Sikky LS E30 (eventually E36) swap kits

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  • shiboujin
    R3VLimited
    • Feb 2006
    • 2791

    #31
    not a street car then I guess?

    Status: HG repair. 488wtq though!

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    • Madhatter
      E30 Modder
      • Oct 2004
      • 966

      #32
      Interesting bit of that photo is it looks like you routed the heater hoses up through the hole where the AC hoses usually pass through? Never thought of that. Still running the stock core? where did you get the intake boot from too? looks really neat and stock standard like that. What radiator did you end up running?
      Just a little project im working on
      - http://www.lse30.com -

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      • Jason89i
        E30 Modder
        • Sep 2004
        • 875

        #33
        Originally posted by Madhatter
        Interesting bit of that photo is it looks like you routed the heater hoses up through the hole where the AC hoses usually pass through? Never thought of that. Still running the stock core?
        yep. new heater lines to vintage air core. firewall was rebuilt, no room for stock unit.

        Originally posted by Madhatter
        where did you get the intake boot from too? looks really neat and stock standard like that. What radiator did you end up running?
        gto intake boot, upside down. radiator was a summit or speedway all aluminum.


        cheers, jason

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        • shiboujin
          R3VLimited
          • Feb 2006
          • 2791

          #34





          ETA for completion of the kit should be like a week or so I figure (I'll get more info on that soon). The headers didn't fit right with my LS2 as it did with the LS7 they tested on. Otherwise, I believe the kit is about ready to rock.

          Status: HG repair. 488wtq though!

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          • SmokeE30
            E30 Mastermind
            • Jun 2009
            • 1730

            #35
            Damn and my buddy just ordered Garret's kit which will be welded up in a week. What's the final price on these kits?
            Shawn @ Bimmerbuddies
            Bimmerbuddies LLC
            717-388-1256
            2971a Roundtop Rd, Middletown PA 17057
            bimmerbuddiesllc@gmail.com

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            • shiboujin
              R3VLimited
              • Feb 2006
              • 2791

              #36
              I wish I could give you full numbers. All I can tell you is that it will be 240 swap prices

              Browse Sikky's online catalog of LS parts and accessories. All parts are Made in the USA using the highest quality materials and craftsmanship.


              Ironically, I just got off the phone with them. The header on the driver's side hits the stock E30 steering rack. Their other donor car already had an E36 rack. Looks like the kit will require an E36 rack. Anyone see any issues with that?

              Status: HG repair. 488wtq though!

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              • noid
                E30 Mastermind
                • Feb 2008
                • 1529

                #37
                Not really a full swap kit if you need a e36 rack.
                Your resource to do-it-yourself and interesting bmw and e30 stuff: www.rtsauto.com

                Your resource to tools and tips: www.rtstools.com

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                • shiboujin
                  R3VLimited
                  • Feb 2006
                  • 2791

                  #38
                  Eh. Not really a big deal.

                  Status: HG repair. 488wtq though!

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                  • KatFish

                    #39
                    ...

                    when can I add to cart?

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                    • shiboujin
                      R3VLimited
                      • Feb 2006
                      • 2791

                      #40
                      If you honestly have cash for it and want the kit meow. pm me. I'll pass you along.

                      Status: HG repair. 488wtq though!

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                      • KatFish

                        #41
                        Originally posted by KatFish
                        when can I add to cart?
                        is the kit LSX? or just for LS1?

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                        • shiboujin
                          R3VLimited
                          • Feb 2006
                          • 2791

                          #42
                          can be any LS based motor as their mounting points are the same. The drive shaft will work with a T56. Not sure about other transmissions.

                          Status: HG repair. 488wtq though!

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                          • Jean
                            Moderator
                            • Aug 2006
                            • 18228

                            #43
                            OP - mounts look amazing!

                            Originally posted by noid
                            Not really a full swap kit if you need a e36 rack.
                            lol! GTFO

                            If you are doing a swap such as this, a steering rack swap to an OFF THE SHELF rack should not be a concern at all. Especially a very popular and typical swap at that.
                            Mtech1 v8 build thread - https://www.r3vlimited.com/board/sho...d.php?t=413205



                            OEM v8 manual chip or dme - https://www.r3vlimited.com/board/sho....php?p=4938827

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                            • shiboujin
                              R3VLimited
                              • Feb 2006
                              • 2791

                              #44
                              ;) I'm pretty excited. Having to source an E36 rack was kind of annoying to have to do. But the rack cost me $60 and I already had the mount kit ($20). Since the kit converts the steering knuckle anyway, you just need the spacers to fill the space in the subframe. I'm convincing sikky to also make tie rod spacers and steering rack spacers.

                              Status: HG repair. 488wtq though!

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                              • BUDNUNTA
                                E30 Modder
                                • Apr 2005
                                • 996

                                #45
                                can you buy individual pieces?
                                We're out there in here.

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