LS1 / T56 DD e28 BMW Build

jakeb · Post by **jakeb** » Dec 06, 2011 1:41 PM

I am just about to start my swap but thought it was time to put together a build thread. I bought the e28 at the end of the summer after selling my practical e46 AWD wagon. I bought the e28 without a motor but a bunch of suspension goodies already done. LS1/T56 was the plan from the beginning.

I recently picked up a wreck 99 z28 with 55k miles. Just about done parting it out....this really was the best was to go to make the swap inexpensive.

I am a school teacher and the plan is to get most of the swap done over my break which begins in just under 2 weeks. Or at least the engine in, mounted, and most of the fab done.......so the heavy lifting work.

I have done a bunch of engine swaps but this will be both the first in an e28 and with an LS1.

Not many pictures yet but I normally go overboard with pictures...

Here is one of the car it is going in, 85 528e, red sport interior, euro bumpers, bunch of suspension mods.

And the LS1/t56 that is going in...pretty much stock, other than bigger TB, SLP Maf, SLP under drive pullys, the headers will not fit so they will be coming off

This car will have everything as it would from the factory, ac, cruise, etc etc. I may try to use all the AC stuff from the camaro, other than the parts in the dash.

I am pretty excited to get going, it should be fun!! I have this thread here and LS1tech. I will do my best to update it at both places

skip535i · Post by **skip535i** » Dec 06, 2011 1:43 PM

Sounds like a blast! Wish I was local to turn some wrenches with you.

Please keep us updated.

jakeb · Post by **jakeb** » Dec 06, 2011 1:49 PM

Here is what the camaro looked like when I got it..

shagrath · Post by **shagrath** » Dec 06, 2011 1:50 PM

Subscribed!

535is-pa · Post by **535is-pa** » Dec 06, 2011 2:12 PM

man its great to see something happen to my old car, i hated seeing it sit there untouched. somehow water got into the gas and trashed the engine. i believe someone put water in my gastank and my neighbors car...... i just never had time to do anything with the car after this, and the car sat there untouched for over a year untill jake bought it. this is the cars 2nd motor swap. it was a nice 528e that ran like crap with a trashed pacific blue cloth interior.

it used to look alot better and im sure it will again soon.

my photobucket forsale add pics have pretty much the cars history in it: http://s99.photobucket.com/albums/l301/ ... or%20sale/

good luck with swap jake!

Eddie in TO · Post by **Eddie in TO** » Dec 06, 2011 3:26 PM

Cool. 2 LS1+Turbo builds!!!

http://www.mye28.com/viewtopic.php?t=99348

You guys are crazy! ...in a good way

Bimmerguy2002 · Post by **Bimmerguy2002** » Dec 06, 2011 3:34 PM

Please finish this project so you can stomp an M5

mattur · Post by **mattur** » Dec 06, 2011 4:16 PM

Wow

this is putting two of my favorite cars together, my GTO and former 533i! I couldn't imagine how fun that would be. Good luck with the build and hope to see updates!!

P.S. Where are you located? I'd love to see it when finished.

jakeb · Post by **jakeb** » Dec 06, 2011 4:36 PM

Oh it will get finished....needs to be running by the end of January/feb. Expecting our first child(son) in feb/march and right now I dont have a car with a back seat. Ha!!

Oh I'm in Michigan...2hours north of Detroit.

clongo · Post by **clongo** » Dec 06, 2011 4:47 PM

Goodluck with the swap! This is something i may consider down the road once Todd starts offering parts to make the sawp a bit easier.

leadphut · Post by **leadphut** » Dec 06, 2011 5:20 PM

scott s · Post by **scott s** » Dec 06, 2011 6:14 PM

This should be fun

chevale · Post by **chevale** » Dec 06, 2011 8:44 PM

Subscribed.
Please keep 528e badge! It will be fun.

mtnman533 · Post by **mtnman533** » Dec 06, 2011 8:58 PM

Bimmerguy2002 wrote:Please finish this project so you can stomp a Tiger

Fixed that for ya...

I will be watching the very closely!

Duke · Post by **Duke** » Dec 06, 2011 9:00 PM

mtnman533 wrote:Please finish this project so you can stomp a Tiger

better lose A LOT of weight first.

I am talking with the owner of this Tiger -

That runs this -

He also has a 347 very similar to mine and he is giving me all his secrets as he has run his car at least 100 times down the track.

mtnman533 · Post by **mtnman533** » Dec 06, 2011 9:22 PM

I stand corrected

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Duke · Post by **Duke** » Dec 06, 2011 9:23 PM

mtnman533 wrote:I stand corrected .

Thank you sir. He tells me I am very close, just some tweaks. Back to he regularly scheduled thread.

jakeb · Post by **jakeb** » Dec 06, 2011 10:41 PM

thanks guys!! It should be fun.

I plan to make a jig for the mounts I make and offer them to others if there is any interest.

Eddie in TO · Post by **Eddie in TO** » Dec 07, 2011 12:54 AM

I smell a road trip to Toronto for Tedfest 2012!

We'd love to see both E28 monsters show up and a Tiger of course...

djazz · Post by **djazz** » Dec 07, 2011 6:31 AM

jakeb wrote:thanks guys!! It should be fun.

I plan to make a jig for the mounts I make and offer them to others if there is any interest.

Exactly what I want to do for a daily driver. I'll be in touch re: mounts.

Any other plans for the engine?

Good luck.

dj

edit: Still have the center console on the Z? If it's the same as 2000 I'm interested. Cubby lid is crap on one end and cupholders on the other with cracks in between.

jakeb · Post by **jakeb** » Dec 07, 2011 7:42 AM

thanks all!!

No other plans for the engine right now. A LS1 is stock form is a lot of power to begin with. If I get bored with the power I can always upgrade later. First step is to get it in the car and running.... I want it to be very factory like, ac, etc etc

shagrath · Post by **shagrath** » Dec 07, 2011 7:56 AM

chevale wrote:Subscribed.
Please keep 528e badge! It will be fun.

^THIS

Duke · Post by **Duke** » Dec 07, 2011 10:10 AM

jakeb wrote:A LS1 is stock form is a lot of power to begin with. If I get bored with the power I can always upgrade later. First step is to get it in the car and running.... I want it to be very factory like, ac, etc etc

Very smart man you are.......work all the bugs out then think about more power.

I recommend a supercharger as you will not need to touch the exhaust system.

leadphut · Post by **leadphut** » Dec 07, 2011 10:36 AM

chevale wrote:Subscribed.
Please keep 528e badge! It will be fun.

x2

535is-pa · Post by **535is-pa** » Dec 07, 2011 12:04 PM

leadphut wrote:
chevale wrote:Subscribed.
Please keep 528e badge! It will be fun.
x2

id say +1 too but its been badgeless for a very long time. there really isnt much left of the 528e part of the car.... its a 535is and a euro car smacked onto a clean shell.

T_C_D · Post by **T_C_D** » Dec 07, 2011 5:11 PM

Is this the same Jake that sold me the "clean" 525it?

Duke · Post by **Duke** » Dec 07, 2011 5:12 PM

T_C_D wrote:Is this the same Jake that sold me the "clean" 525it?

Here we go boyz!

wkohler · Post by **wkohler** » Dec 07, 2011 6:46 PM

I have a tail light off that car.

T_C_D · Post by **T_C_D** » Dec 07, 2011 6:48 PM

wkohler wrote:I have a tail light off that car.

I only lost $1000 on that car. It was the very last car I bought sight unseen! Never again.

Anyway, good luck to the OP. LS1 in an e28, what a great idea. haha

jakeb · Post by **jakeb** » Dec 07, 2011 7:15 PM

Yes same jake.

No need to get into it car was sold as-is, and I even gave you some money back in good faith.

Let's stay on topic. Good luck with your build. Excited to see more than one LS1 e28.

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