S52 done right is finally up for sale - SOLD

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  • jinoguy
    Advanced Member
    • Oct 2010
    • 183

    #1

    S52 done right is finally up for sale - SOLD

    Wassup R3V! First off I would like to thank all the guys that helped for this awesome build. After much discussion with my wife, she finally gave me the go to do one last project before we start having kids. Therefore my Alpine baby must go to start another one.

    Currently in the bmw program to be a level 3 tech. Will be graduating this year and decided to do the best swap I can before I start having kids. . I've been playing with cars for the past 15 yrs (porsches, e30 m3, m5, e36 m3,etc) so hopefully you guys get an idea of my workmanship.

    So here it goes:
    1989 325i Alpine BAR’d certified
    275K on chassis
    Never in accident an straight body. All vins match except the trunk lid since it was replaced with a M-tech 1 spoiler.


    Drivetrain:
    S52B32 from 97 e36 m3 (120K have video in vehicle before it was taken out)
    Put only 2k since the build.
    The build was finished right before Christmas in 2011.

    Leakdown: cyl. 1/5%, cyl. 2/7%, cyl. 3/5%, cyl. 4/5%,cyl. 5/8%, cyl 6/8%
    Compression: 1/205, 2/205, 3/208, 4/204, 5/210, 2/208
    ODB1 conversion (knock sensors, crank, camshaft, and all wiring)
    21.5 lb. pink injectors
    Custom equal length shortys
    M50 intake manifold
    413 Red Label
    3.5 MAF
    2 new 3.5 adapters from SIS
    ITG intake
    TRM custom chipped
    Super Bosch spark plugs
    OEM Valve cover gasket
    OEM Spark plug cavity gasket
    FAG slave cylinder
    FAG pilot bearing
    Victor Reinz rear main seal
    Victor Reinz crankshaft seal
    OEM Lower timing case cover and metal gaskets
    Sachs puc sport clutch and pressure plate
    OEM new flywheel bolts
    Sachs throw out bearing
    ZF320 transmission
    E36 m3 drive shaft
    OEM e36 m3 guibo
    URO center support bearing
    M50 oil pan and dipstick
    OEM Oil pan gasket
    OEM steel impeller water pump
    OEM thermostat
    Aluminum thermostat housing
    OEM belt
    New pulleys (power steering, vibration damper, a/c, idler)
    E36 m3 steering rack
    E36 m3 dual cat
    Dinan Gen II exhaust from a e36 m3 ($1200)
    3:25 LSD
    E36 radiator
    E30 pusher fan
    Z3 short shifter
    Walbro 255lph fuel pump
    OEM fuel filter and hoses

    Suspension:
    Custom valved Bilsteins 900lb.
    J stock springs from Turner motorsport
    GC rear shock mounts
    E30 m3 sway bars
    E30 m3 control arm bushings
    Ireland Engineering tranny mounts
    Powerflex rear subframe bushings
    AKG motorsport rear trail arm bushings
    Precise SS brake lines
    Hawk HP pads
    EJ knight skidplate
    ESM 002 16x9 square set up
    215/40/16

    Interior:
    Recaros and interior redone to factory houndstooth
    Recaro seat brackets
    Houndstooth door panels
    Grey carpet
    Euro (german) check panel
    Euro fuel gauge
    map light mirror
    Euro fog light switch
    Nakamichi head
    Factory tweeters
    JL 10” sub
    JL 500 watt amp
    Personal steering wheel/adapter

    Exterior:
    IS side skirts
    New IS front lip
    Ryan G splitter
    Hood bra
    M Tech 1 rear spoiler
    Hella smilies
    Euro grill (modified intake side for more flow)
    Euro filler plate
    E39 6K Xenon lights
    Laminx smoked signals
    Full red tail lights
    Rebuilt A/C compressor (not installed yet but just need custom lines and drier)

    Only thing needed: Needs A/C lines installed, Needs a slave cylinder for a ZF320 since the current one is from a Getrag250. The M3 one is an inch longer ($50 fix which I'll try to install before buyer)

    I know I'm missing some other stuff but I'll post them as I remember

    Asking for $12.5K or close to it. Please no trades (already have another project).

    Mini build thread. Have more photos but too damn many to post. http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/show...highlight=powa











    Last edited by jinoguy; 03-21-2012, 09:47 PM.
  • mikeb23ft
    Grease Monkey
    • Jan 2012
    • 390

    #2
    I said goddamn!

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    • speedhop
      E30 Mastermind
      • Aug 2006
      • 1509

      #3
      Beautiful example of a clean swap. glws
      www.ryanwhopkins.com

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      • ButtJuice
        R3VLimited
        • Dec 2009
        • 2609

        #4
        This car is sex.
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        1999 528it - Daily Driver “Dad Wagon”
        1991 325is - 2.8L Budget Stroker Garage Slut
        1991 318is - Sold
        1986 325 - Sold

        Instagram - Lamoursum

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        • flash 23
          E30 Modder
          • Aug 2008
          • 904

          #5
          epic!! love the seats! i think i remember this car fs before the s52.

          glws. deserves its asking price imo.

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          • jinoguy
            Advanced Member
            • Oct 2010
            • 183

            #6
            Thank you for all the kind words you guys! Gotta start my new project (It's a surprise ;))

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            • KeaE30
              Noobie
              • Jun 2011
              • 24

              #7
              This is the definition of auto-erotica. GLWS
              btw, this is totally dream car #1 for me.

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              • 838Kelli
                Wrencher
                • Aug 2007
                • 276

                #8
                This car is clean, new owner will have one bad ass car!

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                • Eurospec
                  R3VLimited
                  • Feb 2005
                  • 2611

                  #9
                  Sweet jeebus.. what a clean car. Bravo!

                  Best of luck with the sale.

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                  • getouth
                    No R3VLimiter
                    • Jan 2010
                    • 3343

                    #10
                    Approved! GLWS
                    FEEDBACK:
                    http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=316212

                    BMWCCA #398608
                    IG @yagayo38

                    "The Best E30's were built with two camshafts four cylinders and sixteen valves!".

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                    • MR 325
                      Moderator
                      • Oct 2003
                      • 37827

                      #11
                      Love it, good luck with the sale!
                      BimmerHeads
                      Classic BMW Specialists
                      Santa Clarita, CA

                      www.BimmerHeads.com

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                      • lowerthanzimmy
                        Member
                        • Mar 2012
                        • 62

                        #12
                        damn, really nice car man.... good luck, wish you were eastcoast....
                        Auto Haus Detailing
                        facebook.com/ahausdetailing

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                        • dude8383
                          Forum Sponsor
                          • Jan 2005
                          • 10387

                          #13
                          That is hella clean man!! GLWS.
                          IG: deniso_nsi Leave me feedback here

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                          • DisgustipatedAP1
                            E30 Addict
                            • Mar 2012
                            • 421

                            #14
                            Wow... I think a guy is coming to buy my 6-speed TL this weekend. If he buys my TL, I think I'll come up to the Bay and buy this.
                            RIP: Delphin '89 E30 with S50 swap and lots of goodies :'(

                            Then: '04 Evo 8 RS, 500 whp/420 wtq 2900 lb E85 AWD turbo shits 'n giggles

                            Now: 2003 BMW M5 in Sterling Gray

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                            • herbivor
                              E30 Fanatic
                              • Apr 2009
                              • 1420

                              #15
                              Your next project must be amazing if you're giving up this. You should keep it. I haul my 2 kids around in my e30 all the time.
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