BMW e46 swapped Ls 370ci 4L80 BEP 91mm (UPDATED 6-5-12)
12-03-2011, 12:27 PM
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I'm doing a similar build to my 05 ZHP. Couple tips for you. You NEED to reinforce where the rear end is connected to the body or it will rip out from under the car. And that rear will only last up to about 500rwhp. I'm having a custom 3 link and solid 9" put in mine, and having it connected to the cage as well. Also, for motor mount, trans crossmember, and steering shaft, contact justin at vorshlag. They are having those parts laser cut and should be available next month.
12-03-2011, 06:53 PM
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I'm doing a similar build to my 05 ZHP. Couple tips for you. You NEED to reinforce where the rear end is connected to the body or it will rip out from under the car. And that rear will only last up to about 500rwhp. I'm having a custom 3 link and solid 9" put in mine, and having it connected to the cage as well. Also, for motor mount, trans crossmember, and steering shaft, contact justin at vorshlag. They are having those parts laser cut and should be available next month.
12-03-2011, 06:58 PM
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Yes it would be nice to kinda use the gauge cluster but im not going to...trying to make the car as lite as possible and function....Ive gotten rid of the abs and all the brake lines and heat shields and sound deadening in the engine bay....Still gonna look factory on the outside but way diff on the inside....lol
02-06-2012, 02:41 PM
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I bought the header kit and started to mock up on the headers but I moved and had to clean a nice place out in the garage so I could work and also we are having a baby girl in the next couple of days so I've been real busy getting the baby stuff ready
but I'm getting ready to order a lot of parts....turbo,mini tubs, wheels, tires, and a 8.8 rear end....I'll be sure to put up pictures of the new parts
o and sold the blower can for a Bullet turbo cam so that will help will the new turbo...
but I'm getting ready to order a lot of parts....turbo,mini tubs, wheels, tires, and a 8.8 rear end....I'll be sure to put up pictures of the new parts o and sold the blower can for a Bullet turbo cam so that will help will the new turbo...
02-06-2012, 08:35 PM
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I'm doing a similar build to my 05 ZHP. Couple tips for you. You NEED to reinforce where the rear end is connected to the body or it will rip out from under the car. And that rear will only last up to about 500rwhp. I'm having a custom 3 link and solid 9" put in mine, and having it connected to the cage as well. Also, for motor mount, trans crossmember, and steering shaft, contact justin at vorshlag. They are having those parts laser cut and should be available next month.
None of the parts on the rear of even an e46 M3 will be able to handle the shear torque that your set-up is going to product. However, I feel that the proper reinforcements, coupled with a built LSD unit, beefier axles, and the right spring rate and shock combo out back would workout great!
Not sure of the modifications needed, but you should look at what all the high power turbo E36 guys are doing. I would imagine that it wouldn't be too hard to switch your rear suspension and sub-frame out for an e36 M3 rear, then mount up a beefy 750 iL diff. This may not be the cheapest option, but it will allow you to retain the handling characteristics of the e46.
02-06-2012, 08:47 PM
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It would be nice to have it handle really really good but itself building the car for more drag race street car/race car....and spending lots of money will get spend but I wanna build it strong the first time lol and IRS I can see breaking a lot...but I'm doing a 8.8 with a torque arm setup and putting a cage in and tying it all together...prolly getting rid of the wiring and **** I don't need it's gonna be more of drag car then show car....so some ppl will get pissed I'm cutting up a e46 but hey it coulda been a M3 lmao
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02-10-2012, 03:16 PM
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Just had my little baby girl...shes very beautiful and her and mommy are doin great...and I also got a bullseye power comp R 91mm turbo and exile boost controller and hopefully my 8.8 built rear will be here tomorrow....so all is well with me
02-10-2012, 04:42 PM
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Congratulations on both projects!
I need to get this thread to the neighbor's boy. He is having transmission issues with his E46 M3. I think this is the best solution.
I need to get this thread to the neighbor's boy. He is having transmission issues with his E46 M3. I think this is the best solution.
02-23-2012, 11:52 AM
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A little update....got my wheels zr1's black w/polished lip 9.5" front 11" in the back with 345-40-17 toyo drags and just got my 8.8 rear stange 31 axles,spool stange c clip eliminators....dont know what gear yet either 3.27's or 3.08's. now the cage I still havent found one yet....VAC motorsports is gonna make one that is around $2000...not gonna spend 2k on a cage I have to weld in...lol...dont know if I should do a torque arm setup or do the mustang 8.8 setup....any ideas? torque arm seems to be the easiest to do....but not sure
