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    Lightbulb BMW LS1 candidates FOR SALE thread

    I started this thread to link to BMWs for sale that look to be good LS1 candidates, namely ones without motors. I'm constantly looking at or being referred to these, for our own uses, our customers and the BMW community. Figured since we've cross-posted others in this sub-forum that we might as well start a single thread for "candidates" we see posted for sale and just add to it as more come along... ?

    The posting of the 2000 M Roadster in this sub-forum last week worked wonders - it sold to someone who saw it here (someone we know; I'm going with him this weekend to pick it up) for an LSX swap. There have been others we helped promote on other forums that turned into LS1 candidates as well (Matt P's '95 M3/LS1 swap). So, I hope we can add links to this thread and maybe sticky it? We'll see if that request is warranted. Please just post links to BMWs you see for sale that look like good LS1 candidates (BMWs with no motors, theft recoveries, etc). CraigsList, Bimmerforums, eBay, whatever - link it. Thanks!

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    Here's my first entry, as forwarded to me: http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum...d.php?t=929642

    It seems to be a cage with a '95 M3 rolling chassis attached. Its probably a good buy at $3500, seeing that he spent $3000 on the cage. No comments on the cage or welds, please... we don't need to start that. I know nothing more about this car for sale. Follow the link and ask your questions there.

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    And my "wish list"... if you see anything like this for sale, please link it!!!

    WANTED TO BUY:

    • E46 Coupe with no motor/transmission
    • E92 Coupe with no motor/transmission
    • E36/8 M Coupe with no motor/transmission

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    Not a coupe but may be a potential candidate.
    http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/BMW-3...spagenameZWDVW

    Not sue the extent of the damage but may be a good candidate.
    http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2001-...spagenameZWDVW

    Please put an e46 kit together I want an LS1 BADLY!!!!

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    ive got a clean title black on black 525i e34 sedan in sf bay area if anyone is interested. will come rolling full bodywork shiny paint (nice shell no rust), I am keeping the dead m50 and 5mt (and 5mt swap parts). all interior and suspension/brakes can be kept w the shell

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    Im stickying this thread under the condition it does not get off topic. If you arent posting about a car, your response WILL be removed.
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    Would love to see an LS1 swap in this (not one you asked for sorry).
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    Not even sure if it would work.
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    Anyone in Sf bay area want a Free, rolling clean title e34 shell, black/black with nice carpet, nice glass and no rust? This would be very ideal for LS1 project, it has brakes and suspension intact even -interior is stripped and driveline is removed for my 525itA->M swap

    I'll include a beer as well. Pink slip in hand, bring a trailer and 4 wheels to roll it on (i need to keep my spares)
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    S54B32 E36 M3 DTA S100 Sedan Street car full swap:
    http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum....php?t=1437471

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    "This car has no title..."

    That car is what they call "stolen"

    Ahh, and I see the ad was finally deleted by the original poster (or the police).
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    hey guys ive lowered the price on my car to 3,195 its the blk m3 at the top of the thread lmk if you guys have any questions id like to sell this car asap

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    Hey Fair,

    First off, I have to say that you're work on the LS1 Bimmers is outstanding. It's become of a hobby of mine just to check in on your progress.

    The reason I'm writing is that I'm quite smitten by the E92 Coupe. Since this is much newer than the Bimmers you typically see for LSX swaps, do you see any problems that this new-generation BMW may pose that you don't have to worry about with the older ones? Or is it too early to ask since you haven't done one yet?

    My concern is that everything in a car has a computer it seems like, even more so than just 10 years ago. I'd rather not lose any functionality if it's all possible.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Bunkei View Post
    Hey Fair,

    First off, I have to say that you're work on the LS1 Bimmers is outstanding. It's become of a hobby of mine just to check in on your progress.

    The reason I'm writing is that I'm quite smitten by the E92 Coupe. Since this is much newer than the Bimmers you typically see for LSX swaps, do you see any problems that this new-generation BMW may pose that you don't have to worry about with the older ones? Or is it too early to ask since you haven't done one yet?

    My concern is that everything in a car has a computer it seems like, even more so than just 10 years ago. I'd rather not lose any functionality if it's all possible.
    I am equally smitten by the E92 Coupe!

    We are always searching for an E92 coupe with a damage motor/title/chassis for the very purpose of doing an LS1 swap (also E46 coupe). If any of you see an E46 or E92 coupe that is "distressed" and priced right for a swap candidate, please PM me before posting it here! We've just barely missed out on two E46 coupes sold for under $2000 in the past month. One of these days we'll nab one and then we're gonna be knee deep in the next swap.

    Both of these chassis have a lot more computers than the E36, and the CAN wiring interface is the big challenge for a motor swap, yes. We have a friend that's a BMW wiring wizard and as soon as we (Vorshlag & DP) can get the drivetrain/exhaust/plumbing stuffed into in one of these we'll bring in the big guns for wiring help... So no, this is not a swap I would just jump right into unless you were a well trained BMW tech and/or CAN wiring wizard.

    And before you say it, yes, an LS1 powered E92 coupe should be lighter than the E92 M3 (which is a boat). There's just a lot more going on with the M3 V8 size-wise with its DOHC heads, etc.

    I'm always looking! I'm glad this thread is hear for people to post leads.

    Sorry... end of tangent. Keep posting your leads here!
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    I have a 88 M3 possibly for sale - white/tan no motor or trans. has a roll bar welded in. good body , interior not perfect- 3pc OZ wheels- dont have pics right now but will get some soon. need to move some stuff to get to it in my warehouse its all the way in front. I bought it a while back to do a LSX swap but have too many projects so somethings gotta go. $4500obo
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    i have an e36 whit 4 door. $2000, no motor no tranny. it has everything else thogh. ryan- 702-487-1432
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    Quote Originally Posted by genius View Post
    i have a 99' 540i six speed, overhated motor, trans perfect, 140k good body ,perfect for ls swap.
    PM me price please.

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    Great thread idea. Now I've got the inspiration to look for an E36 (or even my 87 E30??) for an LS1 swap. Subscribed.

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    I think you should leave this a sticky but lock it and leave a link to a section in the for sale/classified are listed as BMWs For Sale with out motors. I Just think the thread would have no order unless it was atleast broken down by model series e34 e30 e36 etc

    I ,for one, have caged ( 4pt with a 6 pt option) a 91 318is that would be a a perfect candidate for an LS1 swap .
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    I'd love to see an LSx in an old school 7 series:

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    I'm searching for a z3 for an ls1 swap, I'm looking for car that had a 6 cylinder as I prefer the wider rear end. the perfect car would be black n black m roadster but I can't afford that so as close as I can get please! feel free to call with something I might like 517-420-6385 thanks p.s. bad ass thread!

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