Ls1 conversion into E36 Bmw info

[Glen75]

Hi, i'm new to this forum and LS motors in general.

I have a E36 BMW, that i have pulled the 6 cyl from and plan to drop a L98 w/T56 into.

I have heard that 1 or 2 may have already been done in aus, so if anyone has any onfo or links i would appreciate it.
I have read a bit about the LHD ones in the USA.

Main questions i have are
What sump did you use, and did it need mods?
What side did you run the starter on?
Pictures of mounts and pipes would be great.

Thanks for any help/advice.

[German Statesman]

Hi Glen,

Try www.roadfly.org a head for the BMW forums and you'll find the E36 section. Likewise www.bimmerboard.com (much friendlier commnity) and do search in the E36 section.

I've seen the LT1s in them, but not the L98.

Good luck

JOHN

[flyingdoc]

I don't have any advice but I'd love to see a write up with pics once you're done, as I'm planning a similar conversion into a 560SEC merc.

[Glen75]

I ended up purchasing a LS1 instead of a L98. I came scross one locally for the right price. I'll be starting on mouts in the next couple of weeks.

I need to find a flywheel/clutch combo first.

[xplosv57]

Have contemplated this conversion myself many a time and can pick up an E36 or even a E46 cheap!!!

How are you going about tailshaft/diff/brakes for the E36??

[Glen75]

Have contemplated this conversion myself many a time and can pick up an E36 or even a E46 cheap!!!

How are you going about tailshaft/diff/brakes for the E36??

In the states they change the tail shaft to be a 1 piece item, so i will probably do the same.

Brakes, the local engineer will sign off on it with std brakes, but i will probably upgrade to some 4 pot brembo's down the track.

[xplosv57]

What model E36 did you buy?? Coupe or sedan?

1 Piece tailshaft should be simple enough, will definetely be keen to see how you go with this cos i'm keen as mustard to do the same in the near future, once you get the engine/gearbox mounts done, would love to see some pics!!

[Glen75]

What model E36 did you buy?? Coupe or sedan?

1 Piece tailshaft should be simple enough, will definetely be keen to see how you go with this cos i'm keen as mustard to do the same in the near future, once you get the engine/gearbox mounts done, would love to see some pics!!



I have a 2Dr E36.

[Glen75]

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[xplosv57]

That's wicked, sits very low and far back which is great!!!

Did you fabricate the mounts yourself or if not, where did you get them done??

[Glen75]

That's wicked, sits very low and far back which is great!!!

Did you fabricate the mounts yourself or if not, where did you get them done??

I designed it all myself, but i have had a friend weld it up for me.

Goes in this week to get a set of 4 into 1 1 7/8 extractors made.

[SVNLTR]

thats going to haul ass-

[Uncle Tone]

I designed it all myself, but i have had a friend weld it up for me.

Goes in this week to get a set of 4 into 1 1 7/8 extractors made.

Mate, well done!

If you get it engineered you could sell it as a kit!

An LS1 in a later model BM is a new M3 killer!

Did you happen to weigh the motor that came out of the BM? It would be interesting to compare it to the weight of the LS1.

I'll be watching this thread....awesome work! :bravo:

[XUV]

The LS1 looks like it belongs in there , very nice :goodjob:

[Glen75]

Mate, well done!

If you get it engineered you could sell it as a kit!

An LS1 in a later model BM is a new M3 killer!

Did you happen to weigh the motor that came out of the BM? It would be interesting to compare it to the weight of the LS1.

I'll be watching this thread....awesome work! :bravo:


Thanks, the BMW 6 is a big heavy motor. They are very tall, hence why they are laid over from the factory. The bmw 6cyl + getrag box Vs LS1 + T56 is the same weight, within 10kg i'm told. The LS1 seemed lighter than the BMW 6cyl, but the T56 was 15-20kg heavier than the BMW getrag box.

There have been a few conversions done in the USA, and they come within 10KG of the factory weight every time.

I corner weighted the car before i did any work, and i will do the same again once done.

The car will be engineered-I have approval for a Mod plate already.

I was going to make Jigs of all my mounts, but i'm not sure how many i'd sell-I'll see how i go.

Thanks Glen

[ti0350]

I recon one of these would make a great track weapon, plenty of E36's around for under 6k at the moment.. I'm looking for something different to do as a track car project so I'm going to keep an eye on this thread for sure.. Would make an awesome cruiser as well..
Apart from the engines are thereany other differences between the 4cyl and 6 cyl models

[Glen75]

Pipes done!! We were going to go for a merge style collector, but it starts getting very spendy, so i just stuck to a pressed style one.

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1 7/8 primaries into twin 3" cats, into a single 3 1/2 system.

[tanka5.7]

seems to fit better in the beemer than in the earlier commos.

[smokey777]

seems to fit better in the beemer than in the earlier commos.

dont most V8s? my mate had a gemini with a 5L in it and there was shitloads of room... no struts to take up all the bay

[lowriding]

Mate looks like a great conversion , i have seen video of these done in the states and wow , the sound output alone is worth the effort , let alone power to weight and balance should be right up there .There will be a few grazed knuckles getting those headers on in there !

[tanka5.7]

more the steering part of it, the commo ones sit back to far and get in the way of the headers.

[Tecca]

Very amazing work mate. I will keep an eye on this beast :)

[Hi Octane]

Great work


Im jealous, Love to do something like that.

[Swordie]

LS1 Conversion Kit for E36 (http://www.nash8503.com/)

[Rub]

Looks awesome mate... good luck with the rest of it!

[Swordie]

E36 with Ecotec (http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=130291914395&ssPageName=ADME:B:SS:AU:1123)

[LooneyR8]

What ECU are you using to run the engine?

[Glen75]

What ECU are you using to run the engine?

STD holden PSM with a CHE tune in it.

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[XUV]

that's one ph/fat exhaust :goodjob:

[pelagonia_ss]

That thing is gonna fly! Well done brother!:goodjob:

[smokey777]

LS1 Conversion Kit for E36 (http://www.nash8503.com/)

i would of atleast used supercharged 6

[clubbie]

LS1 Conversion Kit for E36 (http://www.nash8503.com/)

Swordie could be wrong but those kits are for LHD and at AUS$10k+ and shipping pretty expensive.

[nticen]

mate that is wicked!

[ILMANRD]

unreal mate thats gonna be alot of fun to drive keep the updates comming

[Glen75]

I got my exhaust system home today:D


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Looks small in the pics, but that is twin 3" into a single 3 1/2' system.

Dropped my tailshaft bits in today to get a HD one made up.

[Glen75]

Tailshaft is bolted in, and fits with not much clearance. I bolted the exhaust up, the centre muffler and rear of the tailshaft are trying to occupy the same spot. So the muffler is going to be scolloped on the top, to allow it to sit right up high and not kill my ground clearance.

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[Uncle Tone]

Can we have some more pics of the engine bay please? :bow:

[RaceDriver]

Nice swap! The LS1 fits so well in those cars. I've been wanting to do one myself.

Another company that makes good parts for this swap is Vorshlag here in the US: http://www.vorshlag.com/index.php?cPath=1_4_63

[Glen75]

Everything has now come out to finish 100% and then put back in for the final time.
Extractors will get ceramic coated, and subframe/engine/gbox mounts will all get powder coated etc.



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[Glen75]

I've spent alot of time doing things that cannot really be seen, like clutch and hyd lines, moving brakes lines, ceramic coating extractors, powdercoating subframe and mounts etc-It is all togther for the final time (I hope).

Ended up using a Mal Wood option 3 clutch set up and remote bleed.


Today i got the motor and box dropped in, If i had my time again, i would have made the extractors out of 1 3/4 instead of 1 7/8. There is no room for error when dropping the whole thing in complete with these pipes.
Had to extend a few wires on the loom, as they wouldn't quite reach. Will be working on fuel lines, power steer lines, clutch hyd line, wiring etc over the next few days. Hopefully still have it started before the weekend. (looks like it did 2 months ago, except now it is complete internally)



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Still need to get a shifter for it, and i cannot decide between a billet products or a ripshifter......

[Uncle Tone]

Still need to get a shifter for it, and i cannot decide between a billet products or a ripshifter......

Billet if you want the shortest throw, rip if you want the quickest shift.

I'm loving your work mate, this is an awesome conversion! :bow:

[Glen75]

Billet if you want the shortest throw, rip if you want the quickest shift.

I'm loving your work mate, this is an awesome conversion! :bow:

Thank you, I may look into a billet shifter then unless i can get a ripshifter at a good price.

[RED R8]

Awesome job mate...go the street version ripshifter.

[zorro]

awesome work mate, been waching this one from day 1.

have to laugh at the factory sticker in the 2nd last pic , irony rocks

[Glen75]

awesome work mate, been waching this one from day 1.

have to laugh at the factory sticker in the 2nd last pic , irony rocks

Good pick up, i missed that. haha

[zorro]

im a bmw nut, I scoured every pixel in those pics almost lol

[SVNLTR]

im a bmw nut, I scoured every pixel in those pics almost lol

Very nice updates-get the billet shifter-worth the money-

:)

[vzss05]

awesome work mate, been waching this one from day 1.

have to laugh at the factory sticker in the 2nd last pic , irony rocks

Had a good laugh at that too!! Oh well I guess no use taking it back to BMW for a warranty claim

[zorro]

^^^ E36 would be well out of warranty

[clubbie]

BMW E36 looks like it was designed to have an LS1 installed:rofl::rofl:

Looking good now Glen.

[Glen75]

Progress-Motor runs, just small jobs to go until driving. :)


Today i knocked over some jobs that i have been trying to avoid for a while-just small shitty jobs like heater hoses. Problem was i couldn't mount other things, until these were done...

So heater hoses and 1x rad hose is done, will finish other rad hose this week. Need to design overflow bottle for it aswell...

A month or so i put the E36 M3 bilsteins into my E30, but i'm not happy with the bump travel they give, so these will go under the E36, and i purchased a pair of VE mono tube bilsteins for the E30 (along with a set of vorshlag camber plates).

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Since the heater hoses are now done, i can finalise the posistion of the fuel reg, and it's plumbing has been shortened. Next will be mount and shorten the wiring in the same back corner.

More pics.

(excuse shit picture quality-Kids took my digi cam to a birthday party....)

I plan on having the alloy intake pipe annodised black when the fab work is finished on it.

Still missing hose clamps etc on some parts, will chase up small parts like that this week.

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[Micks]

Very thorough transplant there. Don't know if the Germans would agree...but who cares.:)

Cheers
VYT

[daskip]

Very thorough transplant there. Don't know if the Germans would agree...but who cares.:)

Cheers
VYT

who needs the germans when you got that!

nice progress though will be a nice car when ur finished!

[bouka]

That is brilliant. Can't believe i missed this thread.

Awsome work.

[troytroy]

Very thorough transplant there. Don't know if the Germans would agree...but who cares.:)

Cheers
VYT

The Germans very much agreed - they even started dropping allow V8's into their new M3's...........The next model will no doubt be stroked or bored a little for power growth path.....which should mean that BMW might catch up to this one by the 2034 model in terms of displacement LOL


Awesome job - good pics - big engine into lighter car - AWESOME

Keep it coming

[iloveholden]

Love this mate...good work :goodjob:

[cashie]

Great job, keen to see the finished pics and hear about the first drive!

[BMW-LS1]

Hi Glen,

Fantastic car - great job!

A mate and I have just purchase an E36 328i convertible to do the same conversion.
We have looked around at the conversions being done in the US, but noted that the engine mounts appear to be offset to clear the brake booster.
Did you have to do this the opposite way being RHD?

Our preference is to mount the motor centrally, but still hunting down an LS1 so we don't know all of the fitment pitfalls yet.

If you made jigs for your mount kit we may even be your first customer!
Would also be interested in extractors if the exhaust shop made notes when they built yours?

Here's the recipient that doesn't know what's about to hit it...

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Geoff.

[Glen75]

Progress

Overflow bottle done
Radiator and overflow lines done
ABS lines welded
Fuel regulator mount done
Exhaust tip done
Intake pipe and air cleaner/box done

In the process of bleeding the brakes/clutch today, and then all i need is a radiator cap to suit the alloy billet filler next (I think stant make one to suit) and finish off some wiring, and i'm ready to take it for it's first drive.


I was planning to make it all OEM look, but the fab work in the overflow bottle/expansion tank is too nice to go and powdercoat black as i planned....

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[Glen75]

It's alive :D :D :D :D

Small problem-Pulling out of the driveway i realised it has no brakes :O. Well very little in the way of retardation anyway, so just a small run up and down the street :knock:.

I just gave it 3/4 throttle 1st-2nd-3rd. Has some serious grunt compared to before. :w:

Now off to look at what is wrong with the brakes so i can give it a proper run

[Evman]

Awesome stuff mate, well done!

[Glen75]

I had some new heat shields made up for the engine bay which came up very neat, and also mounted another Fan on it. Mounted my Gauges inside and purchased a new alarm/GPS tracking unit for it.

Had some hard lines made up for the heater lines, as they were running too close the exhaust manifolds, this way they are deflected well out of the way and away from heat.

I also picked up a M3 front bar, skirts, splitter, doors moulds, rear diffuser last night, so i'll have to get them painted soon and drop them on.

I've driven it about 40km so far, it is ****ing awesome to drive (mind you i have been driving a 318 E30 for the last 6 months, so anything will seem powerful compared to that :knock: )




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[Hi Octane]

Great job, well done.


very neat to the untrained eye it could be factory.

[Glen75]

Great job, well done.


very neat to the untrained eye it could be factory.

Thanks, i was going to powdercoat all the alloy fab work black to make it look more OEM, but it seems to be such a shame to cover up such nice welds.

[Glen75]

M3 front bar is painted and on. I got the wheels i wanted for it, but the rears are a bit wide :huh: , so i have the guards getting pulled later today. M3 sills are painted, but waiting on the fit kit to come from the USA before they go on. Booked in next wednesday to get the air con lines made, and AC up and working.

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Almost finished, few small jobs to go.

[doubledip]

:goodjob: I Want one now :)

there have been a few Beemers get a LSX powerup since yours... have one on monday to do

[Glen75]

:goodjob: I Want one now :)

there have been a few Beemers get a LSX powerup since yours... have one on monday to do

Great stuff. I know of an orange one in Syd getting done, but not really a street car-More a big budget workshop build.

[doubledip]

Yeh it maybe the one... will know on monday if an orange BMW turns up :) - will post some pics

the other i believe I did was for a street car... All i know is that your one looks F$%KING unbelievable... very very nice

[Glen75]

Yeh it maybe the one... will know on monday if an orange BMW turns up :) - will post some pics

the other i believe I did was for a street car... All i know is that your one looks F$%KING unbelievable... very very nice

Thanks for the comment and the great work you did on my wiring-Much appreciated!!

[Kuzman89]

wow mate im really impressed, I wish I had the know how to attempt something like that.

What rwkw are you expecting?

[Lorne Mauer]

I dig the Model/badge...357...I bet it goes like something fired from a hand held cannon too :goodjob: great build. well done.

[aedeau]

not to nit pick, but it looks like you've got some gutter rash on the rear wheels :bawl:

[Glen75]

not to nit pick, but it looks like you've got some gutter rash on the rear wheels :bawl:

Yes, new rims are over $1000 ea, made by BBS for BMW. So these are 2nd hand-I'll get it fixed down the track, not a priority atm.

[Evman]

Such an awesome build, terrific job mate!

P.S.
Those rear wheels are perfect! :lol:

[zorro]

Glen the beema is looking awesome. the M kit will top it off nicely with those wheels.

Any chance you will be on the ecca cruise on Sunday??

oh an nice e30 in the drive, recaros :drool:

[Glen75]

Glen the beema is looking awesome. the M kit will top it off nicely with those wheels.

Any chance you will be on the ecca cruise on Sunday??

oh an nice e30 in the drive, recaros :drool:

Thanks mate. Yeah E30 is pretty sweet to, getting a M52 conversion, already has 5 stud conversion, Z3 rack, BBS's etc etc.

Won;t make it on this cruise, will definately be on the next.

Thanks Glen

[zorro]

Thanks mate. Yeah E30 is pretty sweet to, getting a M52 conversion, already has 5 stud conversion, Z3 rack, BBS's etc etc.

Won;t make it on this cruise, will definately be on the next.

Thanks Glen

Shame bout Sunday, but yeah there are always more...

e30, hmmm still not an e21 but its cool :lol: they make pretty good track cars, and as you probably know if setup right hard to chase around mountains

[Glen75]

In later news it seems that Qld transport approves of this conversion :)

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Engineer commented that this is one of the best executed conversions he has seen, he was very impressed by all the fab work. :)

[V-Car]

Congrats Glen, very nice work. :bow:

[Evman]

Brilliant work mate, and well deserved :goodjob:

[dysfctn]

I'm keen to see some more pics and even videos of this when you're ready (start up, drive by, etc).

My father-in-law recently did a V6 Ecotec conversion into an old E34 (I think is the model) - goes likes the clappers! I tried to talk him into an LS1, but he wasn't up for it.

Yours looks great and I'll be sure to show him this thread next time I see him.

Must be awesome to drive!

[Glen75]

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[QIKMIK]

Brilliant! An amazing result after what I imagine would have been an incredibly difficult engineering exercise. Love the photos. Bet it goes like stink too!

Mick

[132OFT]

Nothing short of awesome, love it!

In that last set of photos there's a shot through the open drivers side door of the interior, in the passenger side rear view mirror you can see what looks like might be an old school 'benz. Shopped?

[Rub]

Fantastic work Glen... well done mate, its a real credit to you...

Time for some bigger brakes? :)

[LTH-00L]

Looks great Glenn!!! I'd really like to see/ hear this on the road...

You will deffinately need to do something about those tiny brakes though. The Standard Holden one's are bad enough and yours are even smaller... Maybe look at an M3 kit....?

[nudenut]

I'm in love ... :drool:

[stumps57L]

amazing car, the attention to details is great.

The power steering fluid container could be replaced with a new one but the rest of the car is pure porn

[XUV]

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:goodjob: ... so did BMW approve the engine swap , lol

I liked the 357 badge you had on ,
you could've added a ''magnum '' badge and call your car '' Dirty Harry '' .

any chance of a sound file of the exhaust ?

[sv300 - 75]

this thing is just nuts, the engine bay looks so OEM. i love everthing about this car, the engine, the rims, the interior and even the 357 badge.

a massive credit to you and who ever helped you build this amazing and stunning car.

[dysfctn]

Such a cool car man! Conversion looks great, and so do the pics.

Bet it's fun to drive!

[WOMBIE]

What a stunning ride and well done on the compliance.......awesome result :goodjob:

[Glen75]

Thanks for all the nice comments guys. For those that are concerns about the small brakes, they just look small due to big rims, they are actually 286mm Verus VT brakes that were 296. Add to the fact the car is approx 400kg lighter and she still pulls up very well. I agree that bigger brakes would certainly be better, but it isn't 'under braked' for now. the V8 didn't add any weigh over the old Cast iron 6 cyl that came out. The finished car is within 10kg of standard.

It is an awesome car, and i really enjoyed building it, but unfortunately she is up for sale. I have another project that i have committed to.

[Glen75]

Nothing short of awesome, love it!

In that last set of photos there's a shot through the open drivers side door of the interior, in the passenger side rear view mirror you can see what looks like might be an old school 'benz. Shopped?

No not shopped, it is an early 60's Bently, you may notice various other 911's etc that have been washed out of others pics also. Fairly pimped out place where the pictures were taken -not my place :-( .

[hyperss82]

as a bmw nut i love it did u do any work to it cam or anything

[Glen75]

as a bmw nut i love it did u do any work to it cam or anything

Thanks. Motor is stock, so it is screaming out for a cam swap. It already have big intake and exhaust, and a strong clutch. So a cam would be icing on the cake.

Car is for sale, so i will leave it to the future owner if they choose to do that. With the car being 400+KG lighter than a c'dore it isn't really needed, but would be nice.

[Uncle Tone]

Your new project must be a pearler if you would sell this beast to fund it.

Very worthwhile conversion into a car that can actually handle the power.

Whats it like traction-wise? Does it get the power to the ground?

[Glen75]

Your new project must be a pearler if you would sell this beast to fund it.

Very worthwhile conversion into a car that can actually handle the power.

Whats it like traction-wise? Does it get the power to the ground?

Yes, next one will be special :)...

Traction wise it is surprising good, but i think the 3.15 diff gears help that. If you feed the power in smoothly, it just has the slightest slip, and the back really tucks in. If you give it a bit of a poke and get a bit happy with the clutch, it just smokes the tyres.

Reality is i enjoy building them more than driving them or owning them.:confused:

[Uncle Tone]

Yes, next one will be special :)...

Traction wise it is surprising good, but i think the 3.15 diff gears help that. If you feed the power in smoothly, it just has the slightest slip, and the back really tucks in. If you give it a bit of a poke and get a bit happy with the clutch, it just smokes the tyres.

Reality is i enjoy building them more than driving them or owning them.:confused:

You couldn't give us a clue as to what it is, could you? :bow:

I hear you on the building versus driving......I'm the same with RC cars, believe it or not :lol:

[Glen75]

You couldn't give us a clue as to what it is, could you? :bow:

I hear you on the building versus driving......I'm the same with RC cars, believe it or not :lol:

Yeah i went through that also, last one i had was a full elcon converted FG BAJA, with billet reed ported 27cc motor, 4wd collari's etc.... Was silly $$.

Still weighing up my options, but i'm tending to think either a chrome bumper 911, 930, 356 or a Ultima.....

[cashie]

Where have you got this thing for sale and what sort of coin are you looking for?

[The_Plague]

Awesome mate, absolutely awesome!

[Glen75]

Where have you got this thing for sale and what sort of coin are you looking for?

Please see this thread for more details.

http://www.performanceforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=67250845

So basically

With
-No Gauges-Normal OBC back in place
-17" E46 sport rims -7 spoke
-325i front bar and std side skirts
-Sachs front struts
$24,000

or

Complete with
-Defi's ($1400)
-Techedge ($350)
-19" rims ($2000)
-M3 front bar ($500)
-M3 side skirt ($200)
-Bilstein front struts ($550)
-$29,000 all inclusive.

[Nidz]

Fark man that things killer! Would be interested to see what 1/4 mil times it makes and what it would pull on the dyno..

[Rub]

Any chance of posting a video?!

[aedeau]

http://www.qsm.com.au/q/357i/E36_357i_7155.jpg

lol... love the tape player :)

[Glen75]

Change of plans. I'm going to Sell my SC6 VX Calais S2 instead, and keep this.

Which means i am now in the market for a cam and maybe some heads down the track.

I will also look into some diff gears, and may look to take it down the track soon enough.



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[doubledip]

IMO the right decision :) :) :)


:goodjob:

[hotbox]

looks unreal mate, definately good idea too keep it.

[tmob]

wow... im blown away.... brilliant work mate. and good choice deciding to keep it.

[Glen75]

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[gavlotic]

Just had to say what an awsum build :goodjob:
Thanks for sharing

Gav

[miniman1]

Hi mate,

Great work on the car....

Just wondering if you made more engine/gearbox mounts or if you made a jig to replicate them....

Looking at doing the same conversion in mine, but trying to save myself some time and effort.

Let me know if you can supply them and a price mate.

[Jopecasa]

Thread revival,

Awesome!

Wish pics still exist.

[A PSYCHO]

Thread revival,

Awesome!

Wish pics still exist.

+1, no pics sucks.

[scuba steve]

Looking to do this myself and need as much info as possible, anyone done a recent one in Oz?

SS

[Swordie]

Here's another LS1 E36

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/BMW-V8-LS1-Gen-3-6-Speed-Engineered-Rego-M3-M5-HSV-SS-Race-Drift-Drag-E36-E46-/201195802986?ssPageName=ADME:SS:SS:AU:1120

[offshore]

Interesting not a bad price I guess 15k make a good track car and another candidate for an LSA haha.