Building a BMW E36 M3 LS SWAP + Widebody in 20 Minutes

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7 ай бұрын

Custom built LS1, Widebody kit, Shaved & painted engine bay, T56 Mag, Wilwood BBK, Custom interior, Double din stereo system, Roll bar, TRM coils, Straight X pipe exhaust, Holley digital dash, and much more!
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LS Swap Parts: This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated
CX Racing Headers: ebay.us/MzWb7R
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E36 Parts:
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Apex Arc 8 17X10 wheels: ebay.us/6aJJla
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Common Tools I use:
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@LouisEguchiWale 7 ай бұрын

I don’t know what’s more impressive, the amount you filmed or the build !

@matt13ross 7 ай бұрын

Lots of work both ways!

@arial_01 7 ай бұрын

Absolutely LOVE that car! Been following the build most of the time its been on the channel, and I am still MORE than happy to sit and watch the compilation!

@matt13ross 7 ай бұрын

Thanks so much! I enjoyed the memories making this new video comp.

@abrahammoua4748 7 ай бұрын

The build that got me hooked on this channel

@matt13ross 7 ай бұрын

Glad to hear that!

@minyedd4714 4 ай бұрын

You made this swap look way to smooth, nice work!! (I will hopefully be able to attempt a swap like this and make it look this easy)

@famus801 7 ай бұрын

Your LS E36 is how i Originally found your channel and Man did it Re-Spark that Love for My Own E36! Love the Channel Matt Keep it up, Sky is the Limit

@matt13ross 7 ай бұрын

Awesome! Thank you!

@Beedo907 3 ай бұрын

you don't know how much gifted u are

@aaronf4201 7 ай бұрын

This is so freaking cool. This is as cool as any Porsche to me. The work involved is amazing!

@matt13ross 7 ай бұрын

It was a lot of work over a few years. Love the car, need to add A/C.

@_aSa- 4 ай бұрын

Insane build bro, every detail on this car is fire! Love it! Best color, wheels, motor, wing, interier... everything is perfect for me!

@matt13ross 4 ай бұрын

Thanks a ton!

@loekfelten548 4 ай бұрын

Awesome knowledge, awesome build. Love it.

@matt13ross 4 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

@digiklemuzik544 7 ай бұрын

Great build Matt, love the content 😁

@matt13ross 7 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@Proosus 4 ай бұрын

Great show of skills and what a build! Congratulations! ☺

@matt13ross 4 ай бұрын

Thank you very much!

@jc-qc3yu 6 күн бұрын

Beautiful work, brother

@keithvolner930 7 ай бұрын

That was great. Thank you for making this! 😊

@matt13ross 7 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@Antwan.Frazier 7 ай бұрын

Man seeing the Colorado in the background makes me miss those vids, that’s what originally bought me to your channel. Keep up the grind and great work

@matt13ross 7 ай бұрын

I miss that truck too!

@davidgreicius1021 3 ай бұрын

for DYI guy its an amazing outcome!!!! congratulations !

@matt13ross 3 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@GC-kp7lo 7 ай бұрын

You the man!

@adcampo7601 7 ай бұрын

Love that driveway burnout!

@matt13ross 7 ай бұрын

Merica!

@P-J-W-777 7 ай бұрын

Man the first song reminded me so much of watching an 80’s movie!

@matt13ross 7 ай бұрын

Haha yup!

@rafaelmartinmeuldijk6030 Ай бұрын

Amazing !!

@buddyreels331 4 ай бұрын

amazing work brother.

@matt13ross 4 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@swift__ 7 ай бұрын

You did a killer job🤜🏼🤛🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼

@matt13ross 7 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@rorocasem1434 25 күн бұрын

Dream car right here, it’s beautiful. Keep up the good work❤❤

@matt13ross 23 күн бұрын

Thank you! Will do!

@bengreen3204 7 ай бұрын

No Sir! I want my 911 content!

@matt13ross 7 ай бұрын

Working on that too

@bubberrand 7 ай бұрын

And black wheels!!

@MikeBMW 7 ай бұрын

Holy heck, Matt! That was an impressive watch - love it! :)

@matt13ross 7 ай бұрын

Thank you kindly!

@MikeBMW 7 ай бұрын

@@matt13ross That was some serious great editing to put this video together. Thank you!

@Kyleb94 4 ай бұрын

That’s very cool love a e36

@imSchwaggy 7 ай бұрын

I'm putting a 6.0 in my 4.8ls e36 this weekend. Can't wait to drive it again.

@matt13ross 7 ай бұрын

Will be a beast!

@FL981S 7 ай бұрын

Heck of a build!

@matt13ross 7 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@salvageottosport9507 4 ай бұрын

Awesome build I gotta say!

@matt13ross 4 ай бұрын

Glad you like it!

@myoelgendrw7041 4 ай бұрын

one man, many abilities, great material, great car i love that 🥰

@matt13ross 4 ай бұрын

Thank you! 👍

@dderuy 4 ай бұрын

Dude, You Rock! This is Super Cool!

@matt13ross 4 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@aymotorsport 5 ай бұрын

The best project!! What is the name of what you use to attach the water hose?

@subnetsystem69s15 Ай бұрын

Absolutely Great Skill

@matt13ross Ай бұрын

Thank you!

@bradfoster8146 5 ай бұрын

No part of the car untouched. What a masterpiece

@matt13ross 5 ай бұрын

Thanks so much!

@Papa-Bogey 7 ай бұрын

Ok. Found the channel with your last poor sha build. Now I have to go back and binge watch the E36 build.

@matt13ross 7 ай бұрын

That would be awesome! It was fun re watching this as I edited the video. Lots of memories.

@poreacts8880 4 ай бұрын

Super nice build 👍👌

@matt13ross 4 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@tuniaaaxx 15 күн бұрын

Can't believe you did this in only 20 minutes!!

@matt13ross 14 күн бұрын

Wild!

@JC.LC. 7 ай бұрын

My favorite build so far.....

@matt13ross 7 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@dailydriven991 7 ай бұрын

I need to watch that build from the beginning. My goal has always been 911, which is how I found the channel. But, since I’ve had my ls3 Corvette I’ve learned just how simple, reliable and easy to work on these motors are and now I’m hesitant to give it up. Car guy problems lol.

@matt13ross 7 ай бұрын

Agreed, my E36 is super simple and reliable lol. Love it!

@markmanning5683 7 ай бұрын

You're a machine Ross. Damn Son, all by yourself? Me, Jack Daniels accompanies me on every Modification other than Tire Caps.

@matt13ross 7 ай бұрын

Haha, mainly just me, yes.

@marklengal9990 7 ай бұрын

Love this car Matt

@matt13ross 7 ай бұрын

As do I!

@TTVModernTsar 4 ай бұрын

Coolest video ever made!

@matt13ross 4 ай бұрын

Haha thanks!

@natekoro8594 7 ай бұрын

Love the car you inspired me to get one

@matt13ross 7 ай бұрын

Fantastic cars!

@Om.Bewsss 7 ай бұрын

YESSSSS E36❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

@danelgegeev4144 2 ай бұрын

Hell yeah

@pollatso 7 ай бұрын

Great vid but it’s all about the 911’s great content that you do.. please do an older 911 after the 997 but don’t rush the 997 really enjoying it 👍👍👍🙏🇬🇧

@matt13ross 7 ай бұрын

Working on the 997 too no worries!

@timothymurauzi5144 Ай бұрын

Respect man. The sheer amount of money, time and dedication that went into this is unreal

@matt13ross Ай бұрын

You're right but man I love this car and its all worth it!

@tanyawitkongpinit7483 5 ай бұрын

One day it will be my 🎉❤❤❤

@user-pr4kx3ro2l 7 ай бұрын

I'm truly amazed by both the extent of your filming and the remarkable craftsmanship of the build; it's hard to decide which one is more impressive. By the way, we've sent you an email regarding a possible collaboration. Please feel free to take a look whenever you have a chance. Thank you! 😊

@matt13ross 7 ай бұрын

Thanks so much! Which collab exactly?

@Chattsteezy 7 ай бұрын

@@matt13rossThat was probably an automated comment Matt. Be careful

@bwong3659 Ай бұрын

What oil filter do u use, if so what the part number thanks

@007clownfish 7 ай бұрын

So in between an extremely difficult Porsche complete frame swap, apparently Matt likes to relax by LS swapping an M3, going full Nakai San RWB on the thing, turning his garage into a body shop, and installs an Alpine stereo at the end for why the @$%! not. All in one video. 🤯

@matt13ross 7 ай бұрын

Ahaha, you got it!

@donevans8519 14 күн бұрын

First let me congratulate you on your magnificent skill and work,but look,could you Please help me how much would it cost me to have built (I can assist) I have a 1998 318 ti California top that I need to be like that! Keep up the amazing work!

@BrandonDull 7 ай бұрын

bro livin the dream of many talents lol

@matt13ross 7 ай бұрын

I try lol

@gideontladi 7 ай бұрын

Still good. Maybe one day you will work on the E30...someday, lol.

@matt13ross 7 ай бұрын

I really want to, trust me, just no time.

@Carterrose_ Ай бұрын

Brah wired it too! 🤯

@matt13ross Ай бұрын

It was easy!

@gregorycelestin2093 4 ай бұрын

My hat off to you my brother. you make everything looks so EZ . I have a e38 that I would love to do a LS conversation . but my mechanical skill are not at your level. if by any chance would you be able to help an other BMW gear head.

@matt13ross 4 ай бұрын

Sorry man, I only have time for my own stuff.

@oneilisaacs7547 4 ай бұрын

Hey Matt awesome build! What headers are you using?

@matt13ross 4 ай бұрын

Thanks! CX racing ebay.us/MzWb7R

@liamegan4303 7 ай бұрын

Hi Matt. That's a very nice Car. I love the way you did the Wide body. Very nice. I love this BMW. It must have cost a nice few Quid Matt. Lovely job 😅😅 🇨🇮🇨🇮🇨🇮🇨🇮🇨🇮

@matt13ross 7 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@jhz3728 27 күн бұрын

Where can i find the backseat delete ?

@dkosawa 7 ай бұрын

Ah, now I see why your holding on to what I thought was a POS M3. Cool build

@matt13ross 7 ай бұрын

I'm appalled you thought it was a POS lol.

@zinao.m75 5 ай бұрын

hey brother can you please tell me the wheels setup? impressive dream build and video bro, keep up the good work.

@matt13ross 5 ай бұрын

Apex Arc wheels. 17X10 all around with 275s.

@antonkuts7823 2 ай бұрын

That’s some hotness ❤if was ever gonna sell how where would u price it at?

@matt13ross 2 ай бұрын

Never selling!

@letd1995 3 ай бұрын

You’re a beast. That a weapon right there did you ever weigh it with the LS?

@matt13ross 3 ай бұрын

I've been meaning to weigh it, it's on the list! I'm guessing right at 3000 lbs.

@remady5827 Ай бұрын

I know I’m late but I have no idea what you did for the engine mounts?

@matt13ross Ай бұрын

Pennsytucky performance

@SteinAHS 5 ай бұрын

Hey bro, can u tel me where u buy the inside rear cladding?

@matt13ross 5 ай бұрын

I'm sorry the what?

@MrBoukai 4 ай бұрын

How much time does it took to build that car? Awesome work man, keep it up!

@matt13ross 4 ай бұрын

A few years. Thanks!

@user-op4nt7mv3l 5 ай бұрын

8:25 с этого момента начинается лютый калгас !

@dekonhulse7566 3 ай бұрын

I could’ve watched this for atleast 6 more hours

@matt13ross 3 ай бұрын

I've got a whole playlist you could watch lol

@thestebbi2008 5 ай бұрын

why do you make it look so fkn easy 🥲

@matt13ross 5 ай бұрын

It wasn't too bad lol

@enginoto5824 3 ай бұрын

❤

@Izy_Music 3 күн бұрын

what is the engine ?

@FrancoisProjects 7 ай бұрын

Im missing my e36. I bought it at 19 it was an shitbox. Body filler everywhere, front end was cut and joined. During the years fixed and upgraded everything,v8 Lexus engine swap. When lockdown hit, i had to sold it.had it for almost 16years and memories gone😢 Have an E90 for daily but it's got no "soul"

@matt13ross 7 ай бұрын

Time for another E36 project it sounds like!

@oversteer6771 7 ай бұрын

My brother what don’t you know how to do? welding Fab painting mechanic 😵‍💫😂💪🏼

@matt13ross 7 ай бұрын

Def not a great welder or painter, but I try!

@scxttsz 3 ай бұрын

What is the name of that white plate you put on your car?

@matt13ross 3 ай бұрын

White plate?

@18dawg83 6 ай бұрын

can u make these bmw e36 ls swap automatic?

@matt13ross 6 ай бұрын

Yes. You can choose whatever transmission you want.

@gregwong1899 7 ай бұрын

I got a virgin near mint 1992 Bmw 325is with 133,000 original miles and I want to do an LS swap like yours,however I was wondering how you insured after you put almost 20k into a car that’s worth 5000.00 in its stock form any information would be helpful thanks.

@matt13ross 7 ай бұрын

That's something I haven't done yet. I plan on it though

@Boredasfuck342 7 ай бұрын

☝

@lukaszzagaja3810 7 ай бұрын

Driveshaft length ?

@matt13ross 7 ай бұрын

I’m not sure. I had it shortened but didn’t write down the length.

@chrisrobinson176 7 ай бұрын

Great video, are u a technician by trade?

@matt13ross 7 ай бұрын

Nope, just a learn as I go lol.

@t_8116 4 ай бұрын

GG.

@GrimOrc 25 күн бұрын

I am no car guy so i have no clue about this stuff but i always wonder why people give their cars way more power and then remove the driver airbag... always seemed odd to me.

@DaddysCars2024 2 ай бұрын

😮 👍👍MEGA

@aose19 7 ай бұрын

Why Don’t you do custom fiberglass Custer to fill the gap , 19:41

@matt13ross 7 ай бұрын

Nah, I don't mind the over fender look. It does need a paint job though.

@yankysensation 2 ай бұрын

I didnt see the moment where he mounted the engine mounts...

@FL981S 7 ай бұрын

You had so much more space back then lol

@matt13ross 7 ай бұрын

Sure did! Beginning of KZfaq lol

@ajayblake5110 7 ай бұрын

Where have u been…..oh here 😅

@matt13ross 7 ай бұрын

Yup lol

@faiznajjar1513 4 ай бұрын

When r u gonna sell it?

@matt13ross 4 ай бұрын

Never!

@user-rn1je8db8r 4 ай бұрын

Bonjour Mr j'ai une BMW 318i je merai aussi faire pareil comme le tien

@matt13ross 3 ай бұрын

You can!

@charha01 7 ай бұрын

Pre-Poorsche days!!!

@matt13ross 7 ай бұрын

Yup!

@TrendsNFriends_TNF Ай бұрын

I subscribed. #hooked

@matt13ross Ай бұрын

Thank you!

@thebedwargod 5 ай бұрын

"so what mods you got on this thing?" "engine"

@matt13ross 5 ай бұрын

YUP! lol

@molapo3251 24 күн бұрын

Nice car braa but u just took out an MTech steering wheel and replaced it with a terrible wow

@vaccinated3897 7 ай бұрын

🤟👍👍👍👍👍!

@aaronbrown4618 4 ай бұрын

Could I pay you to help me build my bmw e60 ls swap

@matt13ross 4 ай бұрын

Sorry I just don't have time for other people's projects.

@ventsistoqnov6680 7 ай бұрын

💪🙂👌

@Andyneder01 4 ай бұрын

name this gearbox, please

@matt13ross 4 ай бұрын

T56 magnum

@Andyneder01 4 ай бұрын

@@matt13ross thanks dude, it’s my dream build 🫠

@duanefarrugia4111 5 ай бұрын

naqdik trapani li trid kull tip ta qis pm

@FORD_SPS 4 ай бұрын

how much you pay for little monster sir

@matt13ross 3 ай бұрын

I built it

@mikewebb23 Ай бұрын

Black hood, tinted front glass, black roof, tinted rear glass, black spoiler and a RED trunk? Bro, sooo close. Still 2 thumbs up on the job

@matt13ross Ай бұрын

Thanks! Whole car will be getting a refresh and paint job this year.

@ichkackmirindiehoish 2 ай бұрын

Mit dem Turbo war er perfekt. Und jetzt, auf gut Deutsch, voll rein geschissen 😢 Mit dem Turbo hätte man locker flockig 600 Ps haben können. Aber es muss ja ein Träger v8 sein.