I've convinced myself that my next project is going to be an e30 with an ls motor, so I've come to the pros for tips :). I am starting from zero (no car, no motor) but my goal is to build a clean, correctly done e30 non-convertible coupe/sedan that still has some manners. For that reason I plan on keeping heat + power steering.I'm still not sure what my options are on brakes. Like most folks, I'd like to keep costs down where possible, but I also want to do this the right way. I'm comfortable DIYing things, but both of these platforms are brand new to me.
I've spent awhile running around the internet trying to gather all the info I can, but I'm still questioning a few things. I see references to "Garrett's guide", which appears to have been a CD that was being sold awhile back, but it looks like that isn't the case anymore? Are there alternatives out there? This swap has been done so often, it seems like there would be a nice checklist/tutorial out there, I just haven't found it (yet).
Opinions on the following for this kind of swap?:
- lq motor from the junkyard with a refresh
- ecu/wiring from motor above
- T56 transmission (any other good manual options?)
- f-body/"car" accessories for the lq
- Sikky mounts
- Sikky oil pan
Am I going at this the right way?
For those of you that have done this, any lessons learned you'd like to share?
Should I just pony up the money and go all in on a Sikky kit?
Do I really need an e36 steering rack?
Is going with a manual brake setup really the best option?
Am I just a jackass and am making this more complex than it is?
Thanks all, now back to more reading...
I've spent awhile running around the internet trying to gather all the info I can, but I'm still questioning a few things. I see references to "Garrett's guide", which appears to have been a CD that was being sold awhile back, but it looks like that isn't the case anymore? Are there alternatives out there? This swap has been done so often, it seems like there would be a nice checklist/tutorial out there, I just haven't found it (yet).
Opinions on the following for this kind of swap?:
- lq motor from the junkyard with a refresh
- ecu/wiring from motor above
- T56 transmission (any other good manual options?)
- f-body/"car" accessories for the lq
- Sikky mounts
- Sikky oil pan
Am I going at this the right way?
For those of you that have done this, any lessons learned you'd like to share?
Should I just pony up the money and go all in on a Sikky kit?
Do I really need an e36 steering rack?
Is going with a manual brake setup really the best option?
Am I just a jackass and am making this more complex than it is?
Thanks all, now back to more reading...
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