Board RSSrecently got hold on chevrolet 6 liter v8 ls2 engine and 6 speed t56 manual gearbox with all the loom and ECU so i was thinking of squeezing it into my e36 bmw 318is.
is that possible?
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ls2 v8 conversion
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ls2 v8 conversion
by booxzzy on Sat Feb 16, 2013 6:06 pm
hi guys,been on this forum for 2 or 3 months but never made a post,mostly because i could find all i needed in your posts.
recently got hold on chevrolet 6 liter v8 ls2 engine and 6 speed t56 manual gearbox with all the loom and ECU so i was thinking of squeezing it into my e36 bmw 318is.
is that possible?
recently got hold on chevrolet 6 liter v8 ls2 engine and 6 speed t56 manual gearbox with all the loom and ECU so i was thinking of squeezing it into my e36 bmw 318is.
is that possible?
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Re: ls2 v8 conversion
by VMZ on Mon Mar 04, 2013 4:20 am
Yep it fits and it's been done. I think just about ever type of LS has found it's way into an e36.
Here's one example:
http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/sh ... ?t=1619249
Here's one example:
http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/sh ... ?t=1619249
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Re: ls2 v8 conversion
by jitsjaf2009 on Wed Apr 03, 2013 8:14 pm
What a project...but I still am very happy with my very drivable and enjoyable I-6 325i as a BMW. 
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