Germany + USA = my project

[Tuner1]

Hey BMW guys, I thought some of you might be interested in seeing my E36 project that has been in progress over the winter.

Many will think what I am doing is not "right" but after owning nine BMWs over the past decade I feel that I know BMWs well enough to know exactly what I am doing ;)

When my car finally hits the road it will be a 500hp, 3050lb E36 street/track machine :thumbsup:

Rob

[Kaos]

Everyone, it is now ok to change your undies. :drool: :drool: :drool:

[Tuner1]

Soon, very soon :D

[finboy]

afr's, baller ;)

[BerserkerCatSplat]

Nice! :thumbsup: Gotta love the V8 swaps...

[gp36912]

man rob u lucky sob :P ya its massecre to the german cars but hell if it can go fast, go for it :P



o and can ya give me a ride in that thing when ur done :P damn that gonna be beautiful.

[maxboost_R]

Wicked :thumbsup: good luck with the project, get that heater core fixed yet haha

[johnnybad1]

E36 Ls swap guys

http://www.vorshlag.com/ls1bmw1.asp

[finboy]

Originally posted by johnnybad1
E36 Ls swap guys

http://www.vorshlag.com/ls1bmw1.asp

also see here

http://forums.beyond.ca/showthread.php?s=&threadid=119976

[Goblin]

Thats cool dude, can't wait to see it in person

Could of S/C M3 e46, 600 HP...

[herragge]

You'll upset the purists but its a neat project.

Best of Luck with it.

Mike

[BigBearWest]

Cool Project man

[Kaos]

Originally posted by Goblin
Thats cool dude, can't wait to see it in person

Could of S/C M3 e46, 600 HP...

Why have force induction? When N/A power is the better way to go.
:D

[Chester]

Originally posted by Kaos


Why have force induction? When N/A power is the better way to go.
:D


:werd:

I've seen a couple of these swaps in person but I've never heard the car running. Is it really obvious that a LS1 has been swapped in?

[finboy]

Originally posted by Chester



:werd:

I've seen a couple of these swaps in person but I've never heard the car running. Is it really obvious that a LS1 has been swapped in?

when its driving away it makes a badass sound ;)

civicdxr has some of the beyond.ca track footage i took with an ls1 e36 on it, sounds mean :burnout:

[Kaos]

Originally posted by Chester



:werd:

I've seen a couple of these swaps in person but I've never heard the car running. Is it really obvious that a LS1 has been swapped in?

It sure doesnt sound like a BMW thats for sure. :thumbsup:
But still has a nice exhaust tone.

[Tuner1]

Originally posted by johnnybad1
E36 Ls swap guys

http://www.vorshlag.com/ls1bmw1.asp

I sure will have the best of both worlds! My swap from V3 is in a different league to the other "kits" out there. It isn't cheap but it is by far the best and only complete conversion available, plus this isn't the type of project that you want to cut corners on ;)

Rob

[Tuner1]

Originally posted by gp36912
o and can ya give me a ride in that thing when ur done :P damn that gonna be beautiful.

Sure can! I imagine there will be a few people wanting rides :burnout:

Rob

[johnnybad1]

Any plans for Tunerworks to develop and market a kit for this?

[shakalaka]

If you don't mind me asking, how much is this whole project going to cost you around? The engine swap and all?

[finboy]

Originally posted by shakalaka
If you don't mind me asking, how much is this whole project going to cost you around? The engine swap and all?

motor/tranny/harness = 2500-5000 usd
v3 kit - 10,000 cdn
or
nash kit - 5800 usd

that doesn't include labour, new parts like a clutch, and it keeps adding up.

its not cheap ;)

[Tuner1]

Originally posted by finboy


motor/tranny/harness = 2500-5000 usd
v3 kit - 10,000 cdn
or
nash kit - 5800 usd

that doesn't include labour, new parts like a clutch, and it keeps adding up.

its not cheap ;)

Your numbers are pretty close. I started with a nice '02 motor/tranny with low mileage and then added the V3 kit and lots of goodies (AFR, FAST, ARP, Katech, etc) but when it is all said and done I will have a car that is just right for me.

There is no way to do this swap correctly on a "budget" but it is cheaper than buying a new Z06 :D

Rob

[Inthered]

Should be a crazy ride. I've heard of another LS1 swapped one in Calgary that kills most cars on the roadcourse. Big torque/power with a solid chassis, what more could you ask for?

[finboy]

Originally posted by Tuner1


Your numbers are pretty close. I started with a nice '02 motor/tranny with low mileage and then added the V3 kit and lots of goodies (AFR, FAST, ARP, Katech, etc) but when it is all said and done I will have a car that is just right for me.

There is no way to do this swap correctly on a "budget" but it is cheaper than buying a new Z06 :D

Rob

once you start adding on afr heads, fast intake manifold, etc. you can get even more expensive (cheapest i could find the fast intake is around $960 local) but it will make over 400 rwhp easy.

right now i'm just sticking to researching, and patiently waiting for the right parts to come along. installing an ls1 into an e36 would be nice (i even found a 318ti with no motor for $1000 us with lots of goodies) but in the end its much to pricey for me. but by november of this year i should be able to get a good shell for a less then insane price, and a chasis that is just as nice as an e36. either way you look, price of ls1's is dropping more and more, and the list of cars you can put them into with kits grow every day. should be a serious motor to watch out for in street cars in the next few years :thumbsup:

[qmf]

Swap is looking good Rob :thumbsup:
When do you think it is going to be done? Someone told me it was done already and you had it outside tunerworks a while back, but I am assuming that was flase info.....

Hopefully my swap will be ready for summer and we can have a go :rofl:

[Tuner1]

[QUOTE] When do you think it is going to be done? Someone told me it was done already and you had it outside tunerworks a while back, but I am assuming that was flase info..... [QUOTE]

LOL, I only wish! My car has never been on the road with the LS1 but if I am lucky it will be ready by the time the snow and gravel is gone :thumbsup:

Bring your 5.0L over when it is running!

Rob

[Glenn 328is]

Damn, good stuff Rob. I can't wait to see some updates and pics.

[gp36912]

ya :P i wanna see the car after its done, plus a ride would be nice. just remember to put seat covers down hahahaah. gonna be a crazy ride lol.





j/k

would be really nice to see that thing finished.

[Glenn 328is]

Are you selling any of the stuff from your other engine?

[e30 2 envy]

Gona blow the little e30 out of the water.....



Oh well... will be good times... :burnout: :burnout:


I have seen this little baby up close.... It is very very nice. As always Robs cars are first class.

Looking forward to rides LOL

Guys - don't forget all the little things outside of the engine bay that are needed for a swap like this. Support items for the motor. They too add up in the cost factor.

I need to get off my ass and get some KM's on the E30 LOL

Michael

[Ekliptix]

Man, much respect to you. That will be a very fun car.

If I had the $, I'd do a LS1 into FD swap just because I love the Mazda looks so much.

GREAT WORK!

[Tuner1]

Originally posted by Ekliptix
If I had the $, I'd do a LS1 into FD swap just because I love the Mazda looks so much.


I agree that the FD/LS1 combo makes for an amazing sports car :thumbsup:

My machine is officially alive and sounding great! Early next week I will take it out and begin the process of engine tuning and break-in.

This has been a long project and I owe a huge thanks to the two local E36/LS1 guys who made it possible :)

Rob