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Old Apr 14, 2008 | 09:53 PM
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Hi everyone!

Just joined the forum to learn everything I can about the LS1 and what can be done to it. I grew up around Ford Cleveland 351's but never the chevy small blocks. Looking forward to being the first to drop in an LS1 into a sleeper 330i BMW. Don't hate...the e46 chasis is probably one of the best car chasis ever made, but with a motor to lack. Actually bought an M3 motor to swap in, but it was crap when I received it. Got back to thinking and realized what I've always known....there's no replacement for displacement!

Can't wait for this swap!
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Old Apr 14, 2008 | 10:10 PM
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GOOD LUCK WITH THE SWAP...But are you sure you will be the first? Welcome!!!
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Old Apr 14, 2008 | 10:38 PM
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That is cool!!!!!! Show those bimmer fans what Chevy power can do for them.
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Old Apr 15, 2008 | 11:40 AM
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damn that cars is gonna be bad ***, i always like bmw's but always found them too slow, dropping an ls1 in there would make it awesome!
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Old Apr 15, 2008 | 12:15 PM
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hll yea
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Old Apr 15, 2008 | 12:15 PM
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thgat would be sweet
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Old Apr 15, 2008 | 12:15 PM
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lets see a video
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Old Apr 15, 2008 | 12:47 PM
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Hey I own a 2004 330i ZHP as my DD and that sounds sweet. Please post up pics when you get it done.
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Wow that will be a sweet BMW.
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