E30-LS1 KITS now available!

[10Toes]

Perhaps the wrong thread, but what options are there for getting more traction and increasing durability in the rear?

Don't use an E30.

[carlb]

Any body heard from Garrett lately? Two emails and no response.

[sharky]

Race logic traction control will take care of your traction issues and only costs about 800.

[lylefk]

Perhaps the wrong thread, but what options are there for getting more traction and increasing durability in the rear?

[garretvs]

Tell me honestly, how does the difficulty of this swap compare with that of a S52 swap?

If you buy a kit, you have to be able to make / have someone else make an intake duct; connect the wiring: for an '86 325e - (5) wires at the round plug on the firewall & about 10 more in the glove box (MIL light, tach, emissions systems). Make a driveshaft. mount HydroBoost & radiator. Connect fuel system. etc

The CD shows all of the steps in clear fashion for DIY guys - get a CD to really see what is involved. We have a "Master Parts List" on the Cd with part numbers and suppliers for everything needed for a DIY. The parts list also shows what is included with the kit.

[Teaguer]

Tell me honestly, how does the difficulty of this swap compare with that of a S52 swap?

With this kit its only slight more so.
Just need to measure and have a D-shaft made up and the only other thing would be the brake booster solution.
You can go with Garrets option or come up with your own solution.

[mit7059]

Tell me honestly, how does the difficulty of this swap compare with that of a S52 swap?

[garretvs]

Sure you can. Just depends on your welding skills.
You could mount 1 or two turbos ahead of the valve covers or do a bottom mount set-up.
All depends on the manifolds you custom fabricate.

Might be more fun and simpler to get an LSA engine from a CTS-V: plenty of hp & torque!! Would look cool with a hole in the hood and the supercharger sticking out about an inch......

[Wanganstyle]

Actually, there is room for 1 or 2 turbochargers with this kit.

Local has one of these full setups and the fit in the e30 engine bay is excellent. Thumbs up guys!

With this kit the GM T56 transmission fits the e30 body actually BETTER than an OEM BMW 6 speed transmission. the bellhousing casting is lower profile and the Hydro T56 throw out bearing is inside the transmission so lines go in cleanly vs the external slave BMW bellhousing for 6 speed.


I did not ask what he spent, but whatever the kit cost it's probably worth it.

as far as cost goes, think about how you will want to set it up.

powerplant: 4k~9k
LSX powerplant from scrap yard for rebuilding ~2500
rebuilding it 1500-3500
aftermarket toys for your LSX 1-3K


local popular setup is to use escalade block and some heads and some cam to get 11:1 compression and 600rwhp. NA easy going all day long; range should be 4.5-7k

t56 and other bits can run some, Holley auto-tune for LSX motors with integrated CAN-BUS avail is also amazing.
nice LSX parts could easily bling it out; a BBTB, intake manifold, air ram system, AN hoses and lines.......yummy stuff....

One could also buy a complete running camaro/Firebird WS6 for about $5-6K running and drive it untill the e30 was ready for swapping


I'd budget about $15K to play this game. It would be brand new everything, 600hp NA. :D

[Teaguer]

Whats the chances of being able to fit a turbo in the bay with one of these kits?

Note the signature in the 118th post, no.

Sure you can. Just depends on your welding skills.
You could mount 1 or two turbos ahead of the valve covers or do a bottom mount set-up.
All depends on the manifolds you custom fabricate.

[SickE30]

Note the signature in the 118th post, no.

[GV1390]

Whats the chances of being able to fit a turbo in the bay with one of these kits?

[eurotrash]

just a point of ref. a buddy of mine just dynod his ls1/t56 (99 camaro) swapped fc and with a tune, intake, headers and a 3" back. he put down 322/336.

also you claim that i can say im the only person with in 250,000 square miles but if i remember right your in lynnhood which means i'd be the only person within 25 square miles.

[garretvs]

If the LS1 engine was modified to have a dry sump would the engine still fit into the bay (and not be too low)? If I was to use an accusump instead of a dry sump, would it still fit?

The engine would be in about the same position -- but you'd have a heck of a time finding room for the oil tank.

The reason that the engine position doesn't change is that the engine/transmission angle has to be a certain value, plus/minus 1degree, relative to the driveshaft. The fwd and aft u-joint angles must match. If they don't, the rear end tries to eat the tranny & driveshaft.

For the detailed explanation, search a u-joint manufacturer's website (Dana, etc)

[Teaguer]

If the LS1 engine was modified to have a dry sump would the engine still fit into the bay (and not be too low)? If I was to use an accusump instead of a dry sump, would it still fit?

I don't think you know what you are asking.
But yes the engine would fit with either.