E36 M3 - LS3/TR6060 Swap

[jakeb]

Engine is out...


Rear subframe/suspension is dropped


Solid underneath






Front subframe is out as well


Next step will be to break down all the suspension parts and get it off to the powder coater. Thinking about dropping the gas tank as well to clean up in that area. Going to remove any and all grime/built up dirt from the bottom of the car and recoat with paint/undercoating of some sort.

[jakeb]

The LS3/trans/etc etc were right around $10k shipped to me. Thanks Steve, this car will be pretty amazing when it's done.

[F34R]

Cannot wait for this!

[blunttech]

Looks great jake What did the LS3 run and how many miles??
3k flawless miles on the e12... this guy will be getting a great car if its anything like the conversion you did for me

[jakeb]

front end all pulled off, engine ready to come out. After the engine is out the front and rear suspension will get completely pulled apart and sent off to be powder coated.

[jakeb]

I will be making my own mounts.

[torqueless]

what kit are you using for mounts?? or are you going to make your own? sick sick build by the way.. i been tempted to do a lsx 4.8 turbo since those motors hold up like crazy but its alot of work.. lol

[MattAvino]

Oh god yes. Ive driven a couple new LS3 camaros, and they are fast. Now cutting down to e36 weight...this is gonna fly.

[jakeb]

Lift is empty now so the E36 made it's way on.

Brought the engine over to my house. Easy way to get it off the trailer.


Engine is just about ready to come out.
All the underside bits are off...


Engine all disconnected from everything




The lab...

[jakeb]

thanks!

[evandael]

so you have excellent fab skills, and a nice garage, an understanding wife, and a pretty cool job that affords you hours during the week to build cars.


color me jealous!

[jakeb]

Something showed up today....




Waiting it's turn....mocking up an e30 m42 turbo kit then e36 time.

[broke30]

Wow, I really like the style 135's on the e36

Max

[MR 325]

Awesome! Looking forward to this one.

[evandael]

yessssss. i loved the blunttech e12 build.