BMW E46 Re-Build Breakdown Part 1 | Engine Swap + Upgrades/Maintenance | 325i/330i Conversion

The long overdue update on my E46 sedan is here. My 21 year old E46 is back on it's feet... I mean wheels, under it's own power again, thanks to another engine swap! Yes another, because this car was swapped previously. This is the 2nd M54B30, but it's better than the last one. In this video, I go over the upgrades that I've done to this motor, some of which you might want to consider if you choose to rebuild an M54B30 without diving too deep into it, such as new pistons & such.
I have a lot of big plans for this car, and I'm looking forward to sharing the progress with you all! Enjoy the ride.
Links to M54B30 upgrades:
Seems Legit Garage Upgraded M52tu/M54 Oil Pump w/ Chain Tensioner: www.seemslegit...
S54 Timing Chain Tensioner
INA (OE): www.fcpeuro.co...
Genuine: www.fcpeuro.co...
Mitzone Aluminum Valve Cover:
1999-2002 M52tu-M54 Cover (Bolt On Ignition Coils) a.co/d/0bAnmWhj
2002-2006 M54 Cover (Pencil Ignition Coils) a.co/d/0bBfxDNO
Stewart Water Pump & Aluminum Water Pump Pulley:
www.fcpeuro.co...
www.fcpeuro.co...
Dinan Ignition Coils:
Pencil Style: www.dinancars....
Bolt On Style: www.dinancars....
G.A.S. DISA Rebuild Kit:
3.0L M54: germanautosolu...
2.5L M54: germanautosolu...
Revmatch Motorsport Tune: revmatchmotors...
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As always, thank you guys for watching!
K.n.B.® ‪@E46Knight‬

[@maconnowzari3472]

Looking forward to seeing the future for your E46 Sedan. Cheers brotha 🔥

[@E46Knight]

Thank you!! 🤙🏽

[@nsolarte21]

I was waiting for this Awesome job

[@E46Knight]

Thank you!

[@330go]

Smart decision about the tensioner 💪

[@amoncada771]

This is what I live for

[@E46Knight]

My guy 🫱🏽‍🫲🏼

[@rousepayne5903]

Looking good. Let’s get together when I come thru Macon

[@Twixlumer80]

very helpful, you tell me what i need to do and i do it. tnx

[@cristiszocs]

What rims were u using before u put the stocks back on

[@E46Knight]

I had Apex EC-7’s! 18x9, ET31, 255/35/18 tires square setup!

[@cristiszocs]

@@E46Knight thanks man

[@bookies3789]

keep making videos plz

[@E46Knight]

Will do! I have a couple videos I’m working on now!

[@Novalls]

Nice e46! I have myself 1998 bmw 318i e46 sedan the m43s are so strong engines they never leak and die, only i had overheating problem but that got fixed ,yall didn´t get the 318i e46 in the Usa. Greeting from Estonia!

[@hexagonosaurus5848]

M43s are shit. 4cyl e46s are dog slow.

[@Zeddyhimdri]

Yo bro, I have a 02 325i . What do you thing would be the best way to get more power? Down pipes?

[@E46Knight]

I’d suggest to go with catless headers and supporting tune. A better flowing exhaust system & a M54B30 intake. That’s about the most you can do to squeeze out some extra power on a M54B25 motor (325i) before boosting, or swapping a B30 motor in, like I did.

[@metno_]

You gonna sell the vert now that you have an actual daily? Not trying to sound rude at all, but it seems like the vert doesn’t really have a purpose rn

[@E46Knight]

My vert (along with my X5) is currently my mile muncher while I return the sedan back to form. I still want to enjoy the convertible top for the time being, and once I get the sedan back to form, I’ll more than likely sell the vert!

[@1411MEDIA]

Did you not want any more power ?

[@E46Knight]

More power is something I’d still like to have, but now just wasn’t the right time for me. But, with most of the preventative maintenance done, more power can be added in the future…🤔

[@nsolarte21]

Will you wrap this car ?

[@E46Knight]

I will more than likely repaint it in the future, instead of wrapping. I personally like the shine and depth of paint compared to wrap.

[@nsolarte21]

@@E46Knight agree with that