E36 V8 Swap - NSFP (Not Safe for Purists)

[DANIMAL]

Originally Posted by Boots R

Dan, as in glasses Dan? Shit buddy, whats up? Congrats on the swap, it looks amazing!

Yes madam, glasses Dan.
I have been here the whole time; even through your second coming. Changed my screen name a few times though. I've been lurking more lately rather than posting. Between traveling for work, and my day to day stuff, its hard to stay constantly engaged in the forum.

What have you been up too Kev?

Originally Posted by icu

Great swap Dan , Gotta get a ride in her , Sound is pure sex , Congrats on an outstanding build , Never mind the nay sayers , Enjoy your new ride !

Graham the car has four seats, so I'm sure I can fit you in for a ride anytime you want. Those vids were a while back, sounds 1000% better, and pulls way harder, since the dyno tune a few weeks ago.

Not concerned with those who nay say. The overwhelming positive feedback I have been getting make it worthwhile to put up with a few people running their mouths.

I love my GMW

[Boots R]

Originally Posted by DANIMAL

Yes madam, glasses Dan.
I have been here the whole time; even through your second coming. Changed my screen name a few times though. I've been lurking more lately rather than posting. Between traveling for work, and my day to day stuff, its hard to stay constantly engaged in the forum.

What have you been up too Kev?

Just been working also. Planning on coming out to some friday meets this year? i'm planning on coming out soon, hopefully there are still people who go to la palomas

[DANIMAL]

Ill be at a few meets this season for sure. I try not to miss the Trillium autoX if you want to come out ill be at the next one; June 26th @ Powerade center. I am also pretty much certain ill be at Midnight Cruise part 1 in a few weeks.

[T.Dot_E30]

Originally Posted by DANIMAL

I am also pretty much certain ill be at Midnight Cruise part 1 in a few weeks.

Same here, the midnight cruises are when the friday meets draw a big crowd.

[SamE30e]

Pretty sure you ripped it past my work the other day on South Service.

[DANIMAL]

Originally Posted by SamE30e

Pretty sure you ripped it past my work the other day on South Service.

Quite possible. I was in Oakville on Saturday (May 28th). That being said I have seen a large few similar (white w/black hood) E36's cruising around lately.

[BigD]

Originally Posted by Boots R

Just been working also. Planning on coming out to some friday meets this year? i'm planning on coming out soon, hopefully there are still people who go to la palomas

Let me know when you plan to go, I'll try to make it as well.

[tlaselva]

I was considering this swap myself into a E36 M3 a few years ago.
The LS6 is a simple, economical yet powerful engine that belies it's cost.
I routinely got 30mpg with that engine in my C5Z vette when it was stock, yet able to consistantly run mid 12's at the track with street tires.

If anyone else needs a source for LS based engines and T56 driveline parts, let me know. There's Champion Motors in Scarborough that is a premier Corvette tuner shop, and is a excellent source for used GM parts from Vettes.
I just swapped out my complete T56 driveline a few months ago and replaced it with the T6060 (from the ZR1). The T56 is more than enough up to 500HP, but beyond that, the T6060 driveline is designed to hold up to 800HP, and more refined.

Good work DANIMAL, and I'm certian she'll put a smile on your face every time, especially when any M3 believes your easy prey.

[propr'one]

sick man, sick. Go show joe so he finishes his.

[73 Tii]

Nice swap. Not the only way for V8 power in an E36...Alpina did this as well, B8 4.6

[DANIMAL]

Originally Posted by propr'one

sick man, sick. Go show joe so he finishes his.

I thought he parted it all out? Tell him to come out so he can see what he is missing. Why did he stop? Did he get stuck on something?

Originally Posted by 73 Tii

Nice swap. Not the only way for V8 power in an E36...Alpina did this as well, B8 4.6

Thanks. Yea the B8 is a nice and nothing I would like more than to own one. Due to obvious reasons however, cost/rarity, I likely never will. I would do unspeakable things to get ahold of the Alpina digital instrument display.

[richie_s999]

Dan, are u going to have the car at the autocross august 6th?

And are u still looking for a good white oem hood, bought a new truck and gonna part out the 95 318, can't find your number or I woulda called

[richie_s999]

Originally Posted by 73 Tii

Nice swap. Not the only way for V8 power in an E36...Alpina did this as well, B8 4.6

I remember talking to someone who had a friend try and put that motor in their e36, apparently there is major body and subframe mods to do it and they gave up, would love to have one of the alpina's though!!

[DANIMAL]

Originally Posted by richie_s999

Dan, are u going to have the car at the autocross august 6th?

And are u still looking for a good white oem hood, bought a new truck and gonna part out the 95 318, can't find your number or I woulda called

I am planning on being there with the car. We can talk about the hood, I'm definitely interested.

[EMPOWERD]

Originally Posted by richie_s999

I remember talking to someone who had a friend try and put that motor in their e36, apparently there is major body and subframe mods to do it and they gave up, would love to have one of the alpina's though!!

I was involved with that build back in 1997 (Motronix, tuner that built my blue E30 attempted that conversion) Turned out too costly for the the customer once they ran into all the oil pan/subframe/steering position issues. LSx definitely a smarter choice. I visited Alpina Germany back in '04 and the rep was telling me how much money they lost from that project. I guess they didn't sell enough B8 4.6's to recoup the R&D, production costs.