E36 M3 - LS3/TR6060 Swap

[jakeb]

Turn cardboard into metal...









Rear will mount off the trans... something like this


This piece of metal will be cut where the line is after I drill a hole on each side of the big hole going up from the bottom. Then I will tap the upper half so it is easier to take the entire assembly in and out.

The entire thing will be powder coated.

[jakeb]

Made "bushings" for the shifter carrier to hook to.


Template out of paper






I will make the same thing on 1/4" steel and weld to the carrier and bushings. There will be a matching one on the other side. I am still not sure if the rear of the carrier will mount direct to the trans or the bottom of the trans tunnel. Stock it is to the trans tunnel but everything might be more solid connected direct to the trans.

Does anyone have any suggestions going either way?

[jakeb]

Hung the rear trailing arms....sure is nice bolting up new parts.

[jakeb]

Engine back out so I can make the New Shifter carrier.
Also got a 2010 camaro short shifter from LSR Performance. Has an adjustable height level too (not attached in the pics)

Here is where it needs to go. Round part will come up through the hole in the body.



Something like this will attach from the trans up to the carrier.....out of metal not wood sticks :)


I have to make a bushing that will fit in the spot on the trans and use the stock rubber insulator.

Debating if the carrier back mount should hook to the trans tunnel (like stock) or mount to the trans.

[ACHTUNG]

Nice work Jake.

[jakeb]

New rear suspension going in.
not a very good picture...




New grease in the axles




Two fresh axles ready to go in


Engine is coming back out tomorrow to make the new shifter carrier. I will probably also hang the rear trailing arms too.

[jakeb]

I was waiting for someone to mention the reach around. I'll remember your suggestion next time the opportunity arises.

[blunttech]

I've been eyeing the super shaft and also the reach around from Swag. Down the road I will pick up both I expect.

Nice work Jake. Always Always go for the reach around if there is an option

[jakeb]

The hot bed keeps the the ABS from shrinking by not allowing it to cool to the point of complete solidity. It keeps it hot enlightened to still be pliable. Are you printing on Lexa or plexi?

The bed is Lexan... I actually had to have a new one made (nice to have access to a waterjet). The first one was wrecked as an ABD print stuck so hard I couldn't get it off and ended up wrecked the bed. The current one has been working good.

I love seeing this build updated, where did you get that tubing notcher? I need one for my cage build in a few weeks.

Edit: found a HF one and a video on how to fix the issues with it. Only 36.00 bucks with my 20% off thing.

I have a notchmaster. I was going to get the HF one but I plan to use this a lot when I make a subframe for the 79 mini honda swap coming late this summer.

Subscribed! Reading your M42 swap threads has me VERY tempted to swap one into my 2002. Keep it up, looks like you're having fun!

thanks man! Let me know if I can help at all with an m42 02 swap. I have done 5 of them myself and helped somewhere around 20 people with their own.

[CubbyChowder]

Subscribed! Reading your M42 swap threads has me VERY tempted to swap one into my 2002. Keep it up, looks like you're having fun!

[F34R]

I love seeing this build updated, where did you get that tubing notcher? I need one for my cage build in a few weeks.

Edit: found a HF one and a video on how to fix the issues with it. Only 36.00 bucks with my 20% off thing.

[einstein57]

The hot bed keeps the the ABS from shrinking by not allowing it to cool to the point of complete solidity. It keeps it hot enlightened to still be pliable. Are you printing on Lexa or plexi?

[nick526]

Cool man, thanks for the info! Can't wait to see how this turns out.

[jakeb]

thanks! It's 10 feet. I wish it was higher but that is all the city allows where I am. I had to use a lift with a base plate rather than over head bar

Next place will be 12+ feet with a full upstairs. And a whole bunch bigger....

[nick526]

Nice work here, glad I clicked!

Jake, do you know the height of the ceiling in your garage off hand? I'm planning to re-model my garage to accommodate a lift, and I like the look of your setup.

Thanks,
Nick