E36 BMW with 5.0 and T5

[aussiebj]

Is putting a mustang 5.0 and T5 into a 92 318IS BMW ,changing the suspension ,wheels and interior to make a street /track car considered a G-Machine????? will this build be welcome here?? let me know if so i will show the build progress...
Ok i started this thread to detail my 5.0 into an E36 conversion....i was going to do this swap into an E30 but the car was way to nice an example..I picked up a E36 with a 4 cylinder and manual tranny not runninig for $300..This is a great starting point. I will also list all costs incured as i go along...The plan is to have a beast of a road course track car yet be able to drive it on the street.....my goal target is $5000.00 for the project

E36 .........$300

5.0 (86 model eng,no efi this was setup for a carb) and blown T5(needs 3rd gear)...Free.(Not any more)

6/28/09..sold notchback minus engine and tranny...

As of today the project investment is

E36 $300

Motor and tranny ,ECU exhaust ,drive shaft and gauges....$1200.00

total so far invested is $1500.00..

Update 7/7/09

Purchased the V8 installation kit from E36V8.com (http://e36v8.com/index.html) for $312.00 delivered

I upgraded to aluminium motor mounts to save weight ( ill be the first using these)

Total to date...............$1812.00
Sold old motor and tranny for $50.00
Total to date 7/14 ......$1762.00

[mexMan]

if it sticks to the floor... it is welcome, if it's badass, bringit on

[ProTouring442]

Sounds cool! Lots of pics of the swap, please!!

Shiny Side Up!
Bill

[Fluid Power]

I would love to see it.

Darren

[ArisESQ]

Hah, that sounds pretty interesting. There's also an LS1 powered 3 series that was posted on corner carvers a little while ago.

http://corner-carvers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=22689

Keep us posted with pics!

[ProMav71]

God Barry what you doin now lol.:D Sound's like a fun project! I know a local guy here in Sebring that him and his son built one like that except with an LS1and 6speed. They race it once in awhile out @ the track here in Sebring and from what he tell's me it's wicked fast.

I wish you could have gotten to finish the Maverick...

[aussiebj]

Me too that mav would have been a fun little ride ..anyway here is an update on the BMW i removed the mustang engine ,tranny and ECU along with the wiring harness( what a pain that was)..I also removed the motor and tranny from the E36 That i took to a salvage yard and got 50 buck for so my E36 only cost me $250 total ..I removed the front sheet metal to aid in motor installation..
My $250 92 E36
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t91/aussiebj/BMW/92318is.jpg
stock interior
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t91/aussiebj/BMW/92318is1.jpg
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t91/aussiebj/BMW/318engine.jpg
Empty bay
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t91/aussiebj/BMW/318removed.jpg
The new power plant
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t91/aussiebj/BMW/enginewiringpics3.jpg

[ProMav71]

Cool deal! Can't beat $250 for that.

[wedged]

hey, that looks like an Econo-Trailer ! They're nice trailers for the price.

[Josh69]

Be sure to reinforce the rear strut mounts and use solid upper mounts if you use the BMW IRS. Find a wrecked M, and I think some Z's had a stronger rear-end. The 3 series are notorious for tearing out the rear strut towers under hard use. I've ripped through 3 sets of mounts in past cars. I finally went to solid mounts on my M3, but didn't keep it long enough to see how well they lasted. I'd weld in a good cage, that body won't last long with any real power. At a minimum get the 'X' brace used in 'verts bolted in.

[Flash68]

Awesome project! Nice to see something other than a LSx Camaro in here. :D

I agree on the rear shock tower reinforcement. I've had two M3's myself and one of them blew out and had to be rewelded. The e36 is a great handling car and a great foundation for your project.

:thumbsup:

[aussiebj]

Ok the V8 kit showed up today good quality on the mounts and extremly detailed manual ..If you were considering this swap i higly recommend you buy the manual it is well worth the cost alone and is very very detailed (good job Matt).. I ordered the urethane mounts at a cost of $90 plus shipping from Ireland Engineering... when i get the bill ill update the running cost tally....here is the kit as it arrived..remember i opted for 1/4 inch aluminium motor mounts ..im the first test subject for these as i wanted to keep the weight down ..

http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t91/aussiebj/BMW/v8kitarrives.jpg

[aussiebj]

Good point, i will be adding a full roll cage and i will also add a reinforcing kit to both the front and rear subframes...

[Josh69]

Those motor mounts are slick. I'm VERY curious how this turns out! I had my Dinan M3 and put it through the paces, that car was amazing. I could run it at 9/10's and not break a sweat. The only issue was lack of power. With chassis' being so cheap now, this is the way to go.:thumbsup:

[jst8a5.0]

Sweet, funny you should do this swap. I have the same swap I am finishing up in a mercedes. Its a carb'd 302 with a '99 t-5 and the 302 is a fresh rebuild with a nasty lil cam. Keep the pics coming.

[Tig]

Nice, looks like you have done your homework.
Like it, Beemer and a 5.0.
Me likey :thumbsup:

[aussiebj]

The project ended when i found out that the chassis was bent beyond repair..but if i find another good E36 shell ill resurect it thanks for all the comments..

[MSTSFabbed]

Barry you definitely need to post this build! Youre 69 is so good, I would love to watch this too!!

[phillym5]

LOVE it....
Reminds me of one of my favorite cars... E46 with a Procharged 383.
Minus the wing... this thing is sick!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a95D_ivL87Q

[Steve1968LS2]

The fun part would be taking it to a BMW dealer when it's done for an oil change.. lol

Cool project :thumbsup:

[coolwelder62]

I would like to do an LS2/T56 in one of these my self.I will watch this thread.Good luck.