Ok i think i ready to start my build thread

[mateo m3]

Ok guys, after reading and following e36 build threads and research, i'm ready to start my swap, i have kind of copie the engine mounts from some of you guys here. my car is a 95 m3, droping in a 6.0 lq9, with a t56 tranny

m3 engine and tranny are long gone. front end been off for some time now, just cleaned up the

[rao]

Looks good.

Flipped driver's side exhaust manifold - interesting

[garretvs]

Let us know how the (Sanderson?) headers work out.

[mateo m3]

ok i know i will have to cut them up or use the three u joint steering shaft set up will see what happens

hey guys i'm having problem uploading attachments, how can i post pictures in this thread without having to attach them?

[hefftone]

ok i know i will have to cut them up or use the three u joint steering shaft set up will see what happens

hey guys i'm having problem uploading attachments, how can i post pictures in this thread without having to attach them?

You can use a photobucket account, and html link them in. Lots of times folks let those accounts close, then your left with a lovely icon. Uploading them is nice and temporary.

I look forward to your exhaust manifold/steering shaft solution.

[mateo m3]

was working on the engine and tranny mount this is what i got so far

[mateo m3]

ok finish my trans mount last night painted it black then painted silver with engine paint just to see, i think it looks good in silver what you guys think?

[boriksh]

Looking good so far, subscribed to see what you will end up doing with headers.

[mateo m3]

You can use a photobucket account, and html link them in. Lots of times folks let those accounts close, then your left with a lovely icon. Uploading them is nice and temporary.

I look forward to your exhaust manifold/steering shaft solution.

thanks i figure it out just had to crop them and make the pictures smaller

[mateo m3]

sitting pretty!!

[boriksh]

sitting pretty!!

that would be even prettier in the engine bay of your m3

[mateo m3]

I know i just can't wait to have it running!!! i wish i could have a lot of money right now

[mateo m3]

engine mounts are done and painted black!!

[mateo m3]

ok guys i know its been a long time since i posted any update, here is pic of the engine on mounts.

[mateo m3]

here is the steering shaft, i did the 3 u joint shaft to clear the shorty headers

[douglee25]

Steering shaft looks nice!

Doug

[mateo m3]

moore pics

[monger]

nice. here's a bit of advise for you....whatever block hugger headers you decide to use, weld a header extension on it so the flange isnt so close to the shaft....it'll be more convenient to bolt up the exhaust and work in that area without so much crap getting in the way.

[mateo m3]

Monger thanks for all your help!!!!!! i really appreciate you with all the info and answering my questions. do you have any pics of the headers extension you did on your car?

[hefftone]

The offset steering shaft looks good man. I was thinking that the Blockhuggers with an extension and/or a v-band flange just below the shaft would be helpful. I wonder if sanderson would oblige?...

[mateo m3]

i'm using a set of hooker headers but they fit the same way as the sanderson, i cut up the sanderson header then change my mind and used a set of hookers i got from a friend, but the sanderson will work just the same

[MikeJTR]

I was thinking that the Blockhuggers with an extension and/or a v-band flange just below the shaft would be helpful. I wonder if sanderson would oblige?...

Hi,
We are asking Sanderson to make the headers you describe. However, they are not block-hugger headers. The extension tube will exit between the steering shaft and the frame rail.

The picture shown below shows how the flange interferes with the steering shaft. With some minor changes made to the header, and with the extension tube, the stock steering shaft can be used.

headers004.jpg

[mateo m3]

Sweet!!! but i think i like my set up!!! my next step is the slave cylinder lines, i want to use the stock master cylinder and need to know what you guys used, what lines part # if any. i was on speedway motors and found this lines part #51513922 clutch line and a remote bleeder #5151399, will this work on stock bmw master cylinder?

[mateo m3]

anyone?

[4G63T]

I've never built a steering shaft before - do you have the part numbers for what's needed to assemble it?