regular old m60 swap

[dothadance]

Test fit. Going to lower the pedals a smidge, and I still need to grind/file the Wilwood assembly for my throttle linkage.

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Had some free time yesterday, so I did some guy stuff.
Got my oil pan off a few days ago and gave it to my buddy to modify. Also spent some time last night getting my brakes and throttle set up. No pictures of that though.

[kid325e]

Nice! Get it! I love that you're doing it where you can get it done. Not taking no for an answer. Good on you!

[dothadance]

plugs, w/p, thermostat housing, thermostat, gaskets galore.

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I really wish I got a bigger box for how much money I spent lmao.

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Clutch came in :D hopefully this thing lasts(ebay special, fx stage 1), seems like some people have had good luck while others not so much. maintenance items should be in later today too!

Also, should I use these pilot/release bearings that came with the kit or order new OEM ones? or not even worry about it and start slapping stuff together?

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also, i am in the market for an engine harness. if anyone has one or has any leads feel free to shoot me a pm.

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Most apartments here start bitching the second the car is on jacks. Can't even get away with an oil change at most places. Your lucky indeed

damn that sucks. i guess austin is pretty relaxed, because my car was up on jacks more often then not at my last apartment hahaha

[ThatOneEuroE30]

Most apartments here start bitching the second the car is on jacks. Can't even get away with an oil change at most places. Your lucky indeed

[dothadance]

Lol, are you doing the engine swap in a parking garage?

Change the thread title to 'Finding the worst possible locations for all aspects of one of the most difficult e30 engine swaps"

I bitched when I had to stop working and sweep the smooth floor of my 800 sq ft heated garage because my creeper would hit dirt and not roll smoothly.

On the other hand, you certainly do have quite a bit of room to work there... haha

Hahaha I would kill for a regular garage. The guy I sold the manual swap to was in awe that my apartments let me do this lol. Gotta do whatcha gotta do.

[JGood]

Lol, are you doing the engine swap in a parking garage?

Change the thread title to 'Finding the worst possible locations for all aspects of one of the most difficult e30 engine swaps"

I bitched when I had to stop working and sweep the smooth floor of my 800 sq ft heated garage because my creeper would hit dirt and not roll smoothly.

On the other hand, you certainly do have quite a bit of room to work there... haha

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sold all my five speed stuff, and within five minutes of the money being handed over i spent it lmao. $400 worth of gaskets and maintenance items, and an fx stage 1 328i clutch in the mail coming in hot!! doesn't seem like i need too much more to drop this sucker in and start rolling:twisted: :twisted: :twisted:

[dothadance]

Got some work done.
an empty bay and a transmission in my trunk.

My work space lol


I get three paychecks this month and I'm selling all my old five speed stuff so I should have a little money to waste

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I really appreciate that you keep an M60 in your closet

Lol, I just noticed that all of the pictures so far have been in a hallway or something. I don't think I've ever seen anyone remove a torque converter in a carpeted room in their home, especially with a single sheet of newspaper and one rag below it. I had a drip tray, drain pan, and a whole bag of rags under my car in my garage and still ended up with ATF everywhere...

Hahaha. Don't have much choice. I live in an apartment, and I NEED a v8., lmao. I guess I was just really careful with my torque converter because nothing came out when I took it off. That being said, there are grease handprints all over the walls!

[JGood]

I really appreciate that you keep an M60 in your closet

Lol, I just noticed that all of the pictures so far have been in a hallway or something. I don't think I've ever seen anyone remove a torque converter in a carpeted room in their home, especially with a single sheet of newspaper and one rag below it. I had a drip tray, drain pan, and a whole bag of rags under my car in my garage and still ended up with ATF everywhere...