S54 Swapped BMW E30 - It's As Good As You Think
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Email: autocinema.co@gmail.com
IG: @autocinema.co
Interested in a build like this?
Owner/Builder IG: @littlebuddysspeedshop
Evan is currently establishing a growing clientele located in the Northern California Bay Area. From general service to full-blown projects or custom work, he can be reached via IG message or at LBspeedshop@gmail.com.
For every dream project that gets completed, there are 100 more that are given up on due to time, money, loss of motivation, etc. I've personally spent 7 months building a car thinking I was done at the end, only to realize it then needed double the time and money that I had already invested in order to actually be where I wanted it.
This E30 and Evan's story show what happens when you stick with the original plan and see it all the way through. The sound alone makes it worth it.
Full Build List:
Engine:
S54B32
ACL Main Bearings
BE Rod Bearings
ARP Main, Rod, and Head Fasteners
JE Stock Compression Pistons
Molnar Rods
Beisan Vanos Seals
Beisan Modified Vanos Oil Pump
Beisan Cam Sprocket Hardwear
Dr. Vanos Cryo Exhaust Hub
Karbonius CSL Intake
BMW CSL Airfilter
GM Mass Air Pressure Sensor
Remote Intake Air Temp Sensor
VAC High Volume & Pressure Oil Pump
ArcAsylum (NLA) Modified Subframe and Oilpan
Tuning Tech Frank Smith DME Tune
Megan Racing Headers
Milogen Fabrication Custom True Dual Catted and Resonated Midsection
Stromung E30 Muffler Made with 2.25” Tubing
Head and Valves Reground with New Seals
RevShift 24Valve Swap Mounts
E36 M3 Engine Arms
Walbro 255 Fuel Pump
Stock E30 Fuel Filter
E46 M3 Fuel Pressure Regulator
NGK Spark Plugs
Custom Swap Wiring Harness from Andrew325is on R3V
S54 Z3M Main Wiring Harness
S54 Z3M Radiator
Stock E30 Expansion Tank Relocated
Transmission:
Stock E46 M3 6speed Getrag G420 Transmission
Stock E46 M3 Dualmass Flywheel
Stock E46 M3 Clutch
UUC Evo3 6speed Conversion Short Shifter
E36 M3 Automatic Driveshaft (Lengthened/Balanced)
Wanganstyle “Special Setup” 3.91 Rebuilt Differential
Z3 Finned Diff Cover
E21 BMW Transmission Mounts with AKG Limiting Cups
ArcAsylum (NLA) Transmission Mount Brace
Chassis:
Z3 non-M Steering Rack
Garagistic Low Profile Control Arm Bushing and Mount
Ground Control Hybrid Camber/Caster Plates
Ground Control Custom Valved Single Adjustable Koni Shocks & Struts
Eibach Springs 525lb Front / 800lb Rear
ST 22mm Front Swaybar
Ground Control Adjustable Swaybar Endlinks
Mason Engineering Engine Brace
Wilwood SL4 Calipers Front (1.625” piston) and Rear (1.25” piston)
Wilwood GT48 11.75”x1.21” Rotors
Massive BBK Conversion Components
E34 25mm Master Cylinder
Porsche 944 Brake Booster
Porterfield R4-S Pads for Street
Wilwood BP30 Pads for Track
Stoptech Stainless Brake Lines
Jongbloed 305 Custom Wheels 16x8 ET15
Toyo R888R 225/45/16
AKG 95A Subframe Bushings
AKG 85A Diff Bushing
Powerflex 80A Trailing Arm Bushings
AKG Rear Camber & Toe Eccentric Correction Kit
AKG Rear Swaybar Mount Reinforcement
Exterior:
Repainted in Imola Red
Full Mtech II Kit
Painted Shadowline Trim
Fenders Rolled
US Plate Filler
Interior:
370mm Mtech II Steering Wheel
ZHP 6speed Shift Knob
E30_Dad Fully Refurbished and Modified Cluster
Podi Vent Gauges
Euro Clock
Recaro Front Seats
Coco Mats Floor Mats
Kenwood Excelon KMM-X503 Deck
JL C5-525 Front Component Speakers
JL C3-525 Rear Coaxial Component Speakers
JL Audio HO110RG-W3v3 Subwoofer
Kenwood Excelon XR901-5 5 Channel Amplifier
Пікірлер: 419
Only issue with this video is it should have been an hour long. Truly well done, my e30 325i has not be on the road since 2010 as it needs restored. That will change next year.
@charliemoy2995
4 жыл бұрын
Mr E30 just put my 318is away for the winter for a light resto; can’t wait to get back out in it.
@masterchief3499
4 жыл бұрын
Next step try to turbo it ? Is there enough room?
@DrDave77
4 жыл бұрын
So so soooooooo true!
@mikek545
4 жыл бұрын
Waaaay too short.
@areyouavinalaff
4 жыл бұрын
only issue with this video is it reminds me of what I don't have anymore... lmao. I bought 325 from scrap yard, fixed it, ran it, rebuilt the engine, ran it, got divorced, lost my world, lost my sanity, lost my car... few years later now driving m240 and wish I had e30 again. such a great car, great, great car... still don't have my sanity back... was I ever sane? IDK lmao. good luck with, and enjoy, your project cars, guys. never let them go.
Naturally aspirated straight six, best engine config on the planet.
@peterelmer9114
4 жыл бұрын
My 95 E36 328 still blows me away every time I drive it - not really really fast by today’s standards but.......that feel and sound is just amazing. She’s getting on a bit and the bodywork needs some attention - but I just can’t part with such an awesome car. A bit of history for you - The straight six engine was BMW’s first commercial production; and fitted to the Fokker DVII in 1917 - a very feared and successful aircraft.
@thof8287
4 жыл бұрын
Flat six from Porsche is also beautiful
@Happymali10
4 жыл бұрын
Alloy I6. It's what makes it superior to RBs and 2JZs, those are iron pigs.
@juniwalk
4 жыл бұрын
@@Happymali10 S54 is iron too though.
@mro9466
3 жыл бұрын
Lexus LFA _wants to know your location_
Dude you have literally the best driving machine on the planet. Perfect mix of beauty & speed. I'm so jelly
@evannessim1543
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks man, I grow more fond of the combination every time I get behind the wheel!
@mikek545
4 жыл бұрын
Berlios Andre Sweet sweet ride, mashallah. 👌🏼
@areyouavinalaff
4 жыл бұрын
@@evannessim1543 but the m20 b25 always was enough. It can't really compete with modernity, but it was enough. s54 or m20 b25, it's a win... sounds ,though, what a car!
@kennethbishop1457
4 жыл бұрын
Evan Nessim what the rod length you had to to make the booster fit
@henrymetcalf4361
3 жыл бұрын
@@evannessim1543 the thing about building a car when it's done and you take it for a drive it's like it speaks to you it has a soul now bro.coming from an audi driver nice car bud
ok give this man a medal pls, at least something. I'll give you 3 reasons 1 he kept it n/a and stayed bmw with the engine, 2 he kept this thing clean lookin and static, none of this airlift bs, 3 he is going to sell it to me :D pleaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaase.
@evannessim1543
4 жыл бұрын
How about I build one for you instead? ;) Just say the word!
@swansmeister
4 жыл бұрын
@@evannessim1543 how much do you need.
@evannessim1543
4 жыл бұрын
@@swansmeister Please find my contact info in the video description and we can talk about it then!
@POVShotgun
4 жыл бұрын
Lol I guess mine would piss you off
@hanst7218
4 жыл бұрын
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Absolutely one of the cleanest and best e30 builds I've ever seen. That motor is music to my ears.
@Dessert_x_Tat
Жыл бұрын
same.
Had a similar moment when finishing my race car. Took forever, but finally dropped it on it's new tires and had her running it was an emotional moment! Congrats and she's beautiful!!!
Beautifully shot, and great storytelling
So glad this popped up for me! I'm halfway through my n54 swap, I know it won't have the sound and character of yours but it's still a total labour of love - the motor came from the first car I bought when I moved to this country, I've put nearly 100k miles on it and now it's going to live on!
Glorious engine sounds. Love he kept it NA. If I could afford it I’d have him build me one in a second
This is pure art! Clean as it should be. Well done mate!
Kudos - great job with a complicated project! I know how you felt having completely restored my 1991 318iS over a 2 and a half year period. Wonderful feeling once it’s done but the journey itself was awesome. Now Ive pulled the S14 from my 1990 e30 M3 and getting it rebuilt..the fun never ends...
Mate this is amazing. Just a dream of mine. I typed in E30 S54 swap and you have done it all. Congrats
You have done a great job 👍 This is coming from an e46 M3 owner. I’m loving your ride
Just got my e30 325is going after 12 years in the shed. Yours is an epic build. Well done.
This things a dream! I have a s54 e46 sedan and I’ve always wanted a s54 e30
@johntucell
4 жыл бұрын
Show
@soplim8632
4 жыл бұрын
Yeah same show I wanna see it. I own an e46 M3 with the s54
@adickie1782
4 жыл бұрын
how would I be able to show you guys? I would love to im just not sure how I can
@averyscottbrown
4 жыл бұрын
@@adickie1782 we live in a society
@adickie1782
4 жыл бұрын
il make a video and put it up on my Channel
I had a tingling feeling from the sound. Amazing build.
Awesome video! The camera view inside the car took me back to my childhood when my I used to sit in the back of my Dad's e30. I'd poke my head through the front seats and just enjoy the ride. Nice job man! I hope you enjoy it! Rashad
Proud E30 owner here. Baur, red. Love your build, wish I could find a 2door shadowline like yours to replicate the build.
@Baurse-
4 жыл бұрын
I too have a red baur. Imported it in 1984. Did an s50 conversion about 10 years ago. Much fun. Hope you enjoy your baur as much as I always have.
Excellent workmanship. Thanks for sharing. It sounds GREAT!
At moments like this, I really miss my old E30 325. Excellent work!
A beautiful car, beautifully shot. Well done to owner and producer. Makes me want my old E30 back.
I'm glad this video pop up in my feeds. Dream build, tastefully put it together. Super clean.
Beautiful car and build. Very clean. Well done!
Wow!!! Superb build!!!
I have that same radio head unit in my E36. It's one of the best color matches I've found to the stock controls/gauges light color.
Awesome paint job awesome sound _ great finishes 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾well done ✅
Beautiful build, makes me miss mine. I had the calypso rot car featured on The Smoking Tire.
The sounds that come from that exhaust is simply amazingly intoxicating she's a real beauty 😍
Thank you you're absolutely right patience is the key of everything thank you once again I needed this remember why you started.
She's come a long way. Glad to see she's running!
Omg man this car is georgous!! The sound and the simplicity of the e30 I would give my right nut to have this ❤️
This is beautiful and I love the way it sounds. I have this motor sitting on an engine stand in my garage. Right now I have all the suspension torn out for a 5 lug swap. Cannot wait for the final result. Thanks for posting!
@evannessim1543
4 жыл бұрын
Hell yes! Good luck man
@Danny-rn7qz
4 жыл бұрын
Evan Nessim Thank you!
Awesome build bud! Congrats! Really really clean
The essence of perfectionism rings through his words and his car. I love this mindset. It is the same one i have for my e36. Where beauty meets functionality. Like the Singer 911 and Alfaholics!
Thank you for sharing your story Evan. I can certainly relate at the moment. I am building my dream E30 Touring at the moment and so far it has been a process of two years. I was on the fence about the S54, but I decided to build a 3.0L Stoker M20 as I wanted to learn about building motors. I have taken literally every part off this car and put it back together again with everything I have learned about through my addiction to vintage BMW's. Besides the aspect of what our cars are, its the emotional aspect of your wording that brings me to comment. These types of builds require a great deal of money beyond the seemingly endless amount of time, and due to the fact I do not make huge amounts of money I certainly have to sacrifice other opportunities in life to build my dream car. This is where the dedication really hits close to home. In the last two years I have bought, restored and sold three- E30's to be able to fund this project. Had numerous, hard conversations with my lady about why I am spending some much time and money on this idea, and it would be impossible to say that I haven't contemplated moving on from this multi-year 'fun' commitment. Many people buy cars, many people build cars, few people build their dream cars. It's an experience and the only way to truly know what it feels like is to do it yourself. Thank you for sharing Evan + AutoCinema
@evannessim1543
4 жыл бұрын
You hit the nail on the head Jan, building cars with a detail oriented mind takes time. I promise you it will all be worth it in the end! I too thought it would never be finished but now I have the chance to drive my dream car every day! Keep it up, you got this!
@Jeff_F7
Жыл бұрын
Sounds like you know your way around these cars now. Stroker m20's are always an interesting route to take, and it's definitely nice to see tuned m20's with their 2 valve heads screaming. Will you have more e30's restored and put up for sale in the future, especially imported e30 tourings? I'd be interested.
I had an E85 Z4M Roadster and god do I miss it for that S54. Such a sweet engine with immense power delivery across the rev range. And sounds so good. Currently have a red E30 318i which is mint with ultra low mileage, but obviously very slow. This tempts the hell out of me! Just by driving my E30 I immediately fall in love with the chassis, driving position and feedback. The S54 would literally make it perfect. Well done you.
Awesome video great photography and music. Good editing. Cheers
@RS-of1om
3 жыл бұрын
Your S54 needs a 60 minute soundrrack ! Good Job bro.
One word: FANTASTIC!!!
Car is absolutely stunning!! Good job 👍🏻
Beautiful car! Nice work. Video was very well done.
Cool car and story man! Great skills!
That is one beauty of a car buddy, good job 👍
and its not only a great engine swap but that car also looks amazing. i love that red and the wheel and tire fitment. and those wheels just look so so good.. 😍
The m-tech stuff and the smoked smilies look great. You got rid of the s54 'rasp' too. Exhaust sounds great. Good build.
Beautiful e30!! I've owned many e30s,e36s,e46s ;) BMW Porsche are my favorite. That e30 with an S54 must be beautiful!!
Awesome! Thanks for sharing
The sound of the engine is great 👍🏻
Good ol Mines Road. Best spot in the bay by far. Ive got so many nights out there.
Auto Cinema, well done. This is beautiful.
Nowadays I'm rarely excited for combustion engine cars, but boy is this E30 pretty and the first driving scenes with that beautiful engine noise made my spine tingle.
Wow, dream car! Congratulations on the effort you out in!
The kind of video I needed! Thanks!
@evannissan Love it!!!! Reminds me of myself and the 7 years I took to fully ground up build my s54/6 speed 89' M3 out of my garage
One of the best E30s I've ever seen.
Mayby the most beatifull car from Europe !!! Nice video !
RAW, and I love it. Nice vid, even nicer ride 👍🏻
Evan.....this car looks and sounds awesome bro.
Nice job. I like it!
Thank you, no weird stance and massive widebody
This thing is SO NICE!!
Such a beauty, maybe one day ill see this car since im also in the Bay alot. Hopefully one day i can do something like this, i have a e46 325ci and want to learn so much just so i can swap it.
What a beautiful video ❤️
Tire and Rim combination/size are spot on!
This is an absolute classy beauty! Congrats on this, you nailed it. I even like the off-colored tachometer, it fits perfectly here. Have you considered running chrome kidneys? I bet these would look awesome with the wheels and the "shadow" hellas.
No BS build, love it.
Currently restoring and S52 swapping mine, I can relate a lot to it!
Such a clean build, props to the owner for the dedication
I watch this video every time my inspiration to work on my E30 starts to wane and it fires it back up again.
Please continue publishing videos like this.
Awesome build👍 there's something iconic about the style of an older oops I mean vintage BMW something so ultra cool 😎
Legend we need to see more of it
dude give me inspiration about his car,sure I would continue my rebuild,want to be like him
1:27 said it all PS: This video is great and does not have some vulgar music in it. This car is masterpiece and should be respected as such. Well done. Instant sub.
Lovely car! Gorgeous and very well done! Bravo kid 👏👏👍
Amazing build and sounds so goood! Csl intake sounds amazing as usual, but whats the exhaust setup? Also super jealous of the roads you cali guys have ugh!
Wow!! Loved it!
You just earned a subscriber. Well done!
Epic work
Awesome build
The beauty of this car is incomparable. Makes me want to get an e30
Cant wait to summer!!! I want to drive my E36 M3 like yesterday😍
this is such a beautiful build
This video deserves many more views.
Damn you guys are here in Livermore?!? My Widebody E30 project car is up in Santa Cruz rn, once the spring arrives I’m finishing the body kit, suspension, and engine swapping :)
very cool, well done.
Great great channel , freaking love it
at loss for words.. HUGE e30 fan.. all of this build is SO proper.. and fuckin 'ell right down to the fishnet Recaros !! Straight baller-ass driver's car there mate. Well done.
in love with the 3:40 takes... nice work
Awesome build and customization! I'm also digging the gauges. I was wondering if you can send me the link what type of light bulb did you use for your gauges ???
Great job bro!
Nice car man.
In love with this thing reminds me of my budies s52 swapped e30 4.10 gears thing pulls so hard,
@firstnamelastname3932
4 жыл бұрын
Damn 4.10?? I've got 3.73 on my s52 and I feel like it just runs out sooo fast. I love slamming gear but 70mph is like 5th gear 4500 rpm lol
@Bigbodysquid250x
4 жыл бұрын
First Name Last Name thats what he told me every single gear it yanked so hard lock you in the seat, I actually know a buddy that hangs out with the guy in video with e30 s54
Incredible ride. One question; the headrests from what model are? Or does it come with the recaro seats? The grille on them looks awesome
Nice video 🤙
Well done congrats.
Goals right there
wow so fire
Best sounding sound clip for an s54 on KZread
What a beautiful car.
beautiful Project🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 , the S54 is a very good choice for the E30 and E34, I sometimes think of the M5 3.8 as buying and installing an S54.