My BMW E30 Is Finally Getting An S52 Engine!

[@ZakKol69]

Just got back from a night out, semi drunk vibing to a chromatic garage upload. Simply the best. My biggest inspiration!!

[@ChromaticGarage]

Haha thank you brotha! Hope you enjoyed and are fast asleep 🤝😭

[@drewjung9884]

Big same haha cheers

[@thiagocarvalho836]

This is gonna be one sweet ride! Another masterpiece video!

[@ChromaticGarage]

Thank you brotha!

[@mattarici]

Just a friendly reminder: use some lube for the O-rings when installing the water pump, and avoid tightening the exhaust struts because the CTA is different (slightly backed up).

[@ChromaticGarage]

Yes yes yall! Thanks man

[@davechapman1371]

I used to read EuroTuner magazine and build cars in my head. The parts were astronomically priced and I could only imagine owning a BMW. These videos are so good man. It has to feel good to watch these vehicles come together in person because it’s awesome for the viewers. I for one will continue to tell anyone that will listen about your channel and hopefully us watching is helping finance these epic builds. Bravo.

[@ChromaticGarage]

Thank you so much man! It is a lot of fun and you’re absolutely right. Every single person who enjoys the videos is helping contribute to them coming together. And I appreciate all of y’all!

[@matt260]

wow didnt expect you to be from Ontario, rare vibes out here.

[@ChromaticGarage]

Haha I think I know what you mean. But yeah very much Canadian

[@merlindaley758]

So sick seeing it come together this clean!! great progress made :)

[@ChromaticGarage]

I’m hyped man! Thanks for watching it 🫶🫶

[@franciscolugar3010]

my g finally detailed a plastic valve cover this HAS to be canon

[@ChromaticGarage]

Hahaha nah exactly that. What a treat

[@itzbunsy1480]

Crazy that every single second of this video counts to be perfected, woah

[@ChromaticGarage]

Haha appreciate you bro

[@ryan_came_to_pwn5194]

Been waiting for the next E30 video! Can’t wait to see it start up. Keep at it 🤙🏼

[@ChromaticGarage]

Thanks man! Really really excited for this Forsure

[@jdmfreak22]

So glad to see this project back! As ALWAYS, great pre-production, filming, editing... and the music... My guy, you had me dancing at my desk at the office lol!

[@ChromaticGarage]

Hahaha thank you bro! Glad you like it so much 🤝🤝🤝

[@craigstrickland1572]

Nice, that engine is looking sharp. I want that BMW van/RV thing though!

[@ChromaticGarage]

Thanks Craig! Yeah it is genuinely so cool and unique. So glad they’re saving it

[@1stfrompuertorico568]

I haven't seen one of those BMW wagons/vans in years

[@ChromaticGarage]

I had never ever seen one until this one. Unbelievably cool!

[@mernman0]

Great video, as usual- excited to see the project come together. And quite eager for the upcoming E39 feature!

[@ChromaticGarage]

Thank you man! E39 will be the most in depth detailing series I have made😺

[@wishmuster]

Great workmanship, perfect video angles and a legend car. I hope you reach the number of subscribers(at least 500.000) you deserve very soon.. congratulations.

[@ChromaticGarage]

Thank you so much friend! I think with some consistency we can get there!

[@bradleynaidoo]

Let’s go, big step forward in this project !!!

[@ChromaticGarage]

Huge man! Really looking forward to the next couple videos on this. Appreciate you 🤝

[@Ctsmith18]

Thing is going to have great low end power with a lot of top end potential. With how light the e30 is should feel solid!

[@ChromaticGarage]

I agree man! Very very excited to feel it. Thanks for watching 🤝

[@leighpadayachey4344]

Awesome build once again, I am glad that you are getting the ITB's. 💯

[@ChromaticGarage]

Thank you! Installing them this week and I can’t wait to see how it looks

[@jamesbeck1600]

so sick, it's too bad those Dinan coils get covered!

[@ChromaticGarage]

Haha wait till you see what happen to the brakes in a few weeks

[@davem8972]

This channel deserves more traffic! Awesome content. Kinda cool to also see great stuff come out of the GTA where I also live.

[@ChromaticGarage]

Thanks Dave! Hoping we can all come together over the love for e30s and grow a bit haha

[@noahhiguera8114]

the most ideal swap, would kill for one

[@ChromaticGarage]

One day Noah one day!

[@Audi_ChriS4]

This is gonna be the CLEANEST E30 out there.

[@ChromaticGarage]

Haha I donno about that but thank you Chris! Definitely excited

[@adlaysanchez4116]

Recently finished s52 swapping my e30 and it feels good

[@ChromaticGarage]

I love to hear it man! Can’t wait to hit the ignition on this one

[@KG_BM]

LETS GOOO. I've been wondering about this every video and figured patience was best so avoided asking

[@ChromaticGarage]

Haha patience is always the best! But it should be relatively consistent now!

[@ClutchClift]

10/10 no notes.

[@ChromaticGarage]

Haha you’re the man!

[@victorsay]

So beautiful clean ✨

[@ChromaticGarage]

Thank you man! Hope you are well 🤝

[@chrisb.6616]

Ahh, I knew that Vixen looked familiar!! I follow those guys on Instagram they're funny as hell 😂

[@ChromaticGarage]

Haha they are so funny and so good at what they do. It’s the best 🫶

[@cshevlin]

Yup, I’ve been following on the Tok…. That thing is so cool!

[@В.Ш-о8й]

Как всегда всё на высшем уровне и съёмка и качество сборки в каждой детали. У тебя незаслуженно мало подписчиков, желаю, поскорее дойти до миллиона))

[@ChromaticGarage]

Thank you very much my friend! I hope all is well with you 🤝

[@pablodelarosa4201]

Funny that I was watching the TikTok series from Vulcan about that bmw rv recently

[@ChromaticGarage]

They’re the best man!

[@Randyryvers]

Nothing better than a chromatic Saturday. Man this car is going to be so good

[@ChromaticGarage]

Haha thank you Randy! I hope you had a fantastic weekend 👍

[@arminkierylak9620]

Już widzę to e30, taki wilk w owczej skórze, takie auto lubię🙂

[@ChromaticGarage]

Haha I like that! Thank you bro!

[@uscp2]

did I hear ITB's at the end of the video?! Nice!

[@ChromaticGarage]

You did you did! Really excited.

[@uscp2]

@@ChromaticGarageRRD S54 conversion kit?

[@ChromaticGarage]

@@uscp2RHD Kit!

[@uscp2]

@@ChromaticGarage had to google but cool kit, I had the RRD kit on my car, itb’s are the best. All the reason to be excited and I’ll be following closely. Love the channel btw, your videos remind me to take my time and enjoy the process.

[@dekabwerks]

Vulcans vixen ❤

[@ChromaticGarage]

Soooo good!

[@elliottfisher7258]

It’s not e34 content but I’ll take it 🤣

[@ChromaticGarage]

Haha 4 headlights and almost the same year? Come onnnn

[@alexrettke6713]

Hey Mike, on my opinion they do a great, clean job. i like to see they use Liqui Moly Oil, my favorite.Also amazing to see your assembly job. i would like to see your puppy one more time in a video.....

[@ChromaticGarage]

They’re brilliant my friend! Thank you. In the winter the shop floor can be a little cold for her as it’s concrete but she’ll be around soon!🫶🤝

[@alexrettke6713]

@@ChromaticGarage can`t wait to see her....greet her from my bobby

[@alexrettke6713]

@@ChromaticGarage greet her from my bobby Who`s seen the first winter in his life🥶

[@chrisgreen1094]

YES! I was kinda hoping for S54, my favourite BMW 6 cylinder, but an S52 will be great too 👌👍

[@ChromaticGarage]

Haha me too! I’m well over $20k into just the drivetrain and I can’t imagine what that would translate to if it was an S54 haha. But I also want an E46 M3 and I don’t see the point in having two of the same drivetrain cars. So here we are 😎

[@chrisgreen1094]

@ I was going to say, the problem with the S54 is the price of not only buying the engine but tuning and parts prices are extremely high too. Looking forward to the next episode 👍

[@ChromaticGarage]

@@chrisgreen1094yeah it was all the initial purchase. People wanted $7-11k up here and a lot of them were SMG transmissions haha. But soon!

[@miguelmarques7331]

My EU S52 "Drift King" Engine is very Unique&Fancy, and also have been all service with the Best Oils & Additives from Deutschland Brand LIQUI MOLY. 😎

[@giuliogiulio1]

nice build! harness grommet doesn't look seated properly in the cover @24:23 fyi

[@ChromaticGarage]

Thanks man! Haha I noticed that while editing. The beauties of trying to do something and also document

[@itzbunsy1480]

Ayooo chrooo I woveeee youu

[@ChromaticGarage]

😳🫶🫶🫶🫶

[@sandropolixe]

Hey! Where can I buy those boots you wear? They look cool

[@ChromaticGarage]

Eddie Bauer K6 boot! Thanks!

[@ryanwinter3203]

e39 in the background👀

[@ChromaticGarage]

I’m not seeing that bro!

[@ryanwinter3203]

@@ChromaticGarage Damn, I must need my eyes checked!

[@1stfrompuertorico568]

Let's go

[@Voges2023]

Are you selling your OE cams?

[@ChromaticGarage]

I already did, sorry!

[@belsherivera9782]

What shoes are you wearing? I definitely need a pair

[@ChromaticGarage]

Eddie Bauer K6 boot. Finally got something to dedicate to shop use

[@belsherivera9782]

@ you’re a legend mate

[@Jose-fi3dt]

Donde se puede contactar para conseguir un carter como ese?

[@ChromaticGarage]

Sorry, what do you mean by a Carter?

[@manuelmechel]

E39 content next?????

[@ChromaticGarage]

First Saturday of January! Big detailing series

[@jordanbrowning2860]

I also have a s52b32 and I need a new oil pan. Do you happen to know if a m50 or m52 pan would bolt right up? I’ve tried searching forums but can’t a definite answer.

[@ChromaticGarage]

Awesome man! The E34 M50 pan is actually the one most people choose to go with as it offers more clearance, that’s if youre putting it in an E30. I believe it requires a different dipstick?

[@jordanbrowning2860]

@@ChromaticGarageit’s in my e36 m3 lol been dreading dropping the subframe and doing it😂

[@mariusbuchele8986]

Can you tell me where can I buy this Oil pan and how much it is?

[@1stfrompuertorico568]

First °°°°°

[@ChromaticGarage]

He finally did it!

[@olesmakarenko]

if u already have such a perfect chassis why not to put proper s54 in it instead of junk s52, price difference isn't that big????

[@ChromaticGarage]

Instead of junk s52, nice!

[@olesmakarenko]

@@ChromaticGarage yeah, u paying x5 for tuned m52 while adding 1000$ for s54 will add way more value to the car and process to install pretty much same as s52, spoiler s52 e30 wayyy slower than stock e46 m3

[@idokwatcher2062]

It's gonna hang off the nose like an Audi. E30 was meant for a 4 banger. If S14 is too expensive I'd do a K24.

[@ChromaticGarage]

It sounds like you have a great idea for the car you want to build!

[@idokwatcher2062]

@@ChromaticGarage Yes, but also after you have your fun for a year or two you might end up agreeing about adverse effects on handling, and S52 engine will hold its value to easily fund future endevours.

[@chrisgreen1094]

@@idokwatcher2062 you do know the E30 had a six cylinder engine in it originally, the S52 isn’t that much bigger or heavier and has considerably more power (a lot more than an S14 and a K24)

[@idokwatcher2062]

@@chrisgreen1094 Yes but search google images for 325i engine bay and look where engine sits in relation to the strut towers. Then look at M3 engine bay photo and look where it sits in relation to the strut towers.

[@zk9964]

From first hand experience yes one can tell when going from 4 to 6, however I got used to the change quickly. There is also seemingly an endless aftermarket support for the E30 still, thankfully, that a builder can fine tune exactly how they want. Sure an S14 is cool but maybe the OP wants some torque and many parts for the S14 are limited to dealers only or straight up gone. Dope engine refresh and love the headers!

[@Masq0]

How I get high from your videos. I review it several times.👍👍

[@ChromaticGarage]

I appreciate that brotha!