S54 swap questions and concerns

[jink0619]

Ahh ok, Andrews adapter looks complicated as well damn I hate wiring :( if u could snap some pics would be great! pics of where the loom that the O2s plugs in and the 3 relays. Whatever pics u can take, thanks man. Text me pics 4434150870

[WannaBe30]

Some connectors will be in and some will be out. What I did was connect his adapter first so I could see where all the plugs went.

There's only like two that will go in the car to the computer from the harness then a few more to his adapter (in the car) like the sport button throttle etc the rest don't matter. I can snap close ups of whatever you want on mine o also used e46 harness

It's tight

You'll prolly need to extend the plug for the maf


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[WannaBe30]

Tuber=rubber


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[jink0619]

did you buy an adapter


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I bought Andrews adapter

The number 2 loom can be pulled over to the booster, so does it tuck inside the car or sits out?

[WannaBe30]

Might sound dumb but they look backwards. That tuber weather stripping on number two I have below my master cylinder.




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[WannaBe30]

did you buy an adapter


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[jink0619]

I'm having trouble figuring out the wiring harness. I'm using the e46m3 harness so my swap ppl pls help, the 3 looms in the pic where do they go?

[jink0619]

It's been awhile, work and more work has gotten in the way so haven't had time to do much since last post. I do have some time this week so will do as much as I can get done.

[jink0619]

Yeah Kassel (Jim Herrold), bought Andrew's PNP harness just to copy them, Now he lists them as Kassel made harness.

When I was looking for an s54 harness adapter, Jim acutally suggested buying from Andrew. Everyone copy's someone at some point, it's just business, like it or not, anyways I don't know the story but I'm not getting into it.

My swap progress has been on the decline, there's just too much I want to do non swap relatated, from replacing ebrake lines to minor rust repair, just seems like I find more problems that need attention. Need some motivation!

[DesertBMW]

Ah. Kassel. No comment...

Yeah Kassel (Jim Herrold), bought Andrew's PNP harness just to copy them, Now he lists them as Kassel made harness.

[328ijunkie]

Ah. Kassel. No comment...

[jink0619]

Whos flashing your DME ;)>

A guy from PA, he's about an hour away so makes it somewhat convenient for me, he actually just finished up a s54 swap.

[328ijunkie]

Whos flashing your DME ;)>

[jink0619]

List of parts I'm using so far, I'll keep this list updated for anyone who wants info for this swap.

-engine
02 s54
E46m3 harness and ecu
Andrew's harness adapter
E46 electronic gas pedal
E46 FPR/using e30 stock fuel filter
Tyler@Arc Asylum custom subframe and oil pan
E36 engine arms
E28 engine(green)mounts
Ebay JVT headers
E30 oil cooler/I used stock lines custom to fit s54 oil housing
*I kept my stock control arm lollipops, some opt with Treehouse for exhaust clearance

-Trans
96 ZF320
S52/m52 starter
S52 duel mass flywheel
S52 clutch kit
E36 5spd driveshalf
E36 clutch slave cylinder
E30 trans brace
E30 trans mounts
2.93LSD/if using a 6sp a 373 would be perfect

-Brakes
2002 booster/Porsche 944 fits also needs spacers on engine mount

-Cooling
E30 aluminum rad with electric fan
E30m3 coolant tank

I've replaced the waterpump/t-stat, oil housing gasket, valve and pan gasket.

[jink0619]

I'm curious about the filter I am using both but I think I'm also gonna ditch the big one its massive


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The e46 filter is enormous! I just couldn't find a location to mount it without looking ridiculous, also I didn't want to have the fuel lines at such an awkward angle. I think the stock e30 filter is enough so it should work.