Here's why you should K swap your BMW E30!
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In today's episode we talk about why the k series in the bmw e30 just makes sense! the k24 is so similar in many ways to the s14 out of the e30 M3! I hope this video helps you decide to k swap your e30!
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In the second half of the video we look at the new to me driveshaft out of an e36 328i! the bearing gave me so many issues so I hope you enjoy my struggling lol!
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Lmaooo the clips of you removing the bearing are hilarious 😂😂
@ProjectRacecar2
Жыл бұрын
I'm glad you enjoyed them😅 it was very painful 😂
Just found your channel from the everything you need to swap video. Love the build so practical too
@ProjectRacecar2
Жыл бұрын
It's really practical! You get some awesome reliability with good power and high revs! Thanks for joining the channel!! The car is getting closer and closer to a first start!
Solid video man! I would love to do a k swapped e30! Can't wait to see yours running!
@ProjectRacecar2
Жыл бұрын
Thanks man! It's close, just saving for some more parts!! So close!
Solid video man! Love the content!
@ProjectRacecar2
Жыл бұрын
Thanks man!
It's important to see, swaps are not all peaches and cream. Your perseverance is admirable! The weather is starting to get a little better here in Michigan, we'll be tackling the K Swap / E30 soon. The vids you've done are going to be a tremendous asset. THANKS...
@ProjectRacecar2
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for the kind words! Yeah I could have cut a lot of the footage out but I figured it was funny and realistic! KZread for sure has some rose colored glasses sometimes! Good luck on your build! Let me know if there is anything I can help clear up when you do the work🤟🏻🙂
Dude you doing awesome man! Your so close my friend!
@ProjectRacecar2
Жыл бұрын
Thanks man! It feels like I'm down to only the few parts left!! I'm excited but nervous for a first start! Thanks for the support!
Hard to beat a k24 in an e30. Just so balanced!
Loving the progress so far!
@ProjectRacecar2
Жыл бұрын
Thanks man! How is the 2002 coming along?
@AndronPrime
Жыл бұрын
@@ProjectRacecar2 Very slowly! Gotta post an update video sometime next week!
ohh so you were the one who got the drive shaft i was looking for? ahahah sick build brother I'm doing basically the same right now hope we can me if hopefully my car runs one day lol
@ProjectRacecar2
Жыл бұрын
Lmaooo if this was the one in Houston then I for sure stole it😂 they are really hard to find these days! Thanks man! Thats super exciting and I feel you, I always underestimate the cost/effort of swaps😂 KZread makes it look so easy! Good luck on your build! I'm always down to link up!
@theziptiechanel
Жыл бұрын
@@ProjectRacecar2 Tell me about it lol I'm on the edge of divorce bc of the cost so I need it out of the garage ASAP LOL
@ProjectRacecar2
Жыл бұрын
@@theziptiechanel lmaoo yeah that's never good😬 always really rough spending money on car parts😂
I’m following you since day 1. I love to swap mine too but seems like lot of modifications to get it done . Mine is 1990 325 i
@ProjectRacecar2
Жыл бұрын
Hey man! My thoughts are any motor swap is a lot of work, and a lot of parts! The k swap is pretty straight forward but still a ton that goes into it, I would say if you are happy with the power of the 325i then stick with it, another good option is a turbo kit for the m20, or finally a pretty simple swap is the 24v from the e36 328i any of these are great options! I swapped in the k series because the m42 didn't have any turbo options
@freshMila
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the info. I definitely looking into the turbo kit for it . What your recommendation or any kit that you familiar with . I definitely need your guidance.. thanks bro looking forward to hearing from you 🙏
What you think Ryan ? Pls advise 🙏
Love this series! Do you have any public docs of parts/pricing? The k swap is under consideration but i need those seats!
@ProjectRacecar2
Жыл бұрын
I reupholstered the seats myself using a kit from lseat.com they were super easy, I have a video on the channel! And I've been keeping track of everything that I have spent, it's for sure not a cheap swap but I don't think many engine swaps are really cheap😬 I'll try to get a video out about the cost!
@rosskennedy464
Жыл бұрын
@@ProjectRacecar2 Thanks!
Also another good swap is Sr20det if you can find the parts.
@ProjectRacecar2
Жыл бұрын
True, sr's are sweet, they are getting pretty pricey I'm sure the price will keep going up though!
Could you do me a favour, to ship kit for swap k engine in BMW e30
I’d do a k24 swap but I just can’t get onboard with an engine that sounds like a trumpet. If I could do a high flow cat with mufflers to keep the very noise quiet I’d do it
@ProjectRacecar2
Жыл бұрын
Yeah I never liked Hondas because of the sound, but it was always because the cars were either straight piped or fender dumped which sounds like garbage😂 I welded up my exhaust and had a resonator and a muffler and if it's too loud I'm switching to a cat to quiet it down!
im sold, I was debating between this or the ls swap.
@ProjectRacecar2
Жыл бұрын
We will see how it actually drives, but in terms of maintenance and not having any chassis modifications it's an awesome swap!
I'm doing exactly the same thing brother I might upload a video or two about it, I'l make sure tho give you some credit lol bc I'm learning from your vids too, hope we can link up once both cars are running, right now I'm just waiting on a ECU
@ProjectRacecar2
Жыл бұрын
Yeah I think the more videos on it the better! The rwd k series is an awesome idea! But that would be great! I would for sure be down to link up! What ECU did you end up going with?
@franciscocomegna7969
Жыл бұрын
I have an RSX ecu that I've read it will work, but on the long run you need to get an hondata
@ProjectRacecar2
Жыл бұрын
I got you, yeah I think that is the most commonly used ECU! Well that's super exciting! Let me know when you post a video! I will watch it, I'd love to see the build!
@franciscocomegna7969
Жыл бұрын
Yes sir!! I'll tag you there
Sorry if i missed, it but what diff gear ratio are you going to use? are you planning on keeping it the same for when you go turbo?
@ProjectRacecar2
Жыл бұрын
I have 4.10 gears LSD in a small case diff, I have no idea how it's going to feel with the car since I'm changing the transmission too, I will be looking for a medium case that will be able to handle the torque, ideally I would like 3.73 lsd that will handle the power for the turbo but still give good response
@JohnnyCorleone
Жыл бұрын
@@ProjectRacecar2 wouldn't 3.73 be too short to load the turbo?
What about a coding plug for the dash? I know it was needed for my S52 swap.
@ProjectRacecar2
Жыл бұрын
From what I've seen it's the coding plug for the 318is m42 which is the chassis that I have, if not that will be an easy fix!
@eternal24k
Жыл бұрын
@@ProjectRacecar2 perfect! i've got a couple of those kicking around.
That bearing is totally ceased I had it happen to me it's a pain to get off!
@ProjectRacecar2
Жыл бұрын
It was so difficult to get off😂 I spent so much time on it!
What do I do if I have an automatic😭
@ProjectRacecar2
Жыл бұрын
I don't believe this swap can be done with a manual, so you would have to convert it, which needs the clutch foot pedal assembly, the manual transmission, the clutch line, it's not too difficult especially when pulling the engine
@Particularhuman
Жыл бұрын
@@ProjectRacecar2 oh so the swaps only with automatics?
@ProjectRacecar2
Жыл бұрын
@@Particularhuman No the swap is only with manual transmissions, you would have to swap your automatic to a manual
@Particularhuman
Жыл бұрын
@@ProjectRacecar2 but do you think if I get a tranny to match, it would be possible for it to be automatic?
So much spare room in it
Im a hater because like Ls engines in america, it just makes retarded amounts of sense to do this swap bang for buck but everyone k swaps everything and i hate it 😂 jokes aside nice job man.
@ProjectRacecar2
9 ай бұрын
My original plan was to LS swap, it's the easiest way to make power! They are great engines I just felt like the k made sense for the e30 to keep it super light, I'll probably do an LS on my e36 that swap makes perfect sense! The k swap has definitely been a huge trend!
@robc1014
9 ай бұрын
@@ProjectRacecar2 i don’t blame anyone for it. The LS and K range of engines are probably the two best engine swaps for big reliable power at an affordable price.
@ProjectRacecar2
9 ай бұрын
@@robc1014 affordability is really the big one! They made so many of both! Ive always wanted a JZ but it's hard to justify a $5k motor😬 I definitely like the idea of both! They make a ton of sense!
Are you gay or just in Cali
@ProjectRacecar2
Жыл бұрын
It's really a shame that you feel so poorly about yourself that you feel the need to comment rude things about people you have never met before. I hope you do some reflecting on yourself and do better in the future