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The inspiration: I've seen a lot of M3 touring conversions on Instagram and thought something like that would be a fun learning project and would keep me busy. I'm pretty bad with these things and it's probably going to be more stream of consciousness, but I wanted to share & document the work...

I previously owned a 2001 BMW 330i. Here it is before I sold it: This car was a learning experience for me, some may like some may not. It was automatic, which left me in search of a manual BMW. I did not know how to drive manual so I drove the 2001 330i for approximately 11 months and...

I've read a few posts here about S54 swaps, with some alleging that it's a "weekend job" that takes 20 hours. In people's experience, how long do these jobs typically take, and what are the costs involved? Based on my incomplete understanding, one basically needs to yank the engine and entire...

Okay, i know you have all read this a million times. But I actually am determined to do this. I know what it involves and how much it will cost. I'm not expecting some cheap 10k project. the part i need help with is the custom wiring part. Does anyone know of a clear cut guide to doing this? i...

do you guys know if the M3 smg engine wire harness, tranny harness is interchangeable between manual and smg? or would i need to buy another harness?

finally getting down to the important questions..... what mods to the wiring harness would be fully necessary for this swap to work.......if i got the harness in perfect condition with the ews and dme?? nothing damaged! cuz all the swaps that i see on here there cutting the harness to connect...

Just a quick question in preporation of a s54 swap that I'm getting ready for in a few more months for a 330ci wat can I actually buy for my 330 now as far as control arms and powering pump idk just anything I can buy now and put on that I gotta buy anyway for the swap

is it possible to drop a s54 engine in a 330ci? and if so what other things would i have to change

okay so i posted another thread but alot of people were getting confused so here's the new one.. i have an '02 330Ci. She has been my daily driver for almost 3 years now. i recently got another daily driver and i want to park her in my garage and make her my project car. Options I'm NOW...

finally got the chance to drop off the car to my shop for the S54 swap. they already got the rear end (LSD, tranny) fitted last month and this week we will pulling the M54 and making room for the new motor. i will posting progress pics as we go and for now here's some pictures of the engine...