E36 M3 Shaved, LSx swap

[HellrotM3]

Wrapping up cosmetics now, also modified the steam vent line. I TIG'd a -4an fitting on it, then ground it smooth for a factory look, heading to the powder coater next. I got the JTR transition/bleeder, I replaced the big petcock bleeder with one of the smaller GM style ones, it's a lot cleaner IMO. A new thermostat housing needed to be fabbed up so I could route my radiator hoses cleanly, so that was on the agenda there. Stocked up on some Amsoil and Wix filters as well. Onto the pics

[HellrotM3]

Spent some time wrapping up all the heater hoses and heater valve placement. It's about as clean as it can get for the space available, especially for a car with heat AND A/C. I used Gates Powergrip heatshrink clamps for all connections, they look MUCH cleaner than all the worm drive clamps. I'm waiting to get my radiator in so I can get this thing on the dyno. The driveshaft is in the car, a 3" steel unit, so not nearly as much flex as an aluminum, still have the strength, and negligible weight gain. I made more little brackets, this time, for the MAP sensor hold. Since the LS3 intake doesn't have a way to secure an LS1 style MAP, I had to make something, then had it powdercoated.

I'm in the process of TIG'ing up an aluminum expansion tank to replace the stock plastic junker, that will mount on the new aluminum radiator. I also am making the steam port tube a little more aesthetically pleasing, I'm show more of that tomorrow.

[Riegs]

oh baby

[rsingh3g]

Oh yes, its going to sand so nice

[HellrotM3]

http://youtu.be/g3ODrSN5_bA

[bostongrnM3]

waiting on startup vids

[Rob&co]

It runs! I need to upload the video and post it!

cannot wait~!

[HellrotM3]

It runs! I need to upload the video and post it!

[HellrotM3]

Cranked it over tonight to prime the system and check for any leaks. Checked all electical circuits, and as of now, it looks like I'll get to fire it tomorrow. The heater hoses are all finished, I wish there was more room to hide them, but it's just not possible with header clearance. I'll post the photos tomorrow, I'm exhausted.

[rsingh3g]

Is it Friday yet?

[HellrotM3]

Plan is to fire it Friday, just need to finish a couple things.

[MixDuP]

Absolutely stunning! Love the attention to detail.

[logyt]

so awesome!

[chucksmith]

ughhh. i cant wait to see this done!


finish it. nao.

[HellrotM3]

Wiring harness is finished. Loomed in TechFlex P6, installed in car and fit perfect. Nice and smooth transitions, tucked away nicely. Car is getting fired up in the next couple days, look for a video!