Blunttech e12 LSx / t56 swap

[jakeb]

Been ordering parts and working on the suspension. I need the driveshaft to finish the trans mount and then I can make the exhaust...and move ahead with things.

Front suspension is all apart..springs should be here tomorrow so I can get all that put back together. No pics really...pretty boring stuff to see there.

Dropped the rear subframe....a lift really makes it a quick and easy job.


Camber adjusters installed




Subframe ready to go back in...new trailing arm bushings, subframe bushings, ST sway bar, diff mount, and the adjustable camber.





Also got the filter/regulator in place. Will swap out the intank pump tomorrow more than likely.

[blunttech]

Looks great Jake What do you do on the Camber?? Just install it mid adjustment and see how it looks once the car is loaded and sitting on the ground? And do you just use the in tank pump as a pick up? Or do we need a low pressure hi volume in tank??

[jakeb]

Yeah I am going to put the camber mid way and then I will take it and get it aligned. There is a place around the corner that will let me adjust it myself for the most part.

I convert the intake pump to a single high volume/high pressure.

[blunttech]

so dual pumps?? Or am I confused?? Is that an accumulator mounted up on the underside?

[jakeb]

Nope just one in tank pump. That is the fuel filter and pressure regulator mounted underside. The GM doesn't have a return line from the rail. It comes off that filter.

[Simon S]

I am really liking the idea of this project.

Rough and randy..

[jakeb]

Suspension is just about done. Car is sitting down on all 4 again.

Billy sports and Spax springs


Back on the ground. The old suspension was a combo of blown shocks, cut springs, and __________.





Just to compare a little bit....
with m30


old suspension and LSx


New suspension and LSx


It should drop a bit more once everything is put together and it moves around to settle a bit.

Waiting on the driveshaft now and then I can move ahead with the exhaust, etc etc

[BamaE30]

Looks very nice this is something I've considered for my 80 525.

[Eddie Haskell]

Here is some good info on a E28/LSx/T56 swap.

http://ls1tech.com/forums/conversions-hybrids/1493115-ls1-t56-dd-e28-bmw-build.html

[ACHTUNG]

Here is some good info on a E28/LSx/T56 swap.

http://ls1tech.com/forums/conversion...bmw-build.html

Ummm...that's the OP's earlier personal build and it's also posted in this forum. This thread is his current build for Mr. Blunt.

http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=230214

[jakeb]

oooo what came today?!?!?!

[agile30]

Shaaaafffttt

[dustt31]

A skinny baby.

[jakeb]

haha nope not a baby....already have one of those.

yupyup, driveshaft
Now I can move ahead with the project.

[blunttech]

Oh this is good... I knew once Jake got his hands on my shaft things would progress rapidly