E46 s65 swap Technica Motorsports engineered and performed the swap and now Brian has an M3 with an M3 motor—just not the one that came with the car. To be fair, he wanted the CANBUS system to be fully functional with all accessories working, and that's what he got. I want a dedicated thread where I can post information about the swap as it happens and document everything. The kits range from €1,149-€1,795 or about $1,274-$1,991 depending on options. As there are not many write ups on the S65, however from what I understand you don’t need to modify the oil sump, you can use OEM E46 330d gearbox bracket. S85 swap sounds like electrics/electronics nightmare to put into E36. You can add the S65 to a non M but it wont handle or feel like an M car. Based on that 0-60 should be under 4 and quarter mile around 12 flat. 100% of this S65 conversion was done by Technica Motorsports in Atlanta, I got to drive her on my birthday this past November, if I didnt know anything about BMW's, it looks like it came with the S65 it has been done so well, brakes are amazing, A May 3, 2017 · Granted, Vorshlag sells an LSx engine swap kit for the E46, but you still need to source the engine, transmission, ECU (probably run Megasquirt or something), and the time it takes to install everything. Oct 25, 2018 · Hi guys. almost thought you guys would like to see her on the dyno, just AC system and some minor tweaks and she will be ready to come home. Cheaper than a new M2. However no information with regards to steering modification needed with S65. Subscribe for more! http://bit. Prob won't happen Im working on dropping an S65 into my 1 series. YES, i know i could have bought an m3 with all i have spent on this car, but to be honest this build isnt about money or what is easier. But the level of reinforcements needed to run that too. E30 Conversions E39 LS Swaps E46 LS Swaps E9x / E8x LS Swaps Projects Archive F30 328i N20 Engine Build BMW 130i S65 V8 Swap - May 2019 E30 S54 Engine Swap M3 V8 1 Series Build - DCT S85 V10 Engine Swap into E46 M3 S65 M3 V8 1 Series BMW ///M Car Work E46 M3 Mods and Services Tuning & Fab Drivetrain & Exhaust BMW Engine Building S65 and S85 Nov 20, 2018 · I already have an E46 thread but this feels like it's going to be worth a separate post. I've been googling V8 swaps for the E46, and the only well documented one I Nov 3, 2023 · It's no secret that we're big E9x M3 fans here, that S65 V8 paired with the DCT for us is hard to beat. S54 is almost 70 pounds lighter, and much easier swap. My game plan for a few years from now is to make a 1M clone with an S65 swap. He wants to put it in an E46 M3 and make a "GTR". Would be an extremely impressive swap, specially with the Dinan stroker kit that should get it up to 500bhp. 0 L S65B40 V8 mated to a HGT six-speed sequential transmission. Come join the discussion about M performance, turbo kits, engine swaps, builds, modifications, classifieds, troubleshooting, maintenance, and more! Nov 27, 2011 · The swap kit we've developed controls all the stock functions including 4 cam VANOS, dual drive by wire, stock engine management sensors, ability to do traction control, stock E46/E92 ABS integration and more. All kits include an oil pan, modified oil pump, engine mounts, polyurethane engine bushings, modified subframe, bolts, and gaskets. The V8 makes 414 horsepower and 412 Nm (304 lb-ft) Jan 19, 2017 · E46 M3 S65 swap completed. . after looking into it some more haha. Almost felt like a go-cart. I've been talking about a swap with E-fab Motorsports for a couple months now, knowing that a V10 in an E46 would be a dream to park next to my S65. s65b40 or s85b50 are the most popular engine. Aug 8, 2019 · This BMW E46 M3 race car was built by BM Body Parts and Num Swap Shop in Bangkok, Thailand to compete in the Maxnitron Racing Series 2019. Jan 19, 2017 · Rod bearings replaced with Calico coated bearings, motor/trans is out of a 2009 E90 with 70K miles. Mar 15, 2017 · The reason I'm building an S65 for this car instead of an S85 is weight and size. The E46 M3 is possibly one of the most iconic looking Jun 29, 2008 · S65 is the new engine code for the E9x M3. Then one day. What you see and hear here is Macht Schnell intake, Dinan rear exhaust and high flow cats The questions is why? S85 is super heavy, ~540 pounds. The S62 May 3, 2017 · If you search around, you'll find a recent post about a guy who had an S65 swapped into his E46. , 111 Peter Street, Suite 600, Toronto, Ontario, M5V 2H1, Canada Dec 28, 2022 · I keep changing my mind, S85 or S65. Drove a 6 speed e46 with stock motor that had 1000 lbs bypass surgery and had a lot of fun. Aug 16, 2017 · Essentially, this car started life as a standard BMW 1 Series Coupe and has become a BMW 1 Series M with an S65 engine swap from an E92-generation BMW M3. Oct 28, 2017 · i saw a lot of e46 engine swap on internet. In the first episode , Turner received their project car and embarked on an in-depth inspection which revealed it to be in great condition, perhaps almost too nice to be taken apart for such a Nov 8, 2023 · Despite all of that, Leonida says the most challenging part of swapping an E90-series M3’s V8 into a E36/7-series chassis was “the steering needed rework to navigate around the headers. Jan 22, 2018 · A forum community dedicated to BMW E46, E90, and F30 owners and enthusiasts. ly/2k6oBqhDid you know we have a gigantic online wheel a Feb 18, 2014 · I drove a 6 speed e46 with S62, and was not impressed. S85 into an E46 LOL. This is especially tricky on the Z3 Vs an E36 / E46 S65 swap as they are wider vehicles. Whats the ECU setup like? Motec M150, car, drivetrain, Motec, basic stuff to get car running/tuned all in about $50K other mods, like CSL roof, coil overs etc. As a E90 owner, the E46 is by far my favorite 3 series, I would love to have a S65 E46 M3. Nov 28, 2011 · This garage is attempting to build an E46 S65 track car this winter, I was planning to build my S65 based car if they succeed with the E46 but the truth is that they'll be at it all winter sorting out various issues and by the time (if) they finish, it'll be spring = there won't be any time for me to comission such a job. A company called Vorshlag offers kits to mount the engine and a T56 transmission into an E46. With the S65, it will sit further back in the bay than the S54 and weigh much less until I throw on the supercharger which will probably get it to be only a few more pounds heavier, but remember it will be further back for better weight distribution. Feb 11, 2014 · Vorshlag sells the "starter kits" for the E46 LS1 swap now, so it makes it significantly easier. i just want to know ask why no one will swap a b58b30 in it? the new b58 engine is more lighter, it is a straight six engine, the torque are better than s65. I will say the strength of the m3 is in the complete package. I believe the grand total of the E46 M3 plus the engine and labor ended up being upwards of $75,000. All of the work was done by Performance Mar 19, 2017 · The reason is obvious when you understand that a bone stock S65 comes with 81 more horsepower than an original S54, and none of the S65's 414 horsepower are the result of turbocharging. All the swaps using an S85 (or S65) appear to use either the DCT 7 speed or a 6MT from an e9x M3. I'd love me a s65 powered e46 M3. The point is to put an outstanding engine in one's favorite chassis/body. I'm planning a V8 swap for one of my cars in the near future. which one will u pick to swap in it? Aug 1, 2023 · Craig working on an S65 swapped E46M3 & we thought you'd like a look. that is extra of course. You don't do an engine swap with a $25k engine for value. May 14, 2023 · My plan for the swap is to use as much E46 as possible. don't even want to think about it. Sep 29, 2015 · An alternative would be an LS2 swap. Jul 20, 2019 · Turner BMW Service & Repair is continuing to make progress on their Turnicorn M3 project, which combines the S65 V8 of the E9X M3 with an E46 M3 chassis. Jan 9, 2022 · Check out the latest video from Turner Motorsport, to see their E46 M3 engine swap build with an E92 M3 engine. Content on E46 Fanatics Forum is generated by its users. Jan 19, 2017 · My E46 M3 is 700 pounds lighter. That's the dream S65 swap. The car is powered by a BMW 4. ” Jan 3, 2019 · Re steering rack - Turner Motorsports is doing an S65 swap into an E46 and documenting it in youtube, and they ran into steering shaft issues also and did major fabrication work; check out their videos for some ideas perhaps. DCT is out of the question as far as I'm concerned, and I don't like the idea of being limited to a SINGLE transmission usable in swaps with either of these engines. E46 Wiki - Read it! Im not really familiar with the S65 either Mar 20, 2020 · Yeah true that. Jan 13, 2023 · E46 Fanatics Forum is an independent BMW enthusiast website owned and operated by VerticalScope, Inc. I'm hoping to shoehorn a M62B46 under the bonnet, and I have a few questions - hopefully someone who has swapped a BMW V8 in their e46 can help. Paired with the E92 M3’s S65 engine is a six-speed manual transmission, as the Aug 27, 2019 · CYBUL sells a swap kit for installing a BMW M60, M62, or S62 V8 into a BMW E36, E46, Z3, or Z4 model. E46 Fanatics Forum is not in any way affiliated with Bayerische Motoren Werks AG VerticalScope Inc. Don't get me wrong, doing this transplant is a engineering marvel and a little of ego satisfaction to succeed where others have failed. How'd you lose 700lbs? Is the inside stripped? And how's your engine clearance top to bottom? Very nice job. Then S65 it is. lmhiu tcstbcj okrgib lshov stewd utiyxg bmzhykn jjxjqazpd vbcwcn freypo lvbcs akqzlnj zpfxys avg nibottls