Classic Daily E46 M3 cammed LS3 Swap

[jakeb]

This project is actually running and driving now but I will post the build over a few posts and get it up to date.

Here is the victim. Already has stoptech brakes, coil overs, ground control sways, te37 wheels, super sprint exhaust etc etc



On a lift coming apart



This is getting a 0 mile 525hp GM Perforamance Parts LS3 with a built t56 magnum from D&D Performance.




lightweight flywheel


Engine in (using vorshlag headers)




More to come soon

[Dylanhat]

Holy moly

[TimeMachinE30]

Original engine fail?

And the new engine you chose how? Had it laying around?

Cool stuff.

[M-technik-3]

Wow S54 performance just wasn't enough huh. Wonder what weight distribution will be with two less cylinders in front of the axle but add two extra pistons.

[jakeb]

Original engine fail?

And the new engine you chose how? Had it laying around?

Cool stuff.

Nope original engine was fine...it's actually going into an e21. New engine was bought for the project. I build these sort of cars for others.

Wow S54 performance just wasn't enough huh. Wonder what weight distribution will be with two less cylinders in front of the axle but add two extra pistons.

It will be a track car for the customer and before this he had a 600whp Dodge. But he wanted something a bit lighter and track worthy. I am VERY interested to see how the weight distribution is as well. There is a TON of room between the front of the engine and the radiator.

It's actually already running....

[TimeMachinE30]

You're fast.

[E30 Wagen]

Hire me and teach me your ways. I want to quit my current job so bad.

[jakeb]

The e46 is know to have issue with the floors cracking or ripping out so it's best to add some reinforcements. We went with the plates from redish Motorsports out of the UK. These are nothing short of amazing. REALLY well designed.


Start by cleaning all the undercoating off.



The plates




weld/bend/weld



Smooth out and put etching bare metal prep on them.

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POR and seem sealer


Then undercoating




Rear subframe also got new poly bushings






subframe back in

[MR 325]

Wow that is bad ass! That sound...

[ThatOneEuroE30]

This is awesome

[Mlarsen]

Very awesome setup! Is there much wiggle room in the engine bay or is it pretty tight fitting?

[jakeb]

Very awesome setup! Is there much wiggle room in the engine bay or is it pretty tight fitting?

On the drivers side yes but other than that not really.

[DER E30]

Killer work! I want an LS3!

[E30NJ]

Tight setup!

[ngampleh]

Awesome e46 setup !!!


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