Completely Refreshing/ Bulletproofing my E46 M3's New S54 | Is the Cheap S54 Any Good?

It today's very long episode we fully refresh and bulletproof the E46 M3's brand new S54 that I bought for a great price up in Wisconsin. We tackle the Rod bearings, complete Vanos job, seals, and more. By the end of this video it will have gone from a bare block to a fully dressed, ready for install S54B32. This was a fun project and learning experience for sure!

[@AkeemlmeekA]

Josh just hearing you talk through this engine , you deserved to be on BMW page I promise you’re teaching these Beamer techs from your garage ! Legendary !

[@m3nameisjosh464]

Thank you mann! I appreciate that!!!

[@jakecohen7059]

can confirm this bmw tech here without josh id be a lot further behind on my e32 m30 project

[@m3nameisjosh464]

@@jakecohen7059 mannnn😩🙏🏽 love to hear that!

[@juancorrea9037]

Can't wait to see it run. Great job Josh.

[@m3nameisjosh464]

Thank you Juan!!!

[@juancorrea9037]

@@m3nameisjosh464 Quick question Josh. I got a new friend with a 2001 E46 alpina, are those any good?

[@m3nameisjosh464]

@@juancorrea9037 don’t know much about them, but any alpina is good

[@beverlycunningham5554]

i watch this channel from multiple accounts...this walk-through is one of your best!

[@m3nameisjosh464]

And I appreciate that big time 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@jamesdills6720]

Refreshing is a good title... Bullet proofing in my book is upgrading with processes such as Cryogenics, DLC thermal coatings and barriers etc..

[@m3nameisjosh464]

You are right, however I was looking to not spend more than the car was worth on the repairs

[@mehmethussein5048]

Love your video it’s gave me confidence to tackle mine thank great job your black m3 looks amazing

[@m3nameisjosh464]

Thank you man! Happy to hear this

[@georgekern6528]

Well done my friend! It’s great to see your knowledge and confidence grow with each new video! Cheers George

[@m3nameisjosh464]

Thanks George!!

[@startingtech3900]

M3 josh blowing up called it

[@m3nameisjosh464]

I appreciate you brother🤘🏽

[@startingtech3900]

@@m3nameisjosh464 flipped an x5 and two e46 since we talked for around 10,000 USD profit, just bought a lil 04 BMW 330ci jet black sport package, well serviced 247k miles for 3k its just a fun project not trying to make $ on this one ☝️

[@melvynobedmendez8270]

I had an issue on my M3 with the cam gear bolts shearing on the intake side and having to get a new head so yea its real.

[@m3nameisjosh464]

Ouch dude:(

[@Covkiller]

What a great video, really interesting and informative. Subscribed and looking forward to the next episode.

[@m3nameisjosh464]

Thanks!

[@mikesphoenix_e46m3]

Amazing video yet again cant wait for the next one josh

[@m3nameisjosh464]

Thanks Mike!!

[@gunner.j]

Your videos remind me of m539 restorations

[@m3nameisjosh464]

Thats a good compliment!

[@chaching713]

Been waiting for this one thanks for the video!

[@m3nameisjosh464]

Thanks for watching!!!

[@charanb6255]

Amazing work dude!!

[@m3nameisjosh464]

Thank you man!

[@GalvanizedGreatness]

I think the fuss with the gears is that the bolts would back out and then the tabs would come out

[@m3nameisjosh464]

Yes but none of the bolts were loose! Haha

[@zuzweitzurzeit]

Ich hätte den Zylinderkopf demontiert um die Zylinderkopfdichtung zu prüfen um sie gegebenen falls zu ersetzen,eine weitere Schwachstelle beim S54.Eventuell dann noch die Zylinderkopfschrauben ersetzt durch Stehbolzen von ARP.Tellerscheiben hinter den Zahnrädern könnte man noch ersetzen,die vom S62 passen und sind etwas stärker.

[@kayomagalhaes3988]

great vid dude! i'm sure this is helpful for a lot of people aswell lol

[@m3nameisjosh464]

Thanks dude!!!

[@kellybrande1049]

Awesome!

[@m3nameisjosh464]

thanks!!

[@gianniarduini3644]

Don’t use aftermarket water pumps They don’t last always genuine BMW

[@dragonballshorts7123]

TURBO IT plz

[@m3nameisjosh464]

Im selling this one otherwise i would

[@5STOCC]

First 😏

[@kuwid]

very cool video but u dont mind me asking why u didnt change the timing chain?

[@m3nameisjosh464]

Not really a wear item