New member E30 LS project
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New member E30 LS project Hey guys new to the forums, i have an 89 325IS bmw im planning on LS swapping , currently looking for an LS1/T56 dropout or an aluminum 5.3 to put in it. will start a thread once i find a motor!
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I'm new as well starting an e30 Ls swap. I'm only ahead of you in that I just acquired a complete 01 Trans am for the project. It blew out a spark plug so the guy parked it. T56 is good to go and I already had a 5.3 ready for the build. Just starting to put together the swap parts. Post an update when you start your thread so I can follow!
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I'm new as well starting an e30 Ls swap. I'm only ahead of you in that I just acquired a complete 01 Trans am for the project. It blew out a spark plug so the guy parked it. T56 is good to go and I already had a 5.3 ready for the build. Just starting to put together the swap parts. Post an update when you start your thread so I can follow!
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Since I made the post I found a 50k mile 01 ls1 that I've already put a MS3 cam and LS6 intake in, I have my sikky swap kit at home along with my fuel line kit. I should be getting a T56 this month so after that all I need is a wiring harness and the sikky hydroboost setup, along with small things like a radiator and intake.
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i got the whole swap kit from sikky, came with motor and trans mounts, driveshaft, front sump oil pan and oil filter relocation. everything is really quality and solid id recommend everyone use their kit. i also just bought the sikky E30 LS swap headers with 3 inch v band collectors, to run those you need to run aftermarket eyeball arms for clearance. i was also going to run the wiring specialties harness because it looked pretty plug and play with the connector to the fuse box, chase bays also makes a harness i was looking at. right now im located in central virginia but will be moving back to south FL when the car is done.
Welcome! I love these threads -- I've been nibbling on the idea of a LS-swapped 3-series for a dedicated road race car.
What's the goal with the cars? Street car, road course or drag car?
I'm here in Atlanta and spend most of my car time running road courses in the Southeast, so if you're into turning perhaps our paths will cross down the road.
What's the goal with the cars? Street car, road course or drag car?
I'm here in Atlanta and spend most of my car time running road courses in the Southeast, so if you're into turning perhaps our paths will cross down the road.
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i got the whole swap kit from sikky, came with motor and trans mounts, driveshaft, front sump oil pan and oil filter relocation. everything is really quality and solid id recommend everyone use their kit. i also just bought the sikky E30 LS swap headers with 3 inch v band collectors, to run those you need to run aftermarket eyeball arms for clearance. i was also going to run the wiring specialties harness because it looked pretty plug and play with the connector to the fuse box, chase bays also makes a harness i was looking at. right now im located in central virginia but will be moving back to south FL when the car is done.
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Welcome! I love these threads -- I've been nibbling on the idea of a LS-swapped 3-series for a dedicated road race car.
What's the goal with the cars? Street car, road course or drag car?
I'm here in Atlanta and spend most of my car time running road courses in the Southeast, so if you're into turning perhaps our paths will cross down the road.
What's the goal with the cars? Street car, road course or drag car?
I'm here in Atlanta and spend most of my car time running road courses in the Southeast, so if you're into turning perhaps our paths will cross down the road.
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Welcome! I love these threads -- I've been nibbling on the idea of a LS-swapped 3-series for a dedicated road race car.
What's the goal with the cars? Street car, road course or drag car?
I'm here in Atlanta and spend most of my car time running road courses in the Southeast, so if you're into turning perhaps our paths will cross down the road.
What's the goal with the cars? Street car, road course or drag car?
I'm here in Atlanta and spend most of my car time running road courses in the Southeast, so if you're into turning perhaps our paths will cross down the road.
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