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BMW 3 Series E36 LS swap (1990–2000)
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LS Gen III/IV swap — moderate
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.
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| Part | What | Price | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mounts | Sikky E36 engine and transmission mounts (by trans: T56, T56 Magnum, CD009, TR6060) CM35/CM36 + TM01-03 Listed as trans-option add-on price; base kit price not parsed | $213.98 Sikky, 2026-09-28 | Required | |
| Oil pan | Sikky E36 LS oil pan w/ bottom-port remote filter adapter OP006B | $643.98 Sikky, 2026-09-28 | Required | |
| Oil pan | Sikky F-body Camaro oil pickup tube PT3 | $55.99 Sikky, 2026-09-28 | Required | |
| Oil pan | Sikky Oil filter relocation kit (-10 AN) RK001 Needed with Sikky pan | $195.99 Sikky, 2026-09-28 | Required | |
| Steering | Sikky Low-profile steering shaft assembly SSA-02 | $307.99 Sikky, 2026-09-28 | Required | |
| Driveshaft | Sikky T56 steel driveshaft w/ conversion plate SKBMSH3-S | $659.99 Sikky, 2026-09-28 | Optional | |
| Driveshaft | Sikky TR6060 chromoly driveshaft SKBMSH7-S | $1,099.99 Sikky, 2026-09-28 | Optional | |
| Headers & exhaust | Sikky E36 stainless LS headers HDR014SS | $1,231.99 Sikky, 2026-09-28 | Optional |
Required parts we've priced so far: $1,417.93 (parts only, not a full budget — engine, trans, wiring and labor are extra. Try the swap cost estimator.)
LS swap parts listed for the 3 Series E36
Vendor catalog listings matched to this vehicle by product title. Prices as last checked; confirm fitment with the vendor.
| Type | Product | Vendor | Price | Stock | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mounts | LS Engine Mount Kit - BMW E36 & E46 | ICT Billet | $360 | Out of stock | View |
Swap kit evidence
- BMW E36 LS Swap Kit Builder — Sikky (kit-verified)
Questions about this swap
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An oil pan that clears
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Accessory drive spacing
F-body, car, truck and Corvette offsets.
Fuel system sizing
Injector and pump sizing for your power goal.
A transmission
4L60E to 8HP70 behind an LS.