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Long time lurker, figured it was time to say hi. I've built quite a few bmw e30s, including a 550whp turbo that was a cover car in performance bmw magazine. I now have a lq4 and 243 heads at the machine shop getting bored, flat top pistons, port work, valve job, etc. This engine will be going in my BMW e39 touring mated to a t56. This is my first non bmw powerplant, and I've learned a lot scouring here.
Hey. I am about to start my own E39 touring swap and I am doing the research part at this point. I hope yours was successful. I am planning to use an LS3 with T56. Did you start with the I6 or V8 subframe? Did you post the project on any forums or YouTube?
Hey. I am about to start my own E39 touring swap and I am doing the research part at this point. I hope yours was successful. I am planning to use an LS3 with T56. Did you start with the I6 or V8 subframe? Did you post the project on any forums or YouTube?
My swap is complete. I started with an i6 e39 wagon. Using jesus freak mounts everything sat in place perfectly. I did document the build along the way,, but have not made a post or anything on any forums. One day I'll have some down time and do so..
gist of my build is
.030 over lq4 with flat top pistons
Extensively worked 243 heads
Tick sns stage 3 cam with .660 double springs brass trunions
Fast ported 92mm intake Manifold
Nick williams 92mm tb
Bosch green giant injectors
customized hedman midlengths
True dual 3" with x pipe
6an feed and return lines
Adjustable fpr
racetronix 255lph pump
Motion raceworks 4 corner steam vent kit
Factory bmw e39 radiator
Factory fbody fans
Gto t56
Monster stage 3 clutch with lw flywheel
e39 m5 diff with 3.62 gearset from e46 m3
Custom m5 driveshaft with slipyoke
Car put down 476whp and 450wtq
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