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Thread: My e39 LSx swap

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    I will also be joining Clay on this journey as I sold my turbo E34 to build an LS3 powered E39 touring. Clay and I live only miles from eachother so get ready for some fun with a double E39 LSx build thread

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    F body pan is rear sump, but after measuring, I'm pretty sure it wont fit without modification.

    Quote Originally Posted by RVAE34 View Post
    I will also be joining Clay on this journey as I sold my turbo E34 to build an LS3 powered E39 touring. Clay and I live only miles from eachother so get ready for some fun with a double E39 LSx build thread
    Its gonna be ridiculous

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    Is that a 4l60e is it out of a car or truck? I ha a truck 60e and had to install a selector shaft from a car and the. Welded the BMW teams shifter bracket to the gm tab.. I can get the center to center measurement if you need it.. With my old style shifter it has access to all gears even 1st .
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    You keeping the rear end stock? Got something else in the works? I see you over there pacing in schitzo's thread....

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    Name stealer.

    Good luck with the swap, I hope my have one in my m3 one day.

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    Quote Originally Posted by dcskate102 View Post
    Name stealer.



    Plans for the diff are open as of now. Looking at all options.

    Mounts came in, thanks again Jesus Freak for the great product with a quick turn around. We will be ordering another set shortly for Brandon's car.


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    Yes!

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    Sweet! Sorry shipping was so slow, I know it sucks waiting for parts. Can't wait to see this beast running!

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    ^I took the hard road on my e36... I'm ready for a slightly easier build =)

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    The supercharger staying? Will it fit under the hood?

    What supercharger is that?

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    Supercharger is off now. It will not fit under the hood with the engine in its current location. If the motor was pushed back a couple inches it would likely clear. The plan was for it to come off anyway as I am going with a single turbo setup.

    The blower is a Eaton m112 off of a ford lightning with custom made everything to make it work on an LS motor and fit under the stock e36 hood.
    Last edited by 357i; 09-29-2012 at 03:57 PM.

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    Quote Originally Posted by 357i View Post
    Supercharger is off now. It will not fit under the hood with the engine in its current location. If the motor was pushed back a couple inches it would likely clear. The plan was for it to come off anyway as I am going with a single turbo setup.

    The blower is a Eaton m112 off of a ford lightning with custom made everything to make it work on an LS motor and fit under the stock e36 hood.
    Gotcha, I was worried about heater hose clearance so I didn't go any further back. Twin charged would be bad ass

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    For those using Jesus Freaks mounts with a t56, the GTO shifter is a good fit. F body shifter is about 3 inches too far forward. There is still some "massaging" needed, but its almost perfectly centered in the stock shifter hole.

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    Some pix from the test fit in Clay's car today.














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    TONS more room compared to the E36.



    Is this the GTO shifter?

    Quote Originally Posted by RVAE34 View Post

    '97 Sedan, Cosmos Meconium, Click ME for the build thread.

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    It is. The F body shifter was about 2.5" from the front edge of the stock shifter hole towards the front of the car.

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    Thanks for the pics!

    Here are a couple after the blower removal




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    Quote Originally Posted by 357i View Post

    Looks like the entire build is happening on the trailer ... If I didn't already see how much you drive your cars, I call this new E39 a trailer queen.
    Last edited by zr6sbc; 09-29-2012 at 06:59 PM.
    540i-LS3-TR6060 swap thread

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    Also doubles as a great mini lift

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    What oil pan do you guys have on there? Looks like it fits nice.

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    F body, it fits not so nice. At first glance it's good, but it is just barely resting on the rack in one spot. I will need to notch the pan to clear it.
    Last edited by 357i; 09-29-2012 at 08:20 PM.

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