The Complete Cost Breakdown and Review of ITB M30B35 Swapping my BMW E28 | The Good and the Regrets

After some time enjoying my ITB Standalone ECU M30B35 Swapped BMW E28 528e Ive been able to reflect on if this extensive and expensive swap was really worth it. In this video I run down just how expensive this build actually was, as well as discuss my regrets and what I would change if I was to do it all over again.

[@levibeatson3247]

It's criminal how little views these videos get. Your channel is one of the best BMW related car channels on YT. Period.

[@m3nameisjosh464]

Man thank you dude! I really appreciate that! It takes time to get recognition on this platform. Luckily I started this because I decided to film what im already doing, so thats why I keep on creating. Regardless! Because I love it!

[@user-vh9wj1eh6g]

I completely agree with @levibeatson3247. And the models you choose to work on are a little bit more obscure in comparison to other bmw youtubers - (e28, e34, e32, etc). Super detailed and informative... that's why we are all here. Please keep it coming brother! Love from Bali, Indonesia.

[@elijahmohlo]

16:49 there is nothing better than an atmospheric engine, that sounds real power

[@m3nameisjosh464]

Raw sound man!! It’s amazing

[@ianwills2697]

I am going to view an e24 635csi tomorrow and was thinking about ITBs for that chassis. This channel is an absolute gold mine for my future project. Much love from Christchurch, New Zealand. I remember seeing your M5 for sale down here and thought youd like it and then you made the video with it and it blew my mind that you actually got it imported. Love your videos, wishing you all the best. I hope you get flooded with subscribers!!!

[@m3nameisjosh464]

@@ianwills2697 thank you dude!!! I really appreciate that.

[@goochslayer1639]

BMW cannon event Happens to the best of us

[@georgekern6528]

As you said, live and learn. It’s always the destination it’s the journey. When you step back focus on all you learned. Electrical trouble shooting alone is worth it down the road. A wise man once told me it’s okay to make plans but don’t plan on the results. Cheers my friend!! George

[@m3nameisjosh464]

Absolutely love that quote George! I appreciate the positive outlook on the journey!

[@mitchellrussell1138]

This build was one of the reasons I started watching the channel. I think it was worth the money!

[@m3nameisjosh464]

Thank you man! Hearing that makes it all worth it regardless!

[@reduxracing]

Great, realistic feedback Josh! The ITBs can definitely be finicky sometimes, but once its dialed in the sound and throttle response really shines. If you havent ported the heads for additional flow, a fair amount of power gain is left out. Otherwise, thank you for the video.

[@m3nameisjosh464]

Thanks for watching guys! And thanks for sourcing an awesome kit and supporting the BMW community!!!

[@Digiwarfare]

I recently acquired a M106 swapped 535i E28, it's a riot! Hopefully we'll post an overview of this specific example.

[@m3nameisjosh464]

That sounds absolutely awesome man!!

[@stevey-nwas1230]

You have learned alot from This project josh and the next b35 you do will cost you less in total.... I have learned alot from your channel and you

[@m3nameisjosh464]

@@stevey-nwas1230 thank you stevey!

[@nextphase7481]

Owning a stock '89 535i/5 I found this to be an interesting and educational project. You have been a great source of general E34 info in recent years and it is appreciated. Thanks for documenting this project and sharing your final thoughts with all of us. You did an especially good job on this one!

[@m3nameisjosh464]

Thank you so much for the words! I appreciate that!!!

[@ethan63477]

An e28 is my dream classic BMW project (within reason)

[@m3nameisjosh464]

Right on man! You will get there!

[@estenberg2]

I actually think the exterior is cool! Perhaps 17" wheels with some good width to them, but The sleeper look i perfect!

[@DailyDrivenClasssics]

Been following this engine build, and just the sound would be worth it to me. ITB s just sound the best. Also bought an e34 becuz of your older e34 vids. Love them!

[@m3nameisjosh464]

Love to hear it!!

[@DailyDrivenClasssics]

@@m3nameisjosh464 its an m51 powered car if you wanna check it out. My vids are still a bit trashy but theres no m51 content on youtube so i started filling that void😇

[@moh2502]

I also have a car with ITB's and the sound alone is addictive 😍 yes its not as fast as a modern day turbo car, but well worth it & super reliable, wouldn't have it any other way....

[@m3nameisjosh464]

Agreed! Not power houses but the dynamic and noise is just awesome!!

[@juancorrea9037]

Love it or not, still a masterpiece. You busted your ass and spent a bunch of hours just on that build but in the end, you did learned a lot and so did we, your viewers. Thanx for the knoledge shared. My question is, does the humidity and air conditions afect the ITB's? I think it does because its a carburator thing. Whoever buys it just needs bumper changes, paint, and another set of rims and that's it. Thanx again for your content Josh.

[@m3nameisjosh464]

Thanks Juan! You are right! I learned a lot and hopefully you guys did too. I do believe that humidity and air conditions effect this setup because the IAT sensor is so important for it

[@robsweekendgarage]

Fantastic build. Worst case you find a cleaner example and swap the power train into it. For now it’s an awesome driver that you don’t have to worry about door dings or shopping cart scratches

[@m3nameisjosh464]

Those are my favorite types of drivers! Worry free!!

[@davidrichards5849]

ive heard similar things about alpha-n tunes w/ aftermarket csl style carbon intakes on s54s, amazing sound, amazing when right but the tune cant calibrate to any different setting like the stock car running the maf sensor or the oem csl running a map.

[@m3nameisjosh464]

Precisely!

[@BROOKLYNSPEED]

I think you would have better outcomes if you had the carbon air box that come with. ITb is definitely better than the stock intake but the stacks is the problem and there’s a whole world of calculations behind them. I also think that when you rebuilt the head if you ported&polished a little bit aggressively matched with the not so aggressive cam You can wake up that engine and use the itb more efficiently. Like mentioned tuners also favor standalone ECU setup plus drive by wire throttle pedal and actuators to help with drivability and reliability factors. Thats gonna be my route with the s52 with s54 itb + turner carbon box.

[@m3nameisjosh464]

I think you are 10000% correct. Plenum has no possibility of fitting on this car unfortunately so it wasn't even an option. Porting the head would have been a good idea but was getting burnt out and expensive!

[@kungpaochicken1353]

glws, appreciate you sharing this

[@m3nameisjosh464]

Thanks for watching!!!

[@aarondavidsmith208]

You lost me with the audio on the drive. Nonetheless, awesome job on the build. Great work as always. Thanks for sharing.

[@m3nameisjosh464]

Thank you sir! What was wrong with driving audio?

[@aarondavidsmith208]

@@m3nameisjosh464 Little quiet and muffled sounding.

[@stevey-nwas1230]

21k total car cost and sell. For 24, 25k..with some new alloys... .your in the money josh

[@mikesphoenix_e46m3]

Another great video josh some reason i thought this was going to be a keeper quite shocked you going to sell with all the time love n effort gone into it but i get were you comming from you got to move it on and have other projects

[@m3nameisjosh464]

Stay tuned to see what I actually did with this car haha

[@mikesphoenix_e46m3]

@@m3nameisjosh464 oh really now this sounds interesting 😁👍

[@firsttodie7013]

noises: itb's/cam's > turbo.

[@m3nameisjosh464]

Both good:)

[@BOASTEMS]

slap a turbo on it for the 2 thumbs up

[@JY-vr8ok]

Low 200’s hp but what’s the tork? Seems like it’s closer to the 300 range with that throttle response! Fun hill climber and an everyday zipper!!

[@m3nameisjosh464]

Id say maybe 260ish torque. Definitely fun!

[@imSchwaggy]

Add nitrous. Will make it worthwhile.

[@m3nameisjosh464]

hahaha you crazy man!

[@imSchwaggy]

@@m3nameisjosh464 lol trust me. Even like a 50 shot. When my boy did itb's on his rsx, he said it was just okay. But nitrous made it worthwhile.

[@m3nameisjosh464]

@@imSchwaggy man I thought you were kidding!! Hahah

[@imSchwaggy]

@@m3nameisjosh464 nope lmao not at all 🤣. It really is worthwhile. If I do an itb setup on my next ls car, it will 100% have a little nos shot .

[@northernmaten7676]

what about heat soak, and engine breathing hot air

[@josephphelps6913]

Just gotta make sure to compensate with extra cooling, I would think lol

[@m3nameisjosh464]

I have Intake air temperature sensor, its what the engine uses to keep itself safe. Though my IaTs are not bad on this car

[@JY-vr8ok]

Nice build!! But yes you mite loose a bit of$$ on the sale hopefully not! Do a raffle for it!! I’d spend 20$ for a ticket!!! And give 15 % to a charity!!

[@m3nameisjosh464]

Good idea but since uploading I already yanked the engine, I refuse to lose money like that, Im keeping my engine!

[@stevey-nwas1230]

What's the next move on this car ie spend more money on it, then sell it or sell. It the way it is

[@m3nameisjosh464]

@@stevey-nwas1230 i pulled out the drivetrain and sold it as a roller :(

[@urmaritoryoutube8559]

👍💪😎

[@chrismarkey2926]

How much was it to put a stand alone and a tune? I was looking into do that to my stock b35

[@m3nameisjosh464]

Standalone I got on ebay for $550 and tune was about 750 all said and done.

[@chrismarkey2926]

@@m3nameisjosh464 awesome thank you!! And what do you need for the tuner you used to be able to remote tune

[@m3nameisjosh464]

@@chrismarkey2926 just a laptop and tunerstudio which is free

[@josephphelps6913]

Sooooooo.... Do you have anything left from the parts car that you're willing to sell? -lol-

[@m3nameisjosh464]

Like what?? Haha

[@josephphelps6913]

i really need a few interior pieces. and a couple of exterior pieces. i can the list on instagram if you're cool with that lol. its only like 4 pieces