My '90 325is LS3 Swap Build Thread

[CLM21]

Awesome, thanks. I'll probably just pick up some thread adapters if that's the case.... Sounds like an easy enough fix.

[CLM21]

I just looked at the sikky oil pan instructions. It says to trim the baffle. Did you do that?

I just talked to them about this and they said it was just a precaution. Some applications require it and some don't, so if you're able to install the pan with no problems then you've got nothing to worry about.

[ultimateracing335i]

That's good I was worried.

[Q8y_drifter]

I trimmed mine just in case. Wasn't sure if it was needed and said fuck it and just did it.

[ultimateracing335i]

Did you wire in your bmw tach with the gm tach signal. I don't know what I need to get it to work.

[Old city bimmer]

awesome build

[AWDBOB]

bump

[67Riviera]

Is this build still among the living?

[CLM21]

I know its been a hot minute, but finally got around to finishing this build. Pictures to follow.

[CLM21]

Engine Bay:



Exhaust:



T56:



Fuel Cell:



Rear End & Bracing:




Still a few things to be done. Gauges, tuning, fender flares, and debating a cage. Will get fire up videos pretty soon here.

[Pootis]

Wow that exhaust looks great!

[shiboujin]

That exhaust tuck is niiiice.

Fair warning. My trans mount failed after a year or two. The design isn't great.

[CLM21]

That exhaust tuck is niiiice.

Fair warning. My trans mount failed after a year or two. The design isn't great.

Interesting. Any idea if this has happened with other sikky mounts or if they've redesigned it since the original kits?

[shiboujin]

I haven't seen their latest. The main failure point is that the bracket is basically "glued" to the metal mount. So over time, it just separates.

[CLM21]

Gotcha. I'll ask them about it.