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11-20-2009, 10:10 AM
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E30-LS1 (357): Beach Photoshoot, Short Vid, and Finished Buildup CD Info!
Hi everyone. Finally got around to making this thread
First some pics and short vid (it was rainy and we only had an iPhone) then info on our build guide. I'll see about making another vid sometime in the near future      As many of you know, my dad and I put an LS1 (aka aluminum v8 used in the corvette, cts-v, etc) and t-56 6 speed transmission into our e30. The main reason for doing this was a jump to ~350hp with virtually no weight gain due to the aluminum block, as well as uniqueness and fun of it, among others. There are extensive buildup threads which can be viewed here: http://r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=94451 or http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum...d.php?t=699289 Problem is those are ridiculously long and hard to sift through for information. We took extra effort to document every little detail of our swap and due to the interest we have compiled it into a 22 chapter, 194 page PDF that goes through everything you possibly need to know to complete the swap. In the CD are step by step instructions, parts lists, suppliers, cad models and drawings, sketches, wiring diagrams, etc. We detail how to make engine mounts, exhaust, wiring, A/C, fuel system, radiator, intake system, drive shaft, hydroboost system, etc. To get ahold of the build guide, just go on PayPal, pick the send money tab, and when asked for the recipient's email put in E30LS1@gmail.com We are charging $99.00 shipped. When PayPal notifies us we will send out the CD via USPS, and email you the shipping info. Don't forget to include your mailing info when on PayPal! Obviously some teaser photos are in order so here they are:   Step by step instructions  CATIA modeling   Drawings  Sketches  Stress Calculation  Wiring Diagrams/Layouts  etc! Don't wanna lift the skirt too high so there you go! Hope you enjoy the car and have had fun following it on the threads, or maybe even building your own! Cheers -Garret (p.s. Mods - I messaged VacMan explaining that we weren't a vendor, just a dad/son combo who want to help further the e30 community with what we learned from our swap. He approved for me to post this. Thanks!)
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11-20-2009, 04:00 PM
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What a sleeper. Only folks in the know would know whats up from the License Plate... otherwise, if I'd pulled up along side, I'd give you a run,....and then end up getting spanked!
Very nice manual! I just wish it were for a LS swap into an E46.
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11-20-2009, 06:30 PM
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SAH-WEET! Love the video.
 And thanks for the CD, it arrived couple days ago. 
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11-20-2009, 07:37 PM
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very nice! Its auto right? What ls1 is that? There are many many versions.
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11-21-2009, 10:10 AM
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Next you should document an LS1 E34 swap. :P
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11-21-2009, 11:47 AM
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Did you make your own models of the LS1 block in CATIA or get the files from somewhere?
I'd like to have those in Pro/E. I believe you can get some of them from the SEMA info exchange program, but that's not cheap.
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11-21-2009, 03:53 PM
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11-21-2009, 07:33 PM
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We measured-up the block and heads, and modeled it in Catia ourselves. We used some public-domain info like the deck dimension. Same for the GTO oil pan. We thought about modeling the T56, but did not get around to it.
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11-25-2009, 02:21 AM
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I looked at the first pic and thought "Holy crap, that's Edmonds!" I can't believe how well you guys did with the documentation. That's so awesome. Thanks for sharing!
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12-01-2009, 07:09 PM
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did i read that right? only 350hp? or a 350hp increase?
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1998 Techno Violet e36 ///M3. <100k miles, AA cat back, new paint, shark injected, aluminum radiator, fan delete, CAI, Valentine 1, Blinder m47 laser jammers. Need an NJ inspection sticker? email me at Mvance30(AT)gmail.com BMWCCA # 417749. NJ chapter.
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12-01-2009, 07:27 PM
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Well everybody knows the ls engines are weak.
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New - Project Car under construction Old - 1992 325i with 6.6 LS2/T56 Chevy power - pictures and details Older - 1995 M3 with 6.6 LS2/T56 Chevy power - pictures and details
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12-03-2009, 12:08 AM
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We have not put it on a dyno. The sources on factory LS1 horsepower vary from 325 to 340hp. Ours has headers and a very free-flowing exhaust, so we're at the upper end of the stock hp range. Bottom line -- it has plenty of power!
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12-08-2009, 12:50 PM
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The E30-LS1 was featured in the Monday 12-07-09 "Piston Slap" column:
www.TheTruthAboutCars.com Nice props, but it was amazing how the comments went off into the weeds!
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12-19-2009, 08:36 PM
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Sweet baby Jesus.............
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#25
12-19-2009, 09:59 PM
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lmao as soon as those tires started to spin I started cracking up. I really don't know why that would make me crack up
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Sedan, Meconium black, 
Yeah, low-tech "dumb-mestics!"
Broken but not beaten. long live the autotragic
