{"id":26979,"date":"2018-08-28T12:26:23","date_gmt":"2018-08-28T17:26:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/engineswapdepot.com\/?p=26979"},"modified":"2018-08-28T12:26:41","modified_gmt":"2018-08-28T17:26:41","slug":"for-sale-2003-bmw-330i-with-a-ls3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/engineswapdepot.com\/?p=26979","title":{"rendered":"For Sale: 2003 BMW 330i with a LS3"},"content":{"rendered":"

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This 2003 BMW 330i E46 is for sale on Bring a Trailer<\/a> in San Diego, California (Arizona title) with a current bid of $20,000. The previous owner had a 6.2 L LS3 V8 installed that makes 459 horsepower and 453 lb-ft of torque. The drivetrain consists of a T56 six-speed manual from a 2002 Camaro connected to a E46 M3 driveshaft, diff, and axles. Other upgrades include TC Kline double ajustable coilovers, E46 M3 lower control arms, StopTech ST-40 calipers, Hurst shifter, VDO auxiliary gauges.<\/p>\n

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This 2003 BMW 330i E46 is for sale on Bring a Trailer in San Diego, California (Arizona title) with a current bid of $20,000. The previous owner had a 6.2 L LS3 V8 installed that makes 459 horsepower and 453 lb-ft of torque. 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