91 318is/ LS Swap

[Nick_08]

Anybody using this Chase Bays brake option?

https://www.chasebays.com/collections/bmw-e30/products/chase-bays-brake-booster-eliminator-bmw-e30-2002-e21-e28-e34-porsche-vw

It looks nice, pricey but nice.

Still working on the dash, just got some SEM texture coating tonight and I’ll be applying it tomorrow. Also still waiting on the spacer kit to come in to install the Z3 steering rack.


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Yes I’m running Chase Bays manual brakes. And yes you have to have a strong leg.


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[Tubesock]

Anybody using this Chase Bays brake option?

https://www.chasebays.com/collections/bmw-e30/products/chase-bays-brake-booster-eliminator-bmw-e30-2002-e21-e28-e34-porsche-vw

It looks nice, pricey but nice.

Still working on the dash, just got some SEM texture coating tonight and I’ll be applying it tomorrow. Also still waiting on the spacer kit to come in to install the Z3 steering rack.


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[The Dark Side of Will]

Got to working on the dash. I didn’t want to flock it so I bought some Colorbond LVP refinisher, didn’t put any texture down so you can see where all the body filler went. I’ll use it as a base layer now and apply SEM texture coating then finish off with Dupli-color flat black vinyl paint. Hopefully that will bring back the OEM look.






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Anyone in this thread ever tried white gorilla glue as a filler for this kind of split on the dash?

It comes out of the tube as a liquid, but foams and expands significantly as it cures. I've done non-cosmetic repairs to the forward center console foam with it.

[sgtskid]

Doing the wiring yourself isn't bad. Lots of patience. I hate wiring and had more time in my harness then I did in the rest of the car but, at the end of it I was very proficient at reading diagrams and i
I had saved $800.

I used a Mishimoto R32 radiator. No issues from me and I got it as a "returned" item off Amazon for 1/4 the price of a new one. It was brand new, unopened. Paired it with a Spal pusher fan and even on 100 degree days during in traffic, water temp never crossed 210.

[Tubesock]

Got to working on the dash. I didn’t want to flock it so I bought some Colorbond LVP refinisher, didn’t put any texture down so you can see where all the body filler went. I’ll use it as a base layer now and apply SEM texture coating then finish off with Dupli-color flat black vinyl paint. Hopefully that will bring back the OEM look.


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[Elysian]

That's a really clean looking car, should be a fun build.

[Tubesock]

Never did post pictures of the car. Black right now but after the swap is done I’ll paint and make it look good. Working on the dash right now while my secret parts account builds away from the prying eyes of the wife.


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[Pootis]

Just get the camaro accessories and run the pump and reservoir on that

[Tubesock]

Did y’all use the factory PS reservoir or something aftermarket? Will it work with the GM PS pump?


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[The Dark Side of Will]

Yes, it looks to be smaller, here is a link that compares the two https://forums.hybridz.org/topic/121...gine-in-a-s30/

That adapter is pretty cool.

[Supadave]

https://www.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?2283309-Matt-s-E46-LS3-CD009-Build

E46 running a CD009 with an LS

[Supadave]

Does the CD009 fit in the transmission tunnel without hammering?


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Yes, it looks to be smaller, here is a link that compares the two https://forums.hybridz.org/topic/121...gine-in-a-s30/

[Tubesock]

Does the CD009 fit in the transmission tunnel without hammering?


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[Supadave]

Hey tubesock. I'm right here with you on the swap. I'm rocking a 91' 318is and just picked up and L76 6.0 out of my cousin's vortex max. The L76 is basically an Ls2 but with dod (v4 mode). What are you planning on running for a transmission? I want a t65 or tr6060. But the price and availability sucks. And sadly 5 speeds are plenty in my area. The pin out on GM's isn't that bad. As buddy said above, you will get sick of starting at wiring diagrams. But follow it. And shouldnt be to bad

Guys are using the CD009 (Nissan 350 transmission). You can find them for around $800 bucks used. Here is the adapter plate needed http://collinsadapters.com/index.php...ter-plate.html

CD009 Gear Ratios
3.78
2.32
1.62
1.27
1.00
0.79


T56 Gear Ratios 1996–1998 Camaro/Firebird (Ratios can be slightly different depending on donor)
2.66
1.78
1.30
1.00
0.74
0.50

[Elysian]

I took a different route, since I was already planning on using Aerocatch hood latches, I got rid of the hinge, the hood popper, and put my radiator in the core support, using a Summit 381324 radiator. Took some modification at the bottom of the core, but allows me room to run a massive Ford Fusion puller fan setup.