<![CDATA[Chapter GMW | E30 LS1 (starting on post #1427)]]>This build suddenly got intense so I decided to start a thread to share with y'all and keep myself organized! 

The scoop:

The original goal was to turbo the S52 and run a .140 MLS at low boost, if I could contain myself, for a year then build the bottom end.  After removing the head the number 1 piston was shot.  Build time is now!

I just ordered:

- 9.2 CR pistons by Imagineering

- 135mm K1 Connecting Rods

There is a 4-6 week wait on the pistons.  The head is getting freshened up as we speak.  Intercooler is "semi" mounted. 

This is my first build thread so I will be editing/adding pics at my learning level so bare with me!

]]>https://wibimmers.com/topic/1337/chapter-gmw-e30-ls1-starting-on-post-1427RSS for NodeWed, 16 Sep 2026 06:34:25 GMTFri, 05 Apr 2013 13:07:46 GMT60<![CDATA[Reply to Chapter GMW | E30 LS1 (starting on post #1427) on Mon, 02 Sep 2024 15:10:21 GMT]]>Did a track day at Blackhawk last year.  Could only keep it in 4th gear to keep the RPMs down so oil wouldn't blow out of my catch cans. Still clipped 120mph on the straight and had a blast! On newly mounted R888s all around. 

Also, amassing parts! 🫣

Car is running great outside of a power steering leak.

Removed the ABS pump.

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/119591https://wibimmers.com/post/119591Mon, 02 Sep 2024 15:10:21 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Chapter GMW | E30 LS1 (starting on post #1427) on Tue, 25 Apr 2023 11:53:15 GMT]]>Got spotted on the freeway. E30 - 1, G80 M3 - 0.

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]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/110216https://wibimmers.com/post/110216Wed, 30 Jun 2021 15:53:29 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Chapter GMW | E30 LS1 (starting on post #1427) on Tue, 29 Jun 2021 12:06:26 GMT]]>those axles look like they came off a pickup truck too!

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/110213https://wibimmers.com/post/110213Tue, 29 Jun 2021 12:06:26 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Chapter GMW | E30 LS1 (starting on post #1427) on Tue, 29 Jun 2021 03:59:28 GMT]]>145amp truck alternator going in! 

2 weeks ago I finally popped in the Drives Shaft Shop Level 5 700hp Axles.  They are not direct bolt in for this '89 325is. Had to remove the ABS ring and grind down a manufacturing "bump" on the inside of the hub for them to fit.  This involves mounting, removing the axle and grinding 10-ish times to get the clearance right. The output shafts are SUPER beefy.  Out of a 930 Porsche I think?

Cut off some more fenders to try and stop the tires rubbing.  I think it worked 💪

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]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/110211https://wibimmers.com/post/110211Tue, 29 Jun 2021 03:59:28 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Chapter GMW | E30 LS1 (starting on post #1427) on Thu, 24 Dec 2020 19:56:07 GMT]]>Had Mike pop in new front oem wheel bearings.  We removed the oem grease and packed them with Redline's CV grease to help avoid premature wear. Replaced the leaking power steering pump as well. 

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]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/108539https://wibimmers.com/post/108539Thu, 24 Dec 2020 19:56:07 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Chapter GMW | E30 LS1 (starting on post #1427) on Mon, 17 Aug 2020 17:56:09 GMT]]>Nice sir! Good call on lowering the subframe, saves a lot of choice words and maybe even contemplating lighting the whole thing on fire.

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/107233https://wibimmers.com/post/107233Mon, 17 Aug 2020 17:56:09 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Chapter GMW | E30 LS1 (starting on post #1427) on Sun, 14 Jun 2020 12:59:19 GMT]]>The T56 that I had in the car started popping out of 3rd gear & reverse and grinding going into 3rd.  Time for a new trans!

RPM transmission level VI was ordered and, while I'm in there, I popped in a Monster dual clutch in case I wanted to add more power.  Should be good up to 700hp/to.

Also got a bolt in roll cage from Mitch.  (Thanks for delivery relay, Mitch & TJ!)  Powder coated it gloss black and bolted it in.

Nitto NT01 rear tires mounted as well.  255s.

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]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/104579https://wibimmers.com/post/104579Fri, 27 Mar 2020 11:42:51 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Chapter GMW | E30 LS1 (starting on post #1427) on Fri, 27 Mar 2020 01:42:50 GMT]]>Looks period correct, gas price-wise

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]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/104567https://wibimmers.com/post/104567Fri, 27 Mar 2020 01:42:50 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Chapter GMW | E30 LS1 (starting on post #1427) on Thu, 26 Mar 2020 18:19:06 GMT]]>E30 is back from storage!  Running strong 

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DrLeadFoot said:

110 octane!!  The smell alone is worth the lead poisoning.

I couldnt agree more

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straight6pwr said:

earning that nickname, one main bearing at a time. 

110 octane!!  The smell alone is worth the lead poisoning.

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/103447https://wibimmers.com/post/103447Tue, 14 Jan 2020 02:15:15 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Chapter GMW | E30 LS1 (starting on post #1427) on Tue, 14 Jan 2020 01:03:48 GMT]]>earning that nickname, one main bearing at a time.

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/103445https://wibimmers.com/post/103445Tue, 14 Jan 2020 01:03:48 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Chapter GMW | E30 LS1 (starting on post #1427) on Mon, 13 Jan 2020 23:01:53 GMT]]>So much LEAD!!

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KaiserRolls said:

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Just can't let go of what once was.  Using it for a vacuum gauge at the moment but maybe next year. 

We are saving for a house so going to hold off on winter projects and just focus on getting the wagon closer to perfect.

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DrLeadFoot said:

@e30dad on Instagram did the cluster and zeroed out the milage.  The odometer does stick sometimes so the milage isn't 100% correct.   Probably should be around 4k.

When I took apart mine to do the garages I wanted to set the miles to zero very badly to reflect the new engine and my time with the car. But it seemed like it was more work than it was worth.

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gilber33 said:

Did you set the miles to zero on the cluster? 

@e30dad on Instagram did the cluster and zeroed out the milage.  The odometer does stick sometimes so the milage isn't 100% correct.   Probably should be around 4k.

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DrLeadFoot said:

Oil and filter change! 

Put some miles on today.  Hopefully will have 1 or 2 more days of fun until it goes away until winter.  

Did you set the miles to zero on the cluster?

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/102618https://wibimmers.com/post/102618Tue, 29 Oct 2019 16:14:45 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Chapter GMW | E30 LS1 (starting on post #1427) on Tue, 29 Oct 2019 03:07:29 GMT]]>livin' that bezel delete life. its all about the ounces.

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Put some miles on today.  Hopefully will have 1 or 2 more days of fun until it goes away until winter.  

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