Under the hood they installed a 4.0 L S65B40 V8 producing 450 hp on a Syvecs ECU. The motor features ARP rod bolts, BE bearings, shortened and baffled oil pan, and E92 M3 radiator. Factory exhaust headers connect to a custom stainless steel exhaust. The V8 was previously paired with a DCT seven-speed transmission.

This is the complete kit to make your e30 a threat to moderns. Allows the bolt up of a few of BMWs mighty V8s found in 540s 740s X5s and M5s. If you speak BMW code, that translates into m60, m62, s60, and s62.

Apr 9, 2022 · A heavily modified BMW 3 Series E30 was spotted at a car meet showing off its M62B44 engine while making a lot of pops and bangs.

May 9, 2010 · The V8 5 speed transmission is comparable to the E30 M3 sports transmission which is much wider and shorter. It fits loosely in position 2 in the E30 transmission tunnel. If motor position three is used the transmission tunnel has to be modified.

Nov 8, 2020 · The V8 Swaps. All the v8 swaps into e30s have one major flaw, the braking system. The motor being so wide that the brake booster has to be moved or removed. Which adds a whole nother level of complexity to the swap. It can also greatly change the braking performance of the e30. M60/ M62

I'm selling my e30 made for drift. Car is in great condition and was completely restored in the last year. With the car I also add some spare parts and a couple sets of 17inch rims - some wheels are new (Japan Racing) and with new semi-slick tires. and probably someting else I forgot ... for more information contact me and we will talk more.

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Jun 21, 2023 · After a couple of years the E30 returned for another swap. This time the company installed a S62B50 V8 from a BMW E39 M5. Now the car makes 394 hp and 369 lb-ft of torque. Source: Atelier Classic Cars FB page and lolbmw.

Mar 27, 2018 · I am just about to land a nice 1989 316i Dolphin Grey Shadow Line, for I've always wanted to do a V8 swap with that exact car, but now have run into a little dilema...

Sep 19, 2022 · Fully restored, this BMW M30 has a Pandem widebody kit, stripped-down interior, and a V8 S65 engine from the M3 E92.

Dec 12, 2019 · The cutout in the hood reveals a Mercedes E55 AMG supercharger on top of a BMW 4.8 L N62B48 V8. The unique combination produces around 500 horsepower. The V8 also features M62 oil pump, lower compression from head gasket, and custom exhaust manifolds. Source: Jacob Sport FB page (build album)

Nov 11, 2015 · Ross Bradley has spent 10 years building one of the world’s most powerful BMW E30s. In this special video, we find out what it’s like to drive, and exactly what goes into making a car like this.

Feb 17, 2012 · I've heard that E30 guys that are swapping M62B44 engines in there cars are using headers from a X5 Yup, e53/e38 4.4 headers are about the same. Already acquired But they still need heavily modified.

May 24, 2021 · A budget swap on E30 is based on M60B40 engine, mostly due to its simplicity with both wiring harness and ECU. M60B40 is solid engine for a budget build. Just do head porting, increase compression ratio, add headers and Corvette style Cold Air Intake (CAI), and you’ll have 320hp and 450nm.

Aug 12, 2023 · This will be very cool when it’s done, missing my e30, sold it last year, hopefully another will be in my future.

Jun 22, 2024 · In this episode of AutotopiaLA we have this BMW E30 featuring a 1200HP V8 with twin-turbos and an INSANE widebody kit! The sequential shifter paired with this crazy engine makes it such a fun car and and absolute beast!

Dec 26, 2022 · This full-on E30 build is a stripped-out, hardcore beast powered by 4.4 litres of BMW V8 goodness, and it’s awesome.

Aug 10, 2017 · In the three decades it's existed, the E30 BMW 3-Series went from yuppie mascot to irrelevant old coupe to bargain fun car to cult classic to the celebrated standard of practical performance that...

Oct 14, 2024 · BMW E30 Turbo V8 Semi-Pro Drift Car for Sale. Engine: M62B44 Turbo, 520HP, 700Nm. EcuMaster Classic management; Transmission: 5-speed V8 ZF; Handling Upgrades: 3B Front Lock Kit; IRP DTM Rear Suspension; IRP Hydraulic Handbrake; HSD Coilovers; EBC "Un Hell" Brakes; Additional Features: FMIC (Front Mount Intercooler) AN10 Fuel Rail; FMIC Fuel ...

Feb 2, 2022 · A beast of a BMW 3 Series, this E30 went through a radical engine swap with the S62 engine taken from the M5 E39 and further tuned.