e36 LSx track car build

VaderTT · 04-01-2013, 06:14 PM

Decided to pick up a project, start a build thread and hopefully finish it this time.

Picked up a boston green 1994 325is coupe, 5 speed with factory l.s.d.
Thanks to Kyle & Titan Towing and Jerf/aCid.
Got the car for a deal as it has a bunk clutch. In typical DFWM fashion, I lowballed the shit out of the seller and got a brand new Sachs HD clutch kit with it. Got it home last nightand promptly ordered a shitload of parts.

M3 bumpers and door mouldings.
TOB/PB/flywheel seal/pivot pin and clip/rear main and all new bolts/nuts.
carbon fiber sunroof delete.
RTAB's
RSM's
New Guibo

Next weeks shopping list:
Ground control track/school hybrid coilover kit with camber plates.
Autopower rollbar
fixed back Corbeau race seats
VAC seat mounts
D-force wheels/tires

Then off to Greg at Fivestar to paint the M-bits and some other crap.
Plan is to DD it while getting the suspension, saftey and appearance done.
Then, after tax season next year, dive into the LSx/T56 swap and also do an accusump/improved racing baffle. It will have minimal interior, but still retain heat and A/C.

Here it is after we got it home.

Similar to the end result I'm looking for, same wheels.

Kyle · 04-01-2013, 06:17 PM

-100 for parking in the yard and that crappy fobra up on jack stands.

VaderTT · 04-01-2013, 06:20 PM

LoLz, I have a short water hose (insert penii joke here).

BMCSean · 04-01-2013, 06:30 PM

Jeff's car is still on jackstands? Good lord!!

Cool project BTW.

VaderTT · 04-01-2013, 06:40 PM

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Originally Posted by BMCSean

Jeff's car is still on jackstands? Good lord!!

Cool project BTW.

Should be done soon, we're going to finish off what we can and then its off to TS.
Btw, fuck pushloc fittings.

BMCSean · 04-01-2013, 06:41 PM

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Originally Posted by VaderTT

Should be done soon, we're going to finish off what we can and then its off to TS.
Btw, fuck pushloc fittings.

I knew the fuel system was going to be the biggest pain.

VaderTT · 04-01-2013, 06:45 PM

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Originally Posted by BMCSean

I knew the fuel system was going to be the biggest pain.

There were a couple hitches. It would have been done way sooner, but I'm a lazy asshole with a lot on my plate.

BMCSean · 04-01-2013, 06:49 PM

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Originally Posted by VaderTT

There were a couple hitches. It would have been done way sooner, but I'm a lazy asshole with a lot on my plate.

Don't be so hard on yourself, if Jeff wasn't so dumb it would be finished already.

MattB · 04-01-2013, 06:53 PM

Nice project man! Let me know when you are messing with it sometime and I'll drop by.

jw33 · 04-01-2013, 07:08 PM

fuckyes

Baron Von Crowder · 04-01-2013, 07:15 PM

Ha! I called that dude one day and he said he sold it. Guess it was you!

NoClassic · 04-01-2013, 07:15 PM

Looking forward to updates on this.

If its a track car fuck all that paint and bumper business. Put everything toward the swap and have a real cage made.

naynay · 04-01-2013, 08:16 PM

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

racrguy · 04-01-2013, 08:34 PM

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

VaderTT · 04-01-2013, 09:00 PM

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Originally Posted by BMCSean

Don't be so hard on yourself, if Jeff wasn't so dumb it would be finished already.

Ha!

Quote:

Originally Posted by MattB

Nice project man! Let me know when you are messing with it sometime and I'll drop by.

Fuckin right man, I'll supply the brew!

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Originally Posted by jw33

fuckyes

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Originally Posted by Baron

Ha! I called that dude one day and he said he sold it. Guess it was you!

My bad brohamsammich, I know where there's an obd2 328 for $600.

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Originally Posted by NoClassic

Looking forward to updates on this.

If its a track car fuck all that paint and bumper business. Put everything toward the swap and have a real cage made.

I want to be able to sell it as a street toy if I need and a welded cage cuts out a lot of buyers. Plus, the bolt in will do what I need/want. Trust me, I went back and forth many times! Anyways, I need a pretty car.

DON SVO · 04-01-2013, 09:02 PM

Nice 4x4 mustang!

VaderTT · 04-01-2013, 09:06 PM

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Originally Posted by naynay

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.

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Originally Posted by racrguy

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

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

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Originally Posted by DON SVO

Nice 4x4 mustang!

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

aggie97 · 04-02-2013, 06:19 AM

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

VaderTT · 04-02-2013, 07:33 AM

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Originally Posted by aggie97

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 · 04-02-2013, 10:35 AM

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

04-01-2013, 06:14 PM	#1
VaderTT Lifer Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 9,606	e36 LSx track car build Decided to pick up a project, start a build thread and hopefully finish it this time. Picked up a boston green 1994 325is coupe, 5 speed with factory l.s.d. Thanks to Kyle & Titan Towing and Jerf/aCid. Got the car for a deal as it has a bunk clutch. In typical DFWM fashion, I lowballed the shit out of the seller and got a brand new Sachs HD clutch kit with it. Got it home last nightand promptly ordered a shitload of parts. M3 bumpers and door mouldings. TOB/PB/flywheel seal/pivot pin and clip/rear main and all new bolts/nuts. carbon fiber sunroof delete. RTAB's RSM's New Guibo Next weeks shopping list: Ground control track/school hybrid coilover kit with camber plates. Autopower rollbar fixed back Corbeau race seats VAC seat mounts D-force wheels/tires Then off to Greg at Fivestar to paint the M-bits and some other crap. Plan is to DD it while getting the suspension, saftey and appearance done. Then, after tax season next year, dive into the LSx/T56 swap and also do an accusump/improved racing baffle. It will have minimal interior, but still retain heat and A/C. Here it is after we got it home. Similar to the end result I'm looking for, same wheels. __________________ Ded

04-01-2013, 06:17 PM	#2
Kyle Swangin' tha ban hammer! Authorized Advertiser Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Arlington Posts: 2,556	-100 for parking in the yard and that crappy fobra up on jack stands. __________________ Owner of Titan Towing 817.478.7201 We have your towing needs covered! http://www.titantowing.net ------------------------------- Interested in being a VIP member and donating to the site? Click here to become a paid member!

04-01-2013, 06:20 PM	#3
VaderTT Lifer Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 9,606	LoLz, I have a short water hose (insert penii joke here). __________________ Ded

04-01-2013, 07:15 PM	#12
NoClassic Lifer Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: DFW Posts: 1,094	Looking forward to updates on this. If its a track car fuck all that paint and bumper business. Put everything toward the swap and have a real cage made. Last edited by NoClassic; 04-01-2013 at 07:26 PM.

04-01-2013, 08:16 PM	#13
naynay Jigga Who? Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: OCT Posts: 5,648	how do you like the volvo? did you ever post pics of it? if not will you? __________________ THE BAD HOMBRE

04-01-2013, 06:30 PM	#4
BMCSean Always lurking Join Date: May 2007 Location: Argyle Posts: 5,626	Jeff's car is still on jackstands? Good lord!! Cool project BTW.

04-01-2013, 06:53 PM	#9
MattB wat Join Date: May 2000 Location: Dallas/Houston/Vegas Posts: 13,789	Nice project man! Let me know when you are messing with it sometime and I'll drop by.

04-01-2013, 07:08 PM	#10
jw33 These go to eleven... Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Well, it's one louder, isn't it? Posts: 12,129	fuckyes

04-01-2013, 07:15 PM	#11
Baron Von Crowder asshole with an opinion VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Venus Posts: 23,993	Ha! I called that dude one day and he said he sold it. Guess it was you!

04-01-2013, 08:34 PM	#14
racrguy Banned Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: I am the Stig Posts: 13,514	<--- in for turning wrenches if you need/want a hand.

04-02-2013, 06:19 AM	#18
aggie97 A local track addict! Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: College Station Posts: 11,966	Pass on lsx and turbo the 2.5. Much more fun and a ton less work.

04-02-2013, 10:35 AM	#20
dville_gt top alcohol funny car Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: personal-ville Posts: 5,657	subscribing for updates. i'll be doing this swap one of these days.

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