#BecauseRaceCar Story and Build - M60 6-spd

[Eric]

That's spendy! I like their mounts but not sure if the x5 headers flow very well.


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[delamaize]

That's spendy! I like their mounts but not sure if the x5 headers flow very well.


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Not many other options than the X5 with the confined space on the left side....

[ncrmtrsprtsE30]

That's spendy! I like their mounts but not sure if the x5 headers flow very well.


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Not many other options than the X5 with the confined space on the left side....

yeah, maybe one day i will go with custom headers, but for now, X5 is the only one.

[FreedomM3]

So, I usually just scroll through all the threads and never comment. I initially clicked on this thread being negative thinking maybe it was one of those " Ghetto Drift Kid" builds but I am impressed! I can't wait for more updates! Makes me want to turn my Restomod into a because racecar!

Keep up the good work!

[ncrmtrsprtsE30]

So, I usually just scroll through all the threads and never comment. I initially clicked on this thread being negative thinking maybe it was one of those " Ghetto Drift Kid" builds but I am impressed! I can't wait for more updates! Makes me want to turn my Restomod into a because racecar!

Keep up the good work!

thank you sir!

[marshallnoise]

In, cause, racecar.

I have a feeling the m60 is going to freaking be crazy fun in that car. Its fun in a full bloat e34!

[stonea]

What parts did you order from garagistic?


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Everything they had, trying to cut down time on fabbing parts.

I love Garagistic I remember when I was looking at engine swap options they were they only reason I could even consider doing a M60 swap.

[ncrmtrsprtsE30]

I love Garagistic I remember when I was looking at engine swap options they were they only reason I could even consider doing a M60 swap.

Yeah they gave me a break on everything since I am going to be spending a total of about $2000 with them. :shock:

hopefully they will help me out even more when I order the rest of the parts

[ncrmtrsprtsE30]

UPDATE: TEST FITTING IN PROGRESS!

Got all my mounting stuff from Garagistic, and just ordered their Wilwood Pedal Box.


first fit had some issues with the firewall.. so i had to massage it a bit..


lets try this again..


much better and sitting on its mounts..



only fitment issue is the steering column joints are barely rubbing against the header.. going to have to look into...

[stonea]

Back when I was looking into M60 swaps I read about the steering column joints, I thought I had a thread bookmarked about it, but I guess I don't. Anyways some guys were running "competition" steering joints I think there was one for like $250 or something, but again I don't have that saved either, sorry.

http://www.vorshlag.com/product_info.php?products_id=459

Here is another one. Its pricey, but I'm sure you can figure something out.

[ncrmtrsprtsE30]

Back when I was looking into M60 swaps I read about the steering column joints, I thought I had a thread bookmarked about it, but I guess I don't. Anyways some guys were running "competition" steering joints I think there was one for like $250 or something, but again I don't have that saved either, sorry.

http://www.vorshlag.com/product_info.php?products_id=459

Here is another one. Its pricey, but I'm sure you can figure something out.

yeah it is pricey.. I did find one company on the east coast that makes a nice one for their LSx swaps, so im sure it will work with mine.. still pricey but less than vorshlags.

https://www.sikky.com/view_item.php?id=190&catid=11

[ncrmtrsprtsE30]

What do you guys think about me going single piece driveshaft?

either go with a modified iX driveshaft or have one built with HD u-joints.

[staysideways]

Thats one thing you dont want to cheapout on take your time. My friend upgraded the rear end on his stock mustang and snaped the driveshaft at 100+ mph. Trust me its not fun there is a hole under the car and everything else is smashed. His lucky he didnt flip all because of his very well welded Exhaust that kept the drive shaft off the floor

1989 E30 325i Sedan Alpine

[Spiff325iS]

What do you guys think about me going single piece driveshaft?

either go with a modified iX driveshaft or have one built with HD u-joints.

Whatever you do make sure you can service the u-joints. My friend does a fantastic job and could probably make this for you. PM me.

Dan

[Pootis]

Don't waste your money on those expensive steering shafts just make one out of 2 e46 steering shafts

http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=273427