*V8 SCREAMER* JAMES HAS BUILT THE ULTIMATE BMW 135i *M3 POWERED*

Ok, well that engine isn't meant to be there!
James Jefferies owner of BMW specialist MKraft from Norfolk UK, has built the ultimate road going BMW.
Starting off life as a lowly 135i James has transformed the car using all genuine 1M panels and mating it too a high revving V8 from the E92 M3. It absolutely screams all the way past 8,200RPM!
Specification
S65 DCT Swapped E82 135i “1M3” Coupe
Engine & Gearbox S65B40 414BHP with a Dual Clutch 7 Speed Transmission GTS flashed
Chassis / Suspension : E82 135i Coupe in Space grey Metallic, EDC with KW H.A.S , E92 M3 front and rear subframe, LSD differential & control arms, Fast road Alignment
Wheels & Brakes: Apex EC7’s 10J Squared ET25 - Stock OE Brakes E92 M3 350mm front 360mm rear
Body: BMW Genuine 1M Coupe Panels, Wings / Headlamps / Grills / Carbon Boot spoiler / Seibon Rear valance
Body work done by Spitfire Body Centre
Exhaust: Evolve Test Pipes into custom centre & axle back section, dual twin exits
Interior: Stock Dakota Black Leather, Manual & Heated Seats, Bluetooth media & telephone, cruise control, m3 DCT shifter & m3 steering wheel / m3 instrument cluster
I want to say a HUGE thanks to James for letting me come and experience this weapon.
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[@CJK20]

So what did you guys think to the conversion?

[@MichaelSmith-ov1nf]

Awesome work brother 👍

[@Mr.Nobody.911]

Mint 😎

[@balazsm8896]

Wish you added some proper engine noise instead of the immense amount of talking

[@swansmeister]

Awesome and well done BUT can't imagine the price of it all, might aswell buy a ''regular'' e90/92 m3, does all the same but at a normal price.

[@CJK20]

@@balazsm8896 I can certainly bare this in mind, I like to speak to the owners and get their stories etc :)

[@SubterraneanBruh]

the fact that most of the components just simply bolted on is so cool.

[@CJK20]

I thought the same! I think the cost of running gear is the only factor it’s not a more popular swap!

[@gboyflip]

1M is such an iconic car...love the conversion modifications. The 1M should have come as a V8 imo.

[@CJK20]

I agree it’s the missing M car !

[@StoicaVladIoan]

No, it shouldn't. M cars are i6 and that V8 is gutless

[@muhammadfirdauszainnalamir6259]

E30 m3 is not 6 cylinder. But it it screamer engine. NA. Not turbo

[@andymaisela7134]

Probably would not have been legal

[@hexagonosaurus5848]

@@StoicaVladIoan So the e39, e9x , e6x aint M cars? Smfh

[@hamie63_m]

Wow this is a Brabus-level engine swap work here.

[@CJK20]

It’s amazingly done!

[@CC-gq4qo]

Best colour for the e82 in my opinion!

[@CJK20]

Amazing isn’t it! Super clean

[@lewdyson4744]

Got one in this colour and I love it

[@RaymondLo84]

He just told all BMW engineers that making the M3 bigger is BS...

[@CJK20]

Basically mugged them right off 😂

[@BigUriel]

The e92 has a lot more space in the back than the e81, a much better ride and much better interior quality. People who actually buy a new M3 seem to care about those things, they don't just want a big engine in a roll cage with wheels. The truth is the people who bitch and moan about the size of the modern M3s are not the people who buy them, so BMW couldn't care less what you think. There in it to sell cars, not to please a niche fanbase who never actually buy one. And what they're doing is clearly working because M3s have been selling like hot buns for the past 20 years.

[@DigitalDissident]

@@BigUriel I've driven a DCT E90 M3 against my manual 135i, 1er was pulling on the M3. The M3 seems quite large & V8 in E82 is definitely cooler. It makes more sense if BMW did it from an enthusiast/performance perspective. E82 is 95% of the car for far less money. I never use my back seats but you can sit in the back of an E82 just fine. My 135i came with a brown leather interior & M trim, inside looks better than any E9 M3 I've seen. But I don't care too much about that, glad it doesn't have idrive or sunroof.

[@MusicLover-01]

Such a good looking car, ages incredibly well.

[@CJK20]

I agree really has!

[@johnmitchell2269]

My two dream BMW'S E46 M3 with the S65 V8 swapped in (manual) E92 M3 with the S85 V10 swapped in (dct)

[@CJK20]

Great choices John!

[@Huwberts_Emporium]

What an unbelievable swap, this is the perfect BMW in my opinion!

[@CJK20]

Thanks for watching buddy

[@Automan9]

Effing clean man, looks factory. Cheery on top is the debadge. Such a cool car well done to the owner

[@CJK20]

Agreed I’m so glad it wasn’t badged up as something else!

[@richalsop]

Good to see you back mate!

[@CJK20]

Thanks pal! Missed doing it for sure!

[@grizzle273463]

That thing will absolutely blow the doors off my 2022 M4 manual. WOW.

[@papercut1987]

Oh man this is beautiful! The 1. I think THIS is what the 1M should have been. an high-revving NA engine in a small frame. Of course it could step on the M3's toe, but who cares, it was supposed to be an homage to 2002 anyway!

[@CJK20]

Agreed! I think they wouldn’t have wanted that engine in a lighter chassis! Being faster than an M3 probably would have hurt sales.

[@Zsword92]

Looks perfect in Space Grey 👌

[@CJK20]

I think so too buddy!!

[@5amH45lam]

With those wheels and tires this 1-series hunkers down particularly sweetly. Looks awesome, sounds amazing. Nice job, sir!

[@CJK20]

Thanks for watching buddy

[@averyc7492]

Ugh I love these builds. I swear I've watched every one on youtube. Another good one is by Rad Builds, still a work in progress

[@CJK20]

I’ll check it out brother! 👌 thanks for watching

[@GEARED_MrLucas]

Yes! What a car 🤤 Really knowledgable guy! Great to see you back doing these again CJ 💙

[@CJK20]

Thanks pal! I love these sort of reviews people who know their stuff!

[@stevesas632]

Fantastic car, but let down for me with DCT & not a manual for full driver involvement.

[@CJK20]

That’s fair enough, think James wanted this primarily as a daily /weekend toy so the auto. Box is great for that .:)

[@elrodjenkins]

Wow, I just recently finished a E91 M3 swap. Customer did it right and let us do everything BMW (i was worried they would want to cut cost in some areas). It was an awesome build. I have to say, this looks just as fun, if not more.

[@CJK20]

Sure was thanks for watching

[@Charlie-Charlot]

I absolutely love these kind of builds ! In the next couple of years I’d love to swap an e30 M3 engine in a z3 with proper bmw style 32 wheels, a lsd differential from an e46 M3. Just a simple, high revving fun convertible.

[@CJK20]

Ah mate that sounds brilliant! Get it done!

[@Charlie-Charlot]

@@CJK20 the S14 engine will probably be the last piece as it is ridiculously expensive, it will first receive ITBs and custom made headers and will gradually gain some newer and better parts, but the main goal is to create a car that bmw could have made themselves, something like a different take on the Z3M with a lighter and high revving naturally aspirated 4 cylinder instead of the larger S54. I think it makes more sense considering the size of the car.

[@miketurin5233]

Incredible achievement and super cool! Those V8 and V10 from that era are the real deal once you addressed the rod bearing issue which is not very common by the way.

[@CJK20]

I thought the rod bearings were one the biggest issues mate? Whenever I see one for sale it’s all anyone ever bangs on about.

[@miketurin5233]

@@CJK20 yes. The rod bearings are the worst issue but maybe not the most common one. Based on forums and KZbin owners videos, it really depends on how the previous owner has driven the car, oil used and changes and the KM driven. Did the previous owner wait for the oil to properly warm up before driving hard. Many US guys complain about this but if you look at US market and the high mileage BMW they (have) to buy there is no surprise it happens more often. If you check the European market where you can get low mileage mint BMW the risk is much lower. Also I saw videos of people changing the rod bearings at over 200k KM and they were “ok”. So I wouldn’t be too worried buying a 50-80k KM BMW with a V8 or V10 and enjoying it for 5 years without any concerns.

[@richardtrow2751]

That's a superb conversion 👌

[@CJK20]

I thought so too!!! Really not as difficult as first expected

[@richardtrow2751]

@@CJK20 must have put a lot of time and money into the build , I've put over 15k into my little car but that is superb.

[@malachimullings4324]

This is the plan for my 120D. This is dope 👐... Love this video😎

[@CJK20]

Cheers bro!!

[@Uvall127a]

I own a E82 125i ... this is amazing. Nice one.

[@CJK20]

Thanks for watching pal

[@AnonYmous-wu1fh]

Beautiful sounding V8 😮

[@denseljosephs9500]

Properly lovely job awesome attention to detail. Well done

[@CJK20]

James will be happy with that thank you!

[@Creampie_lake_zaddy]

I just finished my N54 build……. Now I want this instead. This is so sick!

[@CJK20]

It’s mega Cody! Thanks for watching brother

[@kylehenderson750]

Have a E92 335i n55 dct and I absolutely loved this video! Really good job 👍

[@CJK20]

Amazing thanks for watching bro

[@georgecupac1202]

you are doing what BMW should be doing.

[@Adam151082]

Welcome back fella. Cool car 😊👌🏼

[@CJK20]

Thanks dude! It’s unique for sure!

[@slvr1.618]

that's a thing of beauty!!!!awesome build!

[@CJK20]

Thanks for watching pal

[@sixtring73]

This is literally my perfect car! Although would have prefered manual.

[@CJK20]

Manual would have been cool sure but this is deffo epic

[@tomsky8414]

Wow… beautiful work

[@schnookieshullHull]

Beautiful looking car. The arches make the car for me..

[@CJK20]

Sure does, it’s hard to show on video quite how wide it is!

[@schnookieshullHull]

I know what you mean, it's the sort of car that will be timeless, I'm a 140i owner but I do prefer this shape. Even more so than the m2..

[@992MAGNUM]

Amazing project. Hats off 🙏

[@CJK20]

Thanks for watching Haddock :)

[@zk9964]

Absolutely stunning build. Bravo! That must be an riot

[@CJK20]

Zach it was loads of fun pal! German V8 is just the one!!

[@zmscott2507]

Vid starts with how we wont believe how much work went into the car then builder tells us is a direct bolt in swap. Theres a good laugh. Love the idea. As a non m3 e92 owner that restores and builds cars, bolt in swaps are always more appealing than full fabrication work of making something work.

[@thedrvn]

Great to see you back bro! Epic car and these conversions are only going to be in more demand, seen two on ebay over the last 3 years

[@CJK20]

Yeah mate for sure!

[@JACKSPEED_TV]

Quality as always 💯 Great to see you back 👍

[@CJK20]

Hero thanks mate!

[@lincs4life]

I'd change the bonnet and grill for something slightly more aggressive to match the wide arches but very cool car

[@CJK20]

I think it’s super cool too!

[@RSADYNAMICS]

Underated channel

[@CJK20]

Cheers dude! Thanks for commenting as ever !

[@hacker007300]

This is a dream

[@CJK20]

Appreciate you watching buddy

[@francescorestivo1320]

Back and immediatly on point💀💀. Cheers from Italy

[@CJK20]

Thanks for watching!

[@foreverautoenthusiast6585]

Awesome car!!

[@Ricebowl23]

My dream car was an e92 m3 as my dad has one but now its this

[@CJK20]

It’s an amazing motor Reece

[@Ricebowl23]

@@CJK20 yea its brilliant!

[@Assimilator1]

Fantastic car! Quite surprised the subframe just bolted on! lol

[@CJK20]

Straight in, no mods such a simple installation!

[@Assimilator1]

@@CJK20 Also I love the sound of that engine, the main reason I bought an e92 M3! Lol

[@Bugster987]

Like a mini CSL. Love it.

[@CJK20]

I agree! It’s mega

[@jamiep3394]

Good to see you back awesome content loving the bmw

[@CJK20]

I love it too! Sounds amazing can’t beat N/A high revving power

[@AyeRight85]

bet that wasn't cheap getting all the panels from BMW! Amazing build

[@CJK20]

No it wasn’t! Each genuine rear quarter was £900 a side to give you an idea!!!

[@AyeRight85]

@@CJK20 tbh i thought it wouldve been a lot more haha! was that painted?

[@alexwilson9776]

Great vid mate car is epic

[@CJK20]

Thanks pal much appreciated!

[@GetUpFalcon]

Begging for a manual transmission! But what a beauty. Hats off.

[@CJK20]

I know what you’re saying but that DCT is pretty ballistic!

[@andygrant1974tricky]

Cracking build.

[@myflourishingfam]

Excellent, though I’d go with a manual but great work!

[@mirkomillo2911]

such a beauty !!! Love the paint color and the factory feeling this swap gives! I'd love to challange James and his Team at MKraft to take on my X3 f25 20d for a swap with the 30d engine with 313cv. If you could get them in touch with me I'll be more than happy to bring my car to their workshop. Let me know....

[@geoffreymoulton5707]

Don't get me wrong, I love the car. With the N54 or N55 and mods, wouldn't you get more power for your money and better economy, I love the power of my 135I with basic mods (The diff torsen/lsd was the best) and when I drive it with respect it gives me 7 litres per 100km's. I do like the idea of a 1M body kit

[@CJK20]

It’s looks really good for the body kit pal

[@jayjayvanvuuren9435]

Awesome swap... would love to see a 130D build

[@CJK20]

I’m sure it’s been done!!

[@stuartpeters171]

Nice sleeper.....

[@dennispapadopoulos4920]

FANTASTIC BUILD. LOVE IT!

[@CJK20]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@anthonys.3129]

Stunning car

[@Fordfocusstmk3250]

Amazing job bro very impressed, personally though, you should have done the S85!!

[@CJK20]

Thanks for watching buddy!

[@Fordfocusstmk3250]

@@CJK20 sweet bro 😊

[@simes333]

Epic build *****

[@CJK20]

Thanks for watching Simon!

[@k20aa]

Good to see you back Great vid 👍👍

[@CJK20]

Thanks pal glad you enjoyed

[@richardweerasinghe3296]

Nice car! I have the OG UK one built by Quarry Motors. Great car. Very good conversion

[@CJK20]

Amazing I know there’s not many of them for sure Richard so good to hear!

[@MK-kw4ep]

The blue one from OG that’s a nicecar mate seen the pictures of it thinking of getting them to do me one if you don’t mind me out on much did you pay for it and if you’re thinking of selling Monday let me know

[@MK-kw4ep]

Selling one day not Monday

[@richardweerasinghe3296]

@@MK-kw4ep I’m currently exporting this car to New Zealand. Quarry did a great job on that car. So I’m holding onto it for now. 👍

[@MK-kw4ep]

@@richardweerasinghe3296 what did you pay for it if you don’t mind me asking just so I know how much I need to get to buy one

[@Iron_Martin]

super nice and super cool

[@CJK20]

I think so for sure!

[@ZDZISEK13]

What a monster.

[@kalheer]

YES PLEASE - What a machine!!

[@CJK20]

I think so too!!!

[@Atlastheyote222]

now put a 116i badge on it :)

[@CJK20]

Imagine that!!

[@joyroc885]

Been seeing a few of these 135i's with the s65 motors. Here in the States it make more since doing a ls3 swap for the price. :)

[@CJK20]

Yeah absolutely!

[@DRIZNISH]

What a machine!

[@myflourishingfam]

Superb, though I'd giver a manual. Well done!

[@B0RRAC0]

Beautiful! Just beautiful!!! 😁👍🏼

[@CJK20]

I think so too!!

[@franciscocabrerabrito5945]

Right...this is a dream car. The perfect M. Congratulations. How much could it be one of these LHD? Could I take a 135i to the workshop and get this job done? Cheers from Spain

[@CJK20]

Yes you absolutely could. Contact the team at Mkraft and see if it’s possible. Being LHD it may be difficult to source all parts you need Francisco

[@franciscocabrerabrito5945]

@@CJK20 Thank you mate. I have to be humble...I love cars and they are my obsession, but I don't have the skills to do a job like that one that well🤣I'm 100% sure if they sell those project cars many M fans would go for it. Let's say like those Singer 911 but with the 1M. That car is perfection!

[@billyboysanchez5588]

Planning to put v8 engine in my e92 soon

[@in54ne82]

I want to sell my 135i n54 manual and I can never let it go. It's so much fun to drive!

[@CJK20]

I do love the N54 engine, sounds awesome!

[@BMW_Switzerland]

Absolut bonkers, awesome!

[@MrVxrman]

💣 And CJ'S back 💥 I'd say yeah the job's a goodern brother 😎🤝

[@CJK20]

Thanks bro YESS thanks for supporting as always

[@ricky2o08]

could do with a carbon front splitter and the factory 1M wheels an the car would look complete. Amazing build none the less

[@CJK20]

Thanks for watching :)

[@AS-pt8ck]

Insane

[@CJK20]

Thanks for watching pal

[@Mrmeltdown07]

The e92 m3 seats fit into the e82, would be a good swap I've done them in my 135i

[@CJK20]

Ahh excellent good to know thanks pal

[@m-kraftbmw3124]

We have them on the shelf, but they haven’t got the functions we wanted to add. Next will be set of M4 seats , Heated with light up custom 1M emblems. Nice little retro fit for the E9/8X chassis

[@davidviner4932]

Sadly I couldn't hear the conversation over the drone of the engine, maybe some sound deadening would help

[@sanelesibeko4520]

Great looking car...She screams like a V10 though, thanks to that exhaust upgrade I guess...still an amazing swap

[@CJK20]

I thought the same I love the sound of a high revving German V8! So different in sound

[@bartektunia]

What about weight balance? Front- rear?

[@AutoBeta2T]

Amazing car!

[@stevepeck200sx]

Impressive to say the least! You didn't consider mating an N54 to the DCT trans? Either way still a proper weapon! Just tuning potential is a bit limited...

[@CJK20]

James acknowledges the V8 doesn’t have the tuning potential of the DCT N54 but can’t beat that sound!

[@hoosiernative9668]

@@CJK20 that is very true. It sounds way way better than a N54. Still love my N54 tho 😍😅

[@scott7010]

The more I see this done, the more I want to do it to my car

[@CJK20]

It sounds incredible buddy

[@marty12004]

Missed your vids mate 👍😁

[@CJK20]

Missed you too! 😝

[@Phil671]

Gorgeous !

[@CJK20]

Thanks for watching my friend

[@julenherrero4217]

This is insane

[@CJK20]

Glad you enjoyed Julen!

[@jedgreco]

Masterpiece 🤩

[@CJK20]

I think it’s well put together myself!

[@21ryanmag]

Sick

[@CJK20]

✅ you’re the man Ryan

[@wiemike3194]

As a guy who watches this guy for the first time: Why does the guy in the white hoodie sound like a high pitched alex from car throttle? Or is that just me?

[@CJK20]

Can’t help my voice pal :) thanks for watching

[@Christopher-wp8yu]

driving a 135i myself... please youtube... stop suggesting videos like this to me

[@CJK20]

😂😂😂 do it do it do it!!!

[@Christopher-wp8yu]

@@CJK20 if i'd do something like it i'd go for a v10 though...... ANYWAYS

[@LuckMaker]

Dammnnn that’s so sick I got a stock 135

[@CJK20]

Sure is pal!

[@pgr3290]

Yeah this conversion is just too expensive to do in the UK commonly. By the end of the project you're probably nearing genuine 1M money anyway. You have to be in for £20k for a decent 135i DCT and the S65 engine and gearbox before you do anything else. Genuine 1M panels will also really skyrocket the cost.

[@CJK20]

Absolutely buddy! James is in the right place at the right time to make it work :)

[@AdriWeedMan]

"It can fly under radar" LOL You have a 1M style like car

[@phantom2k10]

incredible

[@leonreece1169]

Will a E92 M3 engine and gearbox go into a BMW 2 series want to make A 2 series M3

[@TheNinjaSpartin]

Very Cool, love the S65! But the s65 has less power and torque than a fbo n55? Definately a better track car than an n55/n54 though!

[@CJK20]

Yeah it does but for uniqueness and standing out this wins :)

[@TheNinjaSpartin]

@J B Its better in the way the engine has been design to be used on a track as well as street. When you compare stock for stock to the n54/n55. Not sure of your setup but stock n54 round a track will overheat. Now a modifed/tuned n54/n55 will good oil cooling will absolutely beat a NA M3 =).

[@tomoliver947]

Where can we find just the M3 engines?

[@samtheman26]

This comeback is close to the feats of Jordan’s return 👀😂

[@CJK20]

Loved that shit lol