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Thread: More S54 swap mayhem: Sia's E28.

  1. 11-01-2011, 02:26 PM #1
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    Arrow More S54 swap mayhem: Sia's E28

    By now, most of you have seen ZiMMie's OEM-clean S54B32 powered E36 M-Tech. Mike, the one-man wrenching show here at Stance Factory, built this car himself and it runs on the factory DME. It's driven hard and put away hot, daily:



    He hates when I show off his car.

    There has been a good deal of internet fame generated by this car, and Sia was unable to miss it. Sia is a true BMW lover, with an extensive and enviable collection of classic BMW (and Alpina!) models. One of his more low-key rides is this absolutely mint 1983 525i Euro:





    Sia decided that his E28 needed more than the M30B25 that BMW installed almost 20 years ago:



    The common engine conversions for this chassis include both larger M30 and newer generation M50-variant motors right up to the S50B32 Euro. But these are not unique enough for Sia, who has a taste for the rare. He wants something to really make a BMW enthusiast stand up and take notice. Enter the S54B32:



    With 343+hp (we'll be doing a few tricks to raise that factory figure), this should be more than enough for the relatively lightweight base-model E28 chassis. As that shot shows, ZiMMie is already prepping the clean motor with all the proper maintenance before it's shoehorned in (Vanos bolts, valve adjustment, an assortment of gaskets, etc etc). Oh yeah, and of course an E46 M3 6-speed transmission is patiently waiting to be bolted on also.

    I'll be updating this thread as we go along, stay tuned.

    Apr 2012 edit:

    She's done.





    Dec 2012 edit:

    Made PBMW 12/12. Click the pic to view the article.

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  2. 11-01-2011, 02:30 PM #2
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    skill set is a welcome addition to the board. regardsless who builds it

    need more before pictars
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    You guys use factory DME which retains VANOS? E46 M3 cluster, DBW pedal? Is the OBDII port functional and would it pass inspection? How do you tie it in so the rest of the body functions work (e.g. radio, windows, etc)
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    Wow! Amazing work,it's gonna be so good! Good luck with the swap!
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    Not only is this one of the coolest projects to be posted in R&S in the past decade, you also do not type like a 12 year old.

    Perhaps there is hope.
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    I'm excited to see where this goes. I have hopes and dreams to swap my e28 someday... and always looking into new options.

    I did say hopes and dreams
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    Quote Originally Posted by tcturbo91 View Post
    I'm excited to see where this goes. I have hopes and dreams to swap my e28 someday... and always looking into new options.

    I did say hopes and dreams
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    Quote Originally Posted by Dricebrug View Post
    Not only is this one of the coolest projects to be posted in R&S in the past decade, you also do not type like a 12 year old.

    Perhaps there is hope.
    but so true...

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    Quote Originally Posted by Dricebrug View Post
    Not only is this one of the coolest projects to be posted in R&S in the past decade, you also do not type like a 12 year old.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Dricebrug View Post
    Not only is this one of the coolest projects to be posted in R&S in the past decade, you also do not type like a 12 year old.

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    What are you guys doing about the front subframe? Which Oil pan will you be using?
    Came here to post this as well. Can't wait to see more!

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