S54 Swaps? I searched but found none?

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  • lordofmpower
    Advanced Member
    • Nov 2003
    • 153

    #1

    S54 Swaps? I searched but found none?

    Has anyone Done an S54 swap ? I searched but came up with nothing.... :?:
  • Ryan Stewart
    I Love Miatas
    • Oct 2003
    • 8978

    #2
    Someone in Finland apparently put an M54 into an E30 but I cant confirm it runs. I just saw pics on the .de a while back.

    S54, HA! You know no E30 drivers can afford that.
    Im now E30less.
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    • Brew
      No R3VLimiter
      • Oct 2003
      • 3060

      #3
      I was actually just talking to one of the older techs at work about this. Apparently there is a S54 longblock with a bent rod just chilling outside of the shop. :)

      One of the biggest problems is that you cannot convert the engine management to OBD1 without going full standalone. And AFAIK only a few, very sophisticated standalone systems (Motec, etc.) can control the S54's dual, infinitely-variable vanos. EWS would pose an issue as well.
      '91 318is
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      • Stu Mc
        R3V Elite
        • Oct 2003
        • 4083

        #4
        John Holder, a club racer, just finished setting up one in his E36 bMod (maybe A)...he's running motec of some sort I believe. search track forum at www.bimmerforums.com

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        • lordofmpower
          Advanced Member
          • Nov 2003
          • 153

          #5
          Originally posted by Brew
          I was actually just talking to one of the older techs at work about this. Apparently there is a S54 longblock with a bent rod just chilling outside of the shop. :)

          One of the biggest problems is that you cannot convert the engine management to OBD1 without going full standalone. And AFAIK only a few, very sophisticated standalone systems (Motec, etc.) can control the S54's dual, infinitely-variable vanos. EWS would pose an issue as well.

          wouldn't want to donate the Motor Ehh? or price it at least? :twisted:

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          • Mystikal
            Moderator
            Wheel Fitment Expert
            • Nov 2003
            • 9602

            #6
            There's an E36 S54 up here, MarkD setup the engine management. Same with an S54-swapped Z3.

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            • BahnE30
              E30 Enthusiast
              • Oct 2003
              • 1050

              #7
              there's also one using the factory harness etc and it runs. on maxbimmer can
              't remember his name thou.

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              • Drew325is
                E30 Addict
                • Oct 2004
                • 520

                #8
                There's a S54 E30 M3 supposedly being built here in Australia..however it's all very hush hush. If it ever eventuates, I'll definitely post up the info!

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                • AdamF 88iS
                  R3VLimited
                  • Oct 2003
                  • 2051

                  #9
                  Originally posted by Stu Mc
                  John Holder, a club racer, just finished setting up one in his E36 bMod (maybe A)...he's running motec of some sort I believe. search track forum at www.bimmerforums.com
                  Yea EvoSport is doing the conversion for him since his last motor blew up.
                  Adam Fogg- '88 M3

                  Common sense- It's the new 'gifted'

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                  • japspecvr6
                    Mod Crazy
                    • Apr 2005
                    • 602

                    #10
                    S54....that sounds beast what is it :?: :?: :?:

                    M52 |S52 Cams|E36 Rack Swap|GC Coilover Kit |. . . . . . . . . More To Come

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                    • DrMcDave
                      E30 Mastermind
                      • Oct 2003
                      • 1793

                      #11
                      Originally posted by japspecvr6
                      S54....that sounds beast what is it :?: :?: :?:
                      333hp e46m3 engine, it is beast

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                      • japspecvr6
                        Mod Crazy
                        • Apr 2005
                        • 602

                        #12
                        ddddaaaaaammnmnn....lmao.....im couple of months late

                        M52 |S52 Cams|E36 Rack Swap|GC Coilover Kit |. . . . . . . . . More To Come

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                        • bmws50b30
                          E30 Enthusiast
                          • Aug 2005
                          • 1151

                          #13
                          here you go

                          As always I'll try to document everything as well as I can...A new site has been created http://E30.mit.edu/ But of course nothing is there yet... So the story is...my older cousin...David...is also an avid BMW enthusiast...and has an E30...and I have an extra S54 engine...so it seems only...

                          1991 330is


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                          • Hartge_H27
                            E30 Mastermind
                            • Jun 2006
                            • 1699

                            #14
                            A friend of mine here in germany just did the S54 swap into a E36 compact. that car is a killa

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