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Drifte
02-25-2014, 08:31 AM
Incredibly nice build, havent actually finished reading through myself but thought others might enjoy.

http://www.stanceworks.com/forums/showthread.php?t=48155

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-q7LwMsmTQwg/Ub4-4QC2-AI/AAAAAAAABno/rWGV8v5wsWM/s1024/8675011137_0d28013dbf_h.jpg
JustinS
02-25-2014, 09:37 AM
An e36 with a 5.0 or an LS is still on my want to do list for the future. Awesome build!
skipdownstairs
02-25-2014, 12:22 PM
Wow that's incredible!! any video of it out and about yet
slow ride
02-25-2014, 12:46 PM
Looks sweet, but I don't get the iron block if the car will stay NA. I'm sure it's better from a price standpoint, but I don't think he has a problem spending money so....
AutoMods
02-25-2014, 01:19 PM
Looks sweet, but I don't get the iron block if the car will stay NA. I'm sure it's better from a price standpoint, but I don't think he has a problem spending money so....


thats exactly what i was thinking. great handling cars should like an fd should stay aluminum unless they plan on making 800+whp or are hurting for money
Drifte
02-25-2014, 02:53 PM
I'll ask. He said at the beginning its getting spray, not much else mentioned.

Their was a 14sec vid posted of it running, nothing of it really ripping around the streets yet.
85XR7Project
02-25-2014, 03:07 PM
Always wanted to do an E30 or E36 engine swap. Very cool, you know the I6 in these weighs about as much as a Cast iron LSx.
AutoMods
02-25-2014, 04:06 PM
looks like the aluminum motors make them about 65lbs front heavy . iron block would add another 85lbs to the front

http://ls1tech.com/forums/conversions-hybrids/766010-completed-e36-ls1-swap-total-weight-corner-weights.html
slow ride
02-25-2014, 05:45 PM
I believe the weight difference is almost 100-105lbs for the iron block. People go around and around on this, but I noticed that number by a trustworthy shop a little bit ago. I should have checked the ones to come through my hands, but never bother. Anyway under 800whp or so it's not a big deal. Lots of guys using the stock 5.7 aluminum blocks at 1000+, but the sleeve is at risk and the mains not as stable. I don't really care for all the "stance" lowering but it is a nice ride for sure.