BMW E36 S54 SWAP PRO'S & CON'S

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- In this video we discuss the M50 Turbo vs S54 Engine, in specific the cost, reliability, performance and ease of build/swap.
- Links to other video's:
- E36 S54 SWAP PLAYLIST
• BMW E36 M3 S54 Build
S54 E36 M3 Build in 10 minutes:
- www.youtube.com/watch?v=8aunU...
- M50T VS S54
• M50 TURBO VS S54 - BMW...
UK's Cheapest E46 M3
- www.youtube.com/watch?v=JFLtd...
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@ShawnES-bf6zc 8 ай бұрын

Nice build man. I just came across your channel and just want to say great work. Can I ask what ecu did u use. Was it the s54 ecu and what about the ews and harness. Did u use an harness adapter. I’m currently doing the same here in the US. The wiring process I’m running into a wall. Any information would be appreciated. Thank you.

@petercawthorne5997 2 ай бұрын

Great info man ! … did you have to reinforce rear sub chassis mount points similar to e46 m3 ?

@YeomanDesign 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome video mate, I’m building a e46 at the moment as well!! Brilliant cars!!! 👌

@wds_originals 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kind words, and good luck with your build 🤙

@YeomanDesign 2 жыл бұрын

@@wds_originals thanks mate, this is where I’m at with mine at the moment, probably only half way tho 😂 kzfaq.info/get/bejne/eNZ_lNaH1Ki3pok.html

@q8hektor Жыл бұрын

Im doing the swap for my e30 since I already have euro e36 m3 evo 👍🏼

@samthing4thetrack806 Жыл бұрын

I did it in the USA. I mostly rebuilt my S54, and have over 20 Episodes on the build, including E85. Cannot speak on turbo, but my view of fitting them in the e36 bay is low. You had a front oriented turbo and it looked rather large, heat management is an issue with any turbo build and it is way hotter in the states. A rear mounted turbo is more traditional cannot be as large but also has heat management concerns. Turbo manifolds are actually better for the S54 as well but I did not go that route either. Carbon airbox are expensive and the MAP update is needed but are fantastic from what I gather. There is info on how to imporve older ECU to accommodate MAP. Left hand drive electrical is not as easy as the e46 has the ECU on the Left. But yes it is not a difficult swap mechanically

@adonay944 2 жыл бұрын

Love the s54 in the E36 chassis. I personally have the (hated) smg2 system in my car . Love it all fun zero comfort build. No insulation, carpets nothing

@wds_originals 2 жыл бұрын

Out & out, love it 👍 good on ya

@AllTorque 2 жыл бұрын

I've mused over an S54 for my 328i Sport .. I have an E36 M3 vert but feel like my 328i would be fantastic with the E46 powerplant. Looking forward to watching this video!

@wds_originals 2 жыл бұрын

S54 is the way forward in an E36! Honestly the best setup I’ve driven, certainly faster options etc, but as a whole package, for the price, the fun, use-ability etc it’s the best option in my opinion 👍

@AllTorque 2 жыл бұрын

@@wds_originals I'm in agreement ... the only thing I have contemplated is the rising prices of 328i Sports lol ... so did muse over buying another E36 to do a build on but ... I love my existing car and making it a restomod to my spec and taste is definitely very appealing. I can see the M50 turbo route for the big numbers but NA is really my thing with these cars.

@wds_originals 2 жыл бұрын

@@AllTorque completely agree with everything just said! S54 N/A screaming for me too 💪

@AllTorque 2 жыл бұрын

@@wds_originals We should do a collaboration sometime! Where are you based?

@wds_originals 2 жыл бұрын

@@AllTorque drop me an email if you wish by all means 👍

@dimitrisstavrianos2327 Жыл бұрын

Hello there from Greece! I have an E36 M3 (cabrio) with an S52 with 321 bhp and 6 speed manual gearbox . Unfortunately the engine one night died (blew) and I can’t find replacement 5 years now, so I’m thinking using an S54…..can I use just an engine or do I need the S54 gearbox and other paraphernalia? Thanks!

@wds_originals Жыл бұрын

S54 engine mates up to e36 m3 box and flywheel etc makes it more cost effective that way too 👍 hope you get it sorted 👌

@dimitrisstavrianos2327 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!!! I’ll let you know how it goes ! Great channel, great videos!

@b58powa 6 ай бұрын

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