Christian Gutierrez Honestly, if your car has no problems and is up to date on maintenance I would just enjoy it. The only way the swap would be worth it is if you can get your hands on an entire donor car and you are set on keeping the car forever because there is no way that you would get a return on your investment. But hey if you really want the extra power go for it, doesn't hurt to have more s54 sedans!
Dude where are you located Great video I own an e46 328ci with a 6 speed transmission I'm always thinking about putting an m3 engine on it This video had me smiling the whole time lol
+ShopLifeTV where are you located? I have some questions about which engine is best to put in my e36. I want to add atleast 400hp but naturally aspirated. No turbo or supercharger. was thinking of putting a M62. What are your thoughts?
ShopLifeTV what do you think about a s54? I have the 318 motor 4cyl 1.9l but i want more power. if any too could you do the swap? I can also email or call you to discuss proper details
You could probably do it with an s54 but at the crank not whp and it will cost you a lot. Rebuild the engine with high overlap cams, forged pistons, a stroker kit and full bolt ons and you MIGHT be able to reach 400 hp. I've seen some people bore out their block and increase displacement a bit but even at that you are limited and you are talking about a lot of $$. Honestly just go forced induction, you can get a good supercharger kit for the s54 for 4-5Gs and if you're willing to rebuild the internals get a lot of boost.
iluvwater66 sounds like thats the way to go. s54 sounds more resonable and it already comes with 333 hp at the crank. a good supercharger should be able to add the other 70hp or i am thinking of just buying a 04,05 M3
when are you going to show us wiring s54
hey this is rickyross from e46fanatics. good stuff man!
Ross Bertrand appreciate it!
I have an automatic 325ci. Def doing a s54 manual swap
Hello i have an m54b22 in my e46 and want to swap with s54b32, is it a complex process and worth it? I need more power from my e46
What transmission did you use for the project.
What if I got the s54 engine and transmission for my 325 wagon ? Would I be able to just swap in and out or what is the process for that?
You remove the weather strip in another video when you took the headliner out. Did you ever put them back into your e46?
+Ryan Kraft Yes I did, the most recent videos on the car show me redoing my headliner as well as other interior bits.
Nice channel! I have an 2000 E46 316i (Netherlands) as my first car. I whould like to see more DIY's. Keep it up :)
Subscribed BTW
PersianBoyShayan Thanks!!
Do you think this is worth it? I just got my first car a 2005 BMW 330i, it's completely stock. I was thinking about doing this swap what do you think?
Christian Gutierrez Honestly, if your car has no problems and is up to date on maintenance I would just enjoy it. The only way the swap would be worth it is if you can get your hands on an entire donor car and you are set on keeping the car forever because there is no way that you would get a return on your investment. But hey if you really want the extra power go for it, doesn't hurt to have more s54 sedans!
Ur inspiring me to do the Same to my 330ci
+Deepak Mookram Go for it man! You won't regret it!
+ShopLifeTV keep posting those vid bro good diy
hi guys I'm about to buy a m3 donor that was wrecked in the left rear panel, I have a coupe 330ci auto, how hard would it be to swap the s54 in ???
It is the same process for both coupes and sedans.
Dude where are you located
Great video
I own an e46 328ci with a 6 speed transmission
I'm always thinking about putting an m3 engine on it
This video had me smiling the whole time lol
Thanks man, located in Alhambra CA
Great video. Thank you.
+ShopLifeTV where are you located? I have some questions about which engine is best to put in my e36. I want to add atleast 400hp but naturally aspirated. No turbo or supercharger. was thinking of putting a M62. What are your thoughts?
M62 will be heavy and will need to have a good bit of maintenance done to it before it will be reliable. LS swap might be the way for you.
ShopLifeTV what do you think about a s54? I have the 318 motor 4cyl 1.9l but i want more power. if any too could you do the swap? I can also email or call you to discuss proper details
You could probably do it with an s54 but at the crank not whp and it will cost you a lot. Rebuild the engine with high overlap cams, forged pistons, a stroker kit and full bolt ons and you MIGHT be able to reach 400 hp. I've seen some people bore out their block and increase displacement a bit but even at that you are limited and you are talking about a lot of $$. Honestly just go forced induction, you can get a good supercharger kit for the s54 for 4-5Gs and if you're willing to rebuild the internals get a lot of boost.
iluvwater66 sounds like thats the way to go. s54 sounds more resonable and it already comes with 333 hp at the crank. a good supercharger should be able to add the other 70hp or i am thinking of just buying a 04,05 M3
how can I get in contact with you?
You can Instagram me @Shoplifetv
you are legit as fuck. subscribed
how did you manage to get the females to help you with that?