what is this s38 worth?

[SpecRaceM5]

Small OT,,

all S38 parts are going skyhigh on the internet at the moment,, these parts are getting more and more individual,,

IMO,, the B35 is the least of all bigblock IL6 24v,, but as a EURO version M88/3 ((single chain driven,, more ponies but same torque)) the E24/E28 M/// cars are getting their value kept well ..

i sold a totally rebuilt S38B38 for a fair amount,, imo,, and the buyer was not arguing at all,,

spareparts and etc etc cost a lot,,

IMO the S38B38 is the greatest,, but perhaps the S54 is the best

It is a tough call between the S38 and S54. S54 opens up the possibilities where the S38 leaves off but it seems to be the weaker of the two. Spun rod bearings and sheered vanos bolts seem to be a reoccurring problem with the S54. It is possible that these are just maintenance things but for such a young motor I have seen more then one go boom because of this. I'll stick with the S38 myself.

[e30m3s54turbo]

It is a tough call between the S38 and S54. S54 opens up the possibilities where the S38 leaves off but it seems to be the weaker of the two. Spun rod bearings and sheered vanos bolts seem to be a reoccurring problem with the S54. It is possible that these are just maintenance things but for such a young motor I have seen more then one go boom because of this. I'll stick with the S38 myself.

You are right about s54 bearing and sheered vanos bolts. I have had my s38 for 17 years in my e30 m3 with no problem. I will soon find out about my s54 e30 m3?