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Thread: Just another boring LS swap into an E36 M3

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    Quote Originally Posted by squashman702 View Post
    Thank you sir.

    The PO pulled my power distribution block for his swap, was hoping once I replaced that, I'd be able to get power but didn't have any luck. I'll give this a go tomorrow.
    Sorry, I thought you were asking if the chassis harness could be powered without an engine harness installed. As SDobart indicated, if you jumper power from the distribution block on/near the passenger fender to the main under-hood fuse box, you'll be able to power the chassis harness.

    Tipsy

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    Quote Originally Posted by TipsyMcStagger View Post
    Sorry, I thought you were asking if the chassis harness could be powered without an engine harness installed. As SDobart indicated, if you jumper power from the distribution block on/near the passenger fender to the main under-hood fuse box, you'll be able to power the chassis harness.

    Tipsy
    No worries, didn't even see your first post somehow, sorry.

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    Was able to jump the power distribution block to the fuse box.

    Got the seats bolted down fully now that I could move them. Also figured out that the sunroof and power windows both work, which is not something I was counting on. Pretty hilarious to turn the key and see almost every warning light lit up on the dash besides the CEL.

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    Ordered the remainder of the bushings I'll need for the rear end today. Fuel system is next, then I can get the tank and subframe back in the car. Thinking I'm going to go with an Aeromotive 340 pump and a new relay setup.

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    Ordered a GM LS7 clutch and flywheel off ebay, found one for what I thought was a decent price at $474 shipped.

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    It is a decent price for LS7 clutch kit...
    - 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)

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    Worked on the ZHP today instead of the M3, did an oil change, and fixed the shield over the fuel filter, and some of the damaged inner fender liner and lower lip of the bumper.

    ZHP lurking after.



    Shop's getting crowded. M3 is currently losing the race for being completed before the 49. Only thing actually running and driving correctly in this picture is my YZ, everything else is in some state of broken.


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    LS6 intake most of the way installed after I labeled and pulled the harness off the motor and cleaned the top of the engine. Tried to remove the ribbing to get the steam line to work, and got frustrated. Going to order one of the fancy looking ones.




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    looks good!
    i've been wondering how much of a PITA the OE steam lines are. looks like i'll be going with a 'fancy' kit as well.
    always trying to make it lighter and faster

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    Quote Originally Posted by doktor b View Post
    looks good!
    i've been wondering how much of a PITA the OE steam lines are. looks like i'll be going with a 'fancy' kit as well.
    OEM LS6 would work with the LS6 intake, going to price that out as well. My test fitments didn't make me too comfortable with running the LS1 steam lines, especially with the knock sensor wiring in there, which clips to the steam line then runs over it at one point. There's a Trick Flow kit that utilizes the rear ports still, which is what I'm leaning towards, and runs about $140 from what I've seen. Trying to sell a bunch of the LS1 stuff I don't need to free up some more cash.

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    I have the rear steam ports blocked, only venting the front ports. I believe I tapped into the blank area on the water pump and ran the vent into there.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Inflame View Post
    I have the rear steam ports blocked, only venting the front ports. I believe I tapped into the blank area on the water pump and ran the vent into there.
    I know the LS6 and aluminum 5.3's had these blocked off, but from what I've read, the LS1 benefits from the rear steam lines.

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    Quote Originally Posted by squashman702 View Post
    I know the LS6 and aluminum 5.3's had these blocked off, but from what I've read, the LS1 benefits from the rear steam lines.
    i can verify that the LM4 (aluminum 5.3) has the rear ports blocked off. (what i have)
    but i plan to tie into all 4 ports on the heads as well as the Tstat housing
    always trying to make it lighter and faster

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    Added some stuffs to the engine.


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    Pressed out all the bushings/ball joints/wheel bearings in the rear end. Need to install all the new stuff I bought, and get some hardware to mount the diff. I'd like to work out the fuel system next then button as much of the rear back up as I can (still need to figure out a strut/shock setup, thinking Koni/H&R on that) so that I can start playing around with dropping the motor into the car.

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    Quote Originally Posted by squashman702 View Post
    (still need to figure out a strut/shock setup, thinking Koni/H&R on that) so that I can start playing around with dropping the motor into the car.
    I can't comment on how they handle because I haven't yet driven the car, but that's what I went with; H&R "Sport" springs and Koni Sport adjustable shocks and struts.

    Tipsy

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    Quote Originally Posted by TipsyMcStagger View Post
    I can't comment on how they handle because I haven't yet driven the car, but that's what I went with; H&R "Sport" springs and Koni Sport adjustable shocks and struts.

    Tipsy
    I've heard good things.

    I hopped into this swap without ever driving an E36, so I have literally no baseline.

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    Quote Originally Posted by squashman702 View Post
    I've heard good things.

    I hopped into this swap without ever driving an E36, so I have literally no baseline.
    I have very little baseline as well. I bought my car for the sole purpose of performing the swap. I barely drove it before tearing it apart. But based on everything I've read, the E36 is/was one of the best handling cars as produced. So one can assume it can only get better with the upgraded bits.

    Tipsy

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    Went this route for the steam vent. Didnt feel like sourcing a ls6 setup to fit under the intake, or making the bottom of the manifold.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Jaxchrisfla View Post
    Went this route for the steam vent. Didnt feel like sourcing a ls6 setup to fit under the intake, or making the bottom of the manifold.

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    Is that the Trickflow setup?

    Today, got all four ball joints pressed into the rear trailing arms, RTAB's in, and wheel bearings in. Need some bigger snap ring pliers to finish up the reassembly of the hubs.

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    EBay seller named Fassters. Bought pretty much all of my AN stuff from him. Got steam vent kit, fuel rails, and all my fittings. Sourced the line from other companies. Not one rubber hose left.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Jaxchrisfla View Post
    EBay seller named Fassters. Bought pretty much all of my AN stuff from him. Got steam vent kit, fuel rails, and all my fittings. Sourced the line from other companies. Not one rubber hose left.

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    I'll have to look that up. What tensioner are you running?

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    Just a manual billet aluminum one from ict billet. Got it along with my power steering pump bracket from them.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Jaxchrisfla View Post
    Just a manual billet aluminum one from ict billet. Got it along with my power steering pump bracket from them.

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    Was just looking at that myself, probably going to order that soon.

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    Pressed the stubs into the new wheel bearings and continued to reassemble the rear end.



    Polished one of the lights as a practice, needed to fix the lenses on the ZHP bad.



    ZHP with one side done.



    Complete.


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