Building a BMW E36 M3 + LS Swap in 10 Minutes!

My ongoing E36 LS series condensed into 1 short video. This covers my whole build so far which includes a built LS1 T56, Wilwood Brakes, shaved and painted engine bay, straight pipe exhaust, Holley ECU, and much more! (BTW, it's a clone, I know) More mods on the way!
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[@melwaj5563]

Bro this man literally did an LS swap in his garage and did it with ease. Beautiful car hope you enjoy the hell out of it

[@matt13ross]

Thank you! Definitely wasn’t as easy as it looks though 😂

[@imreeflexx1878]

@@matt13ross what would you say was the biggest obstacle to tackle on this swap

[@mitchzammitti933]

@@matt13ross any tips on how I can learn to do this myself? I’m somewhat knowledgeable on how a car works but nowhere near ready for something like this.

[@focusdrivenmedia3436]

@@mitchzammitti933 best way to learn is to just do it! It help if you have time to figure stuff out.

[@bungee7503]

@@matt13ross I’m sure. The mechanical bits, reasonably straightforward with skill, but the wiring!

[@JoseRodriguez-rl3ch]

I really liked the duration of the video, no nonsense BS, no drama, just the nitty gritty of the build. Loved the details and workmanship. I wish the sound was more muted so it would be a true sleeper. Man the car rips! Thanks for sharing, enjoy the ride. 👍

[@matt13ross]

Thank you! Car has changed a lot since this video. I may make a new 15 minute build series.

[@pg1853]

Crazy how vids like this make you realize how much time and effort really goes into a build.

[@matt13ross]

Thanks! Tons of time for sure (wish I would have tracked it).

[@mtotheizatt]

Absolutely amazing. You do real high quality work. Impressive

[@matt13ross]

Thank you sir!

[@Hitycooking]

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[@brooksfamilyentertainmenti5284]

@@matt13ross Do you built for other are just self if so interested ?

[@puggee3571]

Probably the first ls swapped e36 i've seen, very unique. So cool. Keep it up.

[@matt13ross]

Thanks! Will do!

[@Darkvader401]

All these parts and pieces makes it so way for him. Amazing!

[@mauricehurst4886]

A true master builder is not only building something useful..but also finding the art in making it actually LOOK good! Kudos my guy! Car is f$#@ing Sick!! Im LS swapping my S420!! This is crazy inspiration

[@matt13ross]

Kind words, thank you!!

[@prosuski8392]

Dreaming of doing this to a future project build and man this is ridiculously impressive to just do it all in your own garage, absolute goals 💪🏼 Awesome job!

[@Revheadrev]

Brother, that is an absolutely brilliant build - congratulations pal!!! That’s the highest quality work everywhere in the car - hope you enjoy it for years!

[@matt13ross]

Thank you! I will def enjoy it as I don't plan on ever selling it.

[@JarsoYahyan]

What i see was a man making his drean come true all by his hands. (And little help by his spouse) 🔥

[@M1ke_A]

I love E30's and E36's... this was one of the coolest videos i've seen in a long while.

[@OpticalToxin]

A little over a decade ago I had a 96 318 in hellrot red and always dreamed of swapping an LS into it. Never got the chance to make that dream a reality, but I loved watching you do it. Thanks for sharing your awesome build.

[@matt13ross]

Thank you! I've been planning on doing this for years and finally got around to it. I'm glad I did!

[@omchaioksomchai4013]

😜 i ok 🤙

[@araboharabedian]

congrats brotha you did very nice work all by yourself in the garage love it!

[@matt13ross]

Thank you!! 🙏

[@bawona]

Beautiful Build Bro...

[@matt13ross]

Thank you!

[@spartanec_channel]

It was so beautiful. LS the best. Thanks for the video

[@matt13ross]

Thanks for the kind words!

[@siccsexy]

He really build his car all alone. His passion and consistency damn. This is success.

[@matt13ross]

Passion drove me for sure!

[@andrewa.3304]

You must be a master mechanic to do this all by yourself awesome work

[@matt13ross]

😂 far from it, but thanks!

[@terrywin2661]

DAMMIT!!!! Now that I've seen this, I'm gonna have to try it!!! GREAT JOB BRO!! You'd forgiven for thinking a team of mechanics in a fancy high dollar shop did the work!!! EXCELLENT WORK!!

[@matt13ross]

Kind words, big thanks!

[@ThicWhips]

Dude. So good..very thorough and clean.

[@matt13ross]

Thanks I appreciate it!

[@paulmiller7632]

Great work man, it's inspiring

[@vaughncowan4055]

Great build dude!! You have a lot of talent.

[@matt13ross]

Thanks a bunch!

[@TheSzrMedia]

Good job bro

[@matt13ross]

Thanks!

[@siemmeester]

i had so much fun waching this video thanks man!!!

[@matt13ross]

I’m glad you did!

[@DOrellana7]

Such a sick build man! Good shit

[@matt13ross]

Thanks!

[@divljacina1]

that last shot with GF is amazing....like a boss!!! awesome work!!!!

[@matt13ross]

😂 yup thanks!

[@user-es1gz5gf8t]

So impressed with this 👏🏻

[@matt13ross]

Thank you!

[@rezaglk]

I can't describe with any words how much I love what you did. Maybe one day I could achieve my dream

[@Dude-yo5ec]

what a gem this video is, and what more of a gem that build is!

[@matt13ross]

Hey thanks!!

[@mleon665]

Increíble, eres un genio. Un trabajo de 10🤩🤩🤩

[@kylekayser2291]

Great work you cracked the code my friend you made a BMW reliable. Nice work would love to see a pov driving upload.

[@matt13ross]

LOL cracked the code, yup! I'm going to do a POV video but I need a new Gopro first, the old one (4) isn't good quality.

[@danih9523]

Amazing skills right there !

[@matt13ross]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@sahirebrahim6412]

You make it look easy . Well done ,you really a magician. Brilliant.

[@matt13ross]

Thanks! Not that easy though lol.

[@mannyg5949]

The fact he’s in his garage and made an ls swap look easy is badass. Nice build bro 😎

[@matt13ross]

Thanks, appreciate it!

[@tonyz.1309]

Unbelievable engine swap, great craftsman- mechanic, can you just put a ballpark figure on what it would take to do this- in parts and labor. Sure appreciate when such a young person has this kind of skillset. Can barely get my boys to check their tire pressure, LOL. Thanks for the video.

[@matt13ross]

I made a video about the overall cost. Time wise, man that's hard to say lol. 9 months ish?

[@PPJl]

Congrats, your project is amazing, well done!

[@matt13ross]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@T_ndhlovunator]

Beautiful work Matt😮

[@matt13ross]

Thanks a bunch!

[@RONHAIIM]

Car sounds and looks crazy awesome job men One of the best and cleanest projects I’ve seen

[@matt13ross]

Thanks a bunch!

[@ithinkweregoingtoneedabigg8525]

I feel like the swap itself isn’t hard but big respect for doing the wire chasing yourself. I do t have the patience to mess with wires

[@matt13ross]

It was well worth it!

[@specialedday]

Wow. This was one of the cleanest swaps I've ever seen. beautiful!

[@matt13ross]

Wow, thank you!

[@fredb.6884]

Dude, you got alot of building talent working on car at or age, good build I have an 46 bmw 325xi and after my motor retires like to do that LS swap. Thanks for the look...😊

[@matt13ross]

Thank you! 🙏

[@corycasarez77]

"Yes honey, I'll get that thing rebuilt some day", but the guy actually does!!! I don't know if its the inspirational music that makes the project even better or the project that makes the music inspirational. haha. Fuckin awesome ending by the way. Are you a mechanic at trade or is this and the ZR2 a side hobby?

[@matt13ross]

😂 glad you like it! I’m not a mechanic this is all a side hobby.

[@Skyl3r07]

@@matt13ross you are bloody brilliant at this.... Hats off to you brah 🤛🏾

[@pineapplejonny5655]

I would love to do this to my Gloria but idk how I'd get the odometer to work nor how I'd do the rear end. Wish I had this skills, knowledge and tools. Awesome build

[@matt13ross]

There's so many kits out there, you can do it!

[@JLK94]

This is the type of content that makes you feel good. This is so rad

[@matt13ross]

Thanks!

[@megaplantdaddy]

Nice transition from spray to engine mounted. 👌🏾👌🏾

[@raphlovesit]

I love this build, must be so dam proud! Can I ask what the type/brand of black paint you are using to get the matte finish with a heat gun?

[@matt13ross]

It's just wrinkle black in a can!

[@josefagundesdias1473]

Amigo vc é um fenômeno. Um gênio. Poucos tem esta habilidadinteligência, e ainda trabalhando sozinho, agradeça ao Papai do Céu. Lindíssimo, maravilhoso projeto. Vc esta de parabéns. Abraço

[@johnryan8546]

Good job! I've had 2 e63 m6's. What kind of tires do you run on it? Looks like it could go sideways easy haha. I have a supersprint x pipe, eisenmann race and custom headers from Ryan at RMS Racing. You're build was epic. Almost as loud as my V10!!!

[@athanasiosathanasiadis6475]

Beautiful job buddy!!

[@matt13ross]

Thanks!

[@schankam]

Incredible work on this car, I wish I knew how to do even half of everything you've done on it ! Bravo

[@matt13ross]

Thanks! Anything me can do it, just gotta turn some wrenches!

[@schankam]

@@matt13ross Haha, and a bit of passion, perseverance and hard work ;)

[@arial_01]

Hey, am considering a very similar build. Just wondering why you went with the t56 Magnum F, and if you feel like the car could take a little more horsepower than what it has right now! Love the videos, thanks!

[@matt13ross]

The Magnum is about the same price as a regular T56. I like the extra room for more power.

[@dibxxx]

Wow what a build bro! Insane 🔥🔥 What cage did you end up going with?

[@matt13ross]

It’s a never lift roll bar. Really nice piece!

[@timricks1149]

Man that’s some cool shit. Car looks and sounds incredible. You should be proud, you did a bang up job

[@matt13ross]

Thank you sir!

[@davidfarmer3021]

This has been an absolute pleasure to watch!

[@matt13ross]

I'm glad! Did you check out the newer version I have?

[@olujimiolufunmilade7671]

I wish I could ship my E36 to you or ship you out to him 🔥 You just gained a follower!

[@matt13ross]

Haha, thanks!!

[@iamromierome]

Congrats on this big accomplishment, don’t think I’m up for a LS swap 😅 but can’t wait to get my hands on a E36.

[@matt13ross]

Thank you! The swap is definitely doable with all the parts available and resources online to help. I love the E36 chassis!

[@johnnylopez3300]

Buy mine

[@rockstar2934]

Nice build

[@rdturboit4948]

Congratulations for the project... 👌

[@yangvue1573]

This guy is one of most skilled people I've seen so far. He can probably even build a robot twin of his wife if he really wanted to. 😂

[@matt13ross]

Too kind! Haven’t tried making a robot yet though 😂

[@elijakneringer8733]

Hey, how long do you think it took you ? In the video it looks dlso easy when a skilled person does it, that being you but it does see like a rather daunting procedure.

[@matt13ross]

It's an ongoing build but around 9 months to a year to swap the engine and get it running and driving.

[@eyevinivan2207]

Brilliant job but de Video make it seem like a week job am inspired my brother 🇿🇦

[@angbar9075]

Got the headers in there wow

[@user-jl3ug3zo7h]

I got into looking at drift cars and this is what I didnt know I needed lol

[@lordmmx1303]

looks really good. i would just keep it stock inside to make it look more like a sleeper. oh and also, not a fan of noise, but nice job with exhaust.

[@matt13ross]

It’s not totally different than stock in the inside. Still have the dash and door cards, etc. exhaust will be redone with full stainless and probably a muffler.

[@ItsSerialBoX]

To combat the noise, I love a good mufflered exhaust, with a remote cutout, you can keep the nice quiet around the neighborhood sound, or just click a button and set off car alarms.

[@randallboone9375]

Man this is so inspirational. Well done!!

[@matt13ross]

Thank you!

[@drewirons8998]

That first start sounded like the crackle of thunder :)

[@DcrestGaming]

Grreeeat job man ! the red color is beautiful !

[@matt13ross]

Thanks! Not a red guy, but I like it on this car.

[@tommyle8888]

just subscribed bro! Great video

[@matt13ross]

Thanks for the sub!

[@imPheetus]

Awesome video!

[@matt13ross]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@doodlake]

Great video man!

[@matt13ross]

Thank you! 🙏

[@lukeharrielson9357]

Daaaaaang this is straight up inspirational !!!

[@matt13ross]

I'm glad you think so!

[@NOMOone]

Dude doing this alone is amazing!!!

[@matt13ross]

Thanks!

[@maciejmatuszewski8036]

amazing job mate, keep going

[@matt13ross]

Thanks, will do!

[@trianifeA7x]

Can't wait till I have my own place like this to really tidy up my 5.0ho swapped e36. Need to clean things up.

[@matt13ross]

At least you got the hard part (the swap) already done!

[@ChadBIsRacing]

Wow man, This is great work.

[@matt13ross]

Thank you!

[@oscarb6320]

Great job! Love it!

[@matt13ross]

Thank you!

[@mdj300]

Excellent work

[@matt13ross]

Thank you!

[@STANGKILLASS]

fuck yes. the painted engine bay really steped the project up.

[@matt13ross]

I agree! I wasn't looking forward to doing it, but I'm so glad I did!

[@TheRealToybox]

Flipping awesome

[@LuisRodriguez-cs1im]

Car Genius

[@povilassiurblys447]

Its worth countless likes.precision in every aspect.

[@matt13ross]

Thank you!

[@garywright9053]

Brilliant job sir I’ve owned a couple of e36 m3 lovely cars but that’s in another league great stuff 👍👍👍

[@matt13ross]

Thank you! 👍

[@atlasgrove535]

And you’re by yourself! Filming all that hard work, damn bro.

[@matt13ross]

Thank you! It's work but enjoyable to me.

[@serhatsari4107]

Crazy shit!!! Amazing Work!!!!

[@matt13ross]

Thank you!

[@burakbas92]

New setup sound so good.

[@matt13ross]

Thanks, I agree!

[@bigb3281]

Well done 👍🏻

[@deqndenevski8451]

....when you have more space around the engine than my e60 n62b44. anyway this is one of the most beautifull e36 swap videos in YT.

[@matt13ross]

Thank you!

[@frankxaoz1286]

Dude is my hero

[@matt13ross]

Ha! I’m honored.

[@williamprice4704]

wow, if only this were for sale in a few months. My goodness, what an awesome job!

[@matt13ross]

Glad you like it, but def not selling!

[@williamprice4704]

@@matt13ross I figured, I would never let this thing leave my hands. Good luck man!!!!'

[@olujimiolufunmilade7671]

This is crazy!

[@magicgarag]

So nice 💪- huge motivation for me 👍

[@matt13ross]

Happy to hear that, thanks!

[@nardaoeletronica]

Excellent work.

[@matt13ross]

Thank you 😀

[@2414kels]

This is nicely done 👍

[@matt13ross]

Thank you!

[@judah0471]

Excellent work.....great job !!

[@matt13ross]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@honzafighter9727]

Total mega super job. Thank you for this video.

[@matt13ross]

Thanks for the feedback!

[@andyofthecookiefactory5392]

I enjoyed every second of this video

[@matt13ross]

Awesome to hear!!

[@XAVILEONE_WORLD]

That video made me subscribe, amazing work sir

[@matt13ross]

Thank you for the support! 🙏

[@StevExMachina]

That end product tho 😤 🔥

[@matt13ross]

Thanks!

[@PedroNegronTorresPR777]

I didnt know this Page but now i do am going to keep watching your content great content

[@matt13ross]

Awesome thank you! 👍

[@nurfaizahnur2454]

Salute the real oldtimer

[@normanvierachtzehneinundzw9600]

amazing ! greetz from germany !

[@matt13ross]

Hello, and thanks!

[@darylmorse]

Nice build!

[@matt13ross]

Thanks!

[@jamesurtekar1657]

Bananas. This is high level detailed work. Great job.

[@matt13ross]

Thank you!