E30 m3 ls1

[LSM3]

Not sure if I missed this or not... but why hasn't the body been painted yet?! I figured that would get done long before you would start bolting things back in.

I'd say i'm a purist in that I'm not a fan of non-BMW engines in e30 m3s, but kudos on a proper preservation of the chassis at least. No doubt it will be fun to drive!

Vehicle is going to get a vinyl wrap.

[E30 Wagen]

Not sure if I missed this or not... but why hasn't the body been painted yet?! I figured that would get done long before you would start bolting things back in.

I'd say i'm a purist in that I'm not a fan of non-BMW engines in e30 m3s, but kudos on a proper preservation of the chassis at least. No doubt it will be fun to drive!

[garretvs]

We used a close-fitting swivel waterneck for the inlet to the pump. Solves the problem of the hose chafing on the aft face of the radiator. Canton Racing products or similar work nicely.

[1990m3]

not a bad idea for clearance, but sure makes waterpump replacement a bitch. I'm building one as a track car, and although I like the idea, it makes for swapping the water pump in short order nearly impossible.

Care to share the specs on your radiator? Looks like it's probably a 26x19 Griffin, yes?

[LSM3]

Did you change the water pump outlet direction where it goes to the upper radiator inlet?

Doesn't that pipe come our facing the radiator?

Yes. We welded AN fittings for the heater hoses and relocated the out flow pipe to the top of the housing and capped the original exit port. This IMO cleaned up that area.

[1990m3]

Did you change the water pump outlet direction where it goes to the upper radiator inlet?

Doesn't that pipe come our facing the radiator?

[Cronopoulos]

That is so dope! haha

[LSM3]

where is the coolant overflow tank?

Vehicle is not finished. Still need overflow, intake piping, interior completed, electrical completed and a final go through. We've driven it and there are no major issues just a bunch of little bugs to work out.

[1990m3]

where is the coolant overflow tank?

[Massive Lee]

Beautiful.

[LSM3]

Sorry for the lack of updates but maybe some pics would help...

I have tried my best to tuck all my wiring. The wire on the left of the engine bay will be tucked as well. The ECM, fuses and relays are all in the glove box.

[blusylver]

wonder how well the sound barrier actually is.

[LSM3]

killer build subscribed. i was just wondering how much that bucket o lizard skin was?

Heat barrier and soud barrier were about $199 each.

[franken325i]

killer build subscribed. i was just wondering how much that bucket o lizard skin was?

[funcrew]

The crinkle paint job on the subframe and arms looks amazing with the new suspension componenets. Ultra clean - very nice work!