This project is actually running and driving now but I will post the build over a few posts and get it up to date.
Here is the victim. Already has stoptech brakes, coil overs, ground control sways, te37 wheels, super sprint exhaust etc etc
On a lift coming apart
This is getting a 0 mile 525hp GM Perforamance Parts LS3 with a built t56 magnum from D&D Performance.
lightweight flywheel
Engine in (using vorshlag headers)
More to come soon
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1970 m42 swapped 2002
1985 LS1/T56 Swapped e28 (557e)
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Holy Balls, Batman! This is great!
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You BETTER keep us updated. LOL
It's actually already running.... I'll post the entire build as I update pictures and write it up but here is a video of the beast....
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1970 m42 swapped 2002
1985 LS1/T56 Swapped e28 (557e)
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Ohhh yeahh! Goodies just keep coming from you Jake!
- 96 328is 6.0L. (LS1 to LS2 build thread: http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum...ad.php?2098938)
- 96 328is 5.7L. (LS1 build thread: http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum....php?t=1289987)
- 95 ///M3 6.0L. (LS2 build thread: http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum....php?t=1619249)
- 97 ///M3. (e46 Fender Flares/track car build thread: http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum....php?t=1727098)
- 96 328is (Dual Fuel Pump to Surge Tank thread: http://www.bimmerforums.com/forum/sh...ad.php?1964025)
thanks!
And another update
The e46 is know to have issue with the floors cracking or ripping out so it's best to add some reinforcements. We went with the plates from redish Motorsports out of the UK. These are nothing short of amazing. REALLY well designed.
Start by cleaning all the undercoating off.
The plates
weld/bend/weld
Smooth out and put etching bare metal prep on them.
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POR and seem sealer
Then undercoating
Rear subframe also got new poly bushings
subframe back in
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1970 m42 swapped 2002
1985 LS1/T56 Swapped e28 (557e)
Follow me on Instagram for constant build updates @classicdaily
Amazing as always Jake. One of these days I'll need to take a trip up to your shop!
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1970 m42 swapped 2002
1985 LS1/T56 Swapped e28 (557e)
Follow me on Instagram for constant build updates @classicdaily
I'll have to follow this build. I have a 2002 and I'm trying to decide what to do with it. I already have an E36 swapped. Do I need 2? The wiring
looks to be the most challenging. You had a real head start with suspension and brakes.
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1970 m42 swapped 2002
1985 LS1/T56 Swapped e28 (557e)
Follow me on Instagram for constant build updates @classicdaily
This makes me really excited I just ordered my short block for my e46 m3 swap this week.
Big plug for Jake - this is my car on which Jake is doing the build. It's been great to see this come into shape, it has been fantastic working with him as we have spent a lot of time working through the different choices, from crate engine to transmission to subframe reinforcement to shifter choices and beyond. I highly recommend him if any of you are considering doing this swap and aren't planning on working on it yourself.
Raghav
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1970 m42 swapped 2002
1985 LS1/T56 Swapped e28 (557e)
Follow me on Instagram for constant build updates @classicdaily
man this is awesome! Ive been wanting to swap an LS into my E46 for a few years now.
How will the LSD hold up to that much power?
Definitely let us know how the CAN adapter works.
Wow, this is incredible. Awesome to see more local LS swaps
Excellent project! As always...
sounds great!
Can you post up some good pictures of the engine bay from the bottom and top with the radiator and front clip back on?
I just want to get a good idea of how far back everything sits and how much space there is to run the intake down
Last edited by cjccww; 11-11-2014 at 05:51 PM.
Should keep updating...
The AC compressor that is made to fit this engine didn't have ports that would exit in the right spot. The trailblazer SS compressor has them on top and there is an available adapter to fit on it. But the issue is that the bracket made for the compressor doesn't match the belt spacing for the engine. So after looking around at other options the best option was to just make a bracket.
Welded AC on fittings to the E46 lines to work on the Trailblazer compressor.
AC lines in place
Tieing the headers into the super sprint exhaust system.
Took a while to find a oil cooler adapter that would fit. After trying a couple different ones with thermostats in them the only thing that would fit was the stock adapter from a truck.
Heater valve was a BIT close to the headers and not much room to run any lines so we moved it up some.
Had the wheel color changed a bit.
Outside for the first time.
www.classicdaily.net
1970 m42 swapped 2002
1985 LS1/T56 Swapped e28 (557e)
Follow me on Instagram for constant build updates @classicdaily
nice
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1970 m42 swapped 2002
1985 LS1/T56 Swapped e28 (557e)
Follow me on Instagram for constant build updates @classicdaily
Love the color on those TE37's!
Think it's settled: one of these days I want a JakeB creation as his skills far exceed anything I could hope to accomplish
Car is shipping out to the customer tomorrow. I have some in car video I need to upload but it is really hard to capture the power of this thing without being in it.
Weighed it today and it came back at around 3400lbs and has 525hp with 469ft tq. It's pretty insane to drive.
Still some lights on in this pic but if you look close you can see the tach is working as well as the temp gauge. I had Thaniel over on bimmerforums make me a can bus adapter. I cannot say how great it was to work with him. He made many adjustments to the program and it works great.
Along with the canbus adapter being used for the gauges it is also helping make the racelogic traction control work. This runs off the canbus and is fed tach from the canbus adapter and wheel speed sensor signals from the e46 can bus.
Made some adjustments to the shifter rod to get it in the center of the console
outside...
www.classicdaily.net
1970 m42 swapped 2002
1985 LS1/T56 Swapped e28 (557e)
Follow me on Instagram for constant build updates @classicdaily
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