My E30 LS1 Buildup

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  • Firestorm
    Mod Crazy
    • Jul 2004
    • 795

    #16
    Originally posted by E30 318T
    i hope 12k is enough to cover for the project
    Rule #1 when building a car - Never set a budget.


    :)

    Lsx/t56 Swap progress |----------| .0000000005% - Well below poverty line.
    Getting purists panties in a knot since 2007. ;)
    E30 count = 6! :shock:

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    • E30 318T
      Noobie
      • Sep 2006
      • 28

      #17
      .

      why is that? and how is yours going? i may need your help and or other members to build mine..

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      • JasonC
        Site Manager
        • Aug 2006
        • 14451

        #18
        LS1's sound girly :giggle: :p

        1992 BMW 325iC
        1978 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
        1965 Chevrolet Corvair Monza 140hp

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        • Firestorm
          Mod Crazy
          • Jul 2004
          • 795

          #19
          Originally posted by E30 318T
          why is that? and how is yours going? i may need your help and or other members to build mine..
          Becuase you'll only be depressed when you go past it. It's a given :)


          Originally posted by JasonC
          LS1's sound girly :giggle: :p


          Oh do they? :) That's got the same cam i'm buying too.

          Lsx/t56 Swap progress |----------| .0000000005% - Well below poverty line.
          Getting purists panties in a knot since 2007. ;)
          E30 count = 6! :shock:

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          • JasonC
            Site Manager
            • Aug 2006
            • 14451

            #20
            I was hopping you would put up a good video of one. :o

            1992 BMW 325iC
            1978 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
            1965 Chevrolet Corvair Monza 140hp

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            • Firestorm
              Mod Crazy
              • Jul 2004
              • 795

              #21
              Originally posted by JasonC
              I was hopping you would put up a good video of one. :o
              I'll put a video up of mine when it's done, it'll be alot faster and louder than that :D

              Lsx/t56 Swap progress |----------| .0000000005% - Well below poverty line.
              Getting purists panties in a knot since 2007. ;)
              E30 count = 6! :shock:

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              • VAPORBLADE
                E30 Mastermind
                • Sep 2006
                • 1771

                #22
                Man - I really am interested in this. Keep us updated. :)
                '89 "is" = M technic II build mode.

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                • garretvs
                  E30 Addict
                  • Jul 2007
                  • 464

                  #23
                  The "How To" write-up is almost done .........:D
                  E30-LS1 aka. 357is
                  email us to pick up our LS1 swap guide
                  E30-LS1 KITS now available!!
                  E30LS1@gmail.com
                  e30ls1.com

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                  • Erick
                    Official R3V Drifter
                    • Oct 2003
                    • 11169

                    #24
                    Omg that looks so sick!!!! I would LOVE to have one of those in my car. The carnage I'd do with an LS1 powered e30 sideways!!! :D
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                    Originally posted by Mr. Anderson
                    ...one of the most hardcore E30's around. :D

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                    • Let It Rust
                      Noobie
                      • Feb 2009
                      • 34

                      #25
                      Originally posted by garretvs
                      The "How To" write-up is almost done .........:D
                      Oh this is mighty tempting.

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                      • Joe318is
                        R3V OG
                        • Sep 2005
                        • 6451

                        #26
                        how to oversteer into a ditch?


                        Originally posted by vlad
                        Do you know anybody else who built that many bad ass E30s?

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                        • SamE30e
                          R3V Elite
                          • Sep 2007
                          • 4319

                          #27
                          Originally posted by firestorm
                          rule #1 when building a car - never set a budget.


                          :)

                          qft!
                          1985 325e 2.8 Turbo VEMS

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                          • garretvs
                            E30 Addict
                            • Jul 2007
                            • 464

                            #28
                            Building the E30-LS1

                            Thanks for the interest! We have a CD which fully documents every step we went through to build the swap. 21 chapters are in the CD, with text instructions, pictures of every step, parts lists, suppliers, dimensioned drawings, sketches, wiring diagrams, etc.

                            We detail how to make engine mounts, exhaust, wiring, A/C, fuel system, radiator, intake system, drive shaft, clutch fluid line, HydroBoost system. Everything you need, except an LS1 and a T56!

                            To purchase, go on PayPal, and pick the tab “Send Money”. When asked for the recipient’s email, put in E30LS1@gmail.com. We are charging $99.00 USD. When PayPal notifies us, we will send out the CD via USPS, and email you of the same. Don’t forget to include your mailing info when on PayPal!

                            Good Luck – Garret & Steve
                            E30-LS1 aka. 357is
                            email us to pick up our LS1 swap guide
                            E30-LS1 KITS now available!!
                            E30LS1@gmail.com
                            e30ls1.com

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                            • James Crivellone
                              Head Janitor
                              • Oct 2003
                              • 6300

                              #29
                              Originally posted by garretvs
                              Building the E30-LS1

                              Thanks for the interest! We have a CD which fully documents every step we went through to build the swap. 21 chapters are in the CD, with text instructions, pictures of every step, parts lists, suppliers, dimensioned drawings, sketches, wiring diagrams, etc.

                              We detail how to make engine mounts, exhaust, wiring, A/C, fuel system, radiator, intake system, drive shaft, clutch fluid line, HydroBoost system. Everything you need, except an LS1 and a T56!

                              To purchase, go on PayPal, and pick the tab “Send Money”. When asked for the recipient’s email, put in E30LS1@gmail.com. We are charging $99.00 USD. When PayPal notifies us, we will send out the CD via USPS, and email you of the same. Don’t forget to include your mailing info when on PayPal!

                              Good Luck – Garret & Steve
                              As a note I glanced through the printed copy that Garret had at the E30Picnic and it is WELL worth the 100 bucks that he is charging. It is really a complete guide on how to build everything and install it. Probably one of the best written swap guides I've ever seen.

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                              • Raxe
                                R3V Elite
                                • Nov 2006
                                • 5346

                                #30
                                I was just wondering the other day if you were still around and selling instructions, happy to see you are.

                                >> 1988 3.1 ITB E30 /// 2002 E46 M3 6MT / 2008 335xi 6MT / 1991 S38B36 E30 (sold)

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