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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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PartWhatPrice
MountsSikky 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 panSikky E36 LS oil pan w/ bottom-port remote filter adapter
OP006B
$643.98
Sikky, 2026-09-28
Required
Oil panSikky F-body Camaro oil pickup tube
PT3
$55.99
Sikky, 2026-09-28
Required
Oil panSikky Oil filter relocation kit (-10 AN)
RK001 Needed with Sikky pan
$195.99
Sikky, 2026-09-28
Required
SteeringSikky Low-profile steering shaft assembly
SSA-02
$307.99
Sikky, 2026-09-28
Required
DriveshaftSikky T56 steel driveshaft w/ conversion plate
SKBMSH3-S
$659.99
Sikky, 2026-09-28
Optional
DriveshaftSikky TR6060 chromoly driveshaft
SKBMSH7-S
$1,099.99
Sikky, 2026-09-28
Optional
Headers & exhaustSikky E36 stainless LS headers
HDR014SS
$1,231.99
Sikky, 2026-09-28
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.

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.

TypeProductVendorPriceStock
MountsLS Engine Mount Kit - BMW E36 & E46ICT Billet$360Out of stockView

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