but it was suggested I post a thread over here for all the E30 guys. Here is a condensed version of what is over on bimmerforums...
Info:
Engine: LS1
Tranny: T56 6speed
Weight: LS1 is aluminum block so the entire package is about 50 lbs more than the M20+tranny
Everything is being done in our garage by us...
Enjoy!
Getting the new motor and tranny.
Pulling the M20
Old vs. New with my dad looking like a kid in a candy store
empty...
Foam mock up of LS1 looks perfect in there
Hammering on the tranny tunnel to make room for the T-56
Test fit of radiator
Shift lever comes right up through the original hole!
Unpainted engine mounts
M60 rubber engine mounts as used in E34
Modified GTO front sump oil pan to clear cross member...
Differential companion flange from jagsthatrun.com to adapt camaro driveshaft for bmw diff
The beginning of our remote mounted hydroboost linkage. This was necessary because there was no room on the firewall for the hydroboost
Our custom steering shaft made from 2 E34 u-joints. Necessary because the driver's side is very tight with headers in, and there is no room for the collapsible intermediate shaft of the original
We got an LS2 water pump because the LS1 pump (pictured) sticks so far out from the block. The LS2 pump has a much lower profile pulley
Sanderson block hugger headers. We used 2 different models for the two sides due to fitment issues.
note: these are actually opposite of what is in there. We sent these back. Sanderson told us to mix and match them as we pleased...
Tranny mount
Modified driveshaft
Just in case you want one
i caught a fish that looks like a cat.... hmm. Oh, and i broke my wrist recently and welding is hard with a cast...
Working our way back
choppin
Exhaust to tranny mount. Ground clearance is a big issue
redone underbody
yes the diving boards are going to go. Trying to source an M-Tech II kit right now.
-Garret