LS Swap guide

[carlb]

I'm in for the brake ideas... I'm not such a big fan of my manual brakes. Any idea when Sikky's hydroboost setup is coming out?

Anybody consider these hydroboost systems. They aren't cheap, but they are less fugly than the current hydroboost options.

http://www.hydratechbraking.com/Universal.html

http://www.powerbrakeservice.net/new-custom-hydroboost.html

[jalopi]

http://www.hydratechbraking.com/Universal.html

The price on that one seems pretty reasonable actually. The only thing I'd be concerned about is the unit contacting the valve covers or the PS lines coming too close to the headers. Granted, I think we'd have enough room, but it is a $400 gamble.

[1991 e30 bmw 318is]

Cx racing might have a kit out in the new year also. Im going to slowly gather up my parts and see what comes out in the future for mounting.

[shiboujin]

Anybody consider these hydroboost systems. They aren't cheap, but they are less fugly than the current hydroboost options.

http://www.hydratechbraking.com/Universal.html

http://www.powerbrakeservice.net/new...ydroboost.html

From what I've seen of the hydroboost being mocked on my car. It isn't that simple. There isn't enough space right out of the hole so you have to offset. Then there's the issue of angles and what not. It looks like a HUGE pita.

[The Dark Side of Will]

Anybody consider these hydroboost systems. They aren't cheap, but they are less fugly than the current hydroboost options.

http://www.hydratechbraking.com/Universal.html

http://www.powerbrakeservice.net/new...ydroboost.html

Those are MUCH bulkier than the BMW units being retrofitted. Those are GM style units that were originally used in diesel pickups and full size vans, with only a few car applications.

You stand a MUCH better chance of being able to fit the comparatively compact BMW units in the engine bay with a V8.

Also, what's fugly about current hydroboost options?

[jalopi]

I think he's not a huge fan of brake linkages.

[carlb]

So, I had a little bit of a wreck a few weeks ago. Car totaled. New plans. Selling my swap parts, if you're interested:

http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=307766

[garretvs]

re: HydroBoost for E30 ---

Try this one:

[jalopi]

So, I had a little bit of a wreck a few weeks ago. Car totaled.

Sorry bro, that sucks

re: HydroBoost for E30 ---

Try this one:

What would a setup like that run? very clean looking...

[garretvs]

Call Garret 206-218-3839

[CLM21]

Will a z3 steering rack clear 1 7/8 headers? Or do you have to go strictly e36 for ls swaps?

[shiboujin]

Any E36 style rack will work. The main part is the angle of the steering joint off of the rack. The E30 one points in a bit more than any of the E36 type ones. I'm 90% sure a Z3 rack will work.

[garretvs]

Put in a Z3 or E36 rack -- the hose connections are to the outboard side of the valve body on the rack, this will give you more clearance for headers. E30 rack hose connections are right under the headers, toward the inboard side of the valve body.

[shiboujin]

There you go. That's why.

[shiboujin]

Simple update. The Fbody shifter lines up the best. GTO will sit too far back