Iv owned 5 e36 and I always hated the red. However yours has some swag with the swap and spoiler. It’s got some serious “I live my life a quarter mile at a time” vibes. outstanding build.
Man thing is incredible got an m3 & have been thinking what next what to do with a big mileage motor I just found it! Now I'm gonna binge on the series lol
@@matt13ross this is amazing man! Beautiful car with a kick ass swap. The 10min video you put together - clutch! How much was the swap? Just the basics? Came across an m3 with about 250k original.
my son and I did the LS1 t56 thing to his 318is while living in Perth western australia Good thing it was done 10 yr ago as both the motor and box have nearly tripled Almost the same as yours except everything was made in house as far as brackets and mounts go. Medium case slippery diff shortened drive shaft mated to t56 yoke after market fuel pump filter regulator mounted where the bmw mounts theirs. moved the abs to left chassis rail washer bottle to the left and custom expansion tank on right suspension tower chev computer same place as bmw dual climate control in the scuttle panel All hoses are GM off the shelf just cut to length except the bottom radiator hose which is late model FJ Landcruiser spall fan and mishimoto radiator Full custom slip jointed stainless exhaust Made 312kw atw beautifully well balanced car He left home shortly after starting it so I finished it and wife and I drove it Perth to Melbourne across the Nullarbor . google that drive, He still has it but living in Melbourne now and were back in NZ
Had straight pipes on my hellcat....installed Borla universal straight thru 3”. Kooks are pretty nice deeper tone still loud but easier on long drives. Nice car never been a BMW fan but that’s a great looking car gotta admit it , A/C will be a must IMO prob getting old.
Awesome build, looks and sounds great. It's good for a track car but for an everyday street car you'll get bored of it quickly. I have a stage 2 bottom mount turbo kit on my s52 and it's the most fun car to drive. You simply can't beat the smile you get on your face from the torque.
Man I'm so pumped seeing this thing run! I've enjoyed this series. You mentioned you're not tuned yet, does that mean your Terminator did a basic start-up tune? I bought mine a year ago so I haven't been able to use it yet :/
You have an awesome build man! Your car is beautiful and sounds so mean! I'm building a 98 bmw 328i 4 dr with a 4.8 ls cammed, motor is already mounted in car and I'm searching for a transmission now and seeing your car gets me motivated. Thanks for the videos!!
@@matt13ross I'm debating on getting a 4l80e to fit or just say screw it and save up for the new magnum F t56. Hard decision to make considering my E36 is originally a auto car and generally auto is cheaper but the manual would be more fun.
Great video! your 1st drive experience is just like mine "holley term x 6.0 swap in grand national" I didn't expect great drivability not tuned or the progressive power the higher the rpm the ls gives. With the turbo 6 it had monster low end torque but flat lined the higher the rpm. PS I did build my exhaust on the floor, on my own, harbor freight welder, little experience, and it has stayed on so far LOL. Man I hope i'm not going to be eating my words
I will say, after getting the car tuned it feels way better. The car was super rich in the mid range with just the Holley tune, but it did run just fine for hundreds of miles.
First reaction -- *Exhaust Sound* "WHAT!" Second reaction -- "That center console cupholder and arm rest oh boy.... I need that more than the LS swap."
I had a fbody t56 with 3.08 rear gear and 28" tires, never could use 6th unless you were running 90+ . switched to 4.56 turned 1700 rpm at 60mph in 6th.
my man thats awesome !!! just dont worry about the m3 in the end its just vin number bro and u can add the m3 parts on normal e36 with no issue . and now we need full video of u driving that monster and enjoy the ride !!!
5 years deep in an extremely similar build! Sick to see a running version haha. I'm so pumped...just retrofitted a mustang gt350 exhaust with the cutouts! Picked one up off an exhaust shop for 250 cad 😅
@@matt13ross just cut the spare tire panel out and weld in your own flat panel. lots of room for activities! The system has the perfect x pipe and I only had to make 2 cuts and 2 welds to make it narrow enough. Get your local exhaust shop to bend up the pipes to your headers and boom! 3500 dollar exhaust system for a 1/7th the price. I wanted a dual exit from the start so the spare tire well or whatnot came out long ago. Retrofit is definitely a keyword here haha 😄
The 3;15 is your low range torque issue, 3.73 would help both low and 6 speed highway gear. You can get real gas mileage on the highway, I got near 30 regularly in my gto, those came with 3.46
Love it great to see a older car than can sort out the more crazy price cars always love souping cars gas monkey loves L.s engines no wonder their the best mod you can make they don't come cheap but in this case you do get what you pay for
Man that car sounds and runs great, did you replace the cam and what grind or manufacturer, also what kind of exhaust are you running, I have a 94 325is as well mint, but I am tired of getting or not locating an engine that will run good, so I'm going the LS route Thanks for your video.I have sub.
My engine builder put a different cam in it, I don't remember the specs. It's a Comp cam though. Exhaust is 2.5" dual straight pipes with a x pipe. LS swap is the way to go!
hello my name is Ronald !!! I congratulate you on your car that is one of my dreams to be able to make an LS swap but I don't know where to start or how I have 2 bmw E36 and I would like you to help me with the list of things to buy, thanks in advance
My C5 corvette had a set of long tubes and dual 3" all the way back to the stock ZO6 mufflers, it sounded epic. There's a vid on my channel if you want to hear it
Sorry for the ignorance but this swap is a good idea for high mileage cars? I have an e39 w 250k but looking into a couple e36s. Should I do this to my e39?
Congratulations on building a great e36! I was curious as to the instrument cluster I saw you added rings but is that a different face as well? I am currently building an LS3 CARB legal e36 M3. Still deciding on exhaust so I will be watching to see what you do and the wheel combo. Not a lot of room under there even with rolled fenders
I changed out the cluster years ago, I forget what I actually put in there. But yes some chrome rings with a different face. Yea, big wheels and tires on an E36 is very difficult to do.
@@jmedia8625 bha Paul Walker avait plusieur M3 e36 qui ont toutes etait vendu aux enchères elles etait toutes totales origine les e36 M3 blanche avec les couleurs motorssport sur les capot je crois qu il en avait 6 elle sont toutes partie a bon prix apres tout Paul Walker etait le preferer de beaucoup de jeunes a jouer dans les deux camps flic ou voyous et il et mort comme jemes Dean en porche il restera un icône du cinéma américain non
Good job!! I drive a e46 it’s stock but I love it. But I am going all out on a 92 camaro LS swap. Check it out. I have done a lot of cool stuff to this car. Thank you for the videos. !!!
@@matt13ross ah only reason i ask is because the f is 2in shorter than the standard magnum. So was under the impression that the ds needed to be extended. Im about to order my trans from grannas here in a month or so but may get the standard magnum as i dont want to mess with my ds
@@matt13ross twin super methanol injection nitrous no wheelie bar or chute on stock breaks the trans is fine with its stage one upgrade stock interals are perfect for the job as well
It was built by a friend and engine builder of mine. I don't have exact specs off the top of my head. Diamond pistons with higher CR, ported heads, Comp cam, Weiand intake manifold, new bearings, etc.
Iv owned 5 e36 and I always hated the red. However yours has some swag with the swap and spoiler. It’s got some serious “I live my life a quarter mile at a time” vibes. outstanding build.
Thank you! Yea red isn’t my favorite color either.
Man thing is incredible got an m3 & have been thinking what next what to do with a big mileage motor I just found it! Now I'm gonna binge on the series lol
Right on! I hope you enjoy! Should have another video out tomorrow or Friday too.
@@matt13ross this is amazing man! Beautiful car with a kick ass swap. The 10min video you put together - clutch! How much was the swap? Just the basics? Came across an m3 with about 250k original.
Very impressive drive, love the sound of us v8.
One of the best sounds there is!
Spreading that LS love. That car sounds wicked nice!
Gotta love the LS engines!
This is craziest e36 m3 i ever seen. Good Job! I wish have chance to drive this thing even once in my whole life..
Thank you! It's a blast to drive!
Since I was a kid I wanted one of these bmw ,still do I love the sound of ls one engine
Im looking forward to seeing more content on this build !
Lots more to come!
my son and I did the LS1 t56 thing to his 318is while living in Perth western australia Good thing it was done 10 yr ago as both the motor and box have nearly tripled Almost the same as yours except everything was made in house as far as brackets and mounts go. Medium case slippery diff shortened drive shaft mated to t56 yoke after market fuel pump filter regulator mounted where the bmw mounts theirs. moved the abs to left chassis rail washer bottle to the left and custom expansion tank on right suspension tower chev computer same place as bmw dual climate control in the scuttle panel All hoses are GM off the shelf just cut to length except the bottom radiator hose which is late model FJ Landcruiser spall fan and mishimoto radiator Full custom slip jointed stainless exhaust Made 312kw atw beautifully well balanced car He left home shortly after starting it so I finished it and wife and I drove it Perth to Melbourne across the Nullarbor . google that drive, He still has it but living in Melbourne now and were back in NZ
Had straight pipes on my hellcat....installed Borla universal straight thru 3”. Kooks are pretty nice deeper tone still loud but easier on long drives. Nice car never been a BMW fan but that’s a great looking car gotta admit it , A/C will be a must IMO prob getting old.
The plan is to swap in A/C, def want that.
Hell yeah!! Been pretty excited about this one. This was also my first car and I’m really excited to do this exact swap.
Nice, get started on it!!
How’s it going so far?
U do it yet?
Awesome build, looks and sounds great. It's good for a track car but for an everyday street car you'll get bored of it quickly. I have a stage 2 bottom mount turbo kit on my s52 and it's the most fun car to drive. You simply can't beat the smile you get on your face from the torque.
I've had a few different turbo setups on this car. The LS1 has been the most enjoyable to me by far.
Man I'm so pumped seeing this thing run! I've enjoyed this series. You mentioned you're not tuned yet, does that mean your Terminator did a basic start-up tune? I bought mine a year ago so I haven't been able to use it yet :/
Yea it’s just the Terminator X self learning at this point. I will be getting a custom dyno tune at some point
So proud of my wittle cutie
Little.......
What did the swap run ya rough estimate
Congratulations man looks super fun to drive ! Happy for you 💪🏼
Thanks it's a blast!
You have an awesome build man! Your car is beautiful and sounds so mean! I'm building a 98 bmw 328i 4 dr with a 4.8 ls cammed, motor is already mounted in car and I'm searching for a transmission now and seeing your car gets me motivated. Thanks for the videos!!
Awesome! I suggest getting a brand new T56, I had terrible experience with a used T56.
@@matt13ross I'm debating on getting a 4l80e to fit or just say screw it and save up for the new magnum F t56. Hard decision to make considering my E36 is originally a auto car and generally auto is cheaper but the manual would be more fun.
If you like manual, go with a T56 or T56 magnum. Don't swap in an auto if you won't be happy with it later.
@@matt13ross yeah I think your right man, I just need to break down and buy the t56 so I'm happy with it and don't sell the car or have to redo it all
Great video! your 1st drive experience is just like mine "holley term x 6.0 swap in grand national" I didn't expect great drivability not tuned or the progressive power the higher the rpm the ls gives. With the turbo 6 it had monster low end torque but flat lined the higher the rpm. PS I did build my exhaust on the floor, on my own, harbor freight welder, little experience, and it has stayed on so far LOL. Man I hope i'm not going to be eating my words
I will say, after getting the car tuned it feels way better. The car was super rich in the mid range with just the Holley tune, but it did run just fine for hundreds of miles.
Congrats on getting it on the road!
Thank you!!
Hey man! Love your project! Sounds amazing!! Congrats
Thanks man!
First reaction -- *Exhaust Sound* "WHAT!"
Second reaction -- "That center console cupholder and arm rest oh boy.... I need that more than the LS swap."
I had a fbody t56 with 3.08 rear gear and 28" tires, never could use 6th unless you were running 90+ . switched to 4.56 turned 1700 rpm at 60mph in 6th.
Upgrading and changing my rear diff ratio is def in my future!
That wheel fitment is nice 👌
Those wheels are now gone, lol
my man thats awesome !!!
just dont worry about the m3 in the end its just vin number bro and u can add the m3 parts on normal e36 with no issue .
and now we need full video of u driving that monster and enjoy the ride !!!
I think I'm going to do a POV style video with more driving action.
@@matt13ross that is ganna be damn awesome bro cant wait
Very impressed.
Cool project... And sounds brutal
Thanks! Brutal, I like that!
Great video and pretty awesome car. Has anyone ever told you you have an awesome narrating voice
Thanks! And no, no one has told me that lol
This build is absolutely insane !!
Thanks!
Congrats on getting it driving!
Thank you!
5 years deep in an extremely similar build! Sick to see a running version haha. I'm so pumped...just retrofitted a mustang gt350 exhaust with the cutouts! Picked one up off an exhaust shop for 250 cad 😅
5.3 ls 440hp 400tq and t56 in a 96 328is
GT350 exhaust fits? Need pics of that.
@@matt13ross just cut the spare tire panel out and weld in your own flat panel. lots of room for activities! The system has the perfect x pipe and I only had to make 2 cuts and 2 welds to make it narrow enough. Get your local exhaust shop to bend up the pipes to your headers and boom! 3500 dollar exhaust system for a 1/7th the price. I wanted a dual exit from the start so the spare tire well or whatnot came out long ago. Retrofit is definitely a keyword here haha 😄
Can you send pics? Instagram?
@@matt13ross sent you a message on ig
The 3;15 is your low range torque issue, 3.73 would help both low and 6 speed highway gear. You can get real gas mileage on the highway, I got near 30 regularly in my gto, those came with 3.46
1-3 seem like a good combo for the 3.15 though. I'm considering a more aggressive rear end, but we'll see.
Been waiting for this!!
Same!
Sounds amazing
I think so too! Thanks!
killer video. I have a 1999 E36 M3, I should LS swap my S52, ... but I probably won't :(
Dude your voice tune, it's great. continue to do some more content!!!
Thanks! Will do!
What a first car 🔥
I agree!
Great sound! I love it 😎👍
Love the build.
Exhaust would drive me crazy . I like more bass por favor 😂
The exhaust isn't too bad actually.
The shop teacher will laugh until he looks under the hood and leave you alone
Haha!
sounds friggin ace !!!
I think so too!
Love the car bro! 🔥💪🏽
Thanks!
Makes me miss my E36...maybe I should look for another.
There's about a million of them out there. But finding one that isn't clapped out and rusted will be difficult.
What a sound ❤
Love it great to see a older car than can sort out the more crazy price cars always love souping cars gas monkey loves L.s engines no wonder their the best mod you can make they don't come cheap but in this case you do get what you pay for
Right on!
Car sounds incredible!!!
Thank I think so too!
Congrats man!!! I just got my engine for mine
Ahh the first step, nice!
@@matt13ross yeah I will have to post some pics on Instagram but it’s getting a complete rebuild e36 sedan track car 😂
Nice!
Absolutely impressive 👏
Thank you so much 😀
Man that car sounds and runs great, did you replace the cam and what grind or manufacturer, also what kind of exhaust are you running,
I have a 94 325is as well mint, but I am tired of getting or not locating an engine that will run good, so I'm going the LS route Thanks for your video.I have sub.
My engine builder put a different cam in it, I don't remember the specs. It's a Comp cam though. Exhaust is 2.5" dual straight pipes with a x pipe. LS swap is the way to go!
@@matt13ross Thanks for the info
Amazing man! 👍 you should get a burble tune or even one that spits flames
It's pretty loud as it is now, not sure how a burble tune would sound on it lol
@@matt13ross I respect that 100%. It'd be dope though to pass up a Camaro with your exhaust spitting past it
Clean car regardless
It will pass a camaro no prob 😉
Sounds amazing!!!
Thanks!
Love it !!
Thanks!
Piping a muscle car would be a fun interaction lol
That it would! lol
Sounds outstanding even threw the phone speaker. Did you ever get tuned? What were the specs?
Yup, I’ve got a dyno tune video up.
Hell yeah!
Fuckin’a! Thing is sick!
Right on!
You rock man!!!!
I also looking for swap s62 to my e46sedan )))) It would be dream car )
That’s not a common swap! LS would be easier 😁
Are we ever gonna get a POV video of you just driving the car on some backroads??
I have some of those
@@matt13ross Link?
hello my name is Ronald !!! I congratulate you on your car that is one of my dreams to be able to make an LS swap but I don't know where to start or how I have 2 bmw E36 and I would like you to help me with the list of things to buy, thanks in advance
Check out the description box on all my videos. I have almost every part listed there.
What wheels are those?? I’m going through the build process of the same build, I just haven’t decided on wheels yet and I love the setup you have
CSL reps sized 18X8.5
That sound
I love it!
Why don't you consider changing your rear end gears? Especially if you don't think you'll go into 6th very often.
I might, but I'm most likely swapping in a 210mm diff as well.
My C5 corvette had a set of long tubes and dual 3" all the way back to the stock ZO6 mufflers, it sounded epic. There's a vid on my channel if you want to hear it
Oh yes lemme check that out. I'll have a Z06 someday, just not sure which model year.
@@matt13ross A clapped out LS7 with a hogg ass cam is always recommended lol
I agree lol
Awesome job,big up fella
What GEARBOX and ecu are you running?looking forward for more details!cheers
T56 Magnum F and Holley terminator x
I got it,thanks bro
How much does it costs?
Phew about 1000 for Holley and 3300 for T56
@@matt13ross thanks bro ..Hope you won't mind,Do you have Instagram ac?pls
Instagram @ boosted.apex
Sorry for the ignorance but this swap is a good idea for high mileage cars? I have an e39 w 250k but looking into a couple e36s. Should I do this to my e39?
Mileage shouldn't matter as long as the vehicle is properly cared for and free of rust.
For the mgw, i did a lockout delete and CAGS delete. How about you? Left the t56 alone?
Yup, I did the same. Deleted all of that
1:45 ur welcome
Congratulations on building a great e36! I was curious as to the instrument cluster I saw you added rings but is that a different face as well? I am currently building an LS3 CARB legal e36 M3. Still deciding on exhaust so I will be watching to see what you do and the wheel combo. Not a lot of room under there even with rolled fenders
I changed out the cluster years ago, I forget what I actually put in there. But yes some chrome rings with a different face. Yea, big wheels and tires on an E36 is very difficult to do.
The Paul Walker y lovit the e36 M3 yeee motors bmw
Bro what ?
@@jmedia8625 sorie no speak english juste litul
@@jmedia8625 bha Paul Walker avait plusieur M3 e36 qui ont toutes etait vendu aux enchères elles etait toutes totales origine les e36 M3 blanche avec les couleurs motorssport sur les capot je crois qu il en avait 6 elle sont toutes partie a bon prix apres tout Paul Walker etait le preferer de beaucoup de jeunes a jouer dans les deux camps flic ou voyous et il et mort comme jemes Dean en porche il restera un icône du cinéma américain non
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Was it worth all the work????
For sure!
Good job!! I drive a e46 it’s stock but I love it. But I am going all out on a 92 camaro LS swap. Check it out. I have done a lot of cool stuff to this car. Thank you for the videos. !!!
Love to see other BMW LS swaps!
@@matt13ross that was a well done swap I know you will love driving that car as well as showing it off
Indeed I do!
hi from Malaysia 🇲🇾
Hello!
Any suggestions of motor mounts? The tucky performance link is not longer in use
Really? I love those mounts. I just looked on the website and they appear to be for sale?
S50 swap the Dirty 30 next?
....Probably!
Have some more upgrades for the E36 first I think
Mfer sounds mean how much did the ls swap run ya
Thanks! Don't have a total figure yet, I'll make a video on it eventually.
Might just need a X pipe and resonators
It has an X pipe
Sounds great, how much was the swap in total
I haven't added it up, but I've told people I estimate around 10k.
@@matt13ross that’s not too bad, about what I was thinking. I’d really love to see a price break down if you’re up to make that vid
I'll make it eventually, a lot of people requested that actually.
im planning on doing this but the thing is im trying to figure out can i get a ls engine but use the regular transmission i have now
Not sure, someone may make an adapter kit for a BMW transmission. Do a search for BMW transmission to LS engine adapter plates.
I did stumble across an ls to bimmer adapter plate. I can't remember the site but they exist. It was for 1100 for the whole kit
Have you dyno tested it?
Not yet, that’s on the list though.
Is there alternative where the E36 engine can be swapped with another; with great mpg?
You could swap in any engine you want with enough time and money.
Best muffler for is an LS is a turbo. Do it
Lmao, while true, NO TURBOS ON MY E36 ANYMORE
When switching to the magnum f did you have to get ur driveshaft length changed?
Nope! Thankfully it really was a perfect replacement. Same TOB, clutch, bell housing, shifter, mount, and driveshaft.
@@matt13ross ah only reason i ask is because the f is 2in shorter than the standard magnum. So was under the impression that the ds needed to be extended. Im about to order my trans from grannas here in a month or so but may get the standard magnum as i dont want to mess with my ds
I had a standard T56, which is the same size as a magnum F. The regular magnum is longer.
@@matt13ross hmm. See grannas racing told me id hsve to extend my driveshaft 2in due to the f hsving a shorter tail shaft.
@@matt13ross just noticed u said standard t56. My bad. My shaft is made for a standard magnum.
Will automatic transmission work
Yes
what is your exhaust set up? is that the stock cat back?
Nope, dual 2.5” straight pipes with an x pipe
What do you have diff? 2.93 or 2.64?
3.15
Now that it's running it need a supercharger with a blower
LOL no, this is staying N/A. I have another car that will have a turbo.
@@matt13ross twins turbos and a supercharger
NOOOOO lol
@@matt13ross twin super methanol injection nitrous no wheelie bar or chute on stock breaks the trans is fine with its stage one upgrade stock interals are perfect for the job as well
BORLA
What will I need to gen 4 swap e46 325i
Gen 4 LS? Not sure, they probably make a kit for the E46.
Don't you have periodic exams ? What will the officers say when they look inside yoyr hood?
Yearly inspections here in Pa. This is a legal swap.
@@matt13ross you would be jailed in EU
I don't doubt it
is it the 5-speed or the 6-speed
6 speed T56
Is the stock cam in the motor?
Nope. Comp cam
@@matt13ross ok, what’s the specs on your motor? And how much have you changed?
It was built by a friend and engine builder of mine. I don't have exact specs off the top of my head. Diamond pistons with higher CR, ported heads, Comp cam, Weiand intake manifold, new bearings, etc.
For the low price of 14,000 Dollars!!!!!!!!!!!
The motors M3 motorsport the 3L2 in 3L5 turbo adios amigos
Got dam that wing looks gay AF. The rest of the car kicks ass tho. Good job...
Factory LTW wing. Love it or hate it look for sure. But thanks!
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