LS1 / T56 DD e28 BMW Build

[KI4UJO]

You realize that you are putting the v8 in the wrong car right? It should be going in that small red box in the back ground.

+1, along with some large slicks

[garretvs]

Consider log-style headers --check out a search on them for some good pics -- piece of cake to clear steering box and linkage.

We may make some for our next swap. Ignore the flamers who think long-tube headers are the only way to go; you have limited options to run the exhaust and redoing the steering is hard & risky. Good luck get some pics posted

[jakeb]

Yes a log style header will be what I will have to run. A set from an 05 LS2 might fit....I need to do some measuring.

There is NO way a header will fit. The engine actually is sitting in the car now. I want not able to leave the booster. I had a remote booster from a 540 sitting around so that is in and working out. The shifter comes right up through the console and everything else is clearing, steering, sway bar, etc etc.

Right now the motor is just sitting on the subframe with some wood spacing it off. The mounts look like they should be pretty easy to make. I am hoping my bro-in-law can sqeeze me in tomorrow am and cut some plates on the water jet. Mounts will be done tomorrow.

[garretvs]

Yes, here's a nice looking log:

http://lh4.ggpht.com/_NDnQlNKwG4c/TTF8KnQY6oI/AAAAAAAADt0/rgDl1J1F7-0/euro.jpg

[jakeb]

yeah that sure is....that would actually probably fit nicely. Does someone sell that? Is that ls1? seems like getting to the plugs would be tricky....just longer wires and loop around?

[jakeb]

Engine is in, sitting on the sub frame and some blocks of wood. I will make the mounts tomorrow, look pretty straight forward and I already have a plan. I was hoping to keep the stock brake booster but there wasn't enough room to push the engine back far enough. I have a 540 remote booster that will work. I might look at the Porsche 944 booster and see if that would work too. Either way I have a solution so...

Steering is all clearing nicely.... The only trouble is going to be the passenger side exhaust manifold but I have a couple ideas. I can always make something if it comes down to it. Not any big deal.

On to some pictures

open wide!!




sitting in (passenger side)


sitting in (drivers side)


Like it was made to be there....I had this shift knob sitting around and it is the threaded type from a 2002...and it threaded right on. Not sure if it will be there at the end or not.



Trans/shifter in tunnel


clears suspension/steering


underside in front - I might lower it one board, unless it starts to hit the suspension. Things are pretty close back there

[Zic]

so awesome.

[DTM190]

Wow, nice one, sub'd.
I so desperately need a cammed LSx in E30.

Cant wait for updates :)

[kalib0y]

like a glove

[Hick]

very nice. im going to follow this one, keep it up!

[Lof8]

In for updates. Cool car!

[jakeb]

Does anyone know the diameter and thickness of the 944 booster?

[Lof8]

Massive makes a pretty slick booster delete kit for the e30. Not sure if it would work on a 5er, but something to consider.

http://www.e30tech.com/forum/showthread.php?t=103829&highlight=booster+delete

[jakeb]

It doesn't look like a very big update from the pictures but the motor mounts are done. I was hoping to finish the trans mount too but that didn't happen.

I did put in a 2002 brake booster and it clears everything but I am not sure if the master cylinder is going to end up clearing the exhaust manifold or not. I actually think the stock e28 booster would go back in now and miss everything. I have a couple options for brakes now so I am not too worried...either a vacuum booster, or remote booster. If the MC is close I might just move the booster over a little bit.

On to some pictures

Plate bolted to the block and another bolted to the mount
drivers side

passenger side


cardboard template...will this hold it?


transfer to metal in the bandsaw


a little bit of trimming here and there and weld....BOOM!
I am going to have the mounts powder coated. Should I go with something simple like...black or should I go bright and show them off. Help me choose the color.


in place - drivers, exhaust will either snake out in between the block and steering box or out the front between the mount and the alternator


passenger side


sitting on mounts




under - I wish it could be a little lower but the trans is just a tiny bit above the support bar that goes from side to side. Also the steering track rod is about 1/2" away from the bottom of the oil pan. But this way the oil pan is up above the subframe. I can install the under body plastics someday...if i buy them.


shifter centered in console


2002 booster with e28 master cylinder



Hoping to find time tomorrow to do the trans mount and measure for the drive shaft. My wife is off work starting tomorrow so we will see what can get done in the garage.

[ahriley91]

So awesome. I'd go with something bright, just not bright green. haha