E36 M3 engine in an E30?

[e30Matt]

That's an S54.

What's that motor, an S52 with weird looking covers?

[M-technik-3]

That was a S54 in Thailand or Maylasia. It has custom CF panels. Did you read the thread?

[e30Matt]

Thread no work.

[Jordan]

That was a S54 in Thailand or Maylasia. It has custom CF panels. Did you read the thread?

The link to the thread is bad.

Again, Greg, with all due respect... that is NOT a S54.

It is a normal e46 3 series issue engine, of which displacement (and code) I'm not sure because of the aftermarket CF covers.

S54's are much different shaped, have individual TB's and a huge air collector box.

[niq_nak]

i couldnt imagine having that sort of power to weight ration, s54 in e30 = death :D

[M-technik-3]

Ok this was from the BEN board and according to the builder its a S54B30. It's a custom job.

[Jordan]

Ok this was from the BEN board and according to the builder its a S54B30. It's a custom job.

a S54 is 3246cc.

[M-technik-3]

That's right, hmm Maybe it was listed as a M54B30 but I can't find details on Ben.

[nando]

Jordan, I think you're wrong. look at the intake manifold, that's definetly not an S52 or S50. the thread greg posted was deleted but this part is left

http://www.bmwe30.net/cgi-bin/forum/technical.pl?read=107462

the valve covers could easily be custom made (as most of the project would have to be)

the car is in taiwan, and is obviously an example of a "money is no object" project.

[e30Matt]

Well, it says M54B30 in Taiwan.

[Jordan]

Jordan, I think you're wrong. look at the intake manifold, that's definetly not an S52 or S50.

You might think I'm wrong, but I know you are wrong.

I never said it was a S52 or S50. I explictly said it was a "normal e46 3 series issue engine" It is not a S54. Come on your aren't that stupid are you?

the valve covers could easily be custom made (as most of the project would have to be)

And while they were there, they ditched the individual TB's from the S54 and installed the standard runners off a non-m engine? no. pass the bowl.

[M-technik-3]

I saw a link at another thread that I believe said S54B30 but like I said I could be wrong. But I read a S54 was being done in Cali right now.

[nando]

actually when I posted you hadn't posted that.. now that I see the E46 M3 up there, I see your point though. I forgot that the E46 came with individual throttle bodies.

even so, I think that proves that it could be done. the motor from the regular E46 is just as complicated as the M3.. of course the question is WHY? an S50 (euro or otherwise) could be built up to plenty of power for a lot less hassle and money..

[Jordan]

the motor from the regular E46 is just as complicated as the M3.

No, it isn't. It still has alot of electronics, but not as much or the same shit.

Sit on your hands Nando.

[e30Matt]

^ E46 330i (M54B30) ^

Jordan's right. That sumbitch is an M54.