So the Z3M harness is longer than the E46 harness?
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97 M3/4 - S54, TRM Coilovers, UUC SSK/Sways/LTW Flywheel
Good info for my own future project.
I did see that searching the other day, that's about what it's stayed at consistent through them and the dealer. TheBMWpartstore has it for $380 delivered...was just hoping to see one at the costs they used to be a year or two ago....oh well I guess. Wish that price included the complete harness, not just the main engine portion.
Well, soon to be up for sale E46M3 engine harness I guess.
What sucks is the cost on them to the dealers is like $280, might have been $210 but I forget.
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Planning to do this swap next year, thank you OP for the thread.
Because of the time it takes to integrate the e36 chassis adaptor into the harness.
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Gonna be that guy and ask the question that is probably on every other s54 swap thread, BUT isn't there a visual diy somewhere of exactly what wires to splice to what?
I remember doing this from a c101 87 325i engine harness to the body side harness connector of an 84 325e. It was pretty simple because there was a ton of resources and info from r3v. No one has been so kind to spend all their time explaining it in a diagram for s54 - e36 yet?
There are guides as to what wires one could splice.
Thank you for the great thread ! Grest info. I'm almost finished with my swap, some fuel mapping tuning to finish. I'm using a DTA Fast S100 ECU instead of OEM. I noticed over the weekend that I don't have any heat in the HVAC system. I confirmed I have power to all fuses, and system worked fine before the swap. No power is going to the control valves that regulate the water flow to heater core. Looking at the wiring diagram, I see the BMW DME feeds an rpm signal to the Integrated HVAC module. I don't think the guy doing the wiring accounted for that. Anybody ran into similar issue ?
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Thank you for taking your time time to put all the information in one place. if you can, add pics along the way.
Is anyone using the VAC DBW delete kit ? I used this kit with custom throttle cable. The install works ok but throttle pedal is stiff and a litte lazy to return in the shut position. I'm wondering if I have a problem with the linkage on the engine itself. Any changes made to make it operate more smoothly ?
Sounds almost like the cable is kinked or not lubed well.
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Cable looks good in terms of positioning. I'll check to see if it's dry and needs lubricating.
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I got the same kit on my swapped e36. Absolutely love it.
Throttle is heavier, witch I like!
But you have to install it right and maybe even get sone extra hardware or stronger nuts/washers, add some silicone to lub it "lol"
If not installed and set properly! Throttle cable or Dbw delete arm will catch or rub. Leading to a jumpy pedal, or catchy "when stuck against smtg.".
The advantage of dbw delete is with a lil custon braket'in'.You could easily re ise the e36 cruise control...
Current:
1983 E21 320I ''Trusty stead!'' Ireland engineering suspension, solid strut bar, all stock
1995 E36 ///M3 ''Could it be love? it is!'' so Much $$$$$ Dumped on this car!
2002 E39 ///M5 ''Angry little thing!'' dinan tune, dinan diff, supersprint exhaust system overhaul...
The goners:
1992 E30 318is slicktop ''Knuckles'' volvo lip, full stock
1992 E36 320i ''You did good little one'' Full stock
1988 w124 Mercedes 250d ''Best car ever...EVER!'' Bone stock!
Whatever you can ''faster'', I can do ''faster''!
Current:
1983 E21 320I ''Trusty stead!'' Ireland engineering suspension, solid strut bar, all stock
1995 E36 ///M3 ''Could it be love? it is!'' so Much $$$$$ Dumped on this car!
2002 E39 ///M5 ''Angry little thing!'' dinan tune, dinan diff, supersprint exhaust system overhaul...
The goners:
1992 E30 318is slicktop ''Knuckles'' volvo lip, full stock
1992 E36 320i ''You did good little one'' Full stock
1988 w124 Mercedes 250d ''Best car ever...EVER!'' Bone stock!
Whatever you can ''faster'', I can do ''faster''!
Me keeping the DBW without cruise control and making my trips to Colorado will help me determine if I go to the manual linkage or not.
I'm always taking road trips in the M, just wanted a bit more power and a newer engine in there to do it all with now.
S54 swap DME flashing - $100
S54 swap CAN interface board (for proper A/C & check engine light) - $275
e36 SAP sim/secondary air pump simulator: $75 - standard or $170 - plug & play
e36 post-cat O2 sims: $115 shipped, plug & play
If switching from DBW to CCK! Use aschillesmotorsport kit instead of VAC. FYI
-DO THE VALVE ADJUSTMENT ON THE CAR
-REFRESH RODS LIKE SAID BEFORE
-CHECK YOUR PRESSURE PLUGS AND FREEZE PLUGS WHILE ENGINE IS OUT
-GET SOME GOOD HEADERS, INSTALL WHILE ENGINE IS OUT
-NEW MOTOR MOUNTS ARE A MUST ''E36 M3'' ONES WILL WORK FINE WITHOUT SPACERS
-REFRESH YOUR STEERING COLUMN
-KNOW THAT THE EURO COOLANT TANK IS CHEAP! BUT THE BRACKET TO HOLD IT IS NOT! UNLESS YOU ARE A SKILLED BLACKSMITH AND CAN MAKE ONE.
-UPGRADE YOUR LINES! ''ALL OF EM'' WITH STEEL BR LINES
-STANDALONE SYSTEMS LIKE MINE ''TYPHOON'' WILL NOT INTERFEER WITH YOUR HEATER. AND CAN BE SET UP TO RUN 150RPM WITH AC ON...
NOW WHO THE F@K KNOWS WHAT AC COMPRESSOR I NEED TO USE WITH THIS S$IT @$$ S54 FOR MY OBD1 CLIMate CONTROL TO NOT DIE BAKED IN THIS CAR!!!!
z3 m s54 compressor?
e36 m3 ''bracket/ compressor and custom belt''?
and what to do about the pressure switch?
Current:
1983 E21 320I ''Trusty stead!'' Ireland engineering suspension, solid strut bar, all stock
1995 E36 ///M3 ''Could it be love? it is!'' so Much $$$$$ Dumped on this car!
2002 E39 ///M5 ''Angry little thing!'' dinan tune, dinan diff, supersprint exhaust system overhaul...
The goners:
1992 E30 318is slicktop ''Knuckles'' volvo lip, full stock
1992 E36 320i ''You did good little one'' Full stock
1988 w124 Mercedes 250d ''Best car ever...EVER!'' Bone stock!
Whatever you can ''faster'', I can do ''faster''!
I've done this a few times now. Hit me up if you have any questions on it. It's not terrible, but there are right (OEM-esque), good (budget), and wrong (ghetto) ways to do it. I've seen them all lol.
Past Builds:
S54 E36 Compact Build|Thread|IG|@_goldfinger|
Current Fleet:
Z4 M Coupe - Black Sapphire Metallic over Black
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