Garagistic E30 project car (m60, ls1 or m30 swap)

[slammin.e28]

Wonder how well that goldfish would fit in teh engine bay

More like I wonder how that engine bay would fit around dual banks of straight 8 madness.

[2mAn]

TDI swap :)

[VinniE30]

N20. Do something that hasn't been done before. That will definitely get your shop some attention and reputation in the e30 world.

[garagistic]

Close race here between the m30 and ls1.

For the record, our goal is to make these swaps more affordable for DIYers. Once we do this, we will venture into new motors. So keep the ideas coming!

[F34R]

^Honestly the m30 has been done over and over again. They cost next to nothing to install and the mounts are cheap, myself and two other members sell them. That is the only hurdle with the swap.

Do LS1 if you want to bring more parts to DYIers, you could do a CAD for mounts and sell them unwelded so others that can weld could just do that bit.

The hydro boost brakes are dumb, under dash mounts are the way of the future. I am selling off my Massive booster delete by fall to go that route.

[1990m3]

The hydro boost brakes are dumb, under dash mounts are the way of the future. I am selling off my Massive booster delete by fall to go that route.

I couldn't agree more. i just completed an under dash mount with the garagistic mount, even though I bought it before garagistic was selling it. Great piece, love the way it all fits together. A lot of in and out, but it's a track car and that's the way I thought it should be done. I used wilwood pedals and full Massive brakes front and rear. Can't wait to get it on the street

[jaywood]

Selling mounts that are pre-cut (not welded) is a very good idea. I would be interested if I was looking to do a swap.

[Vtec?lol]

To go Google, type what is in the picture followed by BMW.

You will be enlightened.

I am now enlightened!!!!

[Brezzi]

Wonder how well that goldfish would fit in teh engine bay

jew were saying?

Not the gold fish but just picture an extra 4 cylinders

[F34R]

I am now enlightened!!!!

Too bad it never made full scale production.

[Vtec?lol]

^Honestly the m30 has been done over and over again. They cost next to nothing to install and the mounts are cheap, myself and two other members sell them. That is the only hurdle with the swap.

Do LS1 if you want to bring more parts to DYIers, you could do a CAD for mounts and sell them unwelded so others that can weld could just do that bit.

The hydro boost brakes are dumb, under dash mounts are the way of the future. I am selling off my Massive booster delete by fall to go that route.

I agree with everything this guy said!
only thing is, the LSx engines cost way too much now. What used to be an $800 motor plus an $800 6spd now cost well over $4000. I can't even find a broken 6spd for less than $1500. So if the goal is to save DIY'ers money than it would be void. Maybe a complete kit would be cool but still.

Even the truck blocks are going for big money.

[Exodus_2pt0]

An iron 5.3 can still be had for <$500

That said, there is still that 2k t56 tax. Which sucks when you can purchase a built t5 from summit for $1500. Still isn't a t56 by any means, but the price is right.

[slammin.e28]

If I can save $$ by getting mounts that require assembly, I'm all for it. I've got a welder and skillz.

Hint hint ;)

[MR 325]

An iron 5.3 can still be had for <$500

That said, there is still that 2k t56 tax. Which sucks when you can purchase a built t5 from summit for $1500. Still isn't a t56 by any means, but the price is right.

Having this same issue with planning my S10's V8 swap. I want that 6 speed SO badly though!

[garagistic]

So we are at a tie between the LS and the M30.

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