LS Swapped E30 // First Start (and NASTY interior surprise)

Summary by Krater

The hosts continue building an LS3-powered BMW E30 by cleaning the interior, removing the carpet and rotted foam, installing an AGI roll cage, swapping the throttle pedal for a GM electronic unit, and installing a new fuel pump and filter before successfully starting the engine for the first time.

From the video

Answers: How do you install an AGI roll cage and wire an electronic throttle pedal on an LS-swapped BMW E30?

• BMW E30 LS3 engine swap
• Car interior restoration and cleaning
• AGI roll cage installation
• GM electronic throttle pedal conversion
• Fuel pump and filter replacement
• First engine start

What it concludes

• Using OEM Recaro seats from a later model is a way to save thousands of dollars on good condition, high-quality seats that fit with a harness.
• A bolt-in AGI roll cage provides safety benefits for track days and drifting while allowing easy removal if rear seats are needed and requiring only small holes to patch.
• Installing an electronic throttle pedal from a GM unit provides a better feel and integrates cleanly with the new engine setup compared to the original cable throttle.
• Upgrading the fuel pump and filter system ensures the engine receives the necessary fuel pressure for a proper start.
• The LS3 engine successfully started and ran after installing the new fuel system, wiring, engine oil, and coolant.