Ls1 323 Bmw

[79 Camaro]

So maybe a bit off the norm for this site but I will give it a shot.

1999 BMW 323 vert from Florida. 68000 miles so clean its hard to believe.

Started the LS1/T56 swap in Dec 2013.

LS1 motor. Scat rods, Diamond pistons, AFR Heads and BBK intake. Small Comp Cams cam.

Built the motor and trans mount. Now working on the headers. Drivers side done. Right 1/2 done. This weekend I hope to have the right side complete.

Bilsteins all around. H&R springs.

Soon to have 3:91 LSD. E46 330 front brakes and 328 rear brakes as a big brake kit.

Should be ready in about 2 months.

[ArisESQ]

We'd love to see pics!

[glassman]

:ttiwop:

Any progress pics will do...

[ADiCarlo]

I've seen people do this in the past and always hated it...

Then you see the thing take a lap and hear the sound of it.... annnd your in love.

[WSSix]

I've seen people do this in the past and always hated it...

Then you see the thing take a lap and hear the sound of it.... annnd your in love.

That's a good way to put it, lol.

We need pics :hello: Good luck with finishing the build

[79 Camaro]

Pics. I need to resize and post them up.

[STROKED]

Interesting! Cant wait to see this.

[coolwelder62]

Very Cool.Wouldnt mind havin an M3 w/LS-T56 drivetrain.

[79 Camaro]

Resized pic

[79 Camaro]

First fit.

[69sms]

Cool project. I am a BMW fan as well. Have owned a few Bimmers including a killer little E30 M3
Keep the photos coming as you progress

[coolwelder62]

Cool!!!!!!

[Bowtieracing]

Really cool, I am surprised how much space there is for LS!

[79 Camaro]

Almost on the road. Couple of short blasts down the road. T56 feels great. LS1 pulls strong. Need to get the front end aligned.

[WSSix]

Congrats! The engine looks right at home in that bay.

[ProTouring442]

Nice!

Humorously, I have a '93 M5 that has some hail damage, interior problems, etc. I was thinking the S38B36 inline 6/5-speed would make the perfect transplant into a 240/260/280Z...