E30 M3 S54 Swap Complete! Lots of details..

[CrusherCurtis]

sets my on soul fire.

[pussiwillow]

I want to light my car on fire after seeing this...

[Adrian_Visser]

I have a question about the suspension:
I noticed you are running raised rear subframe bushings and camber/toe correctors.

Did you have to modify the adjusters or beat in the body to keep them from interfering?

I am about to install the same thing on my car and was just wondering how bad the clearance issue between the adjuster ears and the body is and what I should do about it. My first instinct is to pick up a hammer and beat the body -the gas tank is pretty soft, but it seems kind of dumb to beat on it- but I have heard that some people trim the extra off the adjusters. I purchased the slotted posi-locking IE adjusters if it makes a difference.

[M3 Ryan]

I have a question about the suspension:
I noticed you are running raised rear subframe bushings and camber/toe correctors.

Did you have to modify the adjusters or beat in the body to keep them from interfering?

I am about to install the same thing on my car and was just wondering how bad the clearance issue between the adjuster ears and the body is and what I should do about it. My first instinct is to pick up a hammer and beat the body -the gas tank is pretty soft, but it seems kind of dumb to beat on it- but I have heard that some people trim the extra off the adjusters. I purchased the slotted posi-locking IE adjusters if it makes a difference.

My adjusters clear the body just fine with no mods to the body itself, even on the 9mm raised mounts. Thanks for all the positive feedback!

[Bimmerguy91]

This makes me want to go rip the s54 out of my Z4M and put it in my E30!

[Andrei97]

That is a really nice car you got there!!

[el bimmer]

2nd place, were they blind? or did they have a first place winner with a Honda with F-16 Jet Engine in it! Wow! This is 1st place anywhere!

[0-60Motorsports]

Absolutely stunning car. love that S54 conversion

[uber_nerd]

you may have built the perfect e30... aside from the interior

[Hoffmann]

so sick man! nice

[GMOTE]

Well, my swap is done. The car completed over 1000 rigorous miles to Bimmerfest '11 and back. The car took 2nd place in the Modified class.
Here's an updated mod list and specs on everything... I'm sure I forgot some mods and details but you get the idea... many more photos of progress on the build are here:

http://ryan.tobinhosting.com/S54-Swap?page=1

Enjoy!

'88 E30 M3 Lachssilber/Black

Engine/Drivetrain:
S54B32 with 5spd ZF E36 Trans
3.25LSD Diff with M-Coupe Cover
Marcus' CF Race Airbox
Specialist Components Typhoon ECU
VAC Underdrive Pulleys
VAC Secondary Air Blockoff
VAC Manual Throttle Cable Conversion
VAC AN-10 Oil Cooler Conversion with Custom 10 row cooler
Mishimoto Radiator, Samco Silicone Hoses, Stock Coolant Bottle
Stainless Headers and full 3" Mandrel Bent Exhaust, Cat/Resonator and Borla XS Muffler
Dual sump S54 Oil Pan modified to fit with custom subframe
8.5LB UUC Flywheel with Sachs E34 M5 Clutch Kit
UUC EVO3 Shifter

Suspension/Brakes:
19x8.5"/19x9.5" Morr VS7 Forged Wheels with Yoko S-Drive 245/30/19 & 275/30/19 Tires
AKG Front Control Arms
Ground Control Coilovers with 650/1200 Springs, Koni SA Race Shocks
AKG 12mm Raised 80A Subframe bushings, 75D TA Bushings, Weld-in Camber/Toe Kit
Brembo 4pot Calipers all Around, 14" floating Front Rotors and 13" Rears, One-Off Kit by Ron Lee
E36 M3 3.0:1 Steering Rack
No Swaybars (drives great without them, springs are plenty stiff)
Massive Lee Boosterless/Non-ABS Brake System with 21mm/17mm Master Cyl
Hawk Ceramic Pads (will go more aggressive for track use)

Interior:
Leather Wrapped Consoles from Germany
ZHP Shifter and custom leather boot, Momo Comp Wheel
Recaro SRD Replica's in Black Leather, Nappa Leather Rear Seat
JVC Stereo, Fosgate Speakers, Luke 10" Box with 500w Class D Amp
Black Suede Headliner
CF Cluster Trim

Body:
Shaved Bumper Piping and lic plate mounting
EVO3 Fenders
EVO2 Front Spoiler with EVO3 CF Splitter
EVO3 Rear Wing with CF Flap
CF Kidney Grills (JEDM3), Euro Grilles, EVO3 Hood Seals
Shaved Door Locks and Washer Nozzles
Smoked Hella Headlights with French Yellow Fogs and Clear markers
MHW Smoked Taillights, Shaved Badges, Shortened Antenna
3" Dual CF Exhaust Tips (custom made by yours truly, may sell a few sets)
Rolled front Fenders and Pulled Rear Quarter Arches to clear wheels
Tint: 5% rear, 35% side, 50% front and 70% Windshield












Stock resivour on manual brakes, clears airbox easily.

Headers and custom valve cover oil drainback hose.

thanks im about to do this to my car thanks for the info

[Northern]

(Quotes entire OP)
thanks im about to do this to my car thanks for the info

:drink:

[reelizmpro]

Ryan's done a great job on this car. Don't think I've seen a more modified street E30. For more coverage, check out the article in European Car.

[evo30]

clean swap and super clean car ..nice work

[TrentW]

Meh. Not that great.











No wait...I guess it is.