Engine Swapping our BMW E30

We complete a full engine conversion on our 1989 E30 BMW 320i. We bought this JDM model with a questionable history, including an engine that was broken so in this episode we replace it with something EPIC!
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[@mightycarmods]

ALL NEW PuRiTy TSHIRT: ►mightycarmods.com/collections/clothing/products/purity-t-shirt

[@jessebergunder]

The purest of the pure PuRiTy shirts. Come one come all!!!

[@danieledwards5848]

I was hoping for a k20 turbo ☹️

[@OllamhDrab]

You know, I can never think of a good challenge when it's time to Choose The Challenge, but this Bmer makes me think, when you said 'skids.' 'Ha, wait a minute. How about a *grip* challenge? ' Lateral G's, maybe hill course? (Also how much does that *weigh* compared to the stock engine? I don't care much about 'purity' but I do care a lot about balance. :) )

[@EdgyNumber1]

C'mon guys, give us a kW to hp conversion, please....

[@bensmith4785]

Wondering who did the 1st 2jz conversion in a S Chassis. Defiant Motorsports

[@StMidium]

To quote Car Throttle: "It's an old BMW. Even the plastic will be rusty."

[@robertwhisenhunt8740]

lol just seen that a few days ago

[@Vinnie_B]

Especially in Ireland and the UK

[@gienkollo]

@@Vinnie_B Yes, it is different there in Australia, they haven't that many rust friendly conditions out there.

[@BlatentlyFakeName]

If it can rust in Australia, there is no chance any of them are rust free in Europe :P

[@PrisonerD]

@@gienkollo I have one of these in Australia, and yes - they're not known for rust here (at least the series 2 - like this one). The body galv is pretty good for the era.

[@Novur]

Moog: "There is no replacement for displacement" Also Moog: *buys a Lotus*

[@MotoCat91]

Also a 'positive displacement' supercharger like the roots/twinscrew/vane etc is literally a direct replacement for displacement. Like, a turbo or centrifugal SC need to spin up to create pressure and so they usually work best at higher rpm, where low rpm and straight off idle they do very little. Positive displacement SCs though push the same volume of air every revolution regardless of how fast the engine is spinning, which makes them feel virtually the same as if you magically increased the capacity.

[@phallus36]

next video: LS swapping the lotus

[@1439of2000]

@dylan zrim You can just buy a FWD transverse LS factory.

[@Neishy4AGTE]

@Max Power if it ain't broken...

[@joealex65]

@@1439of2000 Yeah, the LS4, but the trans that bolts to that thing is made of glass 😂😂

[@damieng73]

you've gotta get a badge made up for the deck lid: 362i

[@JerGol]

That would be amazing. 😂

[@ShiftMotoring]

Laurence is a good friend of mine, and way back when I was still living in Sydney we started filming in his shop. He has built a V10 E46 M3, V8 MX-5s, supercharged Gallardos and S54 swapped E30s. He does it for the love of it, and in some of the videos we made he talks about how he got started. Some people are complaining that the MCM boys are taking the easy route by using off the shelf parts, but Laurence and his team put in a huge effort to build up that catalogue to make this possible. I'm glad to see the MCM boys sharing that enthusiasm with Brintech.

[@kalijamies]

I was hoping for a S54 in this build.

[@JerGol]

Very well said. So many people completely disregard the amount of time and effort that goes into building the type of parts which allow non-native engines to plug in simply for the next guy to come along.

[@benkyriazis5541]

The retro/synthwave style music fits the era perfectly, amazing attention to detail as always from Moog's music production 👌

[@connorm430]

Does anyone have the name of the track?

[@BIOHAZARDCURE]

I can see the bmw rally e30 flying through a forest right now haha.

[@4IN14094]

@@connorm430 No, it's one of those that never get released.

[@Thevol40k]

*plays death metal for 50% of the video*

[@brendonv101]

@@Thevol40k if you noticed, the metal started when the LS was fitted. As if the old tech purity was being released from the car. I sucked at analysing movies in English class and still picked up on that one. 🤣

[@MichaelGallagher97]

"These engines are everywhere" *Cries in European*

[@MrSluby]

Why would you want one tho. You'd have to pay so much on tax and petrol

[@suomiman100]

Lol we have a shop here with 10 ls going in and out all the time

[@Dmn0PT]

@@suomiman100 “here” is where?

[@EdgyNumber1]

@@MrSluby In the UK, the BMW E30 is flat rate tax no matter whatever engine, post 2000 it got more cpmplicated, for post-2006 it got brutal.

[@Simon-ui6db]

@@EdgyNumber1 just a shame it drinks petrol like George Best at a pub.

[@Andrew260RS]

I actually thought they were joking when they said LS.

[@forerealz]

Same here man

[@bogdanisari4365]

I stopt the video and come to the comments in hope is a joke

[@AurageyserOrion]

I was kind of wishing too, hell could have looked into a Barra too. Just kind of sick watching LS swaps as its just a quick and dirty swap meanwhile in the UK its not a thing so it'd be nice to see something other than an LS. You know what could be cool VR (Nissan one not VW) engine swap well have fun if you continue watching cause I already know the whole process of swapping call me if they twin turbo charge it cause that would be a little cool.

[@RafaelAlmeida-qo7vj]

Same

[@rotaryboots]

Same here, thought for sure the camera would pan to something unique after he rattled off the specs like a punchline.

[@MusicalMemeology]

What an awesome show. Media companies are going to die when there’s this quality available for free.

[@IvanOoze1990]

na, they own the internet too.

[@samsonian]

@@IvanOoze1990 I know it’s quite pedantic, but AT LEAST the barest underpinnings are NOT owned by the Alphabuttheads or other such grabassing legends. Just the well-known search engines, browsers, (sorta) free video hosting site/communities, social media platforms, messaging programs, etc. Just think how much the net would suck if the guy that came up with the original scheme for the worldwide web demanded license or royalty fees for each person...

[@SloppyMechanics]

I could feel the LS vibes through the interwebs

[@resn8r]

Was disappointed to not see a bumpier lumpy boi make an appearance, hopefully they snuck something in off-camera.

[@resn8r]

@Max Power what would you prefer?

[@fungus2116]

@@resn8r anything high revving

[@resn8r]

@Max Power Fair enough, it'll still rip so not too fussed personally.

[@dabigbadwolf5081]

@@resn8r a supercharged m54b30 maybe, or a high revving m42.

[@01gtbdaily30]

Back when I was a kid helping my step dad with engine swaps we would just hit the oil pan with a rubber mallet until it was “clearanced “ enough to fit.

[@Jonathan_Doe_]

As is tradition.

[@julebritish]

Could we just take a minute and show our appreciation for the music MCM give us in all their videos!🤘 PS: much love from New-Brunswick Canada

[@MichaelSteeves]

Wait, there are two of us herring chokers on here?

[@MrPropanePete]

True... the music in this video is exceptional but both boys are professional musicians so I suppose good music is to be expected

[@brandonpayne1207]

I felt like I was at a rave through part of that episode. Moogs musical ability with all different ranges of styles is awesome.

[@Pro-RTen]

That would be the brilliant Moog's creations, I believe. IIRC he has a Soundcloud, and you can buy his music too. Not sure what those details are.

[@daniel.s8126]

@@Pro-RTen are you new here?

[@mrpovpov298]

Moog really killed it with this episode's tracks. Straight fire.

[@rura8942]

what’s the track at 21:06 ?

[@geoadhyatmazenkusuma6705]

@@rura8942 been wondering the same thing

[@muhammadizzatmohdnasir9745]

Thinking the same too

[@matiz33]

This track gave me headache and made my ears bleeding 😬

[@rura8942]

matiz33 because you are 12

[@ferrumignis]

_"We're also going to be installing an aftermarket dipstick"_ That's a harsh way to talk about Marty.

[@DashCamSerbia]

Yeah. I mean the show is called Marty's Car Mods after all... :D

[@darius2640]

it better be a short throw dipstick

[@ningen1980]

@@darius2640 Nah. It's got a disrespected nose, and hobbit feet.

[@naphi6769]

purple tag steering rack please!

[@jlopez54]

When the say LS I thought it was joke haha... but nice I like it. "On a long enough timeline..."

[@Subdubbin]

I laughed out loud when he was like IT'S AN LS3. Also nice RCR reference.

[@TVperson1]

Yeah I thought it was gonna be an RB26DETT

[@R2D2trashcan]

I thought it was a joke as well but in a bad way.

[@harrybowman9126]

Waiting for rcr winga dinga music playing in the background. My LS is the best LS. Noo my LS is the best LS

[@clintwhite4372]

Man, that metal song with the screaming and mad palm-muting and bends, was a real knee slapper. Awesome.

[@klwarhouse]

Was looking for this comment, AGREED!!

[@HaxoReSc]

Absolutly loved it!

[@dudeguyman77]

its so good i wish moog would say what track it is

[@Jamesibbotson875]

Tiny little pieces - internal combustion

[@williamguldager]

All scandinavians thinking "oh that rust is not bad at all"

[@Sjoholm13]

That's honestly less than my 10 year old, former cop car, Volvo V70. //Swede

[@srensrensen5354]

True :-D

[@thatoneguy3112]

Moog sat there, in the empty engine bay, while Marty had an intelligent conversation, just waiting to pop his head through it for a gag, that's dedication ✌

[@joshberry8262]

Can only imagine how hard it was for that bloke to keep a straight face the whole time 🤣

[@riskybicky8335]

"we got.... AN LS!" Every older bmw owner *groans*

[@Intrepid17011]

Everyone with a bit culture left * groans:D Hate the LS, doesnt fit the E30 at all.

[@Nyubtuber]

But the PuRiTy

[@BETAsin]

LS swap the world

[@deanjohnson7283]

@@Intrepid17011 I agree, they should have kept the BMW soul and just put a 4.4L V8 in it, damn you can even fit a 5.4 V12 from a 750Li without much issues, and it is quite inexpensive too... There are a two dudes near my home town that put a 4.0L V8 Turbo, pushing over 800hp at the wheels on an E30, with plans to make even more power in the future... Fuck PuRiTy when you don't have a soul.

[@marvinmartinsYT]

@@deanjohnson7283 Cost?

[@MatchboxGarage]

For some reason, I never considered an LS engine. I assumed you would put another BMW engine in. Not sure how I feel about it yet 🤔

[@dlmperformanceandracing]

LS EVERYTHING

[@ashweeee471]

Exactly what I was thinking. When they showed where they were, I was thinking perhaps an S55.. But an ls totally took me by surprise.

[@pauldub77]

I was thinking 2J...#impurity

[@ronaldov09]

Im sure if the car was mint they would of considered keeping the purity, but as its a bit of a thrasher, LS is a wise engine choice...albeit a boring one I must admit.

[@philtrumble]

Good thing you feel with your hands and not your eyeballs

[@MJM703]

"We want to learn something about BMW" Swap gearbox, put LS engine there. Basically, just keep the chassis.

[@MrBanaanipommi]

these LS swaps are also soooo seen thing... LS swap everything. makes me annoyed.. :D i would keep the original engine or maybe swap m10 and modify it a lot, (same engine they had in F1 cars back in late 80's and had about 1000hp and lasted pretty long)

[@bvward]

With that rust in critical areas, are they keeping the chassis? Fishplating the rails etc.

[@mitchellallen986]

@@MrBanaanipommi bro the m10 is a hunk of crap😂

[@MrBanaanipommi]

@@mitchellallen986 even if its been in f1? well, then i see. one of i know, once said "if people would drive with common sense and not with heart, no body would drive bmw because its shit" :D

[@Noise-Bomb]

@@MrBanaanipommi Pro Tipp from the f1 Team: Leave the raw cast engine block in the weather for a few years. Makes them more resistant.

[@GearSeekers]

I think we all saw this coming!

[@DG_427]

Honestly I expected something else, this is very common swap.

[@villelipponen923]

I was waiting some JDM swap. 1JZ was my first guess.

[@JohnyDMcBride]

I did but I hoped I was wrong, oh well at least it's gonna be fun to watch

[@joealex65]

I was expecting a Honda K-series swap

[@LOSTOKYO]

Booooo, V8 in this car is 👎

[@sireuchre]

"No need for filthy forced injection" 1 month later... 'We're turbocharging the E30!"

[@juststeve5542]

I'd like to see that just to see where they'd put it!!! (A blower on the top might be better, and more in line with usually V8 upgrades, but then the bonnet would have to go).

[@josephschulte1073]

Whats better than a LS Swap? A turbo LS swap. Already going with aftermarket electronics why not go full tilt?

[@brian_sipe]

Road cars in Aussieland can't have forced induction on anything with that high of a displacement, at least as far as swaps go.

[@juststeve5542]

@@brian_sipe goddam it, the more I watch MCM, the more I view Australia as a nanny state! I thought they were supposed to be carefree beer drinkers who co-exist with giant hopping mice!

[@sireuchre]

@@juststeve5542 You'd be surprised how you can package a turbo in there. If Al (Turbo Yoda) were handy, he'd tell you it can be done. These days, more people are putting turbos on LS motors than superchargers. Turbocharging in the modern world is just so much easier. I remember back in the carbureted, non-computerized world of turbocharging, it was an expensive, finicky operation. With modern turbos, fuel injection, computer controlled everything, and a great aftermarket for all of that, it has become relatively trivial.

[@AaronHardinPhoto]

I’m digging the music on this episode! Also, a little future headache saver: get some of those heat shield boots for the spark plug wires. Aftermarket headers can make them extra crispy. Looks great fellas!

[@seanneal552]

The music had a real Vangelis vibe... Also loved it!

[@pixelposse2024]

same here! Moog is a very talented musician

[@byron1dagg80]

best mixing on youtube

[@mightycarmods]

Thank you guys ❤️

[@kabluwi]

@@seanneal552 Mighty Mod Runner

[@kicksledkid]

While the were putting the mounts on, all I could hear in my head was AvE saying "Tappy tap tap"

[@N_ickoutwest]

“On a long enough timeline, every car has an LS motor” -Mr Regular

[@microbuilder]

*brown*

[@irishwristwatch2487]

Threw me with the LS, was fully expecting a more modern straight 6 You guys are on it with the content lately tho!

[@raelik777]

Honestly, I was pleasantly surprised. Was fully expecting the JZ, RB, or N55 swap, the LS swap made me grin.

[@Daishar]

I was hoping to see a barra swapped BMW since I can't do it easily here in the US.

[@mank3y_]

@@raelik777 yeah i was thinking the same thing, some jdm goodness. though the ls does seem a more fitting swap.

[@layzorbeeemz7317]

Was half expecting a barra

[@raelik777]

@@layzorbeeemz7317 I thought about that, but I'm pretty sure the barra is so big they'd have to cut into the firewall to get it to fit.

[@lawsonjones2285]

"these engines are everywhere" yep some people want to put them in boats 😂

[@stephenvolkhardt8036]

I see what you did there ;)

[@TheFatherCharles]

B is for boat

[@lukasmalcolm1522]

B is for builds that don’t work

[@oliverwatson3774]

B is for bodge

[@frankcourtney6413]

4/5 of the internet eagerly awaiting the fail with that one...

[@Lars_Helleland]

What is that metal song at 20:00. I need that in my life

[@XxXArBeeDooZXxX]

Same, if you find it lemme know. I tried to shazem it but nothing popped up

[@mattbishop8917]

Tried to find it but no joy yet.

[@wickedcaliber.s]

I've tried to search up some of the lyrics but no luck. :(

[@varvatos8989]

Same here 🧐🧐🧐

[@JerGol]

Pretty sure Moog makes all the music for these vids.

[@kyokoshin755]

Ah the LS! My guess (and hopes) was a BMW 6 cylinder with turbo! Still looking forwards to see this thing rip though! Love me some E30

[@evanquirk4904]

I was hoping they were going to turbo the m20 before watching the first video. I know they’re restricted on power but I absolutely love the engine itself and they’re fairly bulletproof. With a turbo conversion they can get up to like 350-400hp reliably too

[@alexhan8877]

I was hoping for a B58

[@ryanevans8559]

I was hoping for the N54 or M57🙄

[@nathanvillalonga9301]

True, I was hoping for a new BMW M-series engine. But I think it's expensive and they went for the cheap reliable option. I really love the sound compared to the usual boring LS :(

[@traxxasslash95]

Sees NA LS *Turbo Yoda did not like that*

[@MasterofSpiders]

"Couple of hammers." Jeremy Clarkson would like to know your location.

[@rossdixon5050]

when moog revealed the engine i was convinced it was a prank O.O

[@gatiszarins]

Yep, nothing heavier than m54b30 for e30

[@suleiman3811]

@@gatiszarins it’s still the ultimate swap, can’t really complain

[@s70driver2005]

Same

[@typedrew]

* hoped it was a prank

[@daniesalex7073]

I mean the ls is not bad or anything ,it can handle all the beating and still keep ticking . I hoped for a bmw engine but they can be a bit unreliable sometimes

[@CharlesMatheson-w1z]

You have no idea how happy it makes me to see parts being cleaned and painted before you move on, I have hated watching many other builders pull everything to pieces and then bolt crappy inspected parts back on, it makes absolutely no sense to have it that far apart and not finish everything properly.

[@mattmanslim]

Exciting stuff! I was secretly hoping for an N54/55 though!

[@Filip_4130]

Exactly! I was like: bmw swap specialists, it has to be an n54. Then I saw the LS and something inside me has died. E30s are getting extremely rare and expensive, so LS swap is ruining that poor car imo. I dont’t hate LS, but a 6 cylinder or a bmw v8 would make the car way cooler.

[@vgjoslin8674]

@@Filip_4130 I was also expecting the SB65! For me had to be the N54/55 or the SB65!

[@dtroy15]

Both make much less power (about 300 hp vs 420 hp) than the stock LS3 though, and the 54 is also heavier than the LS. Every dollar spent on an N54 would have made more power on an LS3 The LS3 with stock internals is good to 650 hp, which is about as much as is possible due to the block strength for the n55 IIRC. With upgraded internals, the LS3 block will do 800ish Getting that kind of power out of the N54 is possible but extremely expensive. IMO if you just want a really fast sleeper... The same budget will go faster in an LS than probably anything else.

[@69strokefasterthanyourmum]

@@dtroy15 Well, the n54 can make 650hp on the stock internals. But you have to replace stuff around the engine. Idk how much that has to cost, but imo it's worth it. An i6 in a bmw will be much more of a sleeper anyway, even a 4cyl. And the e30 is a very light car, there are people who put a heavy af 2jz in it, but a light but powerfull 4 cyl is a lot better suited in those cars for the track, even bmw m sport race them with their 4 cyl (s14) engine.

[@Sergio_Math]

"The mighty LS engine needs no introduction" *Proceeds with the introduction*

[@grantthompsonusn]

When I pulled the sound insulation of my E30s firewall, I also discovered some swiss cheese metal. Only rust on the whole car. Also should have swapped out the stock steering rack. They're pretty slow. Z3 or purple tag e46 is where it's at

[@DCGamer18]

I got so sad when they brought out the LS

[@honjoe8617]

Its the worst, its the same when people LS swap an rx7 or miata, like, forreal.. its like removing the face of mona lisa..

[@Djent_Lover]

i thought it was a joke

[@DarkDragonWing]

All hail the Mighty LS3-E30.

[@thatgtrfan4415]

Yooo crazy to see you here i love ur vids!

[@sirphoenixknight3567]

here endith the L3SE30N ;)

[@typedrew]

LSE30

[@flinchy952]

I was hoping it was getting something more exciting than an LS... Yawn.

[@TheProcrastinators51]

Ls three 30

[@andrewkoastephens210]

I almost cried when I sold my 89 E30 earlier this year. It sometimes you have to make sacrifices. The mods I did were mostly suspension and brakes. The 2.5 isn’t a monster engine but it sounds good, chirps on the corners and goes fast enough for me. Speaking of corners, there are better cars for straight roads but few better for twisty ones.

[@mhuk1220]

I sold my 325i e30 over 10 years back. I miss my E30 too

[@sieve5]

The way you described your old car reminds me of my integra

[@MichaelInnocenzi]

I sold my 89 e30 a couple of years ago too... :(

[@sieve5]

That really made me smile when Moog's head popped out of the engine bay at 2:20

[@SmartAceHole82]

After the LS was announced i waited for few minutes waiting for the "Gottcha" line, but that's actually the engine you choose, yikes.

[@garchompy_1561]

Ditto

[@1974UTuber]

Ditto..... Boring as batshit

[@XBullitt16X]

"My disapointment is immeasurable and my day is ruined"

[@gg4760-k5n]

It's been years Moog was teasing us with metal band t-shirts but only delivered electro tunes, glad to finally hear some good ol' metal :)

[@john_john_john]

"these V8 engines are everywhere" Dude, in Portugal you have to sell a kidney for anything with more than 4 cylinders. The auto market here is insane.

[@laistab1916]

Everywhere here in oz lol its like a disease xD

[@MrSimulatedsanity]

@@laistab1916 in NZ they go for thousands lol

[@TMWNN78]

@@MrSimulatedsanity they arent that cheap in oz either unless they are completetly flogged

[@Helder_Paulo]

Nós conseguimos fazer mais com menos cilindros

[@EmyrDerfel]

That explains why all the retired english people drive UK cars and holiday back in britain to get their cars tested annually.

[@maxinnn1]

mi head: ok they are going to put another more modern bmw engine this guys: A Ls EnGiNe

[@jonesehr5312]

A LS , didn’t see that coming would of thought a N55

[@TheMultiDouche]

Hahah comparative engine cost and maintenance there was no way they were going to go with n or s motor.

[@jamesyu685]

hahaha I was expecting s54

[@joealex65]

Nah, they wanted something easy and reliable, sure, the N55 is a good engine but a nightmare to get it running into anything else but the car it came from, it's just the hard truth

[@tomekkaminski2677]

I was expecting barra

[@Willdu87]

@@tomekkaminski2677 me too. Twin turbskis on a barra

[@LostDaemon]

16:02 Brake fluid tends to erode paint.

[@motoxray]

The sound deadening on the E30 firewall is also a water sponge. Mine, which I converted to a 1UZ-FE, was much worse. Many hours were spent welding in new metal! 😒

[@Josh-e2l]

Moog took his music in a new direction 🤘

[@SteveClarkColorado]

super enjoyed it!

[@Demoulous]

Loving it!

[@cbavender]

Where can I go to listen to the full song?

[@brumby92]

Yeah love it.

[@CookRacingUK]

Fine cars - we race them in a production series. Simple to work on, don't break down much (compared to lots of modern cars). Just a word of caution: Don't just chuck parts, please keep them stick them on the e30zone or ebay to get them back in the parts pool. Stuff is getting rarer and prices are going north. The original parts you sell can offset a significant chunk of your upgrade bill. I sold loads of parts I didn't need to go racing, paid for the car twice over!

[@KendiDIY]

purple tag steering rack please!

[@NotSean269]

I was just looking out if they did that, So so surprised they didn't!

[@jessesward9429]

What does this mean ?

[@evorobin]

How the Fvck you need this 😭

[@yuapanda]

@@jessesward9429 'Purple tag' refers to an E46 Clubsport steering rack (part 6 755 067 ). It's got 3 turns lock-to-lock, vs standard 4. It feels *very* different, and much much better.

[@grad0n]

I put the zhp yellow tag as well as the solid steering guibo in my 95 m3.

[@MrZilla500]

Not gonna lie... when you rolled out an ls i thought you were joking. Totally figured an n54. I'll still watch for sure, but not as interested.

[@dabigbadwolf5081]

19:51 Look at moog's face 💩

[@tivonh7075]

Would've loved to see the M5 V10 swapped in there but this is fine too.

[@andrejgalijevskij4850]

I was realy hoping to see a proper Bimer engine , something iconic , something brutal and crazy... Perhaps S85 V10 no..? But no , common LS3

[@jackhayes1427]

I was really disappointed to see just another ls swap tbh. An n54 or s62 would have been great.

[@TheMultiDouche]

They’d have spent more buying a s motor than on the whole swap. It makes sense from a budget perspective. There aren’t too many s62/65/85’s sitting in sheds waiting for someone to buy.

[@andrejgalijevskij4850]

@@TheMultiDouche Comman man , S55 for example is dirt cheap , even cheaper then common e30 swap S54

[@jackhayes1427]

@@TheMultiDouche while you’re not wrong, n54s aren’t exactly expensive or hard to find

[@davidwagner8402]

Those v10s are shit 🤣

[@バモス東海]

this episode was different but in agood way. A different type of car A different type of "fixing" A different type of guests can't wait for the track attack

[@050wickey]

Damn I got excited you went to brintech only to use a LS 😭

[@chrisgrey6523]

Think a lot of us were i was hoping for a fully kitted m50 or 52 running a shit ton of boost

[@flinchy952]

Was hoping it was gonna get an s65 or s85 at least lol

[@050wickey]

@@flinchy952 same here lol

[@dewaldgrobler2488]

Getting all that work done in just over 20min is an amazing achievement. You guys make it look so easy, well done!

[@FaultyMusic]

Rip,figured there was an ls coming, was kinda hopin you weren’t going for the most common dog engine swap around but oh well

[@shaeerhassan8588]

With all the BMW options I’m surprised you went with an LS swap

[@jonwhite3265]

Its cheap, the car is for an ad or something im fairly sure

[@jessemurillo141]

"GMW" e30 🤔

[@timothydavies8881]

I like your thinking sir (tips hat)

[@PrinsessePeach]

How about “GMW” LSe30?

[@re20bt]

Loving the 80s vibes with the tunes Moog!

[@arkhani.]

It's hard to pay attention to the voiceover when the music is so cool damnit!

[@EffinDestroyer]

Anyone know the name of the track that really kicks in at 21:07?

[@MaseratiA6GCM250]

F

[@jordanleach4060]

Literally trying to find this out myself. I feel like I know it :(

[@EffinDestroyer]

@@jordanleach4060 same, I have heard it in their past videos and it's grown on me, but this is the clearest it's been and Shazam still cant identify it.

[@jordanleach4060]

@@EffinDestroyer same here with sound hound. :( My first guess was it was one of Moog's many songs, but couldn't find it on his Spotify. I'll keep having a look around and let you know if I find anything! :)

[@shizWinkle]

I too would also like to know.

[@viteksgarage4031]

This is some of the best production quality on a youtube exclusive car channel. Making the boring tasks like installing exciting to watch

[@roguedogx]

2:58 I must say I'm surprised. I was not a expecting an LS motor.

[@flinchy952]

I was expecting it but hoping they'd put literally anything else in instead...

[@roguedogx]

@@flinchy952 I was actually expecting a v-10 out of an M5. No idea why.

[@JacobScherer]

I was expecting a Barra to keep it straight 6. I wish they would do something with that engine. LS is so common everywhere, but Barra is so unique to Australia.

[@sloweddownsounds503]

@@JacobScherer it’s Barra not Berra and yes they are more unique LS engines just put our way more power with little mods and they sound 100x better. I would prefer a Barra over a Holden engine purely because Barra’s are build to last and take a beating

[@roguedogx]

@@JacobScherer I've been wanting to put a Barra engine in a factory 5 cobra for so long.

[@chrishyne6624]

Literally been tossing this build idea up for the last 3-4 months! This was all the motivation I needed! 👌🏼

[@the0844]

9:54 “E-Turdy”

[@nolansprojects2840]

They should name it the “rust-E-turdy”

[@phiillzzz807]

Can we all just take a sec and forget about all the car content and appreciate moog's awesome music production??

[@kiznile123]

I was really excited, I thought you were going to do a really cool swap, then you picked the most basic swap there is. I mean don't get me wrong it's going to be epic..... but I totally keep expecting you to be like "just kidding" 🤣

[@haphazard1342]

Yeah, I don't hate LS engines, they make great swaps into all sorts of things. But those things best be trucks and muscle cars. The E30 is a small, light, nimble sports car, it doesn't need a V8 monster. At least keep it within the same manufacturer, or do something unique. LS swaps are great for many practical reasons, they're just not very cool in this chassis. It's been done. We know it works decently well. I'm still going to follow this build because it's fun and well executed, but I'm not thrilled by it.

[@kiznile123]

@@haphazard1342 you captured all of my thoughts as well lol.

[@culpritmedia7026]

I would love to have seen Moog's face when he snapped the bolt for the sump pickup haha

[@floorit001]

I bought an ls1, ecm and harness from these guys like 5-6 years ago for a patrol conversion i was doing. All the guys at the shop were awesome to deal with and talk to, good to see them in a video!

[@imkirbo3094]

I thought that was a joke when you wheeled out an LS... Another E30 gone from the world :(

[@Al-of3zp]

Yeah I was waiting for them to say.. "Trolled"

[@alexandrealbergaria6224]

the internet: LS swaps takes months! MCM: hold my beer!

[@Dr.Spatula]

Who on the internet says swapping an LS into an e30 takes months? Shit's so common it's practically a bolt in now

[@mistycrom]

Surely you mean - MCM: Hold my tofu

[@andrewallace5000]

Hold my lager

[@Nyubtuber]

@@mistycrom hold my chopped stickers

[@alexandrealbergaria6224]

@@Dr.Spatula I wasnt saying for e30 specific, just in general! so sorry im not a BMW nerd :P

[@Gabo_Gatchava]

16:50 I am 100% sure that rust was because of leaking brake booster..

[@grantvphotography]

Being a RHD car, I doubt the booster would of caused rust on the LHS rail....

[@juststeve5542]

​@@grantvphotography The booster is on the left even on RHD cars, as a Brit I can tell you this is very common. Usually there isn't room in the engine bay for a complete relocation for RHD cars so they just put a linkage inside the passenger compartment under the dash (which they were going to have to redesign for RHD anyway). The steering rack has to be swapped obviously, and clutch is easy to relocate as even if it is hydraulic, it doesn't have a huge booster to try to squeeze in. I can't remember which brand, but there was a car imported into the UK that got a recall because if the front passenger panicked and stamped on the floor they could push on the linkage and apply the brakes! Oh, and you even see him remove it, from the left of the car!

[@lordcaptain73]

@Pete Mason Nah Grant’s a graduate of Well Ackhually University. He doesn’t need to watch something to “correct” someone’s comment 🙂

[@grantvphotography]

I stand corrected then. Must be uncommon then compared to Europe. I hadn't come across a booster on the opposite side to the pedals on any car before.

[@juststeve5542]

@@grantvphotography most cars are designed for ease of construction for the majority of markets, so LHD. RHD models are usually an adaptation of the LHD. Having the brake pedal push straight onto the back of the master cylinder is the easiest route, but it's often not an option on a small engine bay like the E30. The E36 3 series (the model after this E30) had a bigger engine bay, and the RHD got the master cylinder over on the right. IIRC, amusingly there wasn't enough room for the ABS unit too, so that remains on the left, with the lines running from the master cylinder across the firewall to it!

[@jackfrombg4498]

They made it look so easy... But really this swap kit is a true blessing.

[@rileylilwell5201]

Stil waiting for the punchline where you aren’t actually putting a LS in😂😂 Will be sick when it’s done tho💪🏼

[@dwnetwrok]

My dream has always been an LS + E30, so glad you guys are doing one

[@Jack-lm3hh]

21:40 Marty’s narration: 😄😇😯 The music: 😈⛓🩸

[@tanithlow3031]

As a german, driving an e30 for years, I would def. upgrade the brakes. Even a 318is can push them to the limit easily. 540 e34 or Porsche calipers, or only 330 e46 are common. For educational purpose, 325i had 125 kw, the 318is had 100kw and even 145kw in south african 333i or 175kw in 2,5l 16v m3´s were factory. The last two, hard to get, but a common light M52 swap, an M60 swap or an N54 would have been what I would have loved to see :D Keep up the amazing work guys!

[@nickheywood8758]

and across the world, theres a driftboi and a giraffe saying "hell yeh brother" at the sight of an LS in a BMW on this channel!

[@flufflypancakes]

As an American who has been following you two for over a decade and who just built a forged 408 LS3; this is beautiful! I cannot wait for the rest of the videos.

[@stuartbarnden4790]

I love it fella’s, straying from the JDM nuggets. Don’t listen to the “another LS swap” complainers, they’re a great powerful, cheap, reliable and well supported platform. The “Hater’s” are just annoyed that for $10k-$15k you’ll destroy their $25-$30k resto.

[@bugjuicer]

Looks easy n awesome, I'm gonna do this!! *goes to check local prices *goes to check wallet nope.

[@NoWr2Run]

YA, NO SHIT.

[@RyanS493]

E30 tax is waaay up right now lol

[@juststeve5542]

Yeah, same here... In the UK LS engines are about as common as an Aussie who won't call you mate within the first 2 beers.

[@pce0513]

I kinda feel like I've slipped into MCM from a parallel universe.

[@MrSluby]

I was waiting for them to go to sike when they brought an LS out but nope :( I was hoping for a n55 :((

[@hydrasalesman9629]

It's your engine in your car, what other people say about it doesn't matter. Respect the builds peeps.

[@gamertherapyconsoleyoursel5804]

24:01 - for anyone waiting for the foot shot.

[@Byron_Thomas]

It took soooooooo long, glad they had the sack to do it in someone else's shop hahaha

[@alexwarrington7055]

You, Sir are a giant amongst men.

[@mackie_p]

Also 8:24

[@damienthompson8573]

Loving it guys! Also, how satisfying to see bolt holes lining up perfectly *sigh*

[@wmorgan4183]

4:37 moog-san bringing the bangers for audio enjoys

[@murtgman]

What's the name of this song?

[@Hoggdoc1946]

LOL 😜 I was just going to comment they need to loose the head banning music.

[@wmorgan4183]

@@murtgman no idea 'marty' (insert wink) i reckon they should pop track names and timestamps in the description with a link to where to get said beats from

[@wmorgan4183]

@@Hoggdoc1946 not a fan of the metal, but his beat at that time stamp was shweet

[@tylercashmore8427]

Dear everyone who is complaining that theyre doing an ls swap. This is a very common swap which it is helpful for them to give information on. This is a realistic swap for such a car with a dead engine. Whether you like it or not the ls is a good engine thats reliable and very quick just because it isnt german or japanese doesnt mean it isnt good. Stop being a sook its still good content and this car is sick :) good day

[@hawkertyphoon4537]

a Yankee engine? for real?! This is an E30...!? Ouch!

[@Ben-hf7fg]

😢

[@genebeilkeiii8489]

🖕😜😂

[@anthonymason701]

I had a hard feeling it was going to be LS... dont get me wrong LS is a great platform for good power on a budget. But at the same time it is so overdone that my interest in this build went away...

[@david.74]

When Marty says "is that correct?", you already know its correct

[@TheCardinalSpear]

Before even watching this I already knew it was gonna be an LS motor. Thats one of the most common non-bmw motor swaps for E30's and E36's

[@1974UTuber]

I thought so too. I was really crossing my fingers that they did something different and not LS Swap like EVERY other youtube BMW engine swap video

[@cool2goo]

Moog put some killer music in this episode! Definitely need an album on Apple Music or something!

[@Trash-horse]

I was excited for this video. Till i saw what you're putting in it.

[@alekdamyanov375]

yeah me too, I was really hoping they'd be putting in a K20 or a K24..

[@iancook2921]

When you guys brought out the LS my s54 powered heart cried

[@stevemcrichards8768]

You want PuRiTy or do you want it to work?

[@Eatinbritches]

@@stevemcrichards8768 Total myth. BMW engines are stout. This is bullshit. The whole point of BMW's is to take on the yanks and beat their muscle with German brains. It's literally the whole appeal of German cars, and why this is a philistine move.

[@flamcheeseful]

Then you got gapped all the way past 250000 miles.

[@LobstahBrood]

Noooooooo He had a perfectly good N54 on the shelf!!!!!

[@satanaz]

Soundtrack on this one was particularly amazing! Great job Moog-man

[@RazzAlerio]

“In a long enough timeline, everything gets an LS”

[@moeezahmedshahaab]

REGULAR CAR REVIEWS HELL YEAH

[@keno-_-3379]

Liked because of RCR Hate the LS

[@jackblack2153]

I knew it wasn’t going to happen, but I wanted a V10 swap.

[@craigauty6756]

S85?

[@NuclearHeadshot]

@@craigauty6756 man, screaming BMW purity would've been epic. Not sure if it fits though, and it's a high maintenance engine with only expensive parts.

[@anthonyburning8603]

20:43 nice, i see that your car floor is well aerated

[@intraxx88]

Moog: "we LS swapping the BMW" US viewers:"boooooriiiing"

[@khujaxx]

You spelt "everyone" wrong

[@intraxx88]

@@khujaxx in Russia it's unpopular, they using JZ and UZ from Toyota

[@robmespeedy]

In the US people are doing Honda K swap

[@daszieher]

LS-swaps are never boring, because, if it is funny once, it is funny every time! 😃