FS(TX): 97 M3 with S54 Swap + Lots of goodies!

[Shainz]

For sale is my 1997 BMW M3 which has been swapped with an S54/6 Speed from an E46 M3. Car currently has 241xxx miles on the body, engine had 70k when it was purchased to be swapped in – was refreshed before installation. Body does not have an ounce of rust on it. Wiring is mostly plug and play thanks for Andrew from R3VLimited. ABS works, A/C works, OBD2 communications works. Car was tuned by Jordan at RKTunes – car makes 323whp/254wtq. Colin at Soulspeed Performance set a track alignment on the car and corner balanced it for me @2820 lbs.
Modifications include:

Engine Modifications/Maintenance Items(1000 miles ago):
Rod bearings replaced with OEM WPC coated bearings
ARP Rod Bolts
New oil pan gasket
New timing guide/tensioner for cam gears
New front/rear main seal
VAC Motorsports ATI Crank Damper Pulley
New OEM Cam x2/Crank Sensor
Dr. Vanos C300 Exhaust Hub
Dr. Vanos Noise Reduction Kit/Cam Bolt Repair Kit
Dr. Vanos Upgraded Intake/Exhaust Gear
New BMW OEM Vanos Solenoid Pack
Dr. Vanos – Vanos Replacement Unit
Valve Shim was performed 1000 miles ago using ECS Tuning shim kit
New valve cover gasket
New Bosch DCPR8EKP Spark Plugs
New Bremi Coils
New Bosch Primary O2 Sensors
Rogue Engineering CPV O-Ring with new CPV
Rogue Engineering SAP Injection Block-off plate
New OEM TPS Sensors
New OEM Thermostat

Exhaust/Intake:
Euro M3 Headers without Catalytic Converters
UUC Section 1 + 2 E46 M3 Non-rasp pipes
UUC System U catback
VAC Replica CSL Carbon Airbox with 6 inch K&N Filter
IAT Relocation Kit

Cooling/Steering/Fueling:
Mishimoto Radiator Dual Core
Derale Pusher Fan + Spal Puller Fan
Turner Motorsports Oil Cooler Adapter Fitting
10AN SS Lines to a Huge 20 row cooler – Measuring 14 wide by 20 tall mounted in front kidney grills
Factory Power steering cooler
Offcamber motorsport Steel reservoir and AN Lines
New Z3 power steering rack
Solid custom u-joint
Rebuilt steering column
New OEM Inner/outer tie rods/bellows
New 4 Seasons A/C Compressor
Euro coolant tank
Temp Activated Fan Controller
Aeromotive Fuel Pressure regulator with gauge
6AN Teflon coated lines from front to back of vehicle
Dual 485 pumps in tank, similar setup to what turner sells for starvation issues
EVAP has been bypassed

Suspension/Brakes:
Stance Super Sport Coilovers with adjustable camber plates and spherical rear tophats
AKG Reinforcement plates on rear subframe points, RTAB trailing arm location, rear subframe swaybar mount, front subframe
Maximum PSI Diff reinforcement bracket
AKG 95A Bushings in rear subframe, rear diff, RTAB
Ground control adjustable end links
Turner motorsports front/rear swaybars
Turner motorsport adjustable rear lateral links
Superpro front control arm bushings
New OEM ball joints in the front control arms
New rear wheel bearings
New e-brake cables/shoes/hardware
Stoptech stainless steel brake lines
Stoptech slotted rotors front/rear
Stoptech street performance brake pads on all 4 corners
Hard motorsport front brake ducts
Motorsport Hardware Extended wheelstuds

Drivetrain:
6 Speed Getrag from E46 M3
4.10 Gears with LSD set up to 40% lockup
Rogue Engineering rear diff cover
Autosolutions Short shifter Kit
Jaffster Tall Delrin Shift Knob
Rebuilt OEM Auto Driveshaft
AKG 75D Engine/Transmission Mounts
JB Racing Lightened Steel Single Mass Flywheel
OEM Sach Clutch Kit

Wiring/ECU:
S54 Z3 M Coupe Engine Wiring Harness
S54 Z3 M Coupe Transmission Wiring Harness
MSS54 ECU which can pass emissions/EWS Removed/CAN-Bus Codes Removed
Andrew @ R3VLimited Adapter harness
E46 M3 Gas Pedal

Interior:
Euro E36 M3 Steering Wheel
M Pedal Covers
Kirk Racing Roll Bar
Rewrapped headliner, A/B/C Pillar
Rear Seat Delete Plate
Infinity Kappa Speakers in rear deck/front jams
Harrison Motorsports Door Panels covered in suede
Hard Motorsport GT3 RS Door Style door pulls
Turn One Trophy S seats which are identical to the Sparco Evo 2, mounted on a set of Sparco Sliders with
Planted Technology Seat Brackets
Factory seatbelts have been removed, car now has 6 point Sparco cam-lock seatbelts
Alpine Bluetooth Headunit
Factory OBC deleted in favor of Euro clock

Exterior:
Seibon Carbon fiber hood
Aerocatch Hoodpins
Carbon fiber LTW High-rise wing
Depo ZKW Replica Headlights
Depo LED Taillights
Depo Smoked Turn signals and sidemarkers
Mateo Motorsports Rear Diffuser
BMW Front fog light deletes
17x9.5 Enkei RPF-1 with Hankook RS3 wheels – Square Setup
Carbon Fiber Sunroof delete
BMW Motorsport door handles

Car is on its way to the body shop to have the front/rear bumpers painted. Rear bumper was cracked when previous owner backed over a curb. Front bumper was replaced because a forklift backed into it when it was in the shop. This is not a show car, this is a track ready toy. I do not think you will find a cleaner, more street-able/daily drive-able,track-able well built car that is as fun as this one is with an S54.

Any questions please ask. Willing to compensate up to $500 to the right buyer for transport. Asking $18k OBO.

[gotboost79]

Lot of car for the price!!

For anyone contemplating, you'd spend far more trying to replicate the parts and labor of a s54 swapped car done correctly. Looks like a lot of quality went into this car. Glws, wish I was in the market if I didn't already have one.

[rebel1]

Why would you put AKG rear sub frame reinforcements on a 97? They had factory plates

[Shainz]

Why would you put AKG rear sub frame reinforcements on a 97? They had factory plates

When I removed the rear subframe to have it powdercoated, I seam welded the subframe plates and had AKG reinforcements welded to the rear shock towers. The wording is not 100% clear. Apologize about that.

[rebel1]

When I removed the rear subframe to have it powdercoated, I seam welded the subframe plates and had AKG reinforcements welded to the rear shock towers. The wording is not 100% clear. Apologize about that.

In mid 95, M3's came from the factory with the sub frame plates. That's why I asked.

Nonetheless, GLWS. Sounds like a great car

[Flake753]

I'm local if anyone wants me to look at this for them

[GG///M3]

Pretty much an exact copy of my car except it doesn't have Schricks cams. GLWS(good luck with the tire kickers who don't know what goes into a build like).

[newmarker]

Can you send me some additional photos? I sent a PM with my email address.

[evomel]

For sale is my 1997 BMW M3 which has been swapped with an S54/6 Speed from an E46 M3. Car currently has 241xxx miles on the body, engine had 70k when it was purchased to be swapped in – was refreshed before installation. Body does not have an ounce of rust on it. Wiring is mostly plug and play thanks for Andrew from R3VLimited. ABS works, A/C works, OBD2 communications works. Car was tuned by Jordan at RKTunes – car makes 323whp/254wtq. Colin at Soulspeed Performance set a track alignment on the car and corner balanced it for me @2820 lbs.
Modifications include:

Engine Modifications/Maintenance Items(1000 miles ago):
Rod bearings replaced with OEM WPC coated bearings
ARP Rod Bolts
New oil pan gasket
New timing guide/tensioner for cam gears
New front/rear main seal
VAC Motorsports ATI Crank Damper Pulley
New OEM Cam x2/Crank Sensor
Dr. Vanos C300 Exhaust Hub
Dr. Vanos Noise Reduction Kit/Cam Bolt Repair Kit
Dr. Vanos Upgraded Intake/Exhaust Gear
New BMW OEM Vanos Solenoid Pack
Dr. Vanos – Vanos Replacement Unit
Valve Shim was performed 1000 miles ago using ECS Tuning shim kit
New valve cover gasket
New Bosch DCPR8EKP Spark Plugs
New Bremi Coils
New Bosch Primary O2 Sensors
Rogue Engineering CPV O-Ring with new CPV
Rogue Engineering SAP Injection Block-off plate
New OEM TPS Sensors
New OEM Thermostat

Exhaust/Intake:
Euro M3 Headers without Catalytic Converters
UUC Section 1 + 2 E46 M3 Non-rasp pipes
UUC System U catback
VAC Replica CSL Carbon Airbox with 6 inch K&N Filter
IAT Relocation Kit

Cooling/Steering/Fueling:
Mishimoto Radiator Dual Core
Derale Pusher Fan + Spal Puller Fan
Turner Motorsports Oil Cooler Adapter Fitting
10AN SS Lines to a Huge 20 row cooler – Measuring 14 wide by 20 tall mounted in front kidney grills
Factory Power steering cooler
Offcamber motorsport Steel reservoir and AN Lines
New Z3 power steering rack
Solid custom u-joint
Rebuilt steering column
New OEM Inner/outer tie rods/bellows
New 4 Seasons A/C Compressor
Euro coolant tank
Temp Activated Fan Controller
Aeromotive Fuel Pressure regulator with gauge
6AN Teflon coated lines from front to back of vehicle
Dual 485 pumps in tank, similar setup to what turner sells for starvation issues
EVAP has been bypassed

Suspension/Brakes:
Stance Super Sport Coilovers with adjustable camber plates and spherical rear tophats
AKG Reinforcement plates on rear subframe points, RTAB trailing arm location, rear subframe swaybar mount, front subframe
Maximum PSI Diff reinforcement bracket
AKG 95A Bushings in rear subframe, rear diff, RTAB
Ground control adjustable end links
Turner motorsports front/rear swaybars
Turner motorsport adjustable rear lateral links
Superpro front control arm bushings
New OEM ball joints in the front control arms
New rear wheel bearings
New e-brake cables/shoes/hardware
Stoptech stainless steel brake lines
Stoptech slotted rotors front/rear
Stoptech street performance brake pads on all 4 corners
Hard motorsport front brake ducts
Motorsport Hardware Extended wheelstuds

Drivetrain:
6 Speed Getrag from E46 M3
4.10 Gears with LSD set up to 40% lockup
Rogue Engineering rear diff cover
Autosolutions Short shifter Kit
Jaffster Tall Delrin Shift Knob
Rebuilt OEM Auto Driveshaft
AKG 75D Engine/Transmission Mounts
JB Racing Lightened Steel Single Mass Flywheel
OEM Sach Clutch Kit

Wiring/ECU:
S54 Z3 M Coupe Engine Wiring Harness
S54 Z3 M Coupe Transmission Wiring Harness
MSS54 ECU which can pass emissions/EWS Removed/CAN-Bus Codes Removed
Andrew @ R3VLimited Adapter harness
E46 M3 Gas Pedal

Interior:
Euro E36 M3 Steering Wheel
M Pedal Covers
Kirk Racing Roll Bar
Rewrapped headliner, A/B/C Pillar
Rear Seat Delete Plate
Infinity Kappa Speakers in rear deck/front jams
Harrison Motorsports Door Panels covered in suede
Hard Motorsport GT3 RS Door Style door pulls
Turn One Trophy S seats which are identical to the Sparco Evo 2, mounted on a set of Sparco Sliders with
Planted Technology Seat Brackets
Factory seatbelts have been removed, car now has 6 point Sparco cam-lock seatbelts
Alpine Bluetooth Headunit
Factory OBC deleted in favor of Euro clock

Exterior:
Seibon Carbon fiber hood
Aerocatch Hoodpins
Carbon fiber LTW High-rise wing
Depo ZKW Replica Headlights
Depo LED Taillights
Depo Smoked Turn signals and sidemarkers
Mateo Motorsports Rear Diffuser
BMW Front fog light deletes
17x9.5 Enkei RPF-1 with Hankook RS3 wheels – Square Setup
Carbon Fiber Sunroof delete
BMW Motorsport door handles

Car is on its way to the body shop to have the front/rear bumpers painted. Rear bumper was cracked when previous owner backed over a curb. Front bumper was replaced because a forklift backed into it when it was in the shop. This is not a show car, this is a track ready toy. I do not think you will find a cleaner, more street-able/daily drive-able,track-able well built car that is as fun as this one is with an S54.

Any questions please ask. Willing to compensate up to $500 to the right buyer for transport. Asking $18k OBO.

are u open to trades?

[Shainz]

Not interested in trades. BUMP!

[newmarker]

Not sure if you received my PM, looking to see some more pictures. Can you send some to austin.newmark at gmail.com ?

[stegosaurus]

95+ M3's came from the factory with front strut tower reinforcement or "safari" plates (part number 31312489795) sandwiched between the strut top mounts and the underside of the strut towers. The remaining areas of interest (rear strut tower, rear subframe, rear trailing arm bushing pockets, rear swaybar tabs, front subframe) all require aftermarket solutions. If I'm reading correctly then this car has had all of the above addressed.

Wish I had the money for it.

If you want to trade for a 2000 Subaru 2.5rsti (with spare L series chassis and like 1.5 cars worth of spare parts) and an Aprilia sxv550 let me know lol.

In mid 95, M3's came from the factory with the sub frame plates. That's why I asked.

Nonetheless, GLWS. Sounds like a great car

[Boplaw]

I sold my last e36 because I wanted to install an s54/6sp in it but didn't take the plunge. Please send pics to boplaw at yahoo dot com.

[Jatterbu]

I'm interested in the car. Could you email me some more pictures? Sent you a PM with my email. Thanks.

[Kwoodwo]

Pm sent. Give me a call or text when you get a chance.

832 724-3421

[bigjetmech]

sweet ride