How to LS swap a E36: parts list and steps

BMW 3 Series E36 (1990–2000) LS swap: parts and gotchas from our sourced guides.

BMW E36 LS swap with Sikky "Spec Your Own" kit: engine/trans mounts plus optional oil pan, F-body pickup, remote filter, stainless headers, driveshaft, low-profile steering shaft.

Mounts: Sikky CM35/CM36 + TM01-03 E36 engine and transmission mounts (by trans: T56, T56 Magnum, CD009, TR6060) ($213.98)

Oil pan & oiling: Sikky OP006B E36 LS oil pan w/ bottom-port remote filter adapter ($643.98); Sikky PT3 F-body Camaro oil pickup tube ($55.99); Sikky RK001 Oil filter relocation kit (-10 AN) ($195.99)

Steering: Sikky SSA-02 Low-profile steering shaft assembly ($307.99)

Driveshaft: Sikky SKBMSH3-S T56 steel driveshaft w/ conversion plate ($659.99) (optional); Sikky SKBMSH7-S TR6060 chromoly driveshaft ($1,099.99) (optional)

Headers/exhaust: Sikky HDR014SS E36 stainless LS headers ($1,231.99) (optional)

Watch out for: Transmission choice sets the mount part (T56/T56 Magnum/CD009 CM35, TR6060 CM36). Sikky pan uses a remote (bottom-port) filter. Needs a low-profile steering shaft to join the E36 rack and column. Driveshafts are for 4-bolt diff flanges.

See our engine, oil pan, transmission and wiring guides for choosing the rest of the combination.