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  • BMW_TUNER
    E30 Fanatic
    • Jul 2006
    • 1377

    #1

    Operation Phoenix is in Full Effect

    So from the ashes of my turbo car will come a N/A beast. My S54 has been purchased and is being shipped to me as I type. I scored a low mileage 73k S54 and I will go through all the lovely steps to install it right here on the R3V. Hoping to lighten the car a bit with the S54 and then go after some old suspension and maybe pickup some new wheels to fit a staggered setup on the car. First mod is already in for the S54, 2002 booster goodness.
    1989 332IS -S-Fiddy Four-Some weight removed.
    5 lug E36 M3 Brakes Coilovers and LTW's and No ABS.
  • BMW_TUNER
    E30 Fanatic
    • Jul 2006
    • 1377

    #2
    Many Parts are in route! Photos soon. Pulled the sub-frame for Tyler to work on and am super excited to get things started.
    1989 332IS -S-Fiddy Four-Some weight removed.
    5 lug E36 M3 Brakes Coilovers and LTW's and No ABS.

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    • BMW_TUNER
      E30 Fanatic
      • Jul 2006
      • 1377

      #3


      headers care of my brother. And a section one from my brother as well.

      It appears that I won't have to do much but maybe just add a 2-1 and connect to my cat and resonator and back muffler

      1989 332IS -S-Fiddy Four-Some weight removed.
      5 lug E36 M3 Brakes Coilovers and LTW's and No ABS.

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      • BMW_TUNER
        E30 Fanatic
        • Jul 2006
        • 1377

        #4
        Engine bay is all ready too. 2002 Booster Overflow tank relocated Crossmember Out to Tyler at Arc ready to rock.



        1989 332IS -S-Fiddy Four-Some weight removed.
        5 lug E36 M3 Brakes Coilovers and LTW's and No ABS.

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        • BMW_TUNER
          E30 Fanatic
          • Jul 2006
          • 1377

          #5
          Installed the Pedal Bracket and pedal.

          I did not have much trouble. I simply installed the top bolt spaced it out got it snug then swung the lover notched part to the floor, seated it to the floor then tightened the bolt. I did have to move the steering retainer clamp around from the 0600 position to the 0900 position but otherwise, it was pretty simple.
          Last edited by BMW_TUNER; 07-28-2017, 08:40 AM.
          1989 332IS -S-Fiddy Four-Some weight removed.
          5 lug E36 M3 Brakes Coilovers and LTW's and No ABS.

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          • BMW_TUNER
            E30 Fanatic
            • Jul 2006
            • 1377

            #6
            So The recycled I purchased my S54 from has good prices but they have dropped the ball on delivery. I will give a full review when I receive my motor Monday.
            1989 332IS -S-Fiddy Four-Some weight removed.
            5 lug E36 M3 Brakes Coilovers and LTW's and No ABS.

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            • BMW_TUNER
              E30 Fanatic
              • Jul 2006
              • 1377

              #7
              First major setback... the recycler double sold my S54. Aka out from underneath me and I had already paid for it. They are going to try to make it right.
              1989 332IS -S-Fiddy Four-Some weight removed.
              5 lug E36 M3 Brakes Coilovers and LTW's and No ABS.

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              • kid8
                Grease Monkey
                • Jul 2013
                • 312

                #8
                Damn, that really sucks. I'm sure it'll get sorted though, looking forward to your build!

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                • BMW_TUNER
                  E30 Fanatic
                  • Jul 2006
                  • 1377

                  #9
                  Well, the original recycler did not come through on the S54 so I have requested a full refund. They ended up double selling the engine, shady shit. I have an engine coming from Texas now.
                  1989 332IS -S-Fiddy Four-Some weight removed.
                  5 lug E36 M3 Brakes Coilovers and LTW's and No ABS.

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                  • BMW_TUNER
                    E30 Fanatic
                    • Jul 2006
                    • 1377

                    #10
                    Learned that Technica Glues the flat part on their water pipe, when the drill bit caught and ripped it off. Starting over.
                    Last edited by BMW_TUNER; 08-02-2017, 10:09 AM.
                    1989 332IS -S-Fiddy Four-Some weight removed.
                    5 lug E36 M3 Brakes Coilovers and LTW's and No ABS.

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                    • BMW_TUNER
                      E30 Fanatic
                      • Jul 2006
                      • 1377

                      #11

                      Que the Star Wars Intro Music !!! It begins!!!
                      1989 332IS -S-Fiddy Four-Some weight removed.
                      5 lug E36 M3 Brakes Coilovers and LTW's and No ABS.

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                      • BMW_TUNER
                        E30 Fanatic
                        • Jul 2006
                        • 1377

                        #12
                        Pulled the TB's and found this


                        Pulled the entire Intake system apart.
                        1989 332IS -S-Fiddy Four-Some weight removed.
                        5 lug E36 M3 Brakes Coilovers and LTW's and No ABS.

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                        • BMW_TUNER
                          E30 Fanatic
                          • Jul 2006
                          • 1377

                          #13
                          I have some other pics I will post later but for now here is the shiny parts made shiny.


                          Last edited by BMW_TUNER; 08-14-2017, 10:56 AM.
                          1989 332IS -S-Fiddy Four-Some weight removed.
                          5 lug E36 M3 Brakes Coilovers and LTW's and No ABS.

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                          • BMW_TUNER
                            E30 Fanatic
                            • Jul 2006
                            • 1377

                            #14
                            Did the rod bearings. Look at #1 he was getting ready to screw me over.

                            1989 332IS -S-Fiddy Four-Some weight removed.
                            5 lug E36 M3 Brakes Coilovers and LTW's and No ABS.

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                            • BMW_TUNER
                              E30 Fanatic
                              • Jul 2006
                              • 1377

                              #15
                              Checked the Cam adjust. Only found 2 out by .001 I will address prior to installing.
                              1989 332IS -S-Fiddy Four-Some weight removed.
                              5 lug E36 M3 Brakes Coilovers and LTW's and No ABS.

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