Drift E34

G'day

I currently have an E34 535 rolling shell and a spare LS1 as well as a spare RB25DET. Both motors are stock and I am looking at putting one of them in the E34, gutting the shell and taking it drifting.

I have test fitted the LS1 and so far, nothing fits. The engine is way too far forward as the K frame is quite far forward and then there is another bar behind it as well as a drag link to miss as well as the steering box on the drivers side to avoid
to make the headers fit.

Haven't tried the RB25 yet but I can see the brake booster (mounted on the passenger side) being an issue with the turbo in the stock location and with the heat coming off the turbo.

I would rather run the LS1 over the 25.

To fix this I would have to chop the fuck out of the k frame and probably go custom headers ( would rather not because of cost) or potentially mount a k frame out of a VT etc. commodore as this would allow an upgrade to rack and pinion
steering as well as not having to worry about exhaust fitment, engine mounts or starter motor location.

I know doing this would change all the steering geometry but I would probably convert everything to commodore spec anyway.

What are peoples thoughts on the trade offs with this setup?

[IMG]Ls1 e34 https://imgur.com/a/IzC0WcX[/IMG]

Cheers

Do it right, make it an engineered street car with the LS, get bored, sell to me.

Thank :d

Sorry I can't give any other advice!

Why not chop the firewall/transmission tunnel to move the motor back?

Quick google brought up this thread.

https://ls1tech.com/forums/conversio...s-wagon-2.html

They discuss the different options with sumps and how to get them to fit.