LS1 Swapped M3 Saying hello!
09-17-2011, 06:56 AM
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Hey guys,
Ive been lurking the forums and though I should finally introduce myself. My name is Ryan Castro and I have a 1995 Avus Blue BMW M3 with a great running LS1 and T56 tranny from a 02 Camaro SS. I have raced BMWs all my life and will be road racing this one too!
I haven't done much to the motor yet but this is what i have done so far:
-install Long tube headers becuase of the lack of space on the sides of the motor
-dual 3in pipe from the headers, to two 3in high flow cats to a single 4in outlet
-low temp thermostat
-4in intake
-MSD APS starter
-40% lock up 3.46 rear differential
I hope to do some cam/head work soon.
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Ive been lurking the forums and though I should finally introduce myself. My name is Ryan Castro and I have a 1995 Avus Blue BMW M3 with a great running LS1 and T56 tranny from a 02 Camaro SS. I have raced BMWs all my life and will be road racing this one too!
I haven't done much to the motor yet but this is what i have done so far:
-install Long tube headers becuase of the lack of space on the sides of the motor
-dual 3in pipe from the headers, to two 3in high flow cats to a single 4in outlet
-low temp thermostat
-4in intake
-MSD APS starter
-40% lock up 3.46 rear differential
I hope to do some cam/head work soon.
Sound clips to follow
how did you reg it to pass smog in CAlI
and 2nd are you running a harness to the bmw dash to light up (check engine light ) and other various indicators
09-17-2011, 11:48 AM
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Well this is just my opinion. The rear suspension geometry of the e36 for me I feel is better especially on a larger track. My S50 e30 was perfect and well balanced on track. Ive raced e30s for a while now but I do think that they have their high speed limitations due to their chassis and suspension. I would not go over an S50/52 as the car feels perfect and not over powered.
i havnt had any high speed problems in any of my e30's. ive never gone above 140, but i didnt have to slow down fast from that speed or make any kind of turns like you could encounter in a road race.
Goodluck with the e36. im sure its a blast to drive with the LS1.
09-17-2011, 12:39 PM
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i am a former 24v bronzit owner as well :
i havnt had any high speed problems in any of my e30's. ive never gone above 140, but i didnt have to slow down fast from that speed or make any kind of turns like you could encounter in a road race.
Goodluck with the e36. im sure its a blast to drive with the LS1.
i havnt had any high speed problems in any of my e30's. ive never gone above 140, but i didnt have to slow down fast from that speed or make any kind of turns like you could encounter in a road race.
Goodluck with the e36. im sure its a blast to drive with the LS1.
09-17-2011, 02:45 PM
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i currently have an 84 E, 85 ES, 87 E and an 89 IS. i DD the 87(auto) and the 89(manual), i switch depending on traffic conditions. i will be getting my 91( e30 not e36) calypso back in a few days to start my next project. i had big plans for an ls1 swap in it but yesterday an m52 kind of fell in my lap. so ill just be boosting that instead.
09-17-2011, 02:48 PM
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i currently have an 84 E, 85 ES, 87 E and an 89 IS. i DD the 87(auto) and the 89(manual), i switch depending on traffic conditions. i will be getting my 91( e30 not e36) calypso back in a few days to start my next project. i had big plans for an ls1 swap in it but yesterday an m52 kind of fell in my lap. so ill just be boosting that instead.
Here is my official build thread for LS1Tech:
https://ls1tech.com/forums/conversio...ject-vids.html
09-19-2011, 02:59 AM
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Here is my official build thread for LS1Tech:
https://ls1tech.com/forums/conversio...ject-vids.html[/QUOTE]
nice dude ! thanks I know we all do have are ways just wondering if you had to change your reg to hot rod or something like that.
Also did you do it all in house or you have a local shop. any info would be great i plan on making my e31 into a nice sema 2012 project
https://ls1tech.com/forums/conversio...ject-vids.html[/QUOTE]
nice dude ! thanks I know we all do have are ways
just wondering if you had to change your reg to hot rod or something like that. Also did you do it all in house or you have a local shop. any info would be great i plan on making my e31 into a nice sema 2012 project
