E30-ls1 - Page 11

Firestorm · 12-01-2007, 04:38 AM

Garret/Steve - I was just test fitting my motor/box tonight (finally found some time..) And the gearbox was having a bit of trouble fitting it's fat arse in, did you get any pics of where about you had to massage it?

Was it mainly the 2 buldges on each side? My gearbox probably sits a bit further back than yours, so it gets a bit tight..

garretvs · 12-07-2007, 08:31 AM

Yep, that's one spot, and near the reverse switch on the other side. Put drivetrain in place, mark close spots with tape, remove drivetrain, pound with ball pien hammer. Get a foamie engine block (mock-up) and a GTO / Holden front-sump oil pan. Oil pan needs to be notched about 1.5" (38mm) to clear steering rack. This leaves shifter right in center of tunnel hole.

e30bimmerdude · 12-07-2007, 08:45 AM

you go to UW's? Nice ass project by the way, cant wait to see it at the picnic..along with the Ls1 m3..that was just nasty!

Firestorm · 12-07-2007, 07:03 PM

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Originally Posted by garretvs

Yep, that's one spot, and near the reverse switch on the other side. Put drivetrain in place, mark close spots with tape, remove drivetrain, pound with ball pien hammer. Get a foamie engine block (mock-up) and a GTO / Holden front-sump oil pan. Oil pan needs to be notched about 1.5" (38mm) to clear steering rack. This leaves shifter right in center of tunnel hole.

I'm just going to remove my reverse switch, it isnt really that important anyway

My motor and gearbox sit a bit further back than yours, it's a bit tighter than yours would've been. I might just cut the buldges out, then move the one from the right side over to the left side, then weld them back in - bit like this.

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Oh, and my pan doesnt need to be notched

garretvs · 12-07-2007, 08:53 PM

You need the reverse switch for back-up lites. We cut down the plastic around the switch to make it lower profile, and cut off the protective lugs on the tranny that are near the switch.

PiercedE30 · 12-07-2007, 09:21 PM

Firestorm, when are we going to see pictures of your swap with the mad tyte dry sump?

Firestorm · 12-09-2007, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by PiercedE30

Firestorm, when are we going to see pictures of your swap with the mad tyte dry sump?

I have pleanty of pictures, just not any with it fitted in the car

Only the early test fitting without the dry sump pan. I do have a fair few reference type pics too

brokenbimmer533 · 01-06-2008, 01:03 AM

Updates? also ball park figure for all of the money spent to do it?

Jordan325iC · 01-06-2008, 08:04 AM

Fantastic install. I've been following this for a while. An LS1 swap is my dream e30 swap.

StereoInstaller1 · 01-06-2008, 09:19 AM

Steve, Garrett, I think you have sufficiently raised the bar.

Outstanding, simply incredible work, terrific engineering, just awesome. Personally, I wish you had started with the M60, but I certainly do understand your position on the whole big-ass V8 thing. That is one fun lump of motor, no matter what chassis it is in.

I will chase you down at the picnic. You should be pretty visible...

Luke

e30325ic · 01-22-2008, 04:20 PM

Any new updates on the build?

Jordan325iC · 01-23-2008, 09:48 AM

+1

eyagel · 01-23-2008, 10:09 AM

yea no shit..this is crazy!!

garretvs · 01-26-2008, 08:19 AM

check out our thread on bimmerforums.com

e30325ic · 01-26-2008, 06:44 PM

Why should we, you posted here why not update here. At least post a link to other thread.

12-01-2007, 04:38 AM	#151
Firestorm Mod Crazy Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Republic of Western Australia Posts: 780	Garret/Steve - I was just test fitting my motor/box tonight (finally found some time..) And the gearbox was having a bit of trouble fitting it's fat arse in, did you get any pics of where about you had to massage it? Was it mainly the 2 buldges on each side? My gearbox probably sits a bit further back than yours, so it gets a bit tight.. __________________ Lsx/t56 Swap progress \|----------\| .0000000005% - Well below poverty line. Getting purists panties in a knot since 2007. E30 count = 6!

12-07-2007, 08:31 AM	#152
garretvs Wrencher Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: WA Posts: 228	Yep, that's one spot, and near the reverse switch on the other side. Put drivetrain in place, mark close spots with tape, remove drivetrain, pound with ball pien hammer. Get a foamie engine block (mock-up) and a GTO / Holden front-sump oil pan. Oil pan needs to be notched about 1.5" (38mm) to clear steering rack. This leaves shifter right in center of tunnel hole. __________________ E30-LS1 aka. 357is email us to pick up our LS1 swap guide E30-LS1 KITS now available!! E30LS1@gmail.com

12-07-2007, 08:53 PM	#155
garretvs Wrencher Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: WA Posts: 228	You need the reverse switch for back-up lites. We cut down the plastic around the switch to make it lower profile, and cut off the protective lugs on the tranny that are near the switch. __________________ E30-LS1 aka. 357is email us to pick up our LS1 swap guide E30-LS1 KITS now available!! E30LS1@gmail.com

01-06-2008, 08:04 AM	#159
Jordan325iC E30 Mastermind Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 1,668	Fantastic install. I've been following this for a while. An LS1 swap is my dream e30 swap. __________________ '88 325is VP UT of Austin Autoholics BMWCCA 380364

01-06-2008, 09:19 AM	#160
StereoInstaller1 Das Audiophile Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Renton, WA Posts: 14,945	Steve, Garrett, I think you have sufficiently raised the bar. Outstanding, simply incredible work, terrific engineering, just awesome. Personally, I wish you had started with the M60, but I certainly do understand your position on the whole big-ass V8 thing. That is one fun lump of motor, no matter what chassis it is in. I will chase you down at the picnic. You should be pretty visible... Luke __________________ Putting the "G" in Grandpa Since 12/08/2008!

12-07-2007, 08:45 AM	#153
e30bimmerdude Wrencher Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Lake Oswego Posts: 269	you go to UW's? Nice ass project by the way, cant wait to see it at the picnic..along with the Ls1 m3..that was just nasty!

01-06-2008, 01:03 AM	#158
brokenbimmer533 Advanced Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Nebraska Posts: 192	Updates? also ball park figure for all of the money spent to do it?

01-22-2008, 04:20 PM	#161
e30325ic E30 Addict Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Millington TN Posts: 491	Any new updates on the build? __________________ 1990 E30 325ic (sold for more than I paid for it after 5 Years) 1995 E30 325e (in progress) 1987 E30 325is (totaled) 1990 E30 325i 1991 E30 318is M50 PWR 1996 E36 328ic 1997 Z3 2006 F150 Super Crew 5.4L 6.5' bed The work horse (need something to drag all these old BMW's home for resurrection.)

01-23-2008, 09:48 AM	#162
Jordan325iC E30 Mastermind Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 1,668	+1 __________________ '88 325is VP UT of Austin Autoholics BMWCCA 380364

01-23-2008, 10:09 AM	#163
eyagel Mod Crazy Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: houston tx Posts: 756 Images: 1	yea no shit..this is crazy!! __________________

01-26-2008, 08:19 AM	#164
garretvs Wrencher Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: WA Posts: 228	check out our thread on bimmerforums.com __________________ E30-LS1 aka. 357is email us to pick up our LS1 swap guide E30-LS1 KITS now available!! E30LS1@gmail.com

01-26-2008, 06:44 PM	#165
e30325ic E30 Addict Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Millington TN Posts: 491	Why should we, you posted here why not update here. At least post a link to other thread. __________________ 1990 E30 325ic (sold for more than I paid for it after 5 Years) 1995 E30 325e (in progress) 1987 E30 325is (totaled) 1990 E30 325i 1991 E30 318is M50 PWR 1996 E36 328ic 1997 Z3 2006 F150 Super Crew 5.4L 6.5' bed The work horse (need something to drag all these old BMW's home for resurrection.)