How to: Swap ANY BMW Motor (Complete Overview!)

[@curtishouze1471]

Nice swap, watching your videos makes me more confident in myself .

[@TheBimmerBarn]

Awesome! That's the whole point of the channel, I'm glad you got some value from the videos

[@robsweekendgarage]

Great to see more content! Found ya two years ago when I was looking to redo my headliner and abc pillars. Have enjoyed the content since.

[@TheBimmerBarn]

Awesome! Thanks that was a fun video, I love working with suede headliner. Appreciate you sticking around for the long haul! More videos to come for sure :)

[@steezyrog]

you make it look so easy but i love it

[@C435I]

It is man

[@098cpt]

nice. Already told you, but your video give me confidence to do BMW swap. I watched many time, and when I put my hands on it, it was pretty easy with basic tools and small home garage. Your perseverance is inspiring ! My project is to put all e90 335xi 6mt fully loaded drivetrain and equipement in my E91. And you know 'while I'm there' got a 6262 single turbo kit. Almost to the point to start it, but DKM twin disk clutch seems to have very long lead time. Ordered mine in may 2023, supplier told me end October... Anyway tanks for the E91 playlist, was very useful, I'm posting time to time on e90post. Now the CIC, comfort access, rear backup sensors, mpack and individual sound system will be a fun retrofit...

[@TheBimmerBarn]

That sounds like a fun swap, I think the x-drive will make it perfect for all-season road trips. Thanks for watching, and good luck with your journey!

[@carla6872]

Very nicely done. Thanks for the pointers!

[@TimeswitTray]

are there any video or help for a crankshaft stripped bolt also are you or any one in nyc manhattan can help with my diy 528i 1999? plz its all i have i live in it

[@untundro]

Where's the best place to purchase a used BMW engine I'm gonna save up

[@americatoken3334]

i love this type of videos, would love to have details time it took, price you sold, tips and tricks. As i see online bunch of low price car but with bad engine, dont know if business wise is worth it to buy one and change engine or trans and resell .

[@PR_Ronnie]

Very nice vid been thinking on buying this BMWs with blown motors and do the swap myself maybe tell us cost a least a round about so we can have an idea what some might get into

[@gerardoperez9071]

This is awesome. How do you decide to rebuild engine or do a swap? Appreciate the answer.

[@eurocars4896]

Maybe I missed it but How long did it take for you to remove the first engine start to finish...please be specific, Thx

[@cyber_player38]

Hi. Can you give me please more details for the swap. I have a BMW e61 525i and I want to swap with the 545i .

[@IAM_TAAYY]

Any update with your build?

[@ethanwhitney6994]

Please update, considering doing this

[@Mgh101590]

Love this man just did a trans swap on my 2003 E39 videos like yours gave me the confidence to do so by any chance does that e39 sedan still have the rear passenger curtains id be interested in buying if you still have them.

[@raymondkelly3181]

All the vids I've seen take the engine and trans out, disconnected from front subframe. This looks easier👏

[@pkday1082]

If I may ask What components need to be changed when swapping out a BMW M51 diesel engine for an M52 petrol engine or M42 petrol engine

[@gearshifter6]

Thanks!

[@TheBimmerBarn]

Thank you Tuan!

[@AotL0000]

I have an e46 318 and its got a 4 banger, the guy i got the car from said that he got the parts needed for the swap and a 3L 6 cylinder, how hard would you think the swap is?

[@Idk-rz8pr]

Easy if u have all the stuff and a cherry picker

[@Its.Kirikou]

Which quick jack is that if you don’t mind me asking ? Is that the 5000 or 7000 one

[@TheBimmerBarn]

This is the 5000 model!

[@krookeddreams]

What a good simple . Straight forward videos.

[@Nico_335i_DCT]

great swap Chris. Thanks for sharing and have a good one. Regards Nico.

[@TheBimmerBarn]

Thanks Nico, you too! Appreciate you watching

[@dewayneparrish2437]

I have a 2006 BMW X5, what engine swap do you feel will be the best fit?

[@abelmarin4735]

This was a great video been wanting to swap my 2.5 for a 3.0. Blown gasket failure. Is this possible without the lift and just using jack stands?

[@duncancirip3266]

Lemme know what u ended up doing, I’m in same boat lol

[@carlosalvarez5615]

Same boat as this guy^

[@derekbk9093]

Could anyone tell me the name of that lifting tool thing at 1:02? Thanks

[@mxflg1575]

It’s a hydraulic car lift. Kinda like what a workshop would use. Very handy I’ve got a few of em

[@maddoxcharonharper4543]

Nice overview man miss you brotha

[@TheBimmerBarn]

Maddox the man, hopefully I see you around soon!

[@albinandersson1405]

Swap from petrol to diesel? 318i to 320d (e46)

[@BigKillacamster]

Love your stuff! you’ve really helped me a lot. I rescued a 2001 525 wagon that had been abandoned for 10 years. I do have a question for you. In your opinion what would be the best bang for your buck bmw v8 to swap into a 525. Just looking for a bit more power.

[@TheBimmerBarn]

Appreciate you watching! If you ask me, I'd say check out some forced induction options before deciding to do a V8 swap. If you go with M60/M62 or even S62, you'll need the 540i subframe and steering box which drives very different than the steering rack and aluminum subframe of the 525i. Also the motor is heavier and you feel it in the front end. If you want a 540i, it's easier to buy one instead of building one. If you want more power out of your M54, invest some money and you may be able to achieve the same horsepower. Hope that helps!

[@BigKillacamster]

Thank you for the insight. I assumed it was plug and play. Knowing it would change the driving characteristics steers me away. I want it as factory as possible. Really like when you go into details in the videos by the way, please keep them coming.

[@CHRISANDREOU4199]

M54b30 readily available cheap and will bolt straight in, Maybe throttle cable conversion

[@socom1633]

Do you think a 2020 G29 B58 motor and transmission will work on a 07 Z4 roadster 3.0i automatic?

[@TheBimmerBarn]

I think it would, but you'd essentially need a whole car harness and DME to get that engine to run, not sure if any standalone ECU'S exist for it yet.

[@socom1633]

@ I have access to the entire car, harness and all of the other things that should make it work! Only has 8k miles on everything.

[@AaronMitchell-o3q]

hi great video, i have a question would this technique work with a 04 545i and a 06 750i am swaping the 750 engine into the 545 just would know if you know if it would work thanks.

[@TheBimmerBarn]

You would probably need to get the DME for a 550i and then I imagine with some coding it should work. It'll definitely fit since the motor is the same size, but the programming and sensors are slightly different between N62 and N62TU

[@AaronMitchell-o3q]

@@TheBimmerBarn thanks for your advice I appreciate it

[@squid4451]

@@AaronMitchell-o3q Hello, did you manage to swap successfully?

[@anhtiennguyen]

Awesome, I'm gonna remove my N51 engine soon and this video helps a lot

[@okattaja]

How did it go?

[@sickaspec9158]

I got a e39 gunna be swapping in s n55 soon

[@alexandrepaolo7482]

Salut tu pourrais me donner le nom de ce que tu utilises comme plateforme pour soulever la voiture ? Merci super contenu même si c’est en anglais j’arrive à suivre

[@sadaftracy9972]

I want to swap a Honda engine into a bmw i8? Can it be done?

[@Saus415]

Of course it can, there is plenty of room. People put LS v8s in these lol. Only thing about doing a Honda motor though is by the time you were done doing motor mounts and wiring and everything your going to be into the build vastlyyyyyyyy more then it's worth. Would be easier and make more power doing several other motor swap options

[@sadaftracy9972]

What would be the most reliable option? I enjoy how the i8 looks and want to drive it daily. I just don’t want it breaking down with expensive repairs.

[@Saus415]

@@sadaftracy9972 I understand that but the m54 motor that was in the e46 is a pretty damn reliable motor as long as you take care of it, my point is if it takes your $10,000 dollars to do a Honda swap you can run the M54 that's already in the car for the rest of its life for less money then that

[@sadaftracy9972]

@@Saus415that makes sense. The extended warranty recently expired I think I’m just worried but that makes sense to just take care of it. Aside from the engine it’s like a big computer with a hybrid system but hopefully it’s ok.

[@Saus415]

@@sadaftracy9972 idk what model you have man but as cool as engine swaps are the newer the vehicle the harder it gets in a lot of ways trying to make the dash and everything else function as it is suppose to, usually getting the motor in isn't the hard part, it's making it work well that is 😂

[@Esqix]

Great video mate thank you

[@gunner.j]

Quick tip, throw a lug bolt back on by a few threads and then hit it. At the bmw dealership I work at, all the new guys crack wheels by letting them fall

[@seanthemixtape6632]

Great Video.

[@alicandonmez6748]

Congrats! good work

[@Carsnbikes73]

Is anyone doing conversions using heltec ecu etc?

[@radioactivepotato2068]

Mad respect.

[@quadiranubis3868]

I need help swapping a V12

[@pugs1377]

Good over view.

[@yosoydpfknr2855]

Try it with 2011 bmw 528 and let me know. God man what a pain in the azz to remove this engine. It's like you don't finish to losing stuff and dude it is a pain

[@jamestabor587]

What about an original n63 longblock replacement? You want one to tackle on the channel????

[@TheBimmerBarn]

Woah haha appreciate the offer but no thanks 😁 Those motors are a piece of work

[@salafiathari2049]

Has anyone done a f90 swap into an older bmw?

[@exiteternium]

hrmmmm.. now if my N54 gives out, i want to stuff the B58 from a 340i into it..

[@friguy4444]

Killer great! Thank you! Wow! But Hey bro WHERE ARE YOU?? Did we lose you forever?? Are you in Jail or have you been drafted in the Army?? What happened? Miss ya bud!!

[@TheBimmerBarn]

Haha hey there, I'm still alive and well! Just been up to other businesses and also posting videos on my second channel (@chrisbuissondiy)! I still have a collection of bimmers, and plan to keep this channel focused on car content only, while my other channel will be a bit more broad and hobby focused. Thanks for watching and being a part of this community!

[@mdperves4057]

I do this too

[@mdperves4057]

☺️☺️

[@riprawc]

🎉🎉🎉

[@charlesschuster7963]

Helluva lotta work in a short/narrow space - you didn't even open the garage door.

[@cosmoniqbeauty8945]

I live in Dallas can you come change mine out 😂

[@randyfleet9968]

Gravely disappointed! I'm trying to understand the work needed when changing the DME and everyone "sends them out."

[@TheBimmerBarn]

Ideally, you want to keep the DME that the engine came with, so as to keep the correct programming. When we talk about sending the DME out, it just means someone did a "bench EWS unlock" which disables the security programming on the engine computer, so when you plug it into a new car, it will work with the new security module. Usually you can find someone in your local BMW group who will do it, or you can find someone online like eBay or Facebook who will do the service for you! Hope that helps

[@randyfleet9968]

@@TheBimmerBarn Yes it does! Thanks.

[@markomemarovic]

​@@TheBimmerBarnBut if i have the security module from the car that engine came in I dont net that. Am i right?

[@chopser9560]

Sa me casse la tête , j aurais du écouter madame lumbroso en cours d anglais 😅

[@charafe3187]

Very nice video from you bro But i need more details 🥲 im afraid get started in swapping then get stuck in somewhere

[@Cardinalgarage420]

Can i engine swap my X3 to an e34? Thanks