E30 m3 ls1

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Nice work..are the motor mounts custom built or did you buy them from some place? if you constructed them do you have any specs on the build? I just so happen to have a 5.3lsx sitting on the floor.

Its going to be a monster.

[airkhin]

looks like its coming along real well now. ;)

[LSM3]

Mid 2000 Astro Van but it is installed in a variety of vehicles.

[shiboujin]

What brand/type hydroboost unit did you use? Might be looking into one for myself.

[MPWRD3]

Wow! The car is really starting to come together.
I really need to get working on my project, which is basically the same as yours but with less interior and a roll cage... Thanks for the motivation.

[LSM3]

Sorry for the delay in updates.....life got in the way.

So, I ended up not going with the "Garrett LS1 Kit" provided hydroboost relocator/bracket. Although it is engineered well and functions properly the aesthetics of the bracketry in the engine bay just didn't do it for me. I ended up sourcing a smaller hydroboost unit and mounted it on the fire wall. I combined that with a STRANGE engineering brake master cylinder.

Obviously the booster and master cylinder sit fairly close to the exhaust manifold so a bracket will be fabricated to shield the booster/master cylinder. Both the shield and exhaust manifolds will be coated with a ceramic coating.







I purchased a new fuel tank. It has a larger capacity than the original M3 tank. It also has provisions for two fuel pumps although I am only running one Aeromotive 340 fuel pump. It does not have the needed cross over tube between the two reservoirs so a -8 fitting and hose will be installed.



I also installed a Monster Clutch. Its a stage 1 which is good for 450hp. I also got the 18lb billet flywheel and new slave/throwout bearing. I also ended up installing a braided clutch and bleeder lines.









Also got some new shoes. 17" BBS RK's. They are a bit rough but they are going to be refinished.









More to come...

[LSM3]

I grinded down the shaft on the pulley, pulled it out then rewelded it.

http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=217050&page=10

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[1990m3]

LSM3 -- When you put in the ls2 water pump with the smaller pully what did you do to align it with the alt., power steering, and crank pullies? Did you use spacers t the gasket? Hw much space did you gain?

[LSM3]

Sorry, been kind of busy with some real estate stuff. We have made alot of progress thought. Ended up squeezing a hydroboost w/ strange engineering brake master on the firewall, brand new fuel system front to rear (new tank, aeromotive 340 pump, stainless lines), new Monster clutch, release bearing/slave, aluminum radiator. Ill update progress soon.

[airkhin]

any updates?

[Mako18]

Much admiration for you and this build!! Keep the eye candy coming!!

[Joester]

This is the best thing my eyes have had the pleasure of seeing in my entire life

[MattAvino]

this thread has made my day better.

[JoeMadoo]

This thread is absolutely amazing. This is everything I've ever wanted in an E30 :)

[mtlbloodshot]

Interested in seeing more progress!! Especially on the fender wire tuck