S54 Swap Modifications Available

TinyT · 03-12-2012, 01:27 PM

Hey guys, I wanted to move this over here because I started these swaps for S54's originally but the thread is in another section. I offer a modification service for your S54 pan and E30 subframe. The swap was designed using AKG 24v swap mounts. The modifications to the drivers side sump differ depending on the style of pan. I can make the mounts on the subframe for an E30 rack or E36 M3/Z rack.

I will have a website up soon.

Here are some pictures of the swap installed, these pictures have the simpler style pan with a side drain plug and E30 rack installed.

Thanks for looking! Contact information is in my signature.

Wanganstyle · 03-16-2012, 09:16 AM

do you have a solution for the U joint for e36/e46/e82 rack into e30 chassis? current solutions are so ugly; but I really want the 2.6 L-L rack

GK-E30M3 · 03-16-2012, 09:35 AM

Dose the Oil Pan on s50 or s52 have to be modified or only s54s

and what the price to do the Subframe

Chris

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Andrew325is · 03-16-2012, 12:43 PM

Hey that's cool. Ive heard about custom subframes so the s54 pan can be used but I didn't know the pan still needs modding. Do you have a way to use an unmodded pan?

M3 Ryan · 03-17-2012, 02:23 PM

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Originally Posted by GK-E30M3

Dose the Oil Pan on s50 or s52 have to be modified or only s54s

and what the price to do the Subframe

Chris

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Only modded for the dual sump S54 pan.
I have this setup in my M3. Here are pics of my install, I had it powercoated black... Tyler does nice work!

gobuffs · 03-17-2012, 08:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Andrew325is

Hey that's cool. Ive heard about custom subframes so the s54 pan can be used but I didn't know the pan still needs modding. Do you have a way to use an unmodded pan?

Move the firewall.

e30polak · 03-18-2012, 11:21 AM

For most people doing this swap, an e34 m50 front sump pan and pump, with a proper baffle is more than enough. Nice product nonetheless.

rThor432 · 03-18-2012, 03:20 PM

^^But the E34 pan is no good for ground clearance. At least, that's my reason for going 2-sump.

nando · 03-18-2012, 10:44 PM

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Originally Posted by e30polak

For most people doing this swap, an e34 m50 front sump pan and pump, with a proper baffle is more than enough. Nice product nonetheless.

I might be too picky - but the S54 had oiling problems stock, and now you're replacing the pretty well designed oiling system with one meant for a vanilla engine and a 6500rpm redline, then expecting it to adequately supply what is basically a detuned race motor at 8000rpm.

it's a compromise some are willing to take (and they may have reasons/justifications), but I wouldn't do it personally...

Wishno87 · 03-18-2012, 11:12 PM

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Originally Posted by rThor432

^^But the E34 pan is no good for ground clearance. At least, that's my reason for going 2-sump.

+1 except I'm going single rear.

Andrew325is · 03-19-2012, 09:32 AM

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Originally Posted by e30polak

For most people doing this swap, an e34 m50 front sump pan and pump, with a proper baffle is more than enough. Nice product nonetheless.

I agree. Dual pickup is not necessary unless your gonna race on the track. It does add to coolness though.

Ground clearance is not an issue for me with the E34 pan. Parts of my exhaust and also my custom front sway bar are lower than the pan.

rThor432 · 03-19-2012, 12:19 PM

^^Single sump isn't an issue at the track either. I was at Daytona for a track day when Akard was running one of the race groups. I asked how the E34 pump was treating him (on a Euro S50) and he said it was solid and consistent. I've known a few other guys that ran the same setup with no oil pressure drop in race groups on sticky tires at VIR, CMP, Road Atlanta, Sebring etc-- all high stress tracks in one form or another. Justify either how you want, it's a preference thing really (per the data). Both are solutions to the same problem.

Leo_328i · 03-26-2012, 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by M3 Ryan

What front control arms are those? Looks awesome!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wanganstyle

do you have a solution for the U joint for e36/e46/e82 rack into e30 chassis? current solutions are so ugly; but I really want the 2.6 L-L rack

E82 racks fit E30?

TinyT · 04-07-2012, 07:25 AM

Here are some recent subframe pictures.

Iv been doing most of them for E36 racks lately, no spacers needed!

Wh33lhop · 04-07-2012, 07:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Leo_328i

What front control arms are those? Looks awesome!

AKGs.

03-12-2012, 01:27 PM	#1
TinyT Advanced Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Wisco Posts: 128	S54 Swap Modifications Available Hey guys, I wanted to move this over here because I started these swaps for S54's originally but the thread is in another section. I offer a modification service for your S54 pan and E30 subframe. The swap was designed using AKG 24v swap mounts. The modifications to the drivers side sump differ depending on the style of pan. I can make the mounts on the subframe for an E30 rack or E36 M3/Z rack. I will have a website up soon. Here are some pictures of the swap installed, these pictures have the simpler style pan with a side drain plug and E30 rack installed. Thanks for looking! Contact information is in my signature. __________________ Tyler Timmel 24V Rear Sump Clearance Kits! E30 Modified Subframes S54 Oil Pan Modifications S/M 50/552 E36 Rear Sump Pan Modifications And More! Email- Timmelts04@uww.edu http://www.facebook.com/TheArcAsylum Website Coming Soon!

03-16-2012, 09:16 AM	#2
Wanganstyle E30 Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Sfbay Posts: 1,462	do you have a solution for the U joint for e36/e46/e82 rack into e30 chassis? current solutions are so ugly; but I really want the 2.6 L-L rack __________________ Original USA Billet LSD for E46/e39/e92 NON-M http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?p=14989087 S54b32 alpha-N full standalone E36M build: http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum....php?t=1437471 H&B 327"S" Alpina West M20 engine +e46 euro 320D 6 speed install http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=217641 Inside LSD: http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=207170

03-16-2012, 09:35 AM	#3
GK-E30M3 Mod Crazy Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Chicago Posts: 618	Dose the Oil Pan on s50 or s52 have to be modified or only s54s and what the price to do the Subframe Chris . __________________ 88 M3 AW s54 Track Car 04 Toyota Tundra 09 VW Touareg TDI +90 1:18 diecast cars

03-18-2012, 11:21 AM	#7
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03-19-2012, 12:19 PM	#12
rThor432 No R3VLimiter Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 3,899	^^Single sump isn't an issue at the track either. I was at Daytona for a track day when Akard was running one of the race groups. I asked how the E34 pump was treating him (on a Euro S50) and he said it was solid and consistent. I've known a few other guys that ran the same setup with no oil pressure drop in race groups on sticky tires at VIR, CMP, Road Atlanta, Sebring etc-- all high stress tracks in one form or another. Justify either how you want, it's a preference thing really (per the data). Both are solutions to the same problem. Last edited by rThor432; 03-19-2012 at 12:36 PM..

03-16-2012, 12:43 PM	#4
Andrew325is Grease Monkey Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Fairview, OR Posts: 398	Hey that's cool. Ive heard about custom subframes so the s54 pan can be used but I didn't know the pan still needs modding. Do you have a way to use an unmodded pan?

03-18-2012, 03:20 PM	#8
rThor432 No R3VLimiter Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 3,899	^^But the E34 pan is no good for ground clearance. At least, that's my reason for going 2-sump.

04-07-2012, 07:25 AM	#14
TinyT Advanced Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Wisco Posts: 128	Here are some recent subframe pictures. Iv been doing most of them for E36 racks lately, no spacers needed! __________________ Tyler Timmel 24V Rear Sump Clearance Kits! E30 Modified Subframes S54 Oil Pan Modifications S/M 50/552 E36 Rear Sump Pan Modifications And More! Email- Timmelts04@uww.edu http://www.facebook.com/TheArcAsylum Website Coming Soon!