LS1 SWAP KIT, SIKKY Vs GARRETVS

[shiboujin]

I'm trying to look into a better master (see other thread on this forum)

[E30LSX]

How's your pedal feel? I forgot I did the swap and almost missed a corner on my first lap at the track yesterday lol. I need to find a smaller master or something.

Its heavy but usable and consistent. I just need to get used to it

[shiboujin]

How's your pedal feel? I forgot I did the swap and almost missed a corner on my first lap at the track yesterday lol. I need to find a smaller master or something.

[E30LSX]

Sorry for ginormous pic..

[E30LSX]

huh... they do sell them... I should figure out what those are...

Yea I'm installing the brake booster delete kit today/tomorrow. Swapping out the hydro booster for it. I like being a test mule :)

lol I hear you on that... I beat you too it though! :D

[shiboujin]

huh... they do sell them... I should figure out what those are...

Yea I'm installing the brake booster delete kit today/tomorrow. Swapping out the hydro booster for it. I like being a test mule :)

[E30LSX]

I purchased them through sikky when I ordered the headers here..

http://www.sikky.com/view_item.php?id=192&catid=15

The BrakeBooster delete kit from Sikky, is that the one your referencing?

[shiboujin]

I wasn't aware sikky made control arm bushings? You mean the THR style ones? Bimmer world sells them for super cheap I believe. If you have the money, that's the best way to go honestly. I'm testing out the boosterless kit here tomorrow. It'll be much cheaper if you're so inclined.

[E30LSX]

To OP,

Sikky makes a quality kit! I cant speak for Garrett because I've never used it but personally, I've been very satisfied with the Sikky kit. My only complaint is the long tube headers sit so low, I had to modify them for ground clearance. I don't understand why the collectors ran at the angle that they do however, fitment was spot on albeit tight.

My advice, save the funds and go with the following:

Sikky Basic Swap Kit w/ Aluminum Drive Shaft upgrade & Urethane mounts (trust me)
Brake Hydrobooster Kit
Sikky Long Tube Headers
Sikky Steering Rack Kit
Sikky Control Arm bushings (needed for headers to clear)
Wiring Specialties Pro Harness (hit Yury up & purchase the temp adaptor & modified pcm)
Sikky LS1 intake kit (duh, you can do for cheaper but your vested now so why not?)

No, this isn't cheap but Yes, its badass and high quality parts. It will make your swap painless and the details really show when you pop the hood. Like already mentioned, this isn't a overnight job and if it will brake, its going to. I busted my budget BUT your going to pay for quality.

That's my .02

Hope it helps point you in the right direction..

[1991 e30 bmw 318is]

The Hooker headers look pretty good. Some pics of them on the engine:

http://www.hotrod.com/how-to/engine/...ngine-upgrade/

I'm looking for a long tube set to replace my homemade shorty's.
then go to dual 2.5" instead of my single 3"...

[garretvs]

The Hooker headers look pretty good. Some pics of them on the engine:

http://www.hotrod.com/how-to/engine/1312-ls327-engine-upgrade/

[shiboujin]

buy it, let me know if they fit :) send me pictures.

yoshi at sikky.com (I got an email there now!)

[1991 e30 bmw 318is]

i would like to order sikky headers but im using garrets motor mounts. not sure if they would fit with them....

[shiboujin]

3. Whoever says there is no need for a second diff mount has not looked at the rear end under load. Stick a go pro under there and push the car, you definitely need one. I fabricated a top plate to tie everything together.

All solid aluminum bruh. Although, I would love to shove a gopro there.

[Ryan1212]

I've been running Garret's kit for 2 years now strictly track use and have had 0 issues with it. I run the hydroboost setup in a slightly different manner as I deleted power steering, so my pump only runs the booster. This combo with hawk ht-10 pads can lock up all 4 wheels with minimal effort on the track.

The sanderson headers are a bit tight on the drivers side, and I would like to do custom long tubes eventually, but for the time being they work.

Garrets manual is also very helpful with the wiring, making it a super easy job. I wired most of the car in a single afternoon.

The sikky kit wasn't available when I did my swap, and being in Canada prices for everything are stupid right now. I'm so lucky I built my car and did the swap 2 years ago when the dollar was even.

All in all I have never had an issue with anything from Garret's kit and they are always available to help if you run into questions along the way.