E30 M3 S54 Track build and restoration.
As most of you know, I had a stock e30 M3 before..... Love it, but I wish it had more horsepower. It my heart to take the S14 to replace it with something else.
So I decided to sell it, and look for a new project. Something that needs a little bit of work, so I wouldn't feel bad doing what I wanted to do to it.
Long story short, I have a complete crashed e46 M3 sitting in my shop, So I was looking for a rolling chassis. Was hard to find one, but I finally found this car for sale on Craigslist. It has an s50 with 6speed transmission off of an e46 zhp. The seller told me it needs some work. So I pulled the trigger and purchased it. I knew it needs trims, moldings, and lots of TLC. The plan was to throw the S54 with 6 speed in it, change trims, do interior work, and give it a fresh pain job. Started the project, found out this needs a whole lot more than that. Needs new brake system, sandblast , interior/exterior paint job, suspension, and bushings. Pretty much everything except the shell has to be replaced. So far I took the s54 apart, getting it rebuild, 6 speed transmission with stage 3 clutch, brembo BBK, trying to get AST coilover Kit. As far as wheels got 17 x 9 square setup VOLK te37 sl.
The rest..... Will be continued.
The goal with this one is to be a street clean track toy.
The day I got it
My old E30 M3
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Now after when we saw those problems we decide to restore everything!
Now took the S54 apart to get it rebuild
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Gorgeous E30 M3 man. I would have a tough time selling it, especially having one in that nice of condition. Keep us posted on updates and keep those pictures coming!
-Dmitry
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Thanks buddy,
BBK for the front arrived
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cant wait to see it all done brotha!
New rebuild axles arrived!
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Thanks Ryan
Last edited by bmw Drifter; 10-05-2016 at 08:24 PM.
Beautiful!!
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Great project Ayed! Can't wait to see this in the shop. Going to be a monster.
So I'm always a big fan of te37sl.
And we know they don't make them 5x120 in 17's
So I ordered a set of 17x9 et22 5x114, which is not that far from 5x120. So we got the wheels redrilled 5x120! so happy the way come out.
Big thanks to my buddy Serge from Benz Workz
Last edited by bmw Drifter; 10-08-2016 at 12:52 AM.
This is gonna be good
A Spark Plug Plug, now that is a good idea.
- 1995 320i M52B20 Powerflex Front LCAB's, ECS 5mm wheel spacers on the front, Kosei 17x8.5 wheels, 225/45/17 Sumitomo HTRZ3 Tires, FK Streetline-X Coilovers
where is the car now? Didnt see it last time when I was there a few days ago?
Sorry haven't post for a while, we was so busy at the shop.
So after seeing all the body work and paint how bad is on this car, we decided to take it all the way to the metal!
man... It's too nice now for track. Nice Work!
1996 328i (m52B28US) OBD1 euro ZF 5spd. 3.23LSD conversion / Chem. PnP Head/ DINAN stg.2 CHIP/ VAC race valves/ S52 cams/ A/C delete/ fan delete/ Washer Fluid resv delete/ ARP head studs/ Cometic 140MLS / VAC Solid Engine/trans Mounts/ CAI / 2.5"Borla race exahaust/ NGK R spark plugs, M50 Mani, S50 Oil Res, Riot Racing HFTB, SAMCO Hoses, JBR FW, X-Brace, Mtech Front Bumper, RE RSMs, stoptech SS lines, Bilstein sports, H&R Race Springs, S52 Reinforcement plates, Kosei K1 w/ bridgestone RE960as, Brembo/stoptech slotted rotors, M3 Trailing arms, M3 Calipers, M3 Axles, ACS strut brace, weight reduction.
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So we modify the S54 oil pan and E30 M3 subframe. That allows us to bolt the engine in and retain the factory S54 oiling system. And we run e36 engine mount arms and 24v swap specific engine mounts for this.
And a big thanks to the Arc Asylum
very nice fabrication on the subframe.
So happy I looked in here!
excellent work
It's been a while since last update.
And a big thanks to Garagistic for an amazing work on the rear suspension !
Getting all clips and hardware adds up
Engine back together now
Damn Ayed, didn't know you had a E30 M3.
its Aj, btw (infinity insurance appraiser)
you ever fix the e46 yet?
Big thanks to SWR Motorsports for the amazing work on the S54 swap
S54 rebuild with je pistons in stock compression
Head reinstalled
Engine rebuilt and ready to go in
Engine installed. Shows tight fitment
Last edited by bmw Drifter; 08-04-2017 at 01:32 AM.
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