Classic Daily E30 325iX S54 Swap

[nando]

Not with the engine rotated like that.

[F34R]

Looking so good! and lol at an ix being easier than a RWD e30.

[alloydix]

cheapest is definitely the frankenpan route using all E30 ix parts. the drawbacks are too significant for me to ignore, though.

You mentioned this in the 24v swap knowledge base thread. Sorry if these drawbacks to having the motor at the m20 angle have been listed clearly in another thread, but I'm wondering what they are?

I understand sticking to e30 ix parts means being stuck with a weak front diff, but from what I've gathered it seems that most agree it handles 300hp fine, as long as you aren't pushing a whole lot of torque. It also means having to do a custom brake setup, but isn't it possible to make a boosterless brake setup better than stock for not a lot of extra cash?

[kid325e]

Jake, this thing on the road yet? Knowing how quick you blow through these projects i'm guessing yes?

Excited to see if this thing is rolling!

I emailed you a week or two ago, wasn't sure if you got it? PM me!

[jakeb]

Jake, this thing on the road yet? Knowing how quick you blow through these projects i'm guessing yes?

Excited to see if this thing is rolling!

I emailed you a week or two ago, wasn't sure if you got it? PM me!

nope not done yet. Moving along tho. Getting interior work done as well. Just found your email, sorry about missing it. Replied.

[MyE30]

This great stuff.

jakeb, I'm not familiar with what the inside of an ix oil pan looks like. Considering the s54 oil pan windage tray design, does your frankenpan provide appropriate oil windage?

[jakeb]

Should keep this thread updated as the project is moving along.

This car is also getting some interior upgrades.
First going from tan to black.
Dyeing the carpet....1st step is to clean it a ton


Then start spraying on some dye.








fresh dash as well


Seats getting heat added.






Black vert sports


Due to the plenum we needed to remove the booster. So we are going to increased leverage from the brake pedal and also a smaller master cylinder 19mm/19mm

I started with the massive booster delete but it didn't work. So I had something similar made at the water jet...twice. Things are fitting now.

The progression...


The master is just for mock up.




Exhaust...

[rzerob]

I look forward to reading updates on this build. That exhaust is awesome. The muffler looks short in the pics are you adding long tips?

[blunttech]

I was just out there Monday/Tuesday and saw this. Looks really nice

[E30NJ]

Nice work! Keep the photos coming.

[litu]

Awesome work, keep those pics coming :)

[MR 325]

Looking good!

[jakeb]

I look forward to reading updates on this build. That exhaust is awesome. The muffler looks short in the pics are you adding long tips?

Yes there will be tips. It is maybe 8" from the exit

[nouseforaname]

What dye did you use on the carpet?

Great thread. Awesome work.

[jakeb]

Using two e46 heater hoses



Joining AC lines - high side



low side



installed


Stock oil cooler lines welded to AN 10 fittings.


Coming off the engine


Getting closer


Will use an e28 m5 coolant tank
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return hose


e46 FPR



Had the lift at the shop to change some light bulbs and snagged this shot


Engine was supposed to be running early this week but when we cranked it over there was some noise from the lower end. Come to find out that two rod bolts were just barely hitting the oil pickup tube. So entire engine, trans, front suspension, etc etc came out and the pickup was adjusted. It's all back in now and wiring can get wrapped up.