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It is now time to start my swap. I bought my car in January 09 with plans to put in a ls1 into it. At the time I was not able to buy a kit, no one had one in stock, so I sent my car to Samberg to have the kit made. My car spent alot of time at Samberg getting the kit made, but it was worth the wait. Everything turned out better than I could have hoped for. After I got it out I sent the car to the body shop for a complete strip color change paint job.
01/29/09
Picked up the car
I did not like green so I had the car painted.
Evo seats
Best way to put in a motor. It was very easy to put in the motor from under the car.
Clutch line. Plugs right into stock t56 and BMW line.
Last edited by Mas280; 08-31-2010 at 10:25 PM. Reason: Automerged Doublepost
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hows your fitment on the #6 & #7 header clearance?
you going to run AC?
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nice, keep us posted
AZ 51 STEP GRAD.
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Originally Posted by Tongboy
I have about 1/4" of room on the headers. My rear tube is too close to the steering u-joint. I am going to have Samberg make a few changes to that tube.
I am using 318 ac compressor for my swap.
16 valve E36 M3 :-0
Looking good Mike. How long before it's on the road?
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I hope to have it running November or December. I have to work on the RX7 getting ready for the Texas mile, so I am limited on time I can spend on the M3.
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Got my P/S banjo adapters in, just need to make the lines now.
Bolted my BMW AC pump on the the ls1 bracket.
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I am happy for you...but I am sad for me. I wish there was a kit for the E34. Good thread.
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Good times, lets see how you work on the A/C!
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Not alot of time spent on the car. I did get the ABS done.
Last edited by Mas280; 09-16-2010 at 01:40 AM.
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Any links to buy the kit? I can't find a webpage For samberg. Looking very good.
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Call Justin @ 1-925-212-5542 For the Samberg mounting kits.
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Have you tried closing the hood with Fast intake and throttle body? Any clearance issues?
- 96 328is 6.0L. (LS1 to LS2 build thread: http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum...ad.php?2098938)
- 96 328is 5.7L. (LS1 build thread: http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum....php?t=1289987)
- 95 ///M3 6.0L. (LS2 build thread: http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum....php?t=1619249)
- 97 ///M3. (e46 Fender Flares/track car build thread: http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum....php?t=1727098)
- 96 328is (Dual Fuel Pump to Surge Tank thread: http://www.bimmerforums.com/forum/sh...ad.php?1964025)
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Makes me wanna
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Last edited by hefftone; 09-17-2010 at 02:21 PM.
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I got my car back from Samberg today. He built the exhaust system for me, looks good. I used a large Magnaflow muffler with two 2.5" inlets and one 3.5" outlet. Justin made a nice flange flange for the exhaust, I was going to use two v-band clamps but went this route to gain ground clearance.
I have not worked on the car for a month now, been very busy with the RX7 at the Mojave Mile. Went 207MPH with 4 PSI
Plan to start on the GTO wiring harness tomorrow.
Got my new DSS drive shaft.
Last edited by Mas280; 10-16-2010 at 03:18 AM. Reason: Automerged Doublepost
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I demand sound clips as soon as possible!! How much did it cost for engine mount kit?
THe color is nice and it's going to haul...
Last edited by PhoenixRX7; 10-16-2010 at 03:25 AM.
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Got my D-Force track wheels mounted with 255 Nitto NT01 tires(Thanks vorshlag).
You will have to wait a few more weeks for a video.
Contact Samberg for pricing on the BMW subframe.
925-212-5542
Last edited by Mas280; 10-16-2010 at 03:30 AM. Reason: Automerged Doublepost
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One of the few LSx swaps I like.
Nice work and nice parts.
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Nice looking swap! That exhaust is a work of art as is the subframe!
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I got the cooling system done today. I had to move the radiator outlet to make room for the intake. I still need to finish the fuel system and wiring.
Ls7 MAF mounting bracket welded into the intake pipe.
Last edited by Mas280; 10-19-2010 at 02:03 AM. Reason: Automerged Doublepost
16 valve E36 M3 :-0
Looking good Mike.
How far did you/Justin move the booster?
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Solid Guibo?
16 valve E36 M3 :-0
Aluminum adapter for the 4 bolt JTR U-joint flange-to-M3 6 bolt diff input flange.
Last edited by BRAAP; 10-19-2010 at 12:26 PM.
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Looking good Mike.
How far did you/Justin move the booster?
Thanks,
Brake booster is in the stock location. I plan to use JTR's brake booster relocation kit once it is completed. Right now my booster fits but I would like more room.
I have a 4 bolt diff, I am using a complete DSS driveshaft kit. It comes with the proper adapter for 4 or 6 bolt diff. I am not using JTR's flange. I used a chrome molly driveshafts for extra strength vs aluminum. I plan to run the Texas/ Mojave Mile with the car and the chrome molly driveshafts have a higher rpm (MPH) rating.
Last edited by Mas280; 10-19-2010 at 01:16 PM. Reason: Automerged Doublepost
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very nice setup on the coolant hose.
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