E36 M3? LS1? Yes... Very Yes

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04-15-2009, 07:34 PM

///Milan

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E36 M3? LS1? Yes... Very Yes

Uh oh...

Went by my friends place today to check in on his project and snapped some pics for you guys. Don't see that everyday.

04-15-2009, 07:39 PM

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Damn, it seems like my old LT1 had more room to work in there than that thing. Cool swap though, you definitely don't see this everyday. whats the curb weight of that thing? well before the swap anyways.

04-15-2009, 07:41 PM

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Can't remember the curb in reality. I know E36 M3s are 3170lbs stock. The LS1 is actually lighter than the S52 and it sits lower and further back. Ideal swap really.

04-15-2009, 08:00 PM

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I've seen LSx motors swapped into many cars, but this one is new to me... Kudos to your friend!

04-15-2009, 08:02 PM

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Can't remember the curb in reality. I know E36 M3s are 3170lbs stock. The LS1 is actually lighter than the S52 and it sits lower and further back. Ideal swap really.

Heh, didn't know that, thanks for the new info!

04-15-2009, 08:42 PM

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That's a pretty good idea. Definitely a unique approach to fixing the US E36 M3's biggest problem.

Not quite the same, but here's something I saw at the Car Craft Nationals this past July:

04-15-2009, 08:54 PM

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Heh, didn't know that, thanks for the new info!

I just showed this to my friend and he said the same thing thinking V-8 vs I6. In the Miata it's almost the same weight even though its twice the cylinder count due to the Miata's iron block

04-15-2009, 10:04 PM

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I just showed this to my friend and he said the same thing thinking V-8 vs I6. In the Miata it's almost the same weight even though its twice the cylinder count due to the Miata's iron block

Correct, the LSx motors are very light, which makes them great swap candidates... They weigh just slightly more than a rotary.