ttrousdell's Project Thread (E30 M3 & S38 swap content)

[The Dark Side of Will]

It should recirculate through the engine until the t-stat opens? Yes there is quite a difference in size. I guess if I had decided to run the B35 cooling system to save the space I would have considered it but I'm glad the B36 fits as well as it does

It's not just the pump... From what I saw it was the manifold that wraps around the front of the engine also; isn't that one of the big things that drove you to move the radiator?

http://www.mye28.com/viewtopic.php?t=108415

And some bling:


Note the dry sump pump...

[ttrousdell]

The large b36 manifold was what motivated me to use the first radiator i had (the small one that fit in the core support) and eventually the mishimoto m20/m50. With that manifold and front mounted distributor so close its impossible to mount the radiator in the original position. Now there were two reasons why I made my own radiator support. First i wanted a bigger radiator. This past summer i had overheating issues. Due to the small size of the radiator i was limited to a 9" fan. Second reason was to be able to use the oem hoses again. With the radiator in the core support it was located much closer to that manifold/the engine than stock. Finding any oem hose to fit was impossible. I had two options. Make custom hoses from a mold (quoted at 800-1k to make) or buy silicone 90/45s aluminum connectors. Well i went with making my own but had to make them out of several peices of hose. It looked sloppy. Thats why i went with the custom support, mishimoto radiator and 16" spal.
M88, very nice

[CW325]

Wheels look great!

[ttrousdell]

Wheels look great!

Thanks bud. good seeing you the other night at the diner. your cars looking great too.

Had a friend take some rolling shots.





Bought some oem fogs and some DEPO smileys. Quality seems ok. made some adapters so I can go back to OEM headlights if I need to.

[ttrousdell]

Picked up an S14B23 and G265/5 a few weeks ago. Right now i'm not sure what i'm going to do with it. I have considered a few options, drivetrain for a future 2002 project, swap out the S38 and drop it in my 325is and make a more balanced car or just hold on to it for parts. Either way nothing to immediate.

Vin number tag is no longer existent on engine however the tag on the tranny is still partially there. All I have is the last 3 numbers, 643 and im pretty sure the number before is a 1 or 4. I have checked M registry. No luck. Just curious of the history of the engine.






She sleeps....

[E30darkknight]

Ok, After pacing back and forth. You pulled the trigger and bought it. Will be keeping an eye here to see what happens to it.


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[e30m3s54turbo]

I see you are hoarding M motors.

[jhaurimn]

Crate it up and put it away for awhile.

[ArtFoodBMW]

OP delivers, also buys all m engines he can find. If you ever find you need to give away one of these engines because you have too many that you don't know what to do with, I'll be around

[ThatOneEuroE30]

So much awesome shit in this thread great work man

[JinormusJ]

You bought a s38 for $1100
Then an m3
Then an s14

What am I doing with my life




At least I have a complete s14 suspension..? That's something.. Right?

[Alpina]

This is great,,,

why dont you just rebuild the S14... bearings seals etc etc is not expensive at all and
you can get the pistons brandnew fro CP or JE or what ever for an affordable price

paint and clean and you have an engine that MANY will buy

[jhaurimn]

why dont you just rebuild the S14... bearings seals etc etc is not expensive at all

This guy

[F34R]

Post #334 the last photo is of me when you let me drive on that nice day! Wished we had more time the weekend you just stayed at my place, would have let you taken Polly through some back roads :)

My advice for the S14: store for the 2002 or put away for a future investment, the s14 is better than stock...it will only grow in value!

[ttrousdell]

Ok, After pacing back and forth. You pulled the trigger and bought it. Will be keeping an eye here to see what happens to it.

I just thought $4500 for all of it why not.

I see you are hoarding M motors.

Starting to seem that way. I admit my addiction

So much awesome shit in this thread great work man

Thanks bud

This guy

ha right. Id like to not be completely broke.

Post #334 the last photo is of me when you let me drive on that nice day! Wished we had more time the weekend you just stayed at my place, would have let you taken Polly through some back roads :)
My advice for the S14: store for the 2002 or put away for a future investment, the s14 is better than stock...it will only grow in value!

Glad I got to make the trip up. Ill be back again with the e30 and more ammo. Ive considered that idea.


Had some fun with the s38 car the other day.










Last week we had a day around 50F so I felt motivated to mess with the s14. Well intentions to clean some of the parts progressed into a full re-gasket and cleaning of the engine. One of the dirtiest engines i've ever owned. I'm happy the internals made it seem like it received regular oil changes.



If youre cheap you dont replace the 200 dollar gaskets that go between the ITBs and head. The solution half a tube of silicone so you need to use a pry bar to get it off.

Breaking down

cams out

Cam box removed

Head removed




Block and other mics parts getting cleaned

Cleaning ITBs

Painted block

Parts back from the blaster

Coming together. ARP studs installed


cleaned the head up

Put the head on. Found this useful during the s38 build. Applies to S14


Back together




Thanks for viewing. Happy motoring.