E30-LS1 KITS now available!

[garretvs]

Try this one:

http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=177608&highlight=LS1

[Ceeker]

Have to say you guys did your homework and the install was well thought out. very clean.

[e30Rooster]

Are you done yet? Progress report please.

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[garretvs]

Are you done yet? Progress report please.

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Yep. Of the 10 kits we are underway with, five are sold. Get 'em while we still have some left!

[e30Rooster]

Have you shipped them yet?

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[idanity]

very interested.
been pondering the ls7. with a 914 diff/tranny.

[xxlbimmer]

very interested.
been pondering the ls7. with a 914 diff/tranny.

Do you mean a 901 box??!!
I hope not! They barely live with a 2.5 liter Porsche 6 in front of it!! Thats's 225 HP and 175 Lb/Ft! An LSanything will destroy it in a heartbeat!

[garretvs]

very interested.
been pondering the ls7. with a 914 diff/tranny.

You need to be a very creative, skilled fabricator to completely re-do the rear end of an E30 to incorporate a transaxle. It's a cool idea, but very little bang for the buck...and the LSx motors would shred it in no time. Our mostly stock LS1 makes as much torque at 1000 rpm as an M20 at peak. An LS7 makes more than 300lbft at 1000 rpm.

[bmwguy325is]

You need to be a very creative, skilled fabricator to completely re-do the rear end of an E30 to incorporate a transaxle. It's a cool idea, but very little bang for the buck...and the LSx motors would shred it in no time. Our mostly stock LS1 makes as much torque at 1000 rpm as an M20 at peak. An LS7 makes more than 300lbft at 1000 rpm.

So wht not use the one from a vette?

[garretvs]

So wht not use the one from a vette?

Yes, you could, but you would have to make an entirely new rear suspension along with the transaxle. Probably would be best to use the entire rear end from a Vette, but that would need considerable skill, and the different geometry, roll center, spring rates may make for a very poor result; a car that is no fun to drive.

Just put the big engine & 6-speed in and have fun!

[GotCone?]

Gerber Motor sports in Magnolia (suburban Seattle) is doing an E30-LS3 swap. They started about 2wks ago.

Did they finish? Are they using your kit?

[garretvs]

Did they finish? Are they using your kit?

Yes, they finished last summer. They went their own way on some of the things -- own intake design, etc. Search "LS3" and you'll find the owners thread.

[carlb]

Did they finish? Are they using your kit?

See this thread

[Zesty Bonanza]

Are the parts in the kit made from steel or aluminum? If power steering is removed from the car then does that mean I don't need the hydroboost bracket?

[garretvs]

Are the parts in the kit made from steel or aluminum? If power steering is removed from the car then does that mean I don't need the hydroboost bracket?

All parts are either steel tube or laser-cut 10ga and 12ga steel. You still need the HydroBoost because the vacuum booster & master cylinder on the firewall are in the way. email E30LS1@gmail for new pics of the complete kit.