{"id":2564,"date":"2012-09-12T01:18:34","date_gmt":"2012-09-12T01:18:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/engineswapdepot.com\/?p=2564"},"modified":"2016-01-17T18:05:29","modified_gmt":"2016-01-17T22:05:29","slug":"for-sale-1997-bmw-with-ls3-swap","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/engineswapdepot.com\/?p=2564","title":{"rendered":"For Sale: 1997 BMW E36 with a LS3"},"content":{"rendered":"

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A very clean 1997 BMW M3 with a LS3 from a 2008 Corvette and T-56 six-speed manual transmission from a 2006 GTO. The engine was upgraded with a FAST 92 mm throttle body and produces 443 horsepower and 425 lb-ft of torque while getting the car 27-28 MPH highway. The car is for sale in Orlando Florida with an asking price of $22,500 OBO. Full listing details below.<\/p>\n

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1997 BMW E36 M3 Arctic Silver coupe with 186,000 miles on chassis
\nFull functioning AC, PS, ABS, tach, speedo, coolant temp, fuel level, check engine light, power sunroof, power windows, power door locks, etc.
\nCar weighs 3160 lbs with full interior, 1\/2 tank of gas, and maintains 50\/50 weight distribution
\nGets 27-28 MPG on highway in 6th gear
\nAll black leather interior with “Vader” style front seats (no tears)
\n2008 Chevrolet Corvette LS3 with 19,000 miles
\nDynojet numbers: SAE 443hp\/425tq
\nBER ported intake manifold
\nF.A.S.T. Big Mouth 92mm throttle body (drive by cable)
\nPat G. custom spec’d Comp Cam, dual valve springs, hardened pushrods
\n4″ Intake with Corvette style “credit card” MAF
\nAmsoil large dry air filter (cold-air style, NO heat soak)
\n2006 Pontiac GTO T56 6 speed transmission with 65,000 miles
\nSamberg motor\/trans mounts and 1 3\/4″ headers
\n2.5″ mandrel bent dual exhaust piping
\nMagnaflow resonated x-pipe
\nVibrant high flow metallic catalytic converters
\nTop Speed Pro1 2.5″ dual catback
\nMGW Shifter
\nLSD rear diff ratio 3.38 matches perfectly with GTO T56 and rear tire diameter
\nTWM counterweight shift knob (heavy)
\nRAM clutch\/pressure plate\/lightweight flywheel
\nNew ProSport electronic oil pressure guage\/sending unit
\nNew BMW clutch master cylinder with stainless line
\nNew GM clutch slave cylinder with stainless line\/remote bleeder
\nNew Mason engineering clutch pedal
\nNew AKG subframe, diff, LCA bushings
\nNew AKG subframe reinforcements at sway bar mounting points
\nNew rear shock mounts
\nNew BMW front lower control arms
\nNew EBC Redstuff brake pads
\nNew BMW Euro floating front rotors
\nNew BMW brake hardware
\nNew rear cross drilled Brembo rotors
\nNew Kosei K1 17×8.5 lightweight wheels (16.5 lbs each)
\nNew Bridgestone Potenza RE050 Pole Position tires with 85% tread remaining
\nNew 75mm extended wheel studs and lightweight lugs
\nNew Vorshlag 12mm Hubcentric wheel spacers (front)
\nNew DeatschWerks high flow fuel pump
\nNew adjustable sway bar end links
\nDepo HID lowbeam headlights
\nNew Euro radiator cover panel
\nH&R Sport springs
\nKoni adjustable shocks
\nPython alarm with remote keyless entry
\nSony CD\/MP3\/USB receiver
\n**CF Front lip and Mason strut bar not included<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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A very clean 1997 BMW M3 with a LS3 from a 2008 Corvette and T-56 six-speed manual transmission from a 2006 GTO. The engine was upgraded with a FAST 92 mm throttle body and produces 443 horsepower and 425 lb-ft of torque while getting the car 27-28 MPH highway. 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