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We Americans often forget that BMW isn't automatically a luxury brand in Europe. They make taxis and they make executive shuttles. Basically Ford and Lincoln combined.Alpha Team Inductee
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Originally posted by OldDrunkenSailor View PostWe Americans often forget that BMW isn't automatically a luxury brand in Europe. They make taxis and they make executive shuttles. Basically Ford and Lincoln combined.1989 BMW 325is | 2019 Ford Ranger FX4willschnitz
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Originally posted by 2mAn View Postand a LSx in a BMW is deadly in the wrong hands. Ive ridden in 3 different LS powered BMWs ( 2 E30s, and 1 E36) and I was almost killed
I'm thinking about a massive brakes booster delete to start the ball rolling, something I can do now that will be done later when swap happens... Gotta do something either way, swapping 24v or LS so may as well do it. Any pointers on booster deletes and such?-Christian
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'37 Chevy pickup, the über projectOriginally posted by roguetoasterBe sure to remind them that the M42 is one of the best engines ever made, but be sure to not mention where it actually falls on that list.
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Originally posted by DER E30 View PostThe more I think about an LS in my e30 the more I want to do it...
I'm thinking about a massive brakes booster delete to start the ball rolling, something I can do now that will be done later when swap happens... Gotta do something either way, swapping 24v or LS so may as well do it. Any pointers on booster deletes and such?
I had to get a racing diff mount and the diff alone was $1,500 custom made.Alpha Team Inductee
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1971 Honda Trail 90 - "Stephen Parish"
2008 Saab 9-3 Convertible
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Great gas mileage though. 25mpg at 80mph.
And reliable as sin.Alpha Team Inductee
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2010 Buell XB9SX
2009 Harley-Davidson 883 Iron - "Xerces"
1991 BMW 362iS Touring - "Stephanie/The Death Machine 2.0"
1974 Honda CB360/CL360 Scrambler Project
1971 Honda Trail 90 - "Stephen Parish"
2008 Saab 9-3 Convertible
2002 Mazda Miata LS
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Originally posted by Gerta View PostSimon, you polling for Phreshkid to be a mod?Simon
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Originally posted by OldDrunkenSailor View PostYou'll need some sort of hydroboost setup. Mine is from a Mustang Cobra R but there are some aftermarket companies who just do that. Wilwood I think does one, come to think of it. Starting with brakes for any kind of swap is a good move, but getting rid of the booster is a weird one. How about better discs or suspension upgrades? Or getting a good diff setup?
I had to get a racing diff mount and the diff alone was $1,500 custom made.
Originally posted by 2mAn View PostThat M42 isnt enough for you anymore?? A 24v is a great motor for the E30, the LSx is simply a monster
Also my M42 is making awesome timing chain tick when cold, been doing it for ~12k miles... I changed the tensioner and found what I think was an m60 tensioner in there... That was ~3k miles ago and the clicking was gone but reappeared last week-ish.
Edit: Also aluminum in the last 3 oil filters, changes @ 4k miles.-Christian
'02 ///M3 CarbonSchwartz 6MT daily beast
08/91 Mtechnic II 325IC alpine/lotus
318iS, slow build/garage queen...
'37 Chevy pickup, the über projectOriginally posted by roguetoasterBe sure to remind them that the M42 is one of the best engines ever made, but be sure to not mention where it actually falls on that list.
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When you have that much power under your foot, you don't want to mess around with not having as much brake as you can. Don't think about skimping and not having proper power brakes, just not worth it. You'll need that kit and then the parts to actually hook it up to the existing setup. It isn't copy/paste.Alpha Team Inductee
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2010 Buell XB9SX
2009 Harley-Davidson 883 Iron - "Xerces"
1991 BMW 362iS Touring - "Stephanie/The Death Machine 2.0"
1974 Honda CB360/CL360 Scrambler Project
1971 Honda Trail 90 - "Stephen Parish"
2008 Saab 9-3 Convertible
2002 Mazda Miata LS
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Originally posted by OldDrunkenSailor View PostWhen you have that much power under your foot, you don't want to mess around with not having as much brake as you can. Don't think about skimping and not having proper power brakes, just not worth it. You'll need that kit and then the parts to actually hook it up to the existing setup. It isn't copy/paste.1989 BMW 325is | 2019 Ford Ranger FX4willschnitz
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Originally posted by Wschnitz View PostBut bruh razcar who needs power anything
Yeah, I didn't think it was plug and play but it can't be that hard, I made an LS1 corvette run as a truck without programming the ecu at all, EWS and everything.-Christian
'02 ///M3 CarbonSchwartz 6MT daily beast
08/91 Mtechnic II 325IC alpine/lotus
318iS, slow build/garage queen...
'37 Chevy pickup, the über projectOriginally posted by roguetoasterBe sure to remind them that the M42 is one of the best engines ever made, but be sure to not mention where it actually falls on that list.
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Originally posted by Wschnitz View PostBut bruh razcar who needs power anything
Originally posted by DER E30 View PostYeah, I didn't think it was plug and play but it can't be that hard, I made an LS1 corvette run as a truck without programming the ecu at all, EWS and everything.
I was emailing for a while with Jonathan Ward, in charge of ICON, who makes $200,000 Broncos and such. They use this guy, he says the feel is infinitely better than hydroboost.
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1991 BMW 362iS Touring - "Stephanie/The Death Machine 2.0"
1974 Honda CB360/CL360 Scrambler Project
1971 Honda Trail 90 - "Stephen Parish"
2008 Saab 9-3 Convertible
2002 Mazda Miata LS
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