Car is sold.
Year: 1988
Make: BMW
Model: M3
Color: Hennarot (Ext) / Black (Int)
Engine: S54B32 w/ ZF 5-Speed Transmission
Chassis Mileage: 181,414
Title: Clean
It has been a pleasure owning this car for the past 8 years. I hate to part with it but life and priorities are taking me in a different direction. I’m hoping to find someone to be the next caretaker and thoroughly enjoy it as much as I have.
Everything except the paint has been touched. The original S14 drivetrain was sold in 2018 and helped put another M3 back on the road. The S54 swap has been slowly put together over the last 5 years. It has only been running and driving since October 2017. Subsequently it has only been driven around 1,300 miles. The car has run 3 flawless autocross sessions in the last 2 years.
One of BMW’s most iconic cars of all time paired with one of the most revered BMW engines makes for an incredible combination. It handles great, has plenty of power, makes all the right noises, and always brings a smile.
The hard to fake and carefully preserved barn-find patina can be enjoyed as is or viewed as a blank canvas.
It is definitely one of a kind and gets a lot of attention and thumbs up wherever it goes.
All parts listed as new only have 1300 miles since installed. Most receipts are accounted for and included.
Engine:
S54B32 70k miles
Arc Asylum modified subframe
Arc Asylum modified oil pan
AKG engine mounts Dr. Vanos kit new spark plugs new oem maf sensor
modified afe intake with custom airbox
rebuilt e36 m3 starter
new oil pump pickup tube gasket
new ccv valve
new oil pan gasket new valve cover gasket new exhaust manifold gaskets new intake boots
Transmission:
ZF320 5 speed (e36 m3/z3 s54) detent repair kit AKG stage II shifter new oem e36 m3 clutch new oem e36 m3 dual mass flywheel new E21 poly mounts with reinforcement cups new clutch fork pivot pin new spring clip new oem guibo new E30 M3 center support bearing rebuilt e36 M3 driveshaft Z3 3.23 torsen differential
Suspension:
New Ground Control coilover conversion kit w/Koni dampers
GC race camber plates
GC rear shock mount
hortened strut housings
new oem rear trailing arm bushings
new AKG rear shock mount reinforcement
new AKG poly differential bushing
new AKG poly subframe bushings
new Bimmerworld solid front control arm bushings
new oem rear trailing arm bushings
new oem front control arms
new oem sway bar links
new oem sway bar mounts
Steering:
new Z3 linear steering rack 2.7 turns to lock
new Chase Bays power steering line kit
new Chase Bays power steering reservoir
new oem sway bar links
new oem tie rods
Brakes:
Rebuilt 1971 2002 brake booster
rebuilt and painted oem calipers
new oem master cylinder
new Hawk HP+ brake pads front and rear
new Brembo blank rotors stainless steel brake lines
new oem parking brake hardware
Fuel:
new Bosch 044 in line pump
ew E30 M3 fuel filter
new E46 M3 fuel pressure regulator
Cooling:
new Mishimoto e36 m3 radiator
new SPAL electric puller fan
new Mishimoto fan temp controller
new hoses
new oem thermostat
new oem water pump
new E30 coolant temp sensor
new S54 coolant temp sensor
new late model E30 expansion tank
new heater core
new heater core hoses
new aftermarket oil cooler w/ AN lines
VAC oil filter lid w/sensor ports
new oil temp sensor
Exhaust:
OEM exhaust manifolds (cats removed, v-bands installed)
new Vibrant 3” race muffler
new Borla Pro XS 3” muffler
new all mandrel bent, stainless steel, tig welded
new Bosch pre cat o2 sensor
Electrical:
Plug and play swap harness by Andrew325is
oem DME tune
EWS delete
SAP delete
rear o2 delete
speed limiter removal
Sport button wired to rear defrost button
S38 coding plug for tachometer
Bavrest rebuilt SI board
Wheels:
Pontiac GTA wheels polished lips and faces 16x8
Dunlop Direzza ZII 225/45
Interior:
Reupholstered Recaro LX-b front seats, oem rear seat
Italvolanti Indianapolis DTM steering wheel
original shift/brake boots
radio delete plate
rack free dash
Lukebox 10” sub box and amp prewired to headunit
Exterior:
oem 89+ projector headlights, currently covered in yellow lamin-x
new fog light lenses
new smoked turn signals
all red taillights
new heated mirror glass
euro tow hook covers
new roundels
Considerations:
The rear half of the car has been repainted at some point prior to my ownership and there are key marks on driver side door. The driver side front fender has been repaired and clear coated and the front bumper has a crack which has been repaired from the back side.
The windshield has a few small rock chips.
The air conditioning fuse socket shows heat damage. I haven’t had a chance to investigate further but I do have the factory A/C lines.
There is a small quarter size rust hole on the firewall shown in the pictures. The gas pedal mounting area has a small amount of surface rust. The rear shock towers and jack location have been professionally repaired of minor rust.
The DME and assorted relays are resting in the glovebox. It needs a simple custom bracket and the wiring organized. The coolant temperature and oil pressure gauges are not functioning. I have not found the time to diagnose but I believe it will be an easy fix. I monitor coolant temps by utilizing the Torque ap on my phone.
All modifications related to the drivetrain swap are completely reversible. No cutting, welding or fabrication has been done to the chassis.
The car is located in Kansas City, MO. I can help facilitate shipping the car, but the buyer is responsible for all associated costs.
Pre-Purchase Inspection welcome.
Asking $48,000 obo
Possible trades plus cash on your end. Would need to be something unique. Porsche 911, pre 1972 Mercedes, motorcycles, pre 1970 American cars, E30 touring, etc.
Link to more pictures
https://photos.app.goo.gl/zgf1wUBzEmFdkjVM9Car
Year: 1988
Make: BMW
Model: M3
Color: Hennarot (Ext) / Black (Int)
Engine: S54B32 w/ ZF 5-Speed Transmission
Chassis Mileage: 181,414
Title: Clean
It has been a pleasure owning this car for the past 8 years. I hate to part with it but life and priorities are taking me in a different direction. I’m hoping to find someone to be the next caretaker and thoroughly enjoy it as much as I have.
Everything except the paint has been touched. The original S14 drivetrain was sold in 2018 and helped put another M3 back on the road. The S54 swap has been slowly put together over the last 5 years. It has only been running and driving since October 2017. Subsequently it has only been driven around 1,300 miles. The car has run 3 flawless autocross sessions in the last 2 years.
One of BMW’s most iconic cars of all time paired with one of the most revered BMW engines makes for an incredible combination. It handles great, has plenty of power, makes all the right noises, and always brings a smile.
The hard to fake and carefully preserved barn-find patina can be enjoyed as is or viewed as a blank canvas.
It is definitely one of a kind and gets a lot of attention and thumbs up wherever it goes.
All parts listed as new only have 1300 miles since installed. Most receipts are accounted for and included.
Engine:
S54B32 70k miles
Arc Asylum modified subframe
Arc Asylum modified oil pan
AKG engine mounts Dr. Vanos kit new spark plugs new oem maf sensor
modified afe intake with custom airbox
rebuilt e36 m3 starter
new oil pump pickup tube gasket
new ccv valve
new oil pan gasket new valve cover gasket new exhaust manifold gaskets new intake boots
Transmission:
ZF320 5 speed (e36 m3/z3 s54) detent repair kit AKG stage II shifter new oem e36 m3 clutch new oem e36 m3 dual mass flywheel new E21 poly mounts with reinforcement cups new clutch fork pivot pin new spring clip new oem guibo new E30 M3 center support bearing rebuilt e36 M3 driveshaft Z3 3.23 torsen differential
Suspension:
New Ground Control coilover conversion kit w/Koni dampers
GC race camber plates
GC rear shock mount
hortened strut housings
new oem rear trailing arm bushings
new AKG rear shock mount reinforcement
new AKG poly differential bushing
new AKG poly subframe bushings
new Bimmerworld solid front control arm bushings
new oem rear trailing arm bushings
new oem front control arms
new oem sway bar links
new oem sway bar mounts
Steering:
new Z3 linear steering rack 2.7 turns to lock
new Chase Bays power steering line kit
new Chase Bays power steering reservoir
new oem sway bar links
new oem tie rods
Brakes:
Rebuilt 1971 2002 brake booster
rebuilt and painted oem calipers
new oem master cylinder
new Hawk HP+ brake pads front and rear
new Brembo blank rotors stainless steel brake lines
new oem parking brake hardware
Fuel:
new Bosch 044 in line pump
ew E30 M3 fuel filter
new E46 M3 fuel pressure regulator
Cooling:
new Mishimoto e36 m3 radiator
new SPAL electric puller fan
new Mishimoto fan temp controller
new hoses
new oem thermostat
new oem water pump
new E30 coolant temp sensor
new S54 coolant temp sensor
new late model E30 expansion tank
new heater core
new heater core hoses
new aftermarket oil cooler w/ AN lines
VAC oil filter lid w/sensor ports
new oil temp sensor
Exhaust:
OEM exhaust manifolds (cats removed, v-bands installed)
new Vibrant 3” race muffler
new Borla Pro XS 3” muffler
new all mandrel bent, stainless steel, tig welded
new Bosch pre cat o2 sensor
Electrical:
Plug and play swap harness by Andrew325is
oem DME tune
EWS delete
SAP delete
rear o2 delete
speed limiter removal
Sport button wired to rear defrost button
S38 coding plug for tachometer
Bavrest rebuilt SI board
Wheels:
Pontiac GTA wheels polished lips and faces 16x8
Dunlop Direzza ZII 225/45
Interior:
Reupholstered Recaro LX-b front seats, oem rear seat
Italvolanti Indianapolis DTM steering wheel
original shift/brake boots
radio delete plate
rack free dash
Lukebox 10” sub box and amp prewired to headunit
Exterior:
oem 89+ projector headlights, currently covered in yellow lamin-x
new fog light lenses
new smoked turn signals
all red taillights
new heated mirror glass
euro tow hook covers
new roundels
Considerations:
The rear half of the car has been repainted at some point prior to my ownership and there are key marks on driver side door. The driver side front fender has been repaired and clear coated and the front bumper has a crack which has been repaired from the back side.
The windshield has a few small rock chips.
The air conditioning fuse socket shows heat damage. I haven’t had a chance to investigate further but I do have the factory A/C lines.
There is a small quarter size rust hole on the firewall shown in the pictures. The gas pedal mounting area has a small amount of surface rust. The rear shock towers and jack location have been professionally repaired of minor rust.
The DME and assorted relays are resting in the glovebox. It needs a simple custom bracket and the wiring organized. The coolant temperature and oil pressure gauges are not functioning. I have not found the time to diagnose but I believe it will be an easy fix. I monitor coolant temps by utilizing the Torque ap on my phone.
All modifications related to the drivetrain swap are completely reversible. No cutting, welding or fabrication has been done to the chassis.
The car is located in Kansas City, MO. I can help facilitate shipping the car, but the buyer is responsible for all associated costs.
Pre-Purchase Inspection welcome.
Asking $48,000 obo
Possible trades plus cash on your end. Would need to be something unique. Porsche 911, pre 1972 Mercedes, motorcycles, pre 1970 American cars, E30 touring, etc.
Link to more pictures
https://photos.app.goo.gl/zgf1wUBzEmFdkjVM9Car
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