E30-LS1 (357): Beach Photoshoot, Short Vid, and Finished Buildup CD Info!

**YellowBed** · 12-19-2009, 10:07 PM

Start throwing in some bolt-ons.
Make it fast.

**garretvs** · 12-19-2009, 11:44 PM

its already fast enough (for now, hee hee)

**iXguy** · 12-20-2009, 09:19 AM

May I ask what you think your total investment is, labour aside?

Just a ballpark.

**garretvs** · 12-20-2009, 12:51 PM

We put in 8k: 4k, engine & Transmission; 1.5k, tools; 2k overhaul parts & services (new suspension, brakes, rack, A/C & PS hoses, etc) and odds and ends. We probably used .5k of the total for things that were dead ends or later decided against (like Corvette manifolds). We published a fairly detailed list in our

**iXguy** · 12-20-2009, 02:52 PM

Lost the tail end there, but $8k total, that's not so bad really. Considering you can pick up a nice E30 with a blown motor for a grand or two, if you have the time and skill, that's a hell of a result.

Any comments as to the balance after you're done? What's your curb weight now?

Now if only we could figure out how to do that to an iX.

**garretvs** · 12-20-2009, 07:29 PM

Curb weight 2870 lbs with 1/2 tank of gas -- manufacturer weight with M20 2760lbs

**garretvs** · 01-20-2010, 09:48 AM

E30-LS1 featured on the UK site www.Pistonheads.com

http://www.pistonheads.com/news/defa...?storyId=21392

E30-LS1 featured on US website www.Jalopnik.com

http://jalopnik.com/5452762/super-sl...d-bmw-3+series

**IppoJ** · 01-20-2010, 01:11 PM

Really nice work.
Congrats and good luck!

**turbof128** · 01-20-2010, 05:37 PM

Good stuff!

**Zander** · 01-21-2010, 06:44 AM

I will have to meet up with you guys again after my LS1 swap is done. I met you guys at the e30 picnic I believe.
A note to the rest that hasnt seen it,that car looks soo much more amazing in person.

**Hatchman** · 01-21-2010, 06:00 PM

Your engineering analysis excites me for my future. now to get a job so I can have the money for projects like this!

**1fst840kid** · 01-24-2010, 10:13 PM

Funny how people say you need more power. The ls1 with those torque numbers in an e30 chassis shouldn't get traction till what 3rd or 4th gear in the dry? haha

**e30Rooster** · 01-28-2010, 12:03 AM

Very Nice!

**garretvs** · 01-29-2010, 11:14 PM

Thinking of removing the engine mounts and making welding fixtures off of them ... any interest?

**YellowBed** · 01-30-2010, 01:36 AM

I guarantee you there is, but maybe not in this lonely thread.

**garretvs** · 01-30-2010, 12:35 PM

Haaa Haaa, good one! OP shouldn't post after toooo much wine.

**Ross2point0** · 04-15-2010, 05:08 PM

are you still selling the CD you made? if so i will definitely buy.

**garretvs** · 04-15-2010, 08:54 PM

Thanks for the interest

We have a lot of people out there with our CD ... It's got all the answers in its 200 pages of parts lists, drawings, how-to, instructions, wiring diagrams, systems stuff, etc

Just get on PayPal; send $$ to E30LS1@gmail.com -- we'll get right out to you .... & we pay postage

**Ross2point0** · 04-16-2010, 03:26 PM

a payment will be on its way. thank you.

well nothing in the message feild sent and the address for shipping is wrong. if you could provide a good email, i will send you the correct address. thank you

**DannyE30** · 04-16-2010, 04:19 PM

Garret,

Any updates on the mounts?

**garretvs** · 04-16-2010, 04:47 PM

Still working on the cost of the mounts, etc. Our email is

E30LS1@gmail.com

**Bsaint** · 05-16-2010, 03:44 PM

Looks good, I might have to get a hold of you guys and some info when my LS1 for my E36 is ready to go in.

What did you guys do as far as the driveshaft and rear end?

I already know I'm going to have to have an alum one cut to size.

**Bmwman528e** · 05-16-2010, 04:28 PM

Just imagine how crazy it would be with cam's, head's, intake manifold, tune etc.... Do you have any more vid's of it running? Very cool car. Wish the exterior was a little easier on the eyes but still a VERYYYYY cool car. Great work guys!