E30-LS1: Pics, Short Vid and Buildup CD info!

[iamsam]

we need way more videos!

[garretvs]

did you consider any reinforcement of the rear trailing arms? I know BMW decided it was necessary on the M Coupe rear suspension (same as e30) which is why I ask. You'll probably be getting a CD order from me this winter, just waiting for a local guy to pull the trigger on one of my cars right now :)

No. It was enough work to do the swap. It's great fun rumbling around in it, and blowing off the occasional M3 or S4 ..... nothing like a sleeper :p

[1990m3]

did you consider any reinforcement of the rear trailing arms? I know BMW decided it was necessary on the M Coupe rear suspension (same as e30) which is why I ask. You'll probably be getting a CD order from me this winter, just waiting for a local guy to pull the trigger on one of my cars right now :)

[willybustaE30]

i've got wood!

[Jean]

Huge props for doing this!

[garretvs]

i've checked this out on the other forums previously, good stuff doing a writeup. it feels like there's been more motor configurations swapped into e30 chassis than any other i can think of. very flexible little car.

Especially with 350+ lbft of torq!! ;)

[evil_twin]

Sexy! Beautiful Book.

[sandlock]

i've checked this out on the other forums previously, good stuff doing a writeup. it feels like there's been more motor configurations swapped into e30 chassis than any other i can think of. very flexible little car.

[colombacho]

what is next on the list, euro bumpers, rims, projectors...

[Iain]

I know there is some bloke on the West Coast with an LS1 M3 (Bob from Gig Harbour or some such), plus Firestorm in Western Australia is building a pretty crazy dry sumped LSx E30. He hasn't updated his thread in a while... (hint fucking hint Chris :p )

Oh, and my Delphin skankburger (aka Project Meat-Flange) will be rocking an L98 (the LSx version, not the older version). I have been waiting by the mailbox for this CD to turn up - much like Arnold Schwarzenegger when he heard Ivan Reitman was sending him another script for a completely original comedy movie where he plays a large burly oaf against Danny DeVito who will be playing a wise-cracking dwarf.

[george graves]

Build CD looks amazing. Good luck selling them.

BTW - how may LS1 swaps are there on here? Two?

[Dozyproductions]

you can cruise going 60 in 6th gear at 1000 rpm.

OMG. hybrid v8 eh? ;)

[garretvs]

nice I like it. whats the mpg on the freeway. your making the gears in my head turn, but not a ls1 more like a ls9. we will see if my 2.7 stroker turbo motor is fast enough for me in the turns.

Mileage depends on how heavy your foot is. We haven't really measured it extensively but it's a light car and you can cruise going 60 in 6th gear at 1000 rpm.

What's the weight of the LS1 Compared to a S50/2? Sorry, too lazy to search.

We weighed our car post swap and it only gained 80 lbs which essentially is like a 10 year sitting in the front seat. Yeah it is a little beefy but the t-56 is bombproof (and the feel of ours shifting is amazing). Is the s50 with trans that light as well?

[Blip Bavarian]

I just bought the disk from Garret and Steve, and it is very well done, and very in depth. Great job guys.

Damn that sounds great in the video. Cant wait to get behind the wheel of mine.

[whiltebeitel]

What's the weight of the LS1 Compared to a S50/2? Sorry, too lazy to search.

Something around 60 lbs less, with the transmissions included. The LS1 is light, the T-56 is heavy.

Edit: 609 lbs for the LS1+T56, all accessories, etc.

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