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    #46
    Any updates???
    -Christian

    '02 ///M3 CarbonSchwartz 6MT daily beast
    08/91 Mtechnic II 325IC alpine/lotus
    318iS, slow build/garage queen...
    '37 Chevy pickup, the über project
    Originally posted by roguetoaster
    Be 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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      #47
      Yeah sorry about that I've been meaning to update this thread since forever.

      So far I've installed

      - Remote oil filter setup with modified hoses and fittings
      - All new SS braided power steering lines
      - Radiator/hoses/fan/overflow
      - Intake pipe and filter
      - All the brake and clutch reservoirs and hoses
      - All new 3/8" steel fuel tubing and hoses with a new 255lph walbro in-tank pump and rerouted the vent line to the gas cap.
      - Reinstalled the dashboard with all the gauges, ignition switch panel and kill switch wired up
      - Wired up 95% of the engine and ECU harness. Finishing up the fuel pump and fan relays
      - Relocated the battery to the trunk (stock was mounted upfront)

      I'm hoping I can get all the electrics done by tomorrow and hopefully have the ECU unlocked and ready before the weekend for its first start up.

      I did discover a major leak from the clutch slave which will require me to pull the transmission out though. That's gonna be a major PITA.

      The pic below is all I have for now I'll get updated pics tomorrow.

      Alpine White 1989 E30 Coupe - LS1/T56

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        #48
        Originally posted by Q8y_drifter View Post
        I did discover a major leak from the clutch slave which will require me to pull the transmission out though. That's gonna be a major PITA.
        That sucks! I had the same thing happen during my truck build. Had to pull the cab and basically blow the whole thing apart to get at it ugh.
        -Christian

        '02 ///M3 CarbonSchwartz 6MT daily beast
        08/91 Mtechnic II 325IC alpine/lotus
        318iS, slow build/garage queen...
        '37 Chevy pickup, the über project
        Originally posted by roguetoaster
        Be 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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          #49
          sub'd currently doing the same swap in my 89 325is, im using the sikky kit as well but i will be going with the sikky hydroboost setup. we'll see how it goes!

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            #50
            subb'd looking good man. doing the same project
            e30Ls1 Swap IG: 1dirty30

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              #51
              I am also doing the same project. Looks great bud, keep it up!

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                #52
                First start up video

                Last edited by Q8y_drifter; 03-30-2017, 03:21 PM.
                Alpine White 1989 E30 Coupe - LS1/T56

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                  #53
                  Oh wow. More pictures! How was wiring man?


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                    #54
                    Real easy. Buy a standalone harness. Read instructions. Wire it up. Start it up.
                    Alpine White 1989 E30 Coupe - LS1/T56

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                      #55
                      What website did you get your harness from. Do you remember how much it was


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                        #56
                        Looking to do an LS Swap? PSI is Your Source For LSX Conversion Parts. PSI sells affordable, in stock, full tech support, plug and play standalone wiring


                        I don't remember but it was just a bit more over the advertised price since I needed a couple different connectors wired up.
                        Alpine White 1989 E30 Coupe - LS1/T56

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                          Alpine White 1989 E30 Coupe - LS1/T56

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                            #58
                            Still got a ton of cleaning and tidying up to do but it starts and idles so that's good.
                            Alpine White 1989 E30 Coupe - LS1/T56

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                              #59
                              No vids? Boo. Build is looking super fresh man.

                              Status: HG repair. 488wtq though!

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                                #60
                                Originally posted by shiboujin View Post
                                No vids? Boo. Build is looking super fresh man.
                                Start up video posted a couple days back

                                First start up of my LS1 swapped E30. Headers only, O2 sensors not hooked up.Engine specs:Stock bottom end 5.7 LS1LS6 intake manifoldTexas Speed 228R cam (22...
                                Alpine White 1989 E30 Coupe - LS1/T56

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