That was a very long time in the making... LS motors are excellent and the thing is probably pretty quick, too. An easy one woulda been an older LT1 with a 700r4 trans. Do an after market fuel injection or a carburetor setup. Check engine light works you said? No thanks... I don't give a crap if the #5 cylinder has a misfire and then the friggin motor goes into limp mode. Drive by wire is a crummy idea too..
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Why contaminate a German car with an inefficient and underpowered American engine? Good effort but now take it to the Ring in Germany and see what the Germans think.
I'd be willing to bet this thing gets better fuel economy with the modern V8 than it does with the M30 it's replacing...and the M30 is hardly high tech anymore. Maybe lighter, too.
Still, part of me cringes a little bit. The big six is one of the most durable engines ever made and is definitely a lot classier than the LS v8s. OTOH, I'd change my tune if I got a chance to drive it, I'm sure. :)
That was a very long time in the making... LS motors are excellent and the thing is probably pretty quick, too. An easy one woulda been an older LT1 with a 700r4 trans. Do an after market fuel injection or a carburetor setup. Check engine light works you said? No thanks... I don't give a crap if the #5 cylinder has a misfire and then the friggin motor goes into limp mode. Drive by wire is a crummy idea too..
acidfusion6969 1 year ago
you ripped its hert out and took a shit in the hole. : (
justin76bmw 1 year ago
I did the same thing to my 89 535i which now bears the name 557i.
Search LS1 BMW 2 here in youtube.
View both videos.
jojomanx1 2 years ago
that is a best!!
Wanedane1 2 years ago
Any chance of an update? Winter is coming, time to finish up this project :)
skierman64 3 years ago
Yes, could you show the car driving in daylight, maybe some shots of it flying by!
Good job though!
drfeelgood65chevy 3 years ago
i just love it
0505abab 3 years ago
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Why contaminate a German car with an inefficient and underpowered American engine? Good effort but now take it to the Ring in Germany and see what the Germans think.
bossadave 3 years ago
I'd be willing to bet this thing gets better fuel economy with the modern V8 than it does with the M30 it's replacing...and the M30 is hardly high tech anymore. Maybe lighter, too.
Still, part of me cringes a little bit. The big six is one of the most durable engines ever made and is definitely a lot classier than the LS v8s. OTOH, I'd change my tune if I got a chance to drive it, I'm sure. :)
Awesome.
paanta 3 years ago 11
OH YA, been waiting along time to see the update, Wow, maybe I'll but the v8 mustang motor in my miata, or a v8 in my old E30....very cool!!!
dietolivefree 3 years ago
Hey Wayne, it's Angela from work! I also have to say well done. But I already knew you were a "wealth of knowledge".
powergirl3111 3 years ago 4
Woot Woot! Well done
bottlecap33 3 years ago 5
You are the Man!! Nice work
noseasguey1 3 years ago 6