# 1997 BMW Z3 w/ LS1 & T56 **URL:** \ **Category:** Classifieds\ **Created:** [December 25, 2012, 2:28am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1997-bmw-z3-w-ls1-t56/227871 "2012-12-25T02:28:37Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Daddie](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/daddie/32/7621_2.png) [@Daddie](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Daddie)\ **Post date:** [December 25, 2012, 2:28am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1997-bmw-z3-w-ls1-t56/227871/1 "2012-12-25T02:28:37Z")
Car has 152K miles - I bought it with 147ish. I am moving to CA from NYC. I cannot have this thing in CA, as awesome as it would be, it would just not be the best idea. It’s a fantastic car that I really wish I could keep, but it would be stupid and selfish of me. The body is in good shape - the paint not so much (chips and typical stuff in the front, paint is sorta peeling off near the exhaust in the back.) Interior is in good shape also, some rattles here and there but nothing too bad. Things I’ve done since I bought it : Replace new battery, all belts, replace fuel pump and fuel assembly, replaced rear plastic window. Pasted from previous ad : The car started life as a 4-cylinder car, was torn down and built by DonG into an SR20-powered monster, was purchased and torn down by [Previous owner], and now sits with a 2001 LS1/T56 drivetrain. In it’s current state, it’s making somewhere in the area of 500bhp, and is very quick with a current weight of 2940 pounds. Mod list - Exterior - M-Roadster front bumper, side mirrors, side gills. I-6 rear fenders (wider than the base model fenders) BMW M 17” wheels 225/45 Sumitomo front and 275/40 Nitto rear tires Cloth top in excellent shape, no rips or tears Newer OEM chrome kidney grills HID headlight conversion Clear side-markers Interior - M-Roadster heated/power seats M-Roadster leather door skins M-Roadster leather center console M-Roadster floor mats M-Roadster leather-trimmed door panels M-Roadster rear view mirror M-Roadster door sills Momo steering wheel Electronics - STRI 60mm oil pressure and coolant gauges AEM UEGO wideband mounted in the gauge cluster BMW M-Roadster gauge cluster JVC headunit Kicker F+R speakers Tuning - 2001 PCM Car tuned on EFILive Chassis/braking - Bilstein shocks Ground Control coilovers Randy Forbes rear subframe reinforcement kit Hard Dog roll bar Ireland Engineering urethane bushings all around Racing Dynamics front and rear sway bars Brembo big brake kit up front Drilled rear rotors Stainless, braided brake lines Custom rear control arms DINAN rear camber kit Custom steering shaft Engine - Vorschlag engine mounts 2001 LS1 longblock - 68xxx miles C5 Corvette fuel rail covers LS6 intake manifold LS6 timing chain Lunati VooDoo camshaft Lunati valve springs TSS pushrods 3.5” intake with K&N air filter 1 ⅞” headers with 3” collectors Dual 3” exhaust merging into a single 3.5” exhaust with an Apex’i muffler Custom power-steering lines Transmission - Vorschlag transmission mount 2001 T56 6-speed transmission Monster Stage 2 clutch/flywheel Custom clutch line 2005 Pontiac GTO offset shifter Hurst shift knob Custom driveshaft E30 BMW LSD rear end Rogue Engineering dual-ear differential cover E30 axles Cooling - ProCool radiator Pusher fan mounted in front of the radiator Fuel - Walbro 255lph fuel pump (New!) In-line Aeromotive fuel filter -6AN stainless braided line from the tank to the fuel rail Edlebrock AFPR with gauge -6AN stainless braided return line back to the tank Extras - Whalen bushing kit for the seats Kick-panel light kit (1) decent-condition front kidney grille Stock LS1 parts, including cam, springs, pushrods, clutch/flywheel, AC lines, and (2) extra O2 sensors Known issues with the car - As mentioned, the paint has some chips and nicks, and the front/rear bumpers could use a spray. The hazard lights don’t work. It’s most likely a relay issue, but because everything works otherwise I’ve never bothered to look into it. The hazard button is also cracked. The windshield has a small chip that was filled. I believe this occurred during transport from Washington to Pennsylvania. There are three holes for 60mm gauges under the HVAC controls, but the car only has two installed, leaving an opening (see pics.) One of the HIDs went out (drivers side). I hardly drive the thing so I haven’t fixed it. EFI Live needs to be tuned to shut the check engine light off (however the check engine light is… not on on the dash, lol). I don’t drive the damn thing enough and no one around here cares about inspection stickers so I never cared. Recycled pictures : [49 photos can be found here.](http://s52.photobucket.com/albums/g32/60dash1/Z3%20build/) ![http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g32/60dash1/Z3%20build/DSCI0115.jpg](http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g32/60dash1/Z3%20build/DSCI0115.jpg) ![http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g32/60dash1/Z3%20build/DSCI0109.jpg](http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g32/60dash1/Z3%20build/DSCI0109.jpg) ![http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g32/60dash1/Z3%20build/DSCI0111.jpg](http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g32/60dash1/Z3%20build/DSCI0111.jpg) ![http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g32/60dash1/Z3%20build/DSCI0108.jpg](http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g32/60dash1/Z3%20build/DSCI0108.jpg) ![http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g32/60dash1/Z3%20build/DSCI0104.jpg](http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g32/60dash1/Z3%20build/DSCI0104.jpg) ![http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g32/60dash1/Z3%20build/DSCI0085.jpg](http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g32/60dash1/Z3%20build/DSCI0085.jpg) ![http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g32/60dash1/Z3%20build/DSCI0087.jpg](http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g32/60dash1/Z3%20build/DSCI0087.jpg) I understand it’s not exactly the “season”. I’m not giving it away for free, and have no issues keeping it in NY at my parent’s garage if I do not get something I see worth it. Let’s start the asking price at $17,000. No lien on title. ---------- Post added at 05:28 AM ---------- Previous post was at 05:16 AM ---------- Will consider for trades : STi / Evo / Legacy GT Wagons 5spds ---
**Author:** ![baseball24](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/baseball24/32/7452_2.png) [@baseball24](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/baseball24)\ **Post date:** [December 25, 2012, 3:41am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1997-bmw-z3-w-ls1-t56/227871/2 "2012-12-25T03:41:00Z")
Wow amazing swap! Good luck with the sale! Jw though we’re did 500 hp come from with only a cam? ---
**Author:** ![Daddie](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/daddie/32/7621_2.png) [@Daddie](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Daddie)\ **Post date:** [December 25, 2012, 10:51am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1997-bmw-z3-w-ls1-t56/227871/3 "2012-12-25T10:51:10Z")
I copy and pasted from the original thread. 500HP seems a little bit of a stretch but we’re talking about crank HP. 390+ WHP is a much more accurate number. ---
**Author:** ![AShort](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ashort/32/4947_2.png) [@AShort](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/AShort)\ **Post date:** [December 26, 2012, 2:55am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1997-bmw-z3-w-ls1-t56/227871/4 "2012-12-26T02:55:17Z")
trade for an E36 M3? lol glws! ---
**Author:** ![focusinprogress](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/focusinprogress/32/7227_2.png) [@focusinprogress](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/focusinprogress)\ **Post date:** [December 26, 2012, 6:06am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1997-bmw-z3-w-ls1-t56/227871/5 "2012-12-26T06:06:48Z")
I didn’t know you were the one who purchased this when it was up for sale last…nice! ---
**Author:** ![WGFletch](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/3ec8ea/32.png) [@WGFletch](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/WGFletch)\ **Post date:** [December 26, 2012, 6:17am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1997-bmw-z3-w-ls1-t56/227871/6 "2012-12-26T06:17:01Z")
your photo album is set to private ---
**Author:** ![91MR2](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/91mr2/32/7217_2.png) [@91MR2](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/91MR2)\ **Post date:** [December 26, 2012, 6:24am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1997-bmw-z3-w-ls1-t56/227871/7 "2012-12-26T06:24:07Z")
Free bump, Howie… When are you leaving for CA.? I think I owe you dinner…call me… ---
**Author:** ![Locutus](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/locutus/32/7574_2.png) [@Locutus](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Locutus)\ **Post date:** [January 2, 2013, 2:15pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1997-bmw-z3-w-ls1-t56/227871/8 "2013-01-02T14:15:18Z")
bump while taking a look. ---
**Author:** ![turbociv](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/dfb087/32.png) [@turbociv](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/turbociv)\ **Post date:** [January 3, 2013, 8:24am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1997-bmw-z3-w-ls1-t56/227871/9 "2013-01-03T08:24:43Z")
ugh, i want this but money isnt right quite yet. bump for howie. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Onyx\_Z32](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/onyx_z32/32/7581_2.png) [@Onyx\_Z32](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Onyx_Z32)\ **Post date:** [January 3, 2013, 8:28am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1997-bmw-z3-w-ls1-t56/227871/10 "2013-01-03T08:28:47Z")
> [@focusinprogress](#): > > I didn’t know you were the one who purchased this when it was up for sale last…nice! +1 GLWS! ---
**Author:** ![WGFletch](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/3ec8ea/32.png) [@WGFletch](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/WGFletch)\ **Post date:** [January 3, 2013, 9:04am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1997-bmw-z3-w-ls1-t56/227871/11 "2013-01-03T09:04:44Z")
trade me my R32 and a little cash this thing is badass ---
**Author:** ![GV1390](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/gv1390/32/5432_2.png) [@GV1390](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/GV1390)\ **Post date:** [January 3, 2013, 12:45pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1997-bmw-z3-w-ls1-t56/227871/12 "2013-01-03T12:45:05Z")
> [@WGFletch](#): > > trade me my R32 and a little cash this thing is badass How did i KNOW you were going to jump in here with some sort of offer lol. I remember you wanting this when it was for sale. Awesome car, GLWS! I may know a couple people interested, ill forward it to them. ---
**Author:** ![WGFletch](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/3ec8ea/32.png) [@WGFletch](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/WGFletch)\ **Post date:** [January 3, 2013, 1:15pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1997-bmw-z3-w-ls1-t56/227871/13 "2013-01-03T13:15:37Z")
Ya and it sold RIGHT before I came up with the money and I ended up buying my R instead… car must be an absolute blast…glws ---
**Author:** ![Daddie](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/daddie/32/7621_2.png) [@Daddie](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Daddie)\ **Post date:** [January 9, 2013, 2:15pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1997-bmw-z3-w-ls1-t56/227871/14 "2013-01-09T14:15:28Z")
Got a link to your R32? ---
**Author:** ![IanK](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/iank/32/5016_2.png) [@IanK](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/IanK)\ **Post date:** [January 10, 2013, 8:23am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1997-bmw-z3-w-ls1-t56/227871/15 "2013-01-10T08:23:02Z")
MUST RESIST SELLING M3 FOR V8 ROADSTER… ---
**Author:** ![theblue](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/theblue/32/5074_2.png) [@theblue](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/theblue)\ **Post date:** [January 10, 2013, 10:00am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1997-bmw-z3-w-ls1-t56/227871/16 "2013-01-10T10:00:01Z")
why resist? you can always find a cheap E46 M3, you won’t find one of these again at this price. ---
**Author:** ![WGFletch](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/3ec8ea/32.png) [@WGFletch](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/WGFletch)\ **Post date:** [January 10, 2013, 10:43am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1997-bmw-z3-w-ls1-t56/227871/17 "2013-01-10T10:43:19Z")
> [@theblue](#): > > why resist? you can always find a cheap E46 M3, you won’t find one of these again at this price. ^^^^^^^^^^^^^ …I want this Im just to broke to have it as a toy ---
**Author:** ![theblue](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/theblue/32/5074_2.png) [@theblue](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/theblue)\ **Post date:** [January 10, 2013, 10:55am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1997-bmw-z3-w-ls1-t56/227871/18 "2013-01-10T10:55:42Z")
I’m on the fence but don’t need another project. somebody else buy this (or buy my vert + E30) ---
**Author:** ![WGFletch](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/3ec8ea/32.png) [@WGFletch](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/WGFletch)\ **Post date:** [February 1, 2013, 7:51am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1997-bmw-z3-w-ls1-t56/227871/19 "2013-02-01T07:51:51Z")
did this ever sell??? this thing haunts me at night ---
**Author:** ![91MR2](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/91mr2/32/7217_2.png) [@91MR2](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/91MR2)\ **Post date:** [February 1, 2013, 8:16am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1997-bmw-z3-w-ls1-t56/227871/20 "2013-02-01T08:16:07Z")
It’s def. a cool car… [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1997-bmw-z3-w-ls1-t56/227871.md?page=2)