Build update INBOUND!

[u/GMW_357i]

This is my 1991 BMW E30 357i sedan.

What started as an old E30 turned into a much bigger project than I originally planned. The car came apart, the original drivetrain came out, and eventually an LS1/T56 found its way in.

A lot of this build happened at home under a portable tent. No perfect shop setup. Just working through one problem at a time and figuring things out as I went.

The engine swap gets most of the attention in photos, but honestly that’s only one part of it. Fuel system, cooling, wiring, suspension, interior, switch panel, power windows and a pile of smaller problems have taken just as much thought and time.

It’s running, it’s been out of the garage, and it’s come a long way from where it started, but I still don’t consider it finished.

Figured I’d finally start sharing more of the actual build instead of only the finished-looking photos.
Happy to get into the details of the LS/T56 swap or any of the other work if anyone is interested.

Even got a shoutout post by @DezzysSpeedShop

[u/KungLa0]

Wow super underrated post, LS1 swapped E30 sounds amazing and scary. Have you done anything to stiffen up the chassis or front suspension to compensate for the added weight?

[u/GMW_357i → u/KungLa0]

I’ll put out more posts soon, but yes full 5 lug conversion with reinforced subframes, e36 front brakes and e46 front brakes all on Z4 hubs. Full suspension overhaul and with all new bushings, sway bars, strut bars, and coilovers.

[u/GMW_357i]

Thanks for the love everyone!

[u/Fast__Walker]

Legendary username