LS1 / T56 DD e28 BMW Build

[audiquattrot]

Awesome build! My buddy finished his miata gto motor swap not too long ago...That thing is a beasttttt. Look forward to more updates!

[jakeb]

congrats on getting it running! needed a thumbsup at the end though :grin:

whats the lil red thing back there in this? fiat?

Yeah it is a 60 fiat 500. Long term...some day down the road project.

[kalib0y]

great work. I keep debating on installing my AC or not....Looking forward to tire killing vids

[jakeb]

First time off the lift in 5 months..first time moving under it's own power. It needs an alignment really badly...also need insurance and a plate but it drove around the block a few times. I love the way the clutch feels and the trans shifts. Very happy I had the trans gone through.

I live in a residential area (25mph) so I really wasn't able to get on it much. But when I did it put a smile on my face for sure.

Hoping to get an alignment today and plates tomorrow and start driving the thing!

A few pictures.
back on the ground


Location of shifter...I need a new boot. I might make a different selector so I can use a newer style BMW shift knob and also bring it just a tad higher. But this will work for now.


Another engine bay shot....

[CabrioPunk]

Lovely swap.

Love the shift knob too. If you replace It let me know if you are selling the old one.

[jakeb]

The knob I have on there now is a thread on type... It was in my pile of 2002 parts.

[CabrioPunk]

Ah, OK! Thank you. I like that style.

Cool swap. Carry on.

[Kershaw]

dude that looks great!

[jakeb]

Got the car aligned today....drives a lot better. Hoping to find some time tomorrow to get tags so it is legal to drive.

Gave it a quick wash today after months of dust and grime in the garage.
These tires are a little too tall so it will look a little different but you can get the idea...

The paint it mostly dull....My cousin who does paintless dent repair and some amazing things with a buffer said he thinks he can bring some of the shine back. I will probably paint it next summer....still unsure if it will stay silver or change to black.







A few of the interior.







The guys at the alignment shop were blown away. I actually did most of the alignment as the rear is all adjustable now. Makes everything easy when it is all brand new.

Oh yeah...while driving to the alignment place I got on it a little bit....holy shit!

[e30_neverstock]

congrats on getting this thing running. sounds really good. cant wait for some vids.

[MR 325]

Congrats! I love how stock/Euro it looks as is.

[Jhonno]

Forking love it!!

[jakeb]

thanks guys. the front euro bumper needs to be remounted. The PO had something just enough to hold it. It flops all around. I need to make some better brackets. The rear valance needs a little work... Holes from the US bumpers filled and the back of it is pretty bent up.

I am unsure if I am going to just stick with the euro bumpers or switch to an Mtech styled kit.

Like this...



A car that has the kit I would buy in progress.

[dannyyisntt]

Bump! Went for a ride in this beast today and I was VERY impressed. Sounds good, pulls like a freight-train, rides great.

Very well put together man, keep it up!

[jakeb]

I have put just over 400 miles on it and all seems good. I am going to change the cone air filter to an airbox as the intake sound is just too loud. You can't hear the engine at all really....just all air sucking.

I have an airbox from a e30 that fits and one from an e23 that is a little bigger but I think it will fit too. I will have some time this week to make something work. One plus about the e23 is the box is metal so I can change it as needed and weld to it.

I was hoping to have the AC charged by now but the heater core is leaking so I need to replace that first...

It was around 90 degrees here this weekend so I spent a lot of time inside. Worked on refinishing the wheels today. Right now the lips are just bare aluminum...with two coats of wax on them. I don't have them put together yet and I am at the point of should I powder coat the lips clear or leave them bare..... What do you all think?





I bought a keyless entry/alarm off ebay with the remote in the key. I didn't hook up the alarm part. Just the keyless. It is all hooked up. I just need to get the keys cut.





Worked on adapting the BMW cruise cable to work with the LS1 TB. Just need to add a crimp after the little snap thingy.