e36 LSx track car build

[DON SVO]

Nice 4x4 mustang!

[VaderTT]

how do you like the volvo? did you ever post pics of it? if not will you?

I started a thread for it a while back, then the dreaded volvo TCM happened.
Why the fuck would they use a potentiometer out of contact parts. Fucking stupid!!! It's waiting on an Xmodex tcm rebuild and a catback. Already has an IPD softloader, downpipe and intake. Shits on semi stock fox's, lol.

<--- in for turning wrenches if you need/want a hand.

For sure dude, we're planning on having a BBQ in the summer!

Nice 4x4 mustang!

Lawlz!! Wish it was smaller so we could make more progress in a weekend.

[aggie97]

Pass on lsx and turbo the 2.5. Much more fun and a ton less work.

[VaderTT]

Pass on lsx and turbo the 2.5. Much more fun and a ton less work.

Ton more money, trm, blow through tune-$2kish, clutch close to $1k.
I have had m50's to s54's. I like them but I'd rather try /5.3a turbo 4.8 that makes 6xxhp and has torque as well. I will be selling the m-series though if you know anyone who's interested. Plus I want to have a car that turns heads again.

[dville_gt]

subscribing for updates. i'll be doing this swap one of these days.

[VaderTT]

subscribing for updates. i'll be doing this swap one of these days.

We'll be in touch, I had some questions anyways.

[Skidmark]

Sweet project. I'd love to have a e36 or 46 LSx car.

How hard will it be to retain A/C and heat? If I were to ever do one i'd like it to have all the comfort stuff.

[VaderTT]

Ok, I want to order wheels within the next couple weeks. I'm on the edge between 2 choices.

M parallel's in an 18x8



D-Force LTW5 in 17x8




The M-Pars are cheaper, but heavier. Ltw5's are light (15.5lbs), but they are mo-spensive.

[Skidmark]

I like the m-par more, visually..

[Baron Von Crowder]

fo sho

[VaderTT]

Sweet project. I'd love to have a e36 or 46 LSx car.

How hard will it be to retain A/C and heat? If I were to ever do one i'd like it to have all the comfort stuff.

Shouldn't be hard, most guys use all bmw components and a 318 a/c compressor using a custom or modified stock bracket. Heat won't be an issue, just some splicing of hoses and routing of the heater valve.

[VaderTT]

I like the m-par more, visually..

Nice, I'm leaning towards them. I figure the few extra pounds will be offset by the weight loss elsewhere and the money saved can go to the suspension.
I need to get the rest of my delrin, poly bushings and limiters.

[racrguy]

If you aren't going to get a NICE brake setup, go with the M-pars, if you are, go with the ltw-5's IMO.

[Skidmark]

Which company are you looking at for the hard swap parts? Vorshlag?

[VaderTT]

If you aren't going to get a NICE brake setup, go with the M-pars, if you are, go with the ltw-5's IMO.

Brakes will be budget, 330i calipers, brackets and rotors. Stainless lines and good ebc pads.

Which company are you looking at for the hard swap parts? Vorshlag?

I was looking at New age hotrods, but too much $$$$ Most likely Nash, Vorshlag or Samberg. Just the motor and transmounts though. I'll have a custom clutch line made, relocate/extend the abs on my own, local driveshaft shop, stock steering shaft. I'll wire it myself (even though I hate wiring). I just haven't made up my mind on exhaust.