LSE90.com BMW LS Swap Tutorial - Part 3

Mike finishes up some details and Frank finally gets to drive his swapped BMW!
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[@sofuzzywuzzy]

With how quick and seemingly painless this swap was, definitely looking more into the Holley Terminator now instead of going absolute budget with a truck harness/ECM.

[@lse90garage]

In the end the Holley may actually turn out to be the more budget friendly option, especially if you need to add a wideband, boost controller, etc

[@matt_ranch598]

Y’all make it look easy!! Great work !!!

[@temio.463]

This blows my mind. I love my 328i so much and I think this would be a great way to keep it fun and fresh! Ps I legitimately lost it when I saw that burnout. Holy crap.

[@estevanperezz]

do you know any reputable shops in miami/south florida that do ls swaps.

[@stangcollector6391]

What city is you place at boss very cool!!! I live in texas want to do this swap let me know what you would charge to do this?

[@FIXANYTHINGHVAC]

Does the infotainment system still work after the swap?

[@lse90garage]

We have not done one with the factory infotainment but based on everything else that still works we can't really see why it would alter that functionality.

[@coochiemanevevo2411]

Did the stock cluster still work or do you have to purchase after market

[@lse90garage]

Monte Whitfield that is covered in the first 2 videos

[@bennyang8049]

Hi, how much do you charge your customers in labor if they bring their e90 to your shop to have an LS engine swap in it?

[@bennyang8049]

@John Doe how much is the labor cost in total?

[@lse90garage]

Not sure how we overlooked this comment, but basic labor costs for the entire swap starts at $5500, there’s tons of options and add ons however so it’s easiest to just email us or contact us via Facebook to nail down specific quotes for your build

[@brandonb.288]

@@lse90garage holy crap! Y’all are only an hour away from me and I was actually contemplating doing this early next year. I have a 328i (2011) and was looking into an LS swap.

[@jasonrios3663]

@@brandonb.288 lmk how it goes I got the same year car and I want to do ls swap

[@miguelcruz9096]

@@brandonb.288 ay yo did you engine swap your 328i. I’m gonna engine swap my 2011 328i soon

[@sheldonxwilliams]

The fact that they live in Texas has me even more hype. I will be saving for an e90 to do this swap 👀😉

[@e85johnson68]

Same! I live in the Austin area, need to move out of Wilco county, so I won't need to worry about the obd emission inspection.

[@sheldonxwilliams]

@@e85johnson68 does that apply for all of Texas because if I have to pay extra I'll do it

[@e85johnson68]

@@sheldonxwilliams only some cites in Texas do the emission testing, other counties just do safety inspection. Living in Austin sucks for doing major mods.

[@sheldonxwilliams]

@@e85johnson68 oh okay. I think I need to research the emissions for ft worth then

[@illumiinati_503]

How much would it cost? 😳😳

[@jeffbrazelton7122]

Side note if your donor car is running oem blue coolant you might want to flush the system. I've heard it likes to coagulate when mixed with some of the other style coolants and will block the heater core.

[@rileyducharme5393]

Absolutely it will. Just dealt with a shop putting in the wrong coolant and gelling up my cooling system. Ended up cooking my water pump and thermostat. With the mechanical water pump of the ls I’m not sure I’d create too many issues if it did but still a good idea to wash it out before use.

[@joshuarivera7622]

Good job working all this out guys. I would recommend some right stuff gasket maker for your shift boot if it comes loose. I recommend it for all gaskets over any other rtv. Pricey but its the truth. Makes me want to a bmw now, lol. I had a z3 I bought as a parts car l should of ls swapped for a little race car.

[@FernandoHernandez-uq8jt]

Thank you for taking your time and explaining every single thing, i want to this so bad as soon as i get another daily

[@whyzee125]

Dude you are my hero. I can't wait to build mine thanks to your parts and videos

[@frederickduncan3440]

Would this application work with trying to do this for my 2008 BMW 535I? its not an X-Drive and i would like to take my N54 out, do a rebuild and put it inside something lighter. I feel putting the LS swap will make the car more reliable in just hooning around as well easier way to essentially full manual swap to the TR6060.

[@cleanname4439]

Yes their swap kit for e60 is on the site

[@AlexMorales-ck7xf]

I wonder if I could do this to my 2013 328i and still have the screen and ac in my car work

[@jameskelly9858]

I just blew up my e92 with pure turbos and I want to LS swap it

[@CounterfeitMcCoy]

Wow! That's excellent! Frank's car looks to be squatting pretty low up front, does he have an iron block? Do you have any recommendations for springs to counteract the extra weight? Maybe X3 springs up front or something? Have ya'll done any AL block swaps? Do they squat like that? You guys are awesome, can't wait to give ya'll my money lol.

[@lse90garage]

Best way to combat the extra weight of the swap is coilovers, however the cheapest option is a set of coil spring spacers for a temp fix. The iron blocks are 100lbs heavier(total) than an aluminum block. The wagon we swapped was an aluminum 6.2 and it had no issues.

[@apogeotropism1714]

If I go buy a 1350 3.5” driveshaft… what length would it need to be? And what kind of adapter do I need to buy in order to hook it up at the rear?

[@ssdwired3163]

How long is the line between the 4an to 4an? Buying all parts first... will buy your kit soon.

[@melomelo627]

I love this bro this is awesome. I have a 2006 328i manual 6 speed m sport package. I was wondering if you guys would do a poor man swap for me. I would won't a regular 5.3 ls with the ac and power steering. Would you guys do that if yes how much would you guys charge me for it.

[@lse90garage]

Our swap labor is $7500, total cost of parts is completely up to you. You’ll still spend 10-12k doing it the absolute cheapest way possible

[@carlosmarrero8674]

Hey quick question what do you do about the canbus system to get the ac working and cluster basically get everything to function like own. Is there a box for something or is just strictly wiring things up for the Holley. Thanktou

[@theodorecendejas1343]

DOPE BUILD.... YOU HAVE AMERICA 🇺🇸 INSIDE THAT GERMAN....✊ THAT'S HARD

[@GASouthFrizbo]

How are you controlling the BMW fan? Is there command from the Holley ECM? and is a PWM command? (0-5V or 0-12V?) Also does the fan turn on with command from the AC system?

[@lse90garage]

You setup a Holley pwm- output at 100hz up to about 90% duty for max speed.

[@danieljamesmak]

amazing details. Than You for the complete series.

[@boss290t]

Will the CAN box work in an F01 7 series ? These were produced in the same years as the E90 vehicles so should have similar electrical systems

[@RYXLO]

I just picked up a e90 with the international to swap it. Found your video through search. Even crazier .. I Just moved to Houston !

[@badquality4069]

Did u do it?

[@RYXLO]

@@badquality4069 not yet but soon !

[@Icepressa]

Hey I have a question for you guys, I am preparing to buy your LS swap Kit and I was wondering how the mounts line up if I used my original bmw transmission from my 135i N54 6speed manual! Will the driveshaft, stock transmission with adapter plate to mount up to the LS line up correctly with the engine mounts that you provide

[@lse90garage]

We’ll touch base with Mike and let you know, I believe he had someone who was doing the swap the way you want to and was waiting to hear back on trans mount fitment.

[@Icepressa]

@@lse90garage perfect let me know when you find out !!!

[@Sumayyahguest]

Great work. How about a video on your arduino unit.

[@lse90garage]

We will cover that in the next video.

[@coolhand447]

Hello I'm thinking about doing a swap in a 06 E60 NA do you offer a coupler for the rear end for the drive shaft if so how much

[@chadpipkin840]

Thanks for all the info on the swap

[@fredb.6884]

That hot, as an military retired soldier with the extra time now. Something I’m very interested in doing. I have an e46 325xi would love to have this LS swap done. That lady sound in a car I always like a lot how awesome..🙏🤔👍

[@chrisboehner5255]

Thinking of ls swapping my 07 328xi what the weight difference of the motors and does it effect handling at all ?

[@DickHamm]

Brooo that part when you where playing with the shifter.. omg 💗

[@ryansantoni1399]

do you have a video where you ls swap a manual exx?

[@ryansantoni1399]

can you utilize stock manual trans that comes on 128i?

[@se-riousken9216]

I was looking to order the 1350 3.5in driveshaft, you know what length I have to order?? I will be using the tr6060

[@Darkeiser.7]

Im so happy I found this!!!

[@speedygee6396]

How much would It cost total? Bc im trynna get this bc my bmw is broken idk what tf is wrong with it

[@mikelawry9678]

Will your kits work on an E60?

[@lse90garage]

For any questions regarding Mike's system please email [e-mail] and he'll get back with you as soon as possible.

[@qualitymotorsport]

What did that engine come out of

[@lse90garage]

it is a gen 4 iron block 6.0 out of a silverado.

[@qualitymotorsport]

@@lse90garage what donyou think is easier or less cost effective using my stock manual transmission or 256 transmission

[@snapc33]

@@qualitymotorsport definitely a t56 or tr6060

[@Txlonghorn017]

Awesome I just ordered yalls mounts and accessory drive kit. Starting very soon just looking for a motor and trans going 4l80e on mine.

[@dannylitkid8554]

hey guys im trying to swap my e90 with a ls swap as well but i feel like the harness where ill be struggling , do yall make custom ones if possible ?

[@robertlorance648]

Is that an f body t56? Ik some have different shifter locations.

[@lse90garage]

Yes it it, you want an FBody trans or the Magnum-F You can also use the GTO trans with a few cheap parts swapped out

[@robertlorance648]

@@lse90garage is fbody spacing on accessories a must to have the shifter in the stock location with no cutting?

[@lse90garage]

@@robertlorance648 doesn’t really change the shifter position, the different accessory drives just change how much clearance you have to the fan and radiator, the vette and FBody spacing give you the most room while the truck/5th gen camaro spacing gives you the least. If you run a vette spacing you have a lot of room to adjust the combo and really fine tune everything.

[@tylerwacter9617]

Where did you run the lower hose off the expansion tank too??

[@fatkat311]

Did you ever find out? It originally went the the heater core?

[@williamamaya9984]

I have an 07 328 I’m keeping till the motor blows and had this same idea glad someone has it done already

[@theodorecendejas1343]

DOPE BUILD.... YOU HAVE AMERICA 🇺🇸 INSIDE THAT GERMAN....✊ THAT'S HARD

[@thomasgarcia2557]

Definitely need to get with you guys I’m from Houston and I’m starting my build soon. Motor gets here in two weeks

[@Vgk36]

I can find e92 335i for cheap but will the 328 rear end hold the v8 torque and power ?? Ideally I'm sure it would be better to start with the 335i as it probably has better EVERYTHING from the jump . Diff brakes , suspension seats etc

[@lse90garage]

Working fine so far. These cars are extremely cheap

[@Camaro9781]

What did you end up doing for the fuel system? What are you using to connect to the stock LS fuel rail just a rubber hose and clamp?

[@lse90garage]

Please do not use rubber hose and a clamp on fuel injection, 5/16 - 6an hardline adapter goes on stock bmw feed in the engine bay, build a line up to the rail

[@CallMeYezzus]

Does the AC & radio still work?

[@lse90garage]

A/c does still work. You need Mikes CAN box that plugs into the Holley and communicates with the car, plumb the a/c and then everything still works off the factory controls.

[@auroradeniaoscarcabrerafam1406]

Link to CAN bus? Awesome videos by the way. I was literally just thinking about LS swapping my 98 335i automatic and found you basically did all the leg work for us. Appreciate your videos 🙏

[@kazshamael]

This is amazing. I plan on doing this to my 335i once the turbos blow. How realistic would this swap be for a DIYer without a garage, lift, or prior engine swap experience? I have enough knowledge and skill to replace worn out parts (suspension, thermostat, water pump, pulleys, etc) but have never done anything as extensive as this. Looking forward to the next videos!

[@lse90garage]

Sorry we missed this comment Daniel, realistically you only need an engine hoist from harbor freight to get the old setup out and the new one in, we're lucky to have the convenient lifts but at one time we did everything on the floor with jackstands ourselves as well. Its very doable to have the old out and new in within a weekend with help from friends.

[@kazshamael]

@@lse90garage Sold, I'm gonna do it! Thanks for replying and I look forward to more of your videos! Also, where did you guys get the engine and trans?

[@davidmolovskiy9294]

Hi, tell me which engine did you have and which one did you install? I'm from Russia, not with everything I understand which engine you have right now

[@lse90garage]

n52 -> 6.0 ls lq4

[@bayareaartist999]

How do you change spark plugs? ;-)

[@joyroc885]

What did you use for the engine and tans management? Is it hard to program? I have an e82 and the manual in them are pretty tough. Might be cheaper to get a eng to trans adapter? I be temped to do this but the only thing holding me back it getting all the electronics to work correctly.

[@lse90garage]

You probably didn't see the first videos. We use Holley Terminator x max. it is very easy.

[@bigbird2240]

Black dude working with you seems like the perfect worker and great dude to have

[@lse90garage]

Frank is a national treasure, idk that I’ve ever seen him in a bad mood, dude is just a vibe 24/7 and we’re lucky to have him around.

[@noahzm_]

How much will this cost if I wanted the same rebuild . I’m in the Texas area lmk so we can talk some numbers

[@lse90garage]

Expect $15,000 in parts and labor

[@johnmatsacos4692]

Love this series of vids, very inspiring guys

[@project_bmw54]

Quick question with this set up car can pass emissions? Curious since you remove the DME

[@lse90garage]

These swaps are intended for off road use only or you’ll need to make friends with a local inspection place.

[@old.yfzr6280]

Could I do the swap on my e36?

[@travismaulden7170]

Will these cars pass an OBD smog inspection test in Texas the way y'all set them up?

[@lse90garage]

With the factory PCM removed the OBD2 port becomes non functional so no it technically won’t pass a real inspection. You’d have to piggy back the stock pcm and retain a working port, but honesty in Houston, everyone knows somebody and if you’re building stuff like this you’re prob not THAT worried about emissions lol

[@JorgeMartinez-qd2ou]

I have the e90 now I gotta save for the swap

[@ianrs6310]

Love it. Nice job.

[@scsmooth1]

Would this pass state inspection? I live in NY and would love to do this but not sure if it would pass the yearly state inspection we have to do.

[@lse90garage]

The Holley install will disable the OBD2 port on the the car, depending on your state laws the car will either have to meet factory smog levels or levels from the swapped engine vehicle, if it’s the later one you can piggy back a GM ECU in the car with the Holley, and in turn make the car pass inspection, if you don’t understand what I just explained I’d suggest you make friends with an inspector if you want to keep it on the road, otherwise we recommend these swaps for off road use only.

[@scsmooth1]

@@lse90garage Thank you, I completely overlooked piggy backing a GM ECU.

[@fatkat311]

You guys mentioned plugging the other hole at the bottom of the radiator.. so where is the hose from the bottom of the reservoir going? It looks yours is now going to the driver side

[@lse90garage]

The main reservoir line needs to be tied into one of the heater core lines using a T

[@fatkat311]

@@lse90garage perfect thx!

[@michaelhall9138]

How nose-heavy is it now?

[@aab9828]

That sound is sooo awesome!

[@megasupergoat]

Hi I have a e90 m3 and my s65 seized.

[@torana6531]

Do you do conversion kits for BMW 1 series RHD?

[@lse90garage]

From what we understand the swap still works the same regardless of RHD/LHD

[@marcuss6662]

Lmfao myyyy goodness, you guys are awesomely amazing!!!!!!

[@matts_.4494]

Can the BMW traction control be made to work?

[@lse90garage]

If you use Holley you can setup traction control in the system. Factory one no longer works

[@E55W211]

hey do you think i’ll be fine with a cts v transmission

[@gordonb8052]

The CTSV trans shifter sits a few inches back so it probably wouldn't clear. theres a trans comparison pic of the gm t56 trans somewhere on the net.

[@jlo8862]

What length driveshaft did you get for it?

[@lse90garage]

you need to measure for your particular set up, there’s a lot of variables including where you set the engine mounts whether that is forward or backwards in the engine bay, and it can change the overall length of the driveshaft. So you need to measure each individual car to verify the correct length

[@theslobra7955]

I’ve got the same car and I was wondering if I could get a link to the driveshaft

[@lse90garage]

You just need to have a shop make one the correct length

[@theslobra7955]

@@lse90garage dope thank you

[@lse90garage]

@@theslobra7955 once you have your engine locked down just slide your slip yoke into the trans and measure center of u joint to center of u joint and that’s the length you need. Don’t forget about the front slip yoke and the rear companion flange. They need to be there for proper measurement

[@theslobra7955]

@@lse90garage alrighty thank you, I’ve been thinking about swapping for a few months now and I think I’m finally gonna do it thank you for the videos

[@h1z1kills38]

what is full name of this engine ?

[@lse90garage]

LQ4 6.0 Out of any Silverado HD or Vortec Max

[@jasonrios3663]

🔥

[@tonykemper8896]

Is the swap pretty much the same for a e91 wagon?

[@lse90garage]

Yes

[@tonykemper8896]

@@lse90garage thanks man, already got a motor now I just need a wagon lol.

[@jameskelly9858]

Are you ready to sell that yet ?

[@lse90garage]

Frank is open to offers

[@imonjuann]

Subscribed 👍

[@se-riousken9216]

I assume the rules that apply to the 325i apply to the 328i

[@lse90garage]

Depending on the year some wires may be slightly different for the key on power but otherwise mostly the same

[@se-riousken9216]

@@lse90garage ok appreciate it, I was more concerned with the drivetrain. I will be swapping to manual set-up.