5.3 LSA build

[Supadave]

20180729_190110 by Supa Khan, on Flickr
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Engine and trans almost ready to go in. Still need to get a radiator, do the wiring and put in the new fuel system.

[Supadave]

20180722_103731 by Supa Khan, on Flickr

Its coming together, still a long road ahead. Goal is to be done by September

[Pootis]

^Subtle brag I like it

[Supadave]

Chase Bay makes a nice radiator. Its tucked giving me more room for the crank pulley. They crank pulley has three belts on it making it stick out pretty far. One is for the A/C, the other for the accessories, and the one at the front for the supercharger.

https://www.chasebays.com/collections/bmw-e30/products/chase-bays-tucked-aluminum-radiator-bmw-e30-e36-e46?variant=12211670188110

[Reyhan335]

Good choice on going wile wildwood
looking forward to see this build
also just like everyone else, you're going to want to source a 3.73.
The t56 gearing is really low and works well with the 3.73

Radiator you can use from a r34 GTR
Spal 18" fan

[Supadave]

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[Supadave]

So a lil update. I've been trying to source all the parts for an early model steering column. I just bought one from mr.vang (member on here). Now I'm waiting for my Z3 rack to show up. I also bought that from a member on here, but now he's gone radio silent... Hope I don't get burnt on that deal... Also I just installed my wilwood pedal set, I'll post pics later. Next on the list is to strengthen the sub frame, change all the bushings and add the second ear to the diff. After that the engine goes in!

[Supadave]

Looks just like the 5.3L in my '09 GMC sierra, complete with DOD.

I'm currently tuning mine using Hptuners on the original E38 PCM (E38 means something else in the GM world). I've got mine speed density, MAfless and it's been great:

Mine is 13, I'm going with a Holley HP ECU and I'm doing the D.O.D delete. No need for it.

[Mykk540i/6]

Looks just like the 5.3L in my '09 GMC sierra, complete with DOD.

I'm currently tuning mine using Hptuners on the original E38 PCM (E38 means something else in the GM world). I've got mine speed density, MAfless and it's been great:

[Supadave]

Sunday I removed some parts of the car.

Parts are for sale here. https://www.r3vlimited.com/board/sho...d.php?t=422429


20180506_195446 by Supa Khan, on Flickr
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[The Dark Side of Will]

From what I read 6th gear is useless with anything lower.

GTO's and Vipers ran 3.08's.

[Supadave]

I have an lsa 5.3 e30. Check out my ig @gass_e30

I have so many questions for you. What radiator did you use? How is the clearance between your crank Pulley and radiator?

[flyboyx]

I have an lsa 5.3 e30. Check out my ig @gass_e30

wy u no post heer?

[1991 e30 bmw 318is]

I have an lsa 5.3 e30. Check out my ig @gass_e30

[JCarp90]

I see shenanigans happening here.

I'll allow it.