#BecauseRaceCar Story and Build - M60 6-spd

[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

[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

[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.

[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

[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]

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...

[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

[stonea]

What parts did you order from garagistic?


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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.

[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!

[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!

[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]

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


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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.

[delamaize]

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


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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

[Eric]

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


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[ncrmtrsprtsE30]

Hurry up and complete this thing! Can't wait to see it done.

I have a lot of work to do by myself to get it done, im trying to get it done by the end of OCT.

What parts did you order from garagistic?


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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