I love these engines, and thankfully they are plentiful. I put the upgraded 9 blade turbines/billet compressors on mine (no machining the housing). Running 16psi and it pulls all the way to redline now. So enjoyable to drive. I couldn't imagine it over 500hp like some people do, which is okay, just not my taste. If I remember correctly, BMW designed the engine to mimic a V8, which is also why they didn't get boost gauges I think.
You have the most underrated RUclips channel, you deserve more views man! So much knowledge and information being shared! The content you’re putting out is on par with big name channels! Keep up the good work! Im beyond excited for your next build!!!
Thank YOU Dylan! I’d like to think - only a matter of time. As long as I got the energy, I’ll keep pushing forward! Or if you have pointers I’m all ears!
@@Garageaholic thanks man still learning my self. Your videos motivates me man keep it up 👍🏽 even if I only have 3 hours on weekend I’ll turn some wrench to get mine done lol
I'm really liking this swap for my 91. Thankfully I live so close to kassel performance. I've painted 80% of the building inside and out. Yes that awesome dyno room paint scheme was me : ) 😃 Matt and Jim owe me a sweet build like this haha.
Amazing what you do Frank, and frankly (pun intended) Id love to see you keep up with these videos. I have an e46 330ci, which will someday see the track but Ive been doing some research on what I can do to liven up the m54b30 but it seems that reliability and long term there isint any good or cost effective options as its a daily for now. I would absolutely love if you could do a build with the e46 chassis as I believe it would be great and now im considering it more and more. Only major problems I see are the electronics, rear subframe and the transmission. I have someone I know who I will be getting a helical style lsd so that should cover the extra fun portion of the e46 but that more or less the research ive done and im sure there's tons more out there. If I was to have an n54 build id probably have a reliable 400whp to 500whp build that I would be able to track as much as I want to and not have to worry about anything but for it to most likely be a street car with insane potential and track-ability. Maybe you could kind of make my dream come true with a near future build in a similar style so I could follow in your foot steps once ive gotten enough money and out of college. Cheers m8 for all the wonderful and hard work you put into this amazing channel!
Lol, love it... One question though - how in the world is the owner NOT beating the doors down for you to turn this car over to them!? Frank, I am about to start my build and would love to ask you a question, how do I get ahold of you?
That’s correct. He came back last week and will come to check out the car this week or next after quarantine. I checked with him to ensure he is OK with me posting these videos and he is good
Youve sold me man, i love ur channel, cant wait to get my e30...but before i bite the bullet. About how much did you spend on the swap in total??? just so i can get an estimate of the money ill put into it.
It all depends! What resources do you have. what are you fabricating as opposed to buying? what is your swap chassis, do you have an N54? You're looking at 8-15k if you already have the car. 1/2 of that is the drivetrain alone. Need a custom driveshaft which drives up cost a bit too
Hi Frank. Really impressive. I admire you. Have you looked into a crank seal plate/serpentine gaurd? Also i plan on doing this swap to my e36. Will probably take me 10 years but I hope to achieve what you have done. Ps have you considered doing a N54 with DTC swap into a classic?
Wow! Subscribed to see if you would make one e30 with a n46 or a b48. I want a e30 with a modern 4 banger( i know about that k swap package but, it'll cost a fortune thanks to our retarded customs). There was a b47 swapped e30 in poland but i couldnt find anything other than some photos and a dyno video. Everyone tells me wiring/ecu part will be near impossible :/ gonna check this series just to see if there are some similarities between a potential n46 swap and this. Anyways thanks for the good content, cheers
I love these engines, and thankfully they are plentiful.
I put the upgraded 9 blade turbines/billet compressors on mine (no machining the housing). Running 16psi and it pulls all the way to redline now. So enjoyable to drive. I couldn't imagine it over 500hp like some people do, which is okay, just not my taste.
If I remember correctly, BMW designed the engine to mimic a V8, which is also why they didn't get boost gauges I think.
You have the most underrated RUclips channel, you deserve more views man! So much knowledge and information being shared! The content you’re putting out is on par with big name channels! Keep up the good work! Im beyond excited for your next build!!!
Thank YOU Dylan! I’d like to think - only a matter of time. As long as I got the energy, I’ll keep pushing forward! Or if you have pointers I’m all ears!
ah man another killer build! thanks for the shout out Brother!
Lol thank you for the shout out! 2002 N54 swap FTW! I need to make time to get mine done. 🤘🏽
Love your work quality!!!!
@@Garageaholic thanks man still learning my self. Your videos motivates me man keep it up 👍🏽 even if I only have 3 hours on weekend I’ll turn some wrench to get mine done lol
You are living the dream
Another fun video. Swaps are definitely your specialty. Such quality work and reliability
Thanks dean so far so good!
add twin HPFPs and that'll up the swap price by another $2500 lol
Hahahaaaaa.....now THAT is what I'm talking about!!!! E30 is a hooligan car...LEGEND STATUS 👌
Love the wheels, love the car.! By far my favorite channel on youtube, keep up the content! May have to get in contact with you soon......
Glad to have kept you entertained!
I'm really liking this swap for my 91. Thankfully I live so close to kassel performance. I've painted 80% of the building inside and out. Yes that awesome dyno room paint scheme was me : ) 😃 Matt and Jim owe me a sweet build like this haha.
Cool! Yeah they are building an e36 n54 that ti I don’t know where they are currently at with it
Very nice Frank. I'd love to come over. But from Europe, it's a long way ;-) . Dutch regards, Nico.
Thanks as always Nico!!!
I don't have the fabrication skills :(
Loved it, makes me wanna a build something with n54,great finale, can't wait for the next build
Thanks I worked very hard on that video!
Amazing what you do Frank, and frankly (pun intended) Id love to see you keep up with these videos. I have an e46 330ci, which will someday see the track but Ive been doing some research on what I can do to liven up the m54b30 but it seems that reliability and long term there isint any good or cost effective options as its a daily for now. I would absolutely love if you could do a build with the e46 chassis as I believe it would be great and now im considering it more and more. Only major problems I see are the electronics, rear subframe and the transmission. I have someone I know who I will be getting a helical style lsd so that should cover the extra fun portion of the e46 but that more or less the research ive done and im sure there's tons more out there. If I was to have an n54 build id probably have a reliable 400whp to 500whp build that I would be able to track as much as I want to and not have to worry about anything but for it to most likely be a street car with insane potential and track-ability. Maybe you could kind of make my dream come true with a near future build in a similar style so I could follow in your foot steps once ive gotten enough money and out of college. Cheers m8 for all the wonderful and hard work you put into this amazing channel!
Thanks man. Appreciate the comments. Honestly if I get enough interest in an e46 n54 swap I may do one.
N54 Swap into an E34 next? Would *LOVE* that and build my own with your guide😍🙏
Thanks, @MattyMatt’s Bavarian builds is already building one!
@@Garageaholic i follow him already, but im looking for the step by step instructions just like you´ve done the E36
Mick thanks man appreciate that! Maybe one day! I do love e34’s though!!
Wow! This video had such ... impact on me
Ahhhhhhhhh Z32 swapeed N54 . Really wish I could say that ....
So cool bro!
I really want to do this swap on my e39 530i so tempting
You can!
Lol, love it... One question though - how in the world is the owner NOT beating the doors down for you to turn this car over to them!? Frank, I am about to start my build and would love to ask you a question, how do I get ahold of you?
the owner is deployed oversees
That’s correct. He came back last week and will come to check out the car this week or next after quarantine. I checked with him to ensure he is OK with me posting these videos and he is good
How much the build will cost for all the parts needed for the swap
Youve sold me man, i love ur channel, cant wait to get my e30...but before i bite the bullet. About how much did you spend on the swap in total??? just so i can get an estimate of the money ill put into it.
It all depends! What resources do you have. what are you fabricating as opposed to buying? what is your swap chassis, do you have an N54? You're looking at 8-15k if you already have the car. 1/2 of that is the drivetrain alone. Need a custom driveshaft which drives up cost a bit too
Hi just want to know where u from I want to do this swap in my e30
Awww yeah get it Frank!
I really like these shorter more concise videos they're fun to watch and hold attention well in my opinion... $0.02
That’s some real good feedback! Plan to do more of those actually!
Hi Frank. Really impressive. I admire you. Have you looked into a crank seal plate/serpentine gaurd? Also i plan on doing this swap to my e36. Will probably take me 10 years but I hope to achieve what you have done. Ps have you considered doing a N54 with DTC swap into a classic?
I have considered DTC actually. Could be a fun challenge!
What do you think about m62
Would love to have an e46 wagon n54 swap
I'm starting to get a lot of interest for N54 E46. I may do one next year actually....
Amazing 🔥🔥
Wow! Subscribed to see if you would make one e30 with a n46 or a b48. I want a e30 with a modern 4 banger( i know about that k swap package but, it'll cost a fortune thanks to our retarded customs). There was a b47 swapped e30 in poland but i couldnt find anything other than some photos and a dyno video. Everyone tells me wiring/ecu part will be near impossible :/ gonna check this series just to see if there are some similarities between a potential n46 swap and this. Anyways thanks for the good content, cheers
Thank you!
Looking for a donor customer to have me swap an e46 b58 project actually…. Still on the lookout
or can you do an E46 one
Can you do my e36 m3 ?
Yes
do you build thm for sal
What?
Bro you in pa?
Close, New York on the border of Pennsylvania
Do the ABS work after the swap?
The car never had abs
Only 350 hp on a rwd N54???? Need to turn this baby up
Just remember buddy - the more HP you push, the more failure modes are likely to be induced. There's a healthy balance between power and reliability.
Where do you live?
Binghamton ny
I want your job, sir
I’m a mechanical engineer for a transit bus agency propulsion system provider. This is a hobby ;)
would you build me one
Sure, if you're serious, contact me via my website and we can talk about an E46 N54 build.
Strange man....