Ryan Castro's Avus Blue LS1 M3 Project (Non-e30) *With Vids*

[Wh33lhop]

Nice. How do you like the T56 compared to the ZF or G260? I haven't driven one but I've heard they're pretty clunky.

[kalib0y]

I am getting used to it. Its not as silky smooth as the ZF but its clunky enough to know which gear you are engaging which I think will be great on track

[e30lyf]

i saw this car in person bad ass..

[416stroker]

car looks fun. With head work and the right cam you could get in the 400whp range easy

[Jean]

Cool swap! Any track stories?

[kalib0y]

Cool swap! Any track stories?

As a matter of fact:
On Oct, I took the LS1 on its maiden Track Day at Chuckwalla Valley Raceway and she did me proud. I left the street tires on becuase I wanted to know how she would perform w/o the slicks on.

Track temps were at 100-105F all day but she ran well within normal temp. Vids to come soon as soon as I can get them off my wife's camera, so here are some pics for now:


With my Track buddy










Chuckwalla Valley Raceway 10/2/11 FlyBys from wifes camera

[Bimmerman325i]

Want.

[straight6pwr]

as awesomely fast as thing must be, i dont think i could handle american v8 sounds coming out of the back of my german car.

nice project!

[kalib0y]

as awesomely fast as thing must be, i dont think i could handle american v8 sounds coming out of the back of my german car.

nice project!

Just added vids:
See post above
I dont mind the noise ;)

A lil update: My clutch line blew up last nite. Good thing it didnt happen at CVR which was 3.5hrs away!!!

[cbouchez]

Well done Ryan! I would love to have that swap.


Now from show to performance! I like it man.

[bloodshot-e30]

how does it run compared to a 24v E30? i do have a e36 shell ;)

[10Toes]

how does it run compared to a 24v e30? I do have a e36 shell ;)

e30 ftw

[manjambles]

funny i worked for tim when he had this car, its amazing!! great buy. a buddy of mine here came close to trying to buy it.

great choice of rims

chris-
european concepts

[!AjHoWzA!]

Damn son

[kalib0y]

As a lil update:

-I have replaced the old rubber oem clutch line with a braided line
-created a heat shield for the abs unit
-relocated the fuel pressure regulator
-run all new fuel lines using aeroquip
-bled in new ATE racing blue fluid

Finally back on the road!

Things to do next is...
Change the brake pads before the next track day
Get Kirk Cage
subframe bushings
Diff brace and rear camber arms

In the future:
cam and head work :)