Thanks! I haven't seen your cage, but I would think that you could still add it in, although it may be very uncomfortable.
Some update pictures, its getting there.
Door Bars, Uninterrupted X, angled out into the doors. I will gusset these.
Rear of cage
Now (but not in the pics), the harness bars are done, the front rear subframe vertical bars are connected to the main hoop, and the bottom half of the aluminum rear bulkhead is made. Tonight, Ill be making the top half, and finish welding the bars that are only tacked. hopefully I can make the steering column support as well.
Got some more work done last night. I apologize for the terrible angles and dungeon like light, I will do a proper photoshoot in the sun later.
Last night I did more on the cage, made the aluminum bulkhead, which, admittedly I kind of rushed and would have liked a more professional look, but ehh, maybe I'll fix it down the road.
Also got the windows cut out and fitted. Very easy when you have the old windows to trace!
Tonight is the last night before a drift night I plan to attend tomorrow, got 4 pairs of sticker tires, rented a trailer, and took a couple hours off work. I better make it!
Whats left to do tonight:
1. attached windows permanently (counter sunk self tappers)
2. clean and prime interior
3. finish trimming and rebuilding dash
4. put seats in, belts
5. finish gutting doors
6. Oil and PS fluid check
7. trunk spring clip install (broke the old ones last time
Looks great man, good luck finishing everything tonight!
looks good! keep it up. i'm gonna try to make WITW next spring. (my build is still stalled, but i think it'll be back under way shortly) be cool for us to get some runs in together.
always trying to make it lighter and faster
^^former build: http://www.bimmerforums.com/forum/sh...-neglected-M3/
current build: http://forums.pelicanparts.com/porsc...car-build.html
instant grams: doktor_b
Let's do it!
Here is the only picture that has surfaced from the iTrack event up at linier Raceplex.
unfortunately, someone loosing all their oil on the track kept seat time to a minimum, and just when I was getting a hold of the line I should take, the night was over. But at least she made it, and didn't break too badly.
Next up:
Paint interior Bright Red
Paint Exterior Nardo Grey
Purchase Angle Kit
Bright Red Interior... Bold Strategy, Cotton.
What material did you use for the cage?
Nope was just curious! I've never seen tube with the print on it, just pipe.
Little update: My engine is officially for sale.
the car has gotten pretty beat up this season with my foray into tandem, but it has been so much fun. During the offseason, it will be getting a lot of love.
I bought and LQ9, and CD009 trans. Plan is to boost it with the stock block.
So far I have:
Fbody oil pan kit
Slave cylinder
t56 bellhousing
big radiator for rear mounting
Still have a lot more parts to collect! it'll go much faster if I can get my motor/trans/everything sold!
April is coming fast.
we both have a lot to do.
always trying to make it lighter and faster
^^former build: http://www.bimmerforums.com/forum/sh...-neglected-M3/
current build: http://forums.pelicanparts.com/porsc...car-build.html
instant grams: doktor_b
it's an interesting world we live in when a motorcycle is safer than a car. lol.
always trying to make it lighter and faster
^^former build: http://www.bimmerforums.com/forum/sh...-neglected-M3/
current build: http://forums.pelicanparts.com/porsc...car-build.html
instant grams: doktor_b
Right? Unfortunately, wearing a helmet in the car is not as inconspicuous as wearing a helmet on a motorcycle. lol.
i'm still baffled as to why so many states won't let you wear a helmet in your car
Popular engine swap weights & stock engine weights
M42 + trans - 427lbs
302 + t5 trans - 475lbs
m20b27 + g260 - 497lbs
m52b25 vanos + g250 - 544lbs
351w + t5 trans - 572.5lbs
LS, aluminum block + t56 - 609lbs
LS, iron block + t56 - 719lbs, EST.
http://www.bimmerforums.com/forum/sh...60-m42-1jz-2jz
Time for an update! Sold my engine awhile back, tore down, cleaned up, and built up my LQ9. current engine mods are:
LS9 headgaskets
ARP headstuds
BTR Pushrods
Comp Trunion upgrade
PAC valvesprings
Custom ATI balancer
ACT prolite flywheel
ACT pressure place
Collins adapter clutch (sprung 6 puck)
Melling High Pressure oil pump
Summit double roller timing chain
Improved Racing baffle and support bracket
Otherwise everything was cleaned up and the stock parts put back in, all new gaskets. I did not disassemble the short block just painted it.
Pics!
Also, My turbo came in, BorgWarner s400sx-75 (s475). This thing is much bigger than I imagined and I am starting to get worried about space in the bay. The rad is going in the trunk, but the intercooler still needs room.
Next plans:
1. Test fit engine in the car, fab up mounts, cut hole for new shifter placement
2. Build turbo merge and downpipe
3. Cry because there isn't enough room to use truck manifolds
4. Drain bank account for new manifolds
5. Pull the engine back out and finish cleaning up the engine bay, push drivers seat, steering wheel, and pedals back 6"
Last edited by blake261; 05-23-2017 at 03:09 PM.
this is going to be sexy!
I know some people on the BMW LS Swaps FB group were talking about the possibility of using the CX racing headers. They make a turbo manifold for the LS swapped in to a 240sx. May be worth looking in to.
https://www.cxracing.com/index.php?r...roduct_id=2380
I 100% guarantee that the truck manifolds won't work unless you stick the intake manifold through the hood. I tried with my swap and I had to have like 2-1/4" of clearance between the pan and the subframe for them to clear. I ended up using a set of eBay truck headers, but they basically pointed into where the alternator sits on a corvette so I had to chop em up.
Moral of the story, no factory manifold will ever clear the steering shaft unless you want to mount the motor super high and make a custom trans tunnel.
this guy: bhutch_gmw_e46
on Ig has a video of his car running with reversed truck manifolds, in an e46. Also it is unclear if the steering shaft is hooked up. furthermore, he ended up making manifolds. I'm going to give it the old college try, and if it turns out that it just ain't gonna work, I'll succumb. I may have more options, I don't have a brake booster. so maybe I can make a new steering shaft, which maybe be more expensive than the headers lol.
I've also see someone that machined the flange to change the angle of the manifold... that may be a feasible option too.
Last edited by blake261; 05-23-2017 at 01:59 PM.
I'd normally say I like the way you think, but it's just physically too bulky on the #7 runner and the angle at which it comes off the port is directly into the u joint
I think he's talking about flipping them side to side and making them come forward... Which makes sense since I've seen plenty of LS guys do this when going turbo.
Edit: I see his pic now and read better. There may be a difference in engine placement too between his setup and yours with the trans difference.
Last edited by audioscience10; 05-23-2017 at 02:30 PM.
Yeah, like this but the other side and pointing forward for turbo stuffs
Firewall clearance won't be an issue, it's the booster and u joint that hit, but since you're boosterless that just leaves the steering. One option might be to make a custom column since you have a dash bar on your cage, or mount the motor far enough ahead that it's behind the cylinder. Either way, if you can get it to fit post lots of pics as I'd be curious to see where I went wrong.
you also need to keep in mind that the E46 is like 2 inches wider between the frame rails, makes a big difference for header clearance.
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