the trigger on buying this 2002 I like unless the LS will fit!
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I would say that its a very tight squeeze. I've seen a few E30 LS1 swaps and they barely fit. Lots of pounding to get a T56 into the tunnel and headers are very very close to the steering shaft. I may be easier with the 2002, since it has a steering box, not rack and pinion. But you won't know until you try.
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I once put a Vega engine and trans into a 1600, Why you ask, could not aford to rebuild the 1600, but had a few Vega engine left over from a few V8 vega swaps.. So, cutting tools and a welder came out.. LOL... wasn't the fast or quickest, but it go me and the gang around and to school.
If I remember, the Front cross memeber will most likely need to be cut and welded or some mod on a oil pan. But there was a lot of room so.. good chance it will work.
If I remember, the Front cross memeber will most likely need to be cut and welded or some mod on a oil pan. But there was a lot of room so.. good chance it will work.
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The LSX is physically a better fit for almost every car, the 2jz is really long, really expensive, and you need a standalone to go fast with it. LS1 is SUCH a better motor for a swap. Also, you should just get the 2002... why are you afraid of banging out the firewall or doing some fab work? How else are you supposed to learn.
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i think you could get it to fit,it may not be easy but im sure i would fit,and would be the better choice of all...whatever you do,dont do a sr20 i really hate those motors and think its a waste..you would be a lot better going with the 2jz single turbo over that junk sr motor...but ls1 would be the best and coolest!!!!
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I had an 79 grey market M6. The bigest weaknes with older bmw's besides the rust is the rear independent suspension. They are weak and offer no adjustability. They also had a hard time keeping the tires flat on the ground. The camber/caster would change wildly under acceleration or braking.
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I had an 79 grey market M6. The bigest weaknes with older bmw's besides the rust is the rear independent suspension. They are weak and offer no adjustability. They also had a hard time keeping the tires flat on the ground. The camber/caster would change wildly under acceleration or braking.