can you say stealth?

[e30polak]

The one thing (ONE of the main things rather) the s54 has over the m60 is the aftermarket support... turbocharging is actually an option with the s54, not so much with any BMW v8 in an e30.

The question boils down to, how much power do you REALLY need and how fast do you want to go?

Don't forget supercharging! And the set-up fits quite nicely in an e30.... ;-)



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I respectfully disagree... if that were the question on everyone's mind, you could achieve that with rebuilding/beefing up your m20 and slapping a huge turbo on it..

I think balance is a better goal. Who wants a 500whp e30? That's just dumb, unless Vin Diesel is your idol. I would bet the balance this car has with the rev happy/smooth s54 and somewhere around 300whp (I'm guessing he added a few tweaks before dropping the motor in) is just a dream to drive!

I agree for the most part.

I think 300-350whp is optimal for an e30, with no more then 350wtq. Anything over 400whp/350wtq makes even the best set-up car, much more difficult to drive at the limits in each gear, in MOST situations.

And to all the big power nay-sayers, I'm talking about USABLE power! If you can't nail it in 1st, 2nd or 3rd gear, without massive wheel spin, including power-shifting, then your statement holds NO value. :p

[cobraken]

A 300 hp e30 would be fun!!

[SoCal Life]

The one thing (ONE of the main things rather) the s54 has over the m60 is the aftermarket support... turbocharging is actually an option with the s54, not so much with any BMW v8 in an e30.

The question boils down to, how much power do you REALLY need and how fast do you want to go?

I respectfully disagree... if that were the question on everyone's mind, you could achieve that with rebuilding/beefing up your m20 and slapping a huge turbo on it..

I think balance is a better goal. Who wants a 500whp e30? That's just dumb, unless Vin Diesel is your idol. I would bet the balance this car has with the rev happy/smooth s54 and somewhere around 300whp (I'm guessing he added a few tweaks before dropping the motor in) is just a dream to drive!

[sticksdaman]

You and me both...

I am more tempted by M60's though, those swaps are gaining more traction as well.

The one thing (ONE of the main things rather) the s54 has over the m60 is the aftermarket support... turbocharging is actually an option with the s54, not so much with any BMW v8 in an e30.

The question boils down to, how much power do you REALLY need and how fast do you want to go?

[N2MYE30]

I saw that car, I have a copy of that magazine on my dressing table. It's like a charcoal colour with a white and silver pin stripe right?. Awesome looking car.

I remember the car you speak of. Very nice indeed!

[cobraken]

So how much power should it put to the wheels>??

[The Humjet]

That car is bad as fuck, there was an M-Tech I car in PBMW a few months back with an S54 swap, looked BONE STOCK on the outside with the exception of 17" Alpina wheels.

I saw that car, I have a copy of that magazine on my dressing table. It's like a charcoal colour with a white and silver pin stripe right?. Awesome looking car.

[bastianshaw]

more pics or ban

[dude8383]

I just had my S52 swap done this summer...now I want a S54. Damn it.

You and me both...

I am more tempted by M60's though, those swaps are gaining more traction as well.

[ACHTUNG]

I just had my S52 swap done this summer...now I want a S54. Damn it.

[Mako18]

I wouldn't mind seeing a subsection in the 24v subforum deticated to the s54 swaps so we can gather info in one place then the s54 swaps could be as easy as m50/s50/52 etc someday. I remember when the m50 was the holy grail of performance or that was atleast a common opinion when the swaps where first being completed.

[M-technik-3]

Waiting to see some photos patiently.

[Andrew325is]

So, what was the wiring like? More complex than stated or less?

The wiring was a lot of work, but yeah that's basically it.

[gofredo50]

. I may make a build thread later but I've been so busy with the swap and work/school, I just haven't had the time. I'm totally going to be at the E30 Picnic this June. If you're there I won't mind answering your questions.

It goes without saying your build thread would be a r3v best seller. Might even make the NYT list.

Although, there's nothing quite like seeing it in person. Might have to look into plane tickets for the picnic....

[ck_taft325is]

So, what was the wiring like? More complex than stated or less?