E36 BMW with 5.0 and T5 - Page 2 - Lateral-g Forums

**Flash68** · #11 07-08-2009, 12:49 PM

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

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.

aussiebj · #12 07-14-2009, 09:27 PM

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 ..

aussiebj · #13 07-14-2009, 09:33 PM

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 · #14 07-15-2009, 01:17 PM

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.

jst8a5.0 · #15 07-19-2009, 08:54 AM

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 · #16 07-20-2009, 02:47 PM

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

aussiebj · #17 01-10-2010, 04:18 PM

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 · #18 01-10-2010, 04:29 PM

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

phillym5 · #19 01-10-2010, 05:39 PM

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

**Steve1968LS2** · #20 01-10-2010, 07:37 PM

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

Cool project