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V8 Swapping a BMW is THIS easy? Part 3

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Final installment of my LS swapped 128i. Thanks for following along and ask any questions you might have! Here’s the final parts list for everything used in this video with amazon affiliate links:

Visit https://lse90.com for all technical documentation and instructions
Parts used in this video -

Holley terminator x max
https://summitracing.pxf.io/enALEr

Uninsulated Barrel Crimps
https://amzn.to/4iV2ziU
Heat Shrink Caps
https://amzn.to/4iWPiq6
Connector Kit
https://amzn.to/4jdbCMj
Hydraulic Crimper
https://amzn.to/4iV8YdL
Battery lugs
https://amzn.to/42fQWfN
5 Pack of Relays
https://amzn.to/4iTrfbw
Heat Shrink
https://amzn.to/4iV2Ke4
14g wire
https://amzn.to/4iLlRai
Various harness wrap sizes
https://amzn.to/4iSumAr
Harness Tape
https://a.co/d/0NnCsWK

Heat Shield by Washer Neck
BMW part number 51-48-7-141-784
https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw-...
Oem lower shift boot
BMW part number 25-11-7-542-236
https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw-...
Oem Alcantara Shift Boot
BMW part number 25-11-0-435-848
https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw-...

Intake pipe
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/SU...
90 Degree Boot
https://amzn.to/4iSuxf5
Air filter
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/KN...
Barb fitting for pcv in intake tube
https://amzn.to/4iy7xCk
Catch Can
https://www.mightymousesolutions.com/...

20 Comments

@rlscustoms 2 years ago

Car turned out great, looks factory, everything works, sounds sick and probably hauls ass too, building a drag/drift/grip car is one thing, doing what you did for a street build is quite another, I absolutely love it!

@PartialRug 2 years ago

I have loved these videos man! I am in the middle of acquiring parts for my own 1 series swap and your video was super in depth and helpful. I look forward to the next videos showing the dash corrections and Holley info. I am not a BMW guy but wanted a good platform for the LS and these are just so cheap and easy to work on. However, the software side of stuff with correcting the dash and getting the Holley setup are my biggest fears. Wiring was also a concern but between this video and Mike's I think you guys covered everything! Great job and please keep making videos with the stuff you do to this car!

@snapc33 2 years ago

Pin 1/5 on that connector change by the year. That later cars with the connector with more than 8 pins are like yours, the early cars are 8 pin and pin 1. I go by color most of the time as its the same.

@Emilthehun 1 year ago

This is what i want to do with a 740.

@armydog1002 1 year ago

Damn! I wish I knew about this swap before I did my engine change. Well done.

@rodneys9805 11 months ago

you did a great jobbbbbbbbb , damn man ......Bushkill Pa here

@jonwarmup88 1 year ago

Nice job man - I’m doing mine this winter, using a 335 gearbox - this video will be helpful! Thanks!

@jasonbarron6470 1 year ago

Enjoyed your videos. About to start on my E93 swap. Your work is going to make this so much easier. Thank bud.

@chrisoakley2275 7 months ago

Wow great job man you make it look easy!!

@creightonsmith1836 1 year ago

This was a great video series man, thanks for taking the time to put this together. Very comprehensive, very clean build

@IsaiahSterlin 2 years ago

Wow, you made it look easy. E46 next?👀 maybe you can use my car to make a series on.

(We can talk more if you’re interested)

@richardmiller93 2 years ago

Sounds amazing glad to see you finished

@GrandPitoVic 2 years ago

Nice job wiring brother!!! I just finished my Gen 4 Ls stand alone. We'll as far as I can untill I install the engine and connect it to the car!!

@jvh22a 2 years ago

Awesome info. Hopefully soon I'll be able to do a project like this. Thanks for the info

@travismillhouse8936 1 year ago

I have a 2012 128i , this swap would be hella fun

@darrindouglas1 2 years ago

Awesome vid man. Here in Australia, it's not easy to run aftermarket ECU's when doing engine swaps. Going to be running a standard LS1 wiring and ECU for emissions compliance ( Holden Commodore in Aus' )
Will be interesting to see if the wiring colours are consistent throughout the BMW range. I am yet to buy my BMW, but looking at E46 320i to 330ci Coupe'.....
Lots of info around the internet thanks to the good ppl that are willing to share...thank you.....

@Recon77 1 year ago

This awesome. The whole series. Amazing work and ty for all the info.

@asherkimball8349 2 years ago

God I’m so jealous

@hambonecrypto2058 2 years ago

Good stuff mang

@Azaautocare 2 years ago

Man very clear and helpful video serie for ls swap

Am a bmw technician, and start to get all parts to start the 128i ls swap,

Will be on my chanell too

You did a great job
Thanks