E30-LS1 Engine Mounts

[garretvs]

Due to demands we are going to be offering a limited number of the "hard parts" for the LS1 swap.

We thought you would all be happy to know that kits will be available in a very short time. We will be doing an initial run of 10 kits so if you would like to reserve one please let us know!

What will be included
- Engine Mounts
- Transmission Mount
- Brake booster linkage system
- Second Differential Mount (bolts to 3 of the diff cover bolts)
- Swap CD

We're shooting for a price-point of between $1200 and $1500 for the whole kit (cheaper than most sets of wheels!!). We can work out details for individual pieces (i.e. if you only want engine mounts, or only want the second diff mount). We're getting the first set of parts on friday from the lasercutters, which we will use dial in our jigs and be sure fittment is good. After that we will know exactly how much it will cost us to get the first run of 10 kits lasercut. We're trying to keep the kit relatively cheap so that it is accessible to as many people as possible.

I will post pics of the first kit once it's complete, hopefully sometime this weekend or early next week!

Here are some teaser pics.
-Garret

Link to the build thread
http://r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=94451

Link to info on Build Guide CD
http://r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=154624

Quick vid from last winter...I'll make another one soon











Stress analysis on engine mounts


Tranny Mount (modified from our original version for easier exhaust routing)


Second Diff Mount (Bolts to 3 of the diff cover bolts. Also now has webbing between posts for stiffening)


Finished Engine Bay

[e30amour]

solidworks?

[Erick]

How much would this run for? o.O

[Vedubin01]

How much would this run for? o.O

Dont you dare!

[Erick]

Its funny, I have just seen an LS1 powertrain just chillin for sale for a ridiculous deal... and my M30 is quite tired :)

[Vedubin01]

oh the fun.... that would be simply amazing. I had a friend just unload on a vette motor from a 2005 for dirt cheap. Everything with trans for $2500. I guess timing is everything.

[pbr87]

oh the fun.... that would be simply amazing. I had a friend just unload on a vette motor from a 2005 for dirt cheap. Everything with trans for $2500. I guess timing is everything.

$2500 for an ls2 + 6spd !!!!1!! FFFFFUuuuuuuuUUUUUUUUUUU

[Philo]

Members Rides thread needs more member's ride. :hitler:

[bejbis]

Depending on the price, I would be super interested. PM me if you get a ballpark.

[bimmer_E30]

Thats pretty crazy!

are you a mech engineer? i made some Mounts just for fun in class using Inventor last semster. it was Fun! defintley kills alot of time.

I could post some of my work, but you would probably laught at it lol.

They Look like they're well designed! Good stuff!

[garretvs]

Thanks for the interest!

We are digging into what our cost would be for materials, plasma cutting, metal bending, our welding and finish coating.

We're thinking about 10 sets, with a price range something above $600. Our costs and time would be about half of that.

We use Catia for our solid modeling.

Garret & Steve

[BeirBrennerE30]

whats the hydrobooster setup look like???

[GotCone?]

can you break down the parts cost individually?

Not everyone is going to want to do the hydro setup.

I'd be interested in engine & trans mounts prices, but would like to see a 'raw' option. IE finish yourself kind of deal.

[dude8383]

This is pretty awesome, curious to see final cost. I'd probably pick this up just b/c I know that I'll want V8 power in the future.

[Dominic49]

in for the engine and trans mounts.