'89 316i E30 LS1 Swap Build Thread

[Q8y_drifter]

Real easy. Buy a standalone harness. Read instructions. Wire it up. Start it up.

[Reyhan335]

Oh wow. More pictures! How was wiring man?


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[Q8y_drifter]

First start up video

[stuff&things]

I am also doing the same project. Looks great bud, keep it up!

[Reyhan335]

subb'd looking good man. doing the same project

[Gas Gang Racing]

sub'd currently doing the same swap in my 89 325is, im using the sikky kit as well but i will be going with the sikky hydroboost setup. we'll see how it goes!

[DER E30]

I did discover a major leak from the clutch slave which will require me to pull the transmission out though. That's gonna be a major PITA.

That sucks! I had the same thing happen during my truck build. Had to pull the cab and basically blow the whole thing apart to get at it ugh.

[Q8y_drifter]

Yeah sorry about that I've been meaning to update this thread since forever.

So far I've installed

- Remote oil filter setup with modified hoses and fittings
- All new SS braided power steering lines
- Radiator/hoses/fan/overflow
- Intake pipe and filter
- All the brake and clutch reservoirs and hoses
- All new 3/8" steel fuel tubing and hoses with a new 255lph walbro in-tank pump and rerouted the vent line to the gas cap.
- Reinstalled the dashboard with all the gauges, ignition switch panel and kill switch wired up
- Wired up 95% of the engine and ECU harness. Finishing up the fuel pump and fan relays
- Relocated the battery to the trunk (stock was mounted upfront)

I'm hoping I can get all the electrics done by tomorrow and hopefully have the ECU unlocked and ready before the weekend for its first start up.

I did discover a major leak from the clutch slave which will require me to pull the transmission out though. That's gonna be a major PITA.

The pic below is all I have for now I'll get updated pics tomorrow.

[DER E30]

Any updates???

[shiboujin]

My filter is on the front of the motor where the AC compressor would be. Attached to the same bolt holes I think. passenger side next to the balancer just above the oil pan. <3 it so much.

[Q8y_drifter]

They'd gladly take it back though. I guess shipping is an issue. Sorry brah. Just busting your balls :)

haha no worries

Installed the steering rack and sikky shaft. Took me about 20mins maybe. Would've been a 5 min job if I had someone slide the shaft into the u-joints in. Lots of space between the primaries too. I'll get pics tomorrow. Not sure where to mount the remote filter though.

[z28]

Not bad, free upgrade. Sure its more of a pain but more power.

[shiboujin]

They'd gladly take it back though. I guess shipping is an issue. Sorry brah. Just busting your balls :)

[Q8y_drifter]

Wasn't complaining rather explaining what needed to be done for future swappers. Besides, I wanted 1-3/4" headers knowing the 1-7/8" will give me a hard time with installation not cuz I'm a cheap ass.

[shiboujin]

heh you complaining they sent you better headers by mistake? I chatted with the engineer dude, he told me to undo both motor mounts and loosen the trans mount, then take a long ass 2x4 and have someone pry the engine to one side so you can fit the headers in. HUGE Pita. GL getting the steering stuff in -_- I had such a hard time with that.