[Bsaint]

Well finally got the M3 LS1 swap finished and down in Florida, and felt great to rip around down here and figured I might as well post some pics.

I still have a lot to do, but for now here are a few pics and 2 quick videos. Working on a full "production style video" with some artistic shots and action stuff.







No editing, no filters, right off the camera just added logo,.











Engine Specs

LS1 out of a WS6 with about 38k on it.
Cam is an EPS (Engine Power System) 236/246 its fairly aggresive, but perfect for a light car.
Long tube headers by vorschlag (which are a bit low)
Exhaust is Y pipe into the Borla M3 exhaust I had on prior
LS6 manifold and mild tune from Race Proven Motorsports
LS7 Clutch
Intake I'm still working on.
Puts out 416 whp and 389ft lbs tq

Videos.


Open headers Idle Video

Quick walk next to idle video with exhaust (better on a computer)




Thanks for looking!!

[E39lolz]

Where in FL are you? Would love to see this thing!

[Bsaint]

Originally Posted by E39lolz

Where in FL are you? Would love to see this thing!

Palm Beach Gardens /Jupiter

[DSB335d]

nice!!!

[Billup]

Awesome build, I'm sure there's plenty of fun to be had behind that wheel.

[turo]

This makes me miss my old LS1 camaro, I've never owned an engine that responded so well to modifications. Awesome project, congrats!

[rjd598]

[Bimmer Nerd]

How much did the whole swap cost you if you dont mind me asking ? I've been thinking about putting an LS into a E36 shell as well just for a track toy.

Thanks

[Litos]

LS engines are hand made by God....

[PBGF32]

Originally Posted by Bsaint

Palm Beach Gardens /Jupiter

Hey me too haha. We should meet up for one of the next floridabimmer things.

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[GOLFFRR]

wow impressive!

[DrivenByE30]

Wow speechless... very nice work...

[Bsaint]

Thanks everyone, it's deff a blast can't wait to finish this SoWo video so then I can get working on the video of my car.

Originally Posted by three35

Hey me too haha. We should meet up for one of the next floridabimmer things.

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Nice!

I started a Wed night meet in PGA if you're around I'll be there tomorrow

http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum...p-Exotic-Meets!

[330xtrai]

what a beast!

[Bsaint]

Originally Posted by Bimmer Nerd

How much did the whole swap cost you if you dont mind me asking ? I've been thinking about putting an LS into a E36 shell as well just for a track toy.

Thanks

Swap in itself all said and done figure around $10k not including shell. I saved about $2,500 by selling my S52 m3 motor and trans.

LS1 low mileage 30k - $3,500
T56 Trans $1,500
LS7 clutch and flywheel $800
Cam + lifters $800
Headers $1,200
Engine Mounts $700
Drive shaft $600
misc parts Ac lines, abs, fluids, shifter, header wrap, exhaust parts, ep tuners register, ls6 manifold, tune etc etc etc about $2,000ish

[Litos]

$3500 for a used 30K mile LS1 !?!?

I know they're hand made by God, but you got brutally fucked outta that.....

you know you can pretty much find LS1's in the cushions of people's couches right !?!?

[Bsaint]

Originally Posted by Litos

$3500 for a used 30K mile LS1 !?!?

I know they're hand made by God, but you got brutally fucked outta that.....

you know you can pretty much find LS1's in the cushions of people's couches right !?!?

lol not quite, I guess you haven't looked at the prices on aluminum lately or LS engines, it was worth paying extra for a clean low mileage motor then risking it for a pick and pull $2,000k one. But yes they have gone up.


LS2 with 32,k miles $7,500
http://www.ebay.com/itm/2005-GTO-LS2...71b9a3&vxp=mtr

LS1 with 124,000 miles and crappy auto trans $3,700
http://www.ebay.com/itm/2000-Camaro-...4346d5&vxp=mtr

Another LS1 with auto trans 120,000+ miles for $4,200
http://www.ebay.com/itm/2004-GTO-LS1...59789a&vxp=mtr

I can go on all day.

Now an LT1 sure you can find one of those for dirt,

[Litos]

why you are you shopping on ebay !?!?

LS1Tech is the best source for anything LS1/LS2/LS3 related items....

and this is just on the first page !!!!


LS1 with 110K miles for $1200 (you could have put a brand new rotating assembly in this thing and STILL saved money from buying a used LS1)
http://ls1tech.com/forums/parts-clas...-ls1-sale.html

LS1 Longblock with 99K miles for $1500
http://ls1tech.com/forums/parts-clas...-pull-out.html



paying more than $2000 for a used LS1 is asinine, especially since you can find them all over god's creation. hell, I just threw an LS1 away in my trash can at work that just randomly appeared out of nowhere - that's how easy they are to find....

and here's an LS1 and T56 combination selling for $2300 !!!!! http://ls1tech.com/forums/parts-clas...t56-setup.html



I can go all day.......

[Bsaint]

Originally Posted by Litos

why you are you shopping on ebay !?!?

LS1Tech is the best source for anything LS1/LS2/LS3 related items....

and this is just on the first page !!!!


LS1 with 110K miles for $1200 (you could have put a brand new rotating assembly in this thing and STILL saved money from buying a used LS1)
http://ls1tech.com/forums/parts-clas...-ls1-sale.html

LS1 Longblock with 99K miles for $1500
http://ls1tech.com/forums/parts-clas...-pull-out.html



paying more than $2000 for a used LS1 is asinine, especially since you can find them all over god's creation. hell, I just threw an LS1 away in my trash can at work that just randomly appeared out of nowhere - that's how easy they are to find....

and here's an LS1 and T56 combination selling for $2300 !!!!! http://ls1tech.com/forums/parts-clas...t56-setup.html



I can go all day.......

I got mine from a member on LS1tech I know better then ebay was just showing prices and all the ones you posted are high mileage 2 - 3 times the mileage mine has.

lol

I'm fine with what I paid for mine, but glad it bothers you lol

[Litos]

Originally Posted by Bsaint

I got mine from a member on LS1tech I know better then ebay was just showing prices and all the ones you posted are high mileage 2 - 3 times the mileage mine has.

I posted two links to LS1 engines that had similar or LESS miles than the stupid ebay links you posted and they were HALF the price

you should learn to shop better....

you coulda bought a built 408 with $3500, dummy......

[Bsaint]

Originally Posted by Litos

I posted two links to LS1 engines that had similar or LESS miles than the stupid ebay links you posted and they were HALF the price

you should learn to shop better....

you coulda bought a built 408 with $3500, dummy......

like I said I'm fine with what I'm piad glad it bothers you.