S54 Swapped BMW E30 - It's As Good As You Think

[@MrE30]

Only issue with this video is it should have been an hour long. Truly well done, my e30 325i has not be on the road since 2010 as it needs restored. That will change next year.

[@charliemoy2995]

Mr E30 just put my 318is away for the winter for a light resto; can’t wait to get back out in it.

[@masterchief3499]

Next step try to turbo it ? Is there enough room?

[@DrDave77]

So so soooooooo true!

[@mikek545]

Waaaay too short.

[@areyouavinalaff]

only issue with this video is it reminds me of what I don't have anymore... lmao. I bought 325 from scrap yard, fixed it, ran it, rebuilt the engine, ran it, got divorced, lost my world, lost my sanity, lost my car... few years later now driving m240 and wish I had e30 again. such a great car, great, great car... still don't have my sanity back... was I ever sane? IDK lmao. good luck with, and enjoy, your project cars, guys. never let them go.

[@shingnosis]

Naturally aspirated straight six, best engine config on the planet.

[@peterelmer9114]

My 95 E36 328 still blows me away every time I drive it - not really really fast by today’s standards but.......that feel and sound is just amazing. She’s getting on a bit and the bodywork needs some attention - but I just can’t part with such an awesome car. A bit of history for you - The straight six engine was BMW’s first commercial production; and fitted to the Fokker DVII in 1917 - a very feared and successful aircraft.

[@thof8287]

Flat six from Porsche is also beautiful

[@Happymali10]

Alloy I6. It's what makes it superior to RBs and 2JZs, those are iron pigs.

[@juniwalk]

@@Happymali10 S54 is iron too though.

[@mro9466]

Lexus LFA _wants to know your location_

[@Yelzabub]

Dude you have literally the best driving machine on the planet. Perfect mix of beauty & speed. I'm so jelly

[@evannessim1543]

Thanks man, I grow more fond of the combination every time I get behind the wheel!

[@mikek545]

Berlios Andre Sweet sweet ride, mashallah. 👌🏼

[@areyouavinalaff]

@@evannessim1543 but the m20 b25 always was enough. It can't really compete with modernity, but it was enough. s54 or m20 b25, it's a win... sounds ,though, what a car!

[@kennethbishop1457]

Evan Nessim what the rod length you had to to make the booster fit

[@henrymetcalf4361]

@@evannessim1543 the thing about building a car when it's done and you take it for a drive it's like it speaks to you it has a soul now bro.coming from an audi driver nice car bud

[@swansmeister]

ok give this man a medal pls, at least something. I'll give you 3 reasons 1 he kept it n/a and stayed bmw with the engine, 2 he kept this thing clean lookin and static, none of this airlift bs, 3 he is going to sell it to me :D pleaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaase.

[@evannessim1543]

How about I build one for you instead? ;) Just say the word!

[@swansmeister]

@@evannessim1543 how much do you need.

[@evannessim1543]

@@swansmeister Please find my contact info in the video description and we can talk about it then!

[@POVShotgun]

Lol I guess mine would piss you off

[@hanst7218]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/haqoZp2cbbx4sLM

[@mikedionne8187]

Absolutely one of the cleanest and best e30 builds I've ever seen. That motor is music to my ears.

[@Dessert_x_Tat]

same.

[@rcaction8030]

Mate this is amazing. Just a dream of mine. I typed in E30 S54 swap and you have done it all. Congrats

[@smangaluwaca4146]

Also what I typed an boom ❤️

[@dinosoarmotorsports]

Had a similar moment when finishing my race car. Took forever, but finally dropped it on it's new tires and had her running it was an emotional moment! Congrats and she's beautiful!!!

[@BlackbeardedPirate]

At moments like this, I really miss my old E30 325. Excellent work!

[@chrisdooley6468]

Glorious engine sounds. Love he kept it NA. If I could afford it I’d have him build me one in a second

[@erniearambula3525]

The sounds that come from that exhaust is simply amazingly intoxicating she's a real beauty 😍

[@nsheehy9953]

Just got my e30 325is going after 12 years in the shed. Yours is an epic build. Well done.

[@soplim8632]

You have done a great job 👍 This is coming from an e46 M3 owner. I’m loving your ride

[@venerated]

I watch this video every time my inspiration to work on my E30 starts to wane and it fires it back up again.

[@thetesso5707]

Proud E30 owner here. Baur, red. Love your build, wish I could find a 2door shadowline like yours to replicate the build.

[@Baurse-]

I too have a red baur. Imported it in 1984. Did an s50 conversion about 10 years ago. Much fun. Hope you enjoy your baur as much as I always have.

[@wearezohal]

Beautifully shot, and great storytelling

[@Dessert_x_Tat]

1:27 said it all PS: This video is great and does not have some vulgar music in it. This car is masterpiece and should be respected as such. Well done. Instant sub.

[@666louis]

Nowadays I'm rarely excited for combustion engine cars, but boy is this E30 pretty and the first driving scenes with that beautiful engine noise made my spine tingle.

[@DownUnder_Auto_Detailing]

The essence of perfectionism rings through his words and his car. I love this mindset. It is the same one i have for my e36. Where beauty meets functionality. Like the Singer 911 and Alfaholics!

[@gitlyndon]

A beautiful car, beautifully shot. Well done to owner and producer. Makes me want my old E30 back.

[@adamisaksson8420]

This is pure art! Clean as it should be. Well done mate!

[@user-rd7lz1kn8j]

1:37 what are those headrests?

[@Level5chris]

Good ol Mines Road. Best spot in the bay by far. Ive got so many nights out there.

[@rashadsmith3435]

Awesome video! The camera view inside the car took me back to my childhood when my I used to sit in the back of my Dad's e30. I'd poke my head through the front seats and just enjoy the ride. Nice job man! I hope you enjoy it! Rashad

[@JanVillem]

Thank you for sharing your story Evan. I can certainly relate at the moment. I am building my dream E30 Touring at the moment and so far it has been a process of two years. I was on the fence about the S54, but I decided to build a 3.0L Stoker M20 as I wanted to learn about building motors. I have taken literally every part off this car and put it back together again with everything I have learned about through my addiction to vintage BMW's. Besides the aspect of what our cars are, its the emotional aspect of your wording that brings me to comment. These types of builds require a great deal of money beyond the seemingly endless amount of time, and due to the fact I do not make huge amounts of money I certainly have to sacrifice other opportunities in life to build my dream car. This is where the dedication really hits close to home. In the last two years I have bought, restored and sold three- E30's to be able to fund this project. Had numerous, hard conversations with my lady about why I am spending some much time and money on this idea, and it would be impossible to say that I haven't contemplated moving on from this multi-year 'fun' commitment. Many people buy cars, many people build cars, few people build their dream cars. It's an experience and the only way to truly know what it feels like is to do it yourself. Thank you for sharing Evan + AutoCinema

[@evannessim1543]

You hit the nail on the head Jan, building cars with a detail oriented mind takes time. I promise you it will all be worth it in the end! I too thought it would never be finished but now I have the chance to drive my dream car every day! Keep it up, you got this!

[@Jeff_F7]

Sounds like you know your way around these cars now. Stroker m20's are always an interesting route to take, and it's definitely nice to see tuned m20's with their 2 valve heads screaming. Will you have more e30's restored and put up for sale in the future, especially imported e30 tourings? I'd be interested.

[@psavel274]

The m-tech stuff and the smoked smilies look great. You got rid of the s54 'rasp' too. Exhaust sounds great. Good build.

[@Akira-xi6mh]

The E30 is the best car ever made by BMW..... I've an E30 88 till this day I always have people asking me what year is this car! The performance is amazing ! Great video!

[@mkylling12]

The beauty of this car is incomparable. Makes me want to get an e30

[@Danny-rn7qz]

This is beautiful and I love the way it sounds. I have this motor sitting on an engine stand in my garage. Right now I have all the suspension torn out for a 5 lug swap. Cannot wait for the final result. Thanks for posting!

[@evannessim1543]

Hell yes! Good luck man

[@Danny-rn7qz]

Evan Nessim Thank you!

[@64bakes]

I had an E85 Z4M Roadster and god do I miss it for that S54. Such a sweet engine with immense power delivery across the rev range. And sounds so good. Currently have a red E30 318i which is mint with ultra low mileage, but obviously very slow. This tempts the hell out of me! Just by driving my E30 I immediately fall in love with the chassis, driving position and feedback. The S54 would literally make it perfect. Well done you.

[@naturesounds6736]

I had a tingling feeling from the sound. Amazing build.

[@areyouavinalaff]

BMW E30, one of the last boxy classics to define a generation. In 2 door it's long and low, like a speedboat on wheels whose back end swings when you want it, and when you don't lmao..., 2500 engine sounds like a ferrari to someone who never had a ferrari lol, great comfort, great handling and response... a car for a driver, a car for a car enthusiast. BMW made some of the most beautiful and iconic cars ever. 2002ti, 3.0csl, 325i e30, 635csi e24, m3 e46, e28 525, 1m, m2, m240,

[@longbowdt]

Excellent workmanship. Thanks for sharing. It sounds GREAT!

[@EM_life-gr8sn]

Kudos - great job with a complicated project! I know how you felt having completely restored my 1991 318iS over a 2 and a half year period. Wonderful feeling once it’s done but the journey itself was awesome. Now Ive pulled the S14 from my 1990 e30 M3 and getting it rebuilt..the fun never ends...

[@davidpalmer8419]

Beautiful build, makes me miss mine. I had the calypso rot car featured on The Smoking Tire.

[@ultrainstincttattoo8149]

Best sounding sound clip for an s54 on KZbin

[@thof8287]

Beautiful e30!! I've owned many e30s,e36s,e46s ;) BMW Porsche are my favorite. That e30 with an S54 must be beautiful!!

[@keigorjai01]

One of the best E30s I've ever seen.

[@RobertMorgan]

I have that same radio head unit in my E36. It's one of the best color matches I've found to the stock controls/gauges light color.

[@MrHuismeester]

Mayby the most beatifull car from Europe !!! Nice video !

[@Salty1Salty1Salty1]

Evan - Nice build, I keep rewatching for the sound of the exhaust. My E30 is currently on jack stands with the s54 sitting in the corner waiting to be transplanted. Do you have a thread for this build on r3v?

[@halogenltd]

Salty 1 here’s his build thread: www.r3vlimited.com/board/forum/general-forums/members-rides/383333-this-build-escalated-quickly

[@Salty1Salty1Salty1]

AutoCinema amazing - thanks!

[@evannessim1543]

​@@Salty1Salty1Salty1 Sorry I haven't gone back to update the thread in a while. Got too distracted with the actual build! Good luck with your build and let me know if you have any questions.

[@Salty1Salty1Salty1]

Evan Nessim awesome - thanks a ton man!

[@christiandelatour2140]

@@evannessim1543 this is surreal!!! Congrtas buddy! I was wondering what wheels are those? I feel like they are the icing on the cake! Enjoy your build!!!

[@achromaticwraps]

I'm glad this video pop up in my feeds. Dream build, tastefully put it together. Super clean.

[@JasonSimonSmith]

at loss for words.. HUGE e30 fan.. all of this build is SO proper.. and fuckin 'ell right down to the fishnet Recaros !! Straight baller-ass driver's car there mate. Well done.

[@adickie1782]

This things a dream! I have a s54 e46 sedan and I’ve always wanted a s54 e30

[@johntucell]

Show

[@soplim8632]

Yeah same show I wanna see it. I own an e46 M3 with the s54

[@adickie1782]

how would I be able to show you guys? I would love to im just not sure how I can

[@averyscottbrown]

@@adickie1782 we live in a society

[@adickie1782]

il make a video and put it up on my Channel

[@williamdjunaedi2357]

Currently restoring and S52 swapping mine, I can relate a lot to it!

[@muhammadfirdaus8012]

dude give me inspiration about his car,sure I would continue my rebuild,want to be like him

[@BahamutCat_Lover33]

This video deserves many more views.

[@kyleflakess]

She's come a long way. Glad to see she's running!

[@cesarcintron87]

Thank you you're absolutely right patience is the key of everything thank you once again I needed this remember why you started.

[@erniearambula3525]

Awesome build👍 there's something iconic about the style of an older oops I mean vintage BMW something so ultra cool 😎

[@bmwmdude]

Beautiful car and build. Very clean. Well done!

[@sircarrot4180]

Such a beauty, maybe one day ill see this car since im also in the Bay alot. Hopefully one day i can do something like this, i have a e46 325ci and want to learn so much just so i can swap it.

[@laidback93]

I've been restoring my 90 325is for over 3 years. She's a money pit, but worth it. I'd love to have more power, who wouldn't, but the stock M20 is still running strong at 260K. Someday she might see more power.

[@trevorflanagan4873]

Thank you, no weird stance and massive widebody

[@sifisoentuli1966]

Awesome paint job awesome sound _ great finishes 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾well done ✅

[@samisvideo]

No BS build, love it.

[@colbyscherer2179]

Damn you guys are here in Livermore?!? My Widebody E30 project car is up in Santa Cruz rn, once the spring arrives I’m finishing the body kit, suspension, and engine swapping :)

[@A86-t3y]

Makes me more confident on my seat arosa 1997 1.9 tdi swap hopefully in the future i will swap the 1.0 petrol engine with the tdi right now im almost 15 soo there is time and if i work i might buy a donor car to swap engines and keep it until the time comes

[@skibootdier9488]

Since the E-30s came out in the 80's I wanted one.. My dream was to get black with light brown interior, and chrome wheels. (I finally got one) I cannot wait to do the swap..

[@السائقالحكيم]

Please continue publishing videos like this.

[@lennynapier1577]

@evannissan Love it!!!! Reminds me of myself and the 7 years I took to fully ground up build my s54/6 speed 89' M3 out of my garage

[@rafaysaleem9553]

Me and my brother thought about swapping a s54 but we found a good deal on vq37 out of 370z nismo and N/A torque delivery on vq is alot crazier than s54 .pushing 308whp and 262torque from 2k rpm until redline

[@ViceCityNightcrawler]

Such a clean build, props to the owner for the dedication

[@HexlGaming]

and its not only a great engine swap but that car also looks amazing. i love that red and the wheel and tire fitment. and those wheels just look so so good.. 😍

[@Tomelino]

Tire and Rim combination/size are spot on!

[@Joesworldttv]

My first car was a BMW 325i Red manual with Vanilla white leather interior. Not the same engine, but when I see this, it reminds me of my car. I miss that car :(

[@jamlarna]

Omg man this car is georgous!! The sound and the simplicity of the e30 I would give my right nut to have this ❤️

[@memphis5220]

Goals right there

[@albertiniks]

Incredible ride. One question; the headrests from what model are? Or does it come with the recaro seats? The grille on them looks awesome

[@CanIbeFrank]

One word: FANTASTIC!!!

[@DowntimeMedia]

That paint is so glossy, this is inspiration for my e30!

[@chrispewkreme]

I lost control in my E46 M3 and insurance is offering me $13k. And they’re saying it’s totaled. And so their buy back price is $11k.... Blows my mind. And it sucks. Take good care of her man! I’d do anything to have my car back

[@ShadowSlayer140]

Chrispewkreme buy it when it goes for sale on auction?

[@lakeshorerides]

Do this ^^^

[@collintehrani6467]

it’s like a 15-25k car the hell

[@DamonBMW]

@@ShadowSlayer140 wait why would the insurance take your car? Just say you dont want a payout and just keep the car?

[@chrispewkreme]

Victor Robinson so I read something wrong. They offered $13.5 to take it. They offered $10k if I want to keep it and I’m pretty sure $10k would cover repairs.

[@aphex14]

Wow!!! Superb build!!!

[@norphes3865]

in love with the 3:40 takes... nice work

[@baderhaddad5728]

Evan.....this car looks and sounds awesome bro.

[@hughes40]

my dream car of all time

[@carlosbonilla1637]

Awesome build bud! Congrats! Really really clean

[@RS-of1om]

Awesome video great photography and music. Good editing. Cheers

[@RS-of1om]

Your S54 needs a 60 minute soundrrack ! Good Job bro.

[@thatflywelshguy9662]

those wheels are just perfect for that car

[@THECONDOR98]

Do you know their name?

[@thatflywelshguy9662]

Tony Condor I do not. Sorry

[@THECONDOR98]

ThatFly WelshGuy ok thanks anyways

[@13Sala13]

@@THECONDOR98 the wheels are Jongbloed.

[@Bigbodysquid250x]

In love with this thing reminds me of my budies s52 swapped e30 4.10 gears thing pulls so hard,

[@firstnamelastname3932]

Damn 4.10?? I've got 3.73 on my s52 and I feel like it just runs out sooo fast. I love slamming gear but 70mph is like 5th gear 4500 rpm lol

[@Bigbodysquid250x]

First Name Last Name thats what he told me every single gear it yanked so hard lock you in the seat, I actually know a buddy that hangs out with the guy in video with e30 s54

[@motorhead4875]

Love E30 forever!

[@interloperdrones1172]

one of mine has been on axle stands six years. I feel your pain. My difference is, in those 6 years, its still a rotten shell 'sigh'

[@p.h.n.x8288]

Its way better than you think!

[@polloloci21]

Damn it!! I need to get an Mtech 2 wheel now. It looks great

[@milanzamecnik2880]

The sound of the engine is great 👍🏻

[@Soh90]

I’ve been searching for E30’s. I emailed a guy last week about one he was selling but he never got back to me. So the search continues. I plan on doing a swap as well but don’t know what. If my pockets allow, I’d love to do an off the wall euro to JDM swap. Like put in a Lexus V8 or V6. I want to keep it simple so no A/C, no heat, just an honest to goodness weekend warrior. A perfect replacement for my motorcycle that my wife is forcing me to sell.

[@enlightenedidiot9552]

I had a 325es that I loved, but it surely wasn't fast. That thing is AWESOME :)

[@chris555tier]

Legend we need to see more of it

[@jollyroger7546]

This is an absolute classy beauty! Congrats on this, you nailed it. I even like the off-colored tachometer, it fits perfectly here. Have you considered running chrome kidneys? I bet these would look awesome with the wheels and the "shadow" hellas.

[@-Dynamics]

very inspiring video. Allows me to keep working on my e30 Baur and don't give up

[@friguy4444]

AWESOME! I have an E46 330CI swapped with a full E46 M3 Drive train. The problem is that the 330 chassis is starting to rust out. The car runs like a dream and I love it. It's essentially a full M3 after all. But the rust is a problem and now I've been watching these videos of E30's with S54 engine swaps But E30's are not cheap anymore. I need to find an E30 that's been taken apart and without an engine and then I could maybe afford to buy it. Then swap out the Full Drive Train from the 330CI into it. The LSD diff from the M3 and the 6 speed Manual from the M3 are just waiting to go into an E30 in my mind LOL. I have it all right there. Sigh..... I have the garage as well as the tools too. The whole steering rack.....Well the rack is the Purple one from the 330CI for the fastest lock to lock rack but the rest and Struts are all OEM E46 M3 in that thing! AHHH!

[@philipinos1997]

Auto Cinema, well done. This is beautiful.

[@chipdiamond2628]

Should have made videos doing the engine swap

[@machina_spirit]

Amazing build and sounds so goood! Csl intake sounds amazing as usual, but whats the exhaust setup? Also super jealous of the roads you cali guys have ugh!

[@Kaalvandaal]

The e30, most beautiful model

[@amybella]

To be honest, I love this car and model, the only thing I would change that I did not like is the top part of the seat the head rest, and the mags, I would have put the 5 star wheels. Also swapped that radio and get a better unit and the clock from analogue to the original digital.

[@MelonMafia1]

Best body with best engine

[@simonchangwaimun]

What's the tachometer u r using that replaces the original? Mine's dead. Need a new one. And I definitely don't need the fuel consumption gauge

[@andrea7693]

Evan, for what I've read through the comments you'd like to build these things for others.. but for people like me in Europe, why don't you make a video on do's and don'ts on this built? What you've learn going through it.. Would helps some folks out! Thanks

[@meeceboy78]

Beautiful car! Nice work. Video was very well done.

[@Daniel1337]

Cant wait to summer!!! I want to drive my E36 M3 like yesterday😍