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    E36 LS Turbo Swap Build Vlog

    I’m so excited to finally do an engine swap and I couldn’t think of a better one than an e36LS swap. I’ve been Vlogging it and I want to share the link for everyone to follow. Here’s the link to my channel. I’ll be posting a new video every 2 weeks or so, depending on how fast I can edit.

    https://www.youtube.com/user/turboclipse182

    Hopefully I can cover some stuff I couldn’t find myself when researching the build! Thanks for watching!

    Ken

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    I like your "GMW" label.
    Didn't gap the rings, let us know how that ends up.

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    Quote Originally Posted by JimLev View Post
    I like your "GMW" label.
    Didn't gap the rings, let us know how that ends up.
    Thanks! My hope is that I can run it rich enough and have good cooling that it won’t get too hot, and that the rings are already worn a little having 140k on them that I won’t blow it up. If I can keep it under 10 psi I think I’ll be ok, but you never know. Fortunately the block is the cheapest thing I can break lol. Stay tuned!

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    You could always spray in some water/meth.

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    Quote Originally Posted by JimLev View Post
    You could always spray in some water/meth.
    very true!

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    Check out episode 2

    https://youtu.be/TMz8Y7t-vdc

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    Just the word “vlog” makes me want to punch you. Post your pics or gtfo.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Liquidity View Post
    Just the word “vlog” makes me want to punch you. Post your pics or gtfo.
    Damn, The word “vlog” gets you that triggered? Lol, I figured videos are much better content than pictures, but I’ll post pics up just for you.


    After pulling the engine out, I noticed someone tried jerry rigging the engine mount and drilled new holes in it, so this subframe was shot. I did find another one easily though.

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    Lq4 refresh

    I got this lq4 for $400 with 140k on it, it was in pretty good shape and ran well before pulling. I went with a BTR stage 1 turbo cam and dual valve springs, ls9 head gasket and arp head bolts with ls7 lifters. Brian Tooley racing was very informative and helped me pick out parts based on the turbo I have.
    Last edited by KTGarage; 03-16-2019 at 09:48 AM.

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    Quote Originally Posted by KTGarage View Post
    Brian toilet racing was very informative and helped me pick out parts based on the turbo I have.
    Hope Brian Tooley Racing doesn't see your post!

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    Quote Originally Posted by JimLev View Post
    Hope Brian Tooley Racing doesn't see your post!
    Fixed, damn auto correct! Thanks.

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    E36 LS Turbo build

    The engine looks a lot better here. I got camaro f body accessories and an ls6 intake. Here’s the YouTube episode plus some of the pictures.

    https://youtu.be/i7v1g3UOvw0

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    Fuel system update

    I ran -8An fuel lines and a Walbro 450 fuel pump. I’m gonna get a 525 I think just in case. Here’s some pics from the install. Plus the link to the YouTube video.

    https://youtu.be/wBI3QcoLL8k

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