 » Site Navigation | | | | » Recent Threads | | | looove 04-16-2024 01:18 PM 04-16-2024 01:18 PM 0 Replies, 1,986 Views | |  |  |  |  09-28-2010, 05:20 PM | #1 | | Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Dirty Jersey Posts: 36 |  S54 in New Jersey?
Ok so my stocker lost compression and im thinking s54 swap. i wanna do 6 spd trans and lsd rear as well. anyone have any good hook ups for powertrain around the tri state? i have spoken with ams autowerks and they quoted me 8 grand how ever im thinking i can find the parts cheaper with some research. |  |  | | 09-28-2010, 07:01 PM | #2 | | Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: LA, Bellflower, CA Posts: 3,613 |
if i were doing this I'd just buy a wrecked M3. Everything would be there for you. The wiring harness, accessories, trans, etc. It'll end up being cheaper that way and less stressful becuase then you won't have to be randomly searching for parts that'll you find out you'll need. When I was playing with this idea a while back I thought of just pulling the whole wiring from the wrecked car so it'll be easier to run everything.
That's just my idea.
IMO, i think a wrecked car can be had for WAY CHEAPER than finding parts. __________________ 
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Check list: S52 swap, manual transmission swap, 3.25 LSD with M Coupe diff cover, SuperSprint muffler, M3 style mirrors, AFE intake, ASC delete, M50 Manifold swap, UUC strut bar, ZHP lighted knob, Vaders, M-tech interior, OEM armrest, AC Schintzer front lip, AC Schnitzer rear spoiler, Roof spoiler, 18'' rims, M3 front drilled brakes, LED interior lights, 3 spoke Euro style steering wheel, OEM roof spoiler and bike holder, Thule fairing, Euro tail lights, oil pressure guage, carbon fiber hood painted to original paint (still showing CF weaving), what's next to do...? | | | | | 09-29-2010, 05:30 PM | #3 | | Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Merritt Island, FL Posts: 351 |
What Marv is saying is absolutely true for an e36 swap. However, I'm not sure how the e46 parts interchange so I would do a little research before hand. You may wind up with a bunch of parts that you can't use from the e46. The e46 engine, harness and 6speed all would be necessary. It may be good to get a cheap 6cyl e36 donor car along with just the e46 engine/transmission you want. You do know that the S54 is a difficult task to put in an e36 (like nearly impossible for the average dude). There is a product out there (in development I think) sort of like a converter DME box that allows the e46 harness to be compatible with the e36 chassis). I suggest you read thiis thread if you are not familiar with this job. Ease of S54 Swap: http://www.318ti.org/forum/showthread.php?t=14952 This is the link to the ABL Original Parts website (maker of the converter box): http://www.abloriginalparts.com/pb/w..._ecc430d6.html __________________ Alpine Weiß 1995 318ti
M50tu mostly stock, chip'd 413, AFE Intake. e36 M3 front brakes, e30 M3 rear calipers. e28 3.25 LSD + e30 axles. Custom stainless Magnaflow 2 in 1 out muffler.
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i think 8 grand is a lil over priced..but again its ams autowerks...they the **** once and right...
stop by bimmer clinic in elizabeth ,,trumble st,,ask for bill i believe he was going to do this on his m3... __________________  318ti MZK2 | | | | |
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