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    topless 5.3 project

    guess its time to start a thread for my project. 92 vert...2002 lm7 5.3, with a few little extras. nv3500 5 speed. i have been gathering up parts all summer, i hope to have it running in the spring.

    what it looked like when i bought it, last year. all stock, new soft top. Florida car.


    m20 pulled and sold last week.

    test fit my z3 rack hope my stock airbag shaft works out...

    all cleaned up and primed
    91 e30 318is M50 SOLD
    http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=149570
    92 325 vert project
    http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=341370

    #2
    What research have you done for the LS swap? The knuckle will be too thick and you don't have clearance to the header.

    Status: HG repair. 488wtq though!

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      #3
      Originally posted by shiboujin View Post
      What research have you done for the LS swap? The knuckle will be too thick and you don't have clearance to the header.
      I did a little bit. I know most cars have more bulk on the shaft then mine. It also is a direct fit to the z3 rack so I was hoping it would work...I do not have headers yet. So im not sure what ill go with for them yet...
      91 e30 318is M50 SOLD
      http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=149570
      92 325 vert project
      http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=341370

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        #4
        Originally posted by 1991 e30 bmw 318is View Post
        ...have more bulk on the shaft then mine.


        Headers will need to match the mounts. You'll have to do some welding perhaps. I'm a rep from sikky and can help you with anything on that kit if you are interested. I'm reasonably sure that even if the headers clear, you'll likely melt that rubber flex disk. That's even best case scenario.

        PM me if you want help. But yea. Sikky ftw.

        Status: HG repair. 488wtq though!

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          #5
          Originally posted by shiboujin View Post


          Headers will need to match the mounts. You'll have to do some welding perhaps. I'm a rep from sikky and can help you with anything on that kit if you are interested. I'm reasonably sure that even if the headers clear, you'll likely melt that rubber flex disk. That's even best case scenario.

          PM me if you want help. But yea. Sikky ftw.


          I have garrets mounts. I tryed to buy sikky but would not sell to me unless I got the complete kit. Not sure if sikky headers would work with garrets mounts. Also thought of making my own headers. ...
          91 e30 318is M50 SOLD
          http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=149570
          92 325 vert project
          http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=341370

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            #6
            They can't guarantee fitment unless it's 100% their kit so they won't sell it separately. It's a business tactic. The full kit just saves you time and R&D. Anyone can really make mounts. The great fitting headers on the other hand are super hard.

            Status: HG repair. 488wtq though!

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              #7
              another canadian vert getting a v8 :)
              Denny
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              1991 BMW black 318IC (M62b44 Megasquirt 2 ver 3.57)

              Blogs:
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                #8
                wont melt now... see what i can do for headers when i get it in there i guess...
                91 e30 318is M50 SOLD
                http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=149570
                92 325 vert project
                http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=341370

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                  #9
                  haha that does indeed work!

                  Status: HG repair. 488wtq though!

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                    #10
                    Woohoo another LS powered vert!
                    Worlds 1st LS powered e30 cabby.
                    Cab
                    billac: 92 LagunengrĂ¼n cabriolet + cadillac LQ9 + Nitrous + rotiform SJC

                    Raphael: 88 LagunengrĂ¼n IX + Hella 500's + Red ACS type 1's

                    Shaggin Wagon
                    : 01 325xiT 5 speed


                    91 MR2 GT3076TS + E85 = 505whp + antilag = wheelies
                    88 CRX OEM+ 42mpg DD.

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                      #11
                      painted with trunk textured paint...



                      91 e30 318is M50 SOLD
                      http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=149570
                      92 325 vert project
                      http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=341370

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                        #12
                        car now has 3 pedals....


                        all bushings and mounts,,, 3.73lsd to replace open 4.11

                        braided lines installed and wheel studs,
                        91 e30 318is M50 SOLD
                        http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=149570
                        92 325 vert project
                        http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=341370

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                          #13
                          installed my Torquer V2 on 112, comp cams rocker upgrade, psi valve springs, checked for push rod length. have to order them tomorrow.


                          home made valve spring tool. made with big washer a nut and bar. used water pump bolt to hold it on. works great. just bring the piston up top so the valve can only fall down so far.


                          engine upside down for cam swap to keep lifters from falling down
                          91 e30 318is M50 SOLD
                          http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=149570
                          92 325 vert project
                          http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=341370

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                            #14
                            Originally posted by 1991 e30 bmw 318is View Post
                            wont melt now... see what i can do for headers when i get it in there i guess...
                            Steering feel with a solid flex disc is unreal. I think you'll enjoy it.
                            Originally posted by priapism
                            My girl don't know shit, but she bakes a mean cupcake.
                            Originally posted by shameson
                            Usually it's best not to know how much money you have into your e30

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                              #15
                              subbed!
                              Alpine White 1989 E30 Coupe - LS1/T56

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