Bassboy3313 Posted September 3, 2020 Report Share Posted September 3, 2020 Some of you know that my daily is an e46 325xi touring. As of recently, it may be going under the knife soon for a swap that was too good to pass up. Found a complete M54B30 with complete 5spd trans setup for a steal of a deal. Includes an underdrive pulley kit, M5 clutch and a Spec M5 lightened flywheel as well. More to come.... wasnt m3, KaiserRolls, Jdesign and 5 others 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
straight6pwr Posted September 3, 2020 Report Share Posted September 3, 2020 those awd 5 speeds must be rare! nothing better than a manual awd touring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoungCR Posted September 3, 2020 Report Share Posted September 3, 2020 Sweet! Always fun to see the conversion done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m42b32 Posted September 3, 2020 Report Share Posted September 3, 2020 Awesome!! That will be an excellent daily (not that it isn't already). I'm happy to help if you need any M54/ms43 assistance! Bassboy3313 and B C 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rekpoint Posted September 3, 2020 Report Share Posted September 3, 2020 YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B C Posted September 4, 2020 Report Share Posted September 4, 2020 7 hours ago, m42b32 said: Awesome!! That will be an excellent daily (not that it isn't already). I'm happy to help if you need any M54/ms43 assistance! I know what needs to be done, but I have never actually used WinFKP so between the 3 of is im sure some kind of tune file will end up on some module m42b32 and Bassboy3313 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassboy3313 Posted September 4, 2020 Author Report Share Posted September 4, 2020 20 hours ago, m42b32 said: Awesome!! That will be an excellent daily (not that it isn't already). I'm happy to help if you need any M54/ms43 assistance! Rad, thanks! Yeah that will be the interesting part for sure. I know Brian has been looking this part up a lot too. m42b32 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassboy3313 Posted September 12, 2020 Author Report Share Posted September 12, 2020 Parts to refresh some things on the B30 have been ordered. Currently prepping the engine/trans while I wait. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassboy3313 Posted September 13, 2020 Author Report Share Posted September 13, 2020 Tear down started. Rear main seal replaced, engine put on stand, ps pump removed, ac compressor removed, intake manifold removed, front diff and axle carrier removed, oil pan removed. Next up is crank pulley removal to replace all timing components. Also remove as many brackets, housings, mounts, etc to get blasted and painted. B C 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B C Posted September 14, 2020 Report Share Posted September 14, 2020 Good time to tack weld the oil pump nut! Rekpoint, Bassboy3313 and Jdesign 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassboy3313 Posted September 14, 2020 Author Report Share Posted September 14, 2020 12 minutes ago, B C said: Good time to tack weld the oil pump nut! Yes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i_love_cars Posted September 30, 2020 Report Share Posted September 30, 2020 I remember when I did a manual conversion on my E46 325xi touring. It will definitely be worth it when you're done. It's ridiculous how much more eager the car is to rev with the manual. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassboy3313 Posted October 20, 2020 Author Report Share Posted October 20, 2020 So it begins..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoungCR Posted October 20, 2020 Report Share Posted October 20, 2020 Those front clips sure make it easier. Do you have heat in the new garage? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jc43089 Posted October 20, 2020 Report Share Posted October 20, 2020 6 hours ago, YoungCR said: Those front clips sure make it easier. Do you have heat in the new garage? Ya, it's right there in the picture Attached to a propane tank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassboy3313 Posted October 20, 2020 Author Report Share Posted October 20, 2020 6 hours ago, YoungCR said: Those front clips sure make it easier. Do you have heat in the new garage? 10 minutes ago, jc43089 said: Ya, it's right there in the picture Attached to a propane tank. Haha yes it is. Didnt get around to installing a central heater with thermostat yet, so the ole propane tank mounted heater will do for now. works relatively nice if close by. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassboy3313 Posted October 24, 2020 Author Report Share Posted October 24, 2020 Well, plans have changed and the swap is being pushed off till spring/summer 2021. A lot going on with work and life in general, that adding the stress of finishing a swap in a single week on my winter daily driver would suck. And thats if everything goes extremely smooth, which we all know never happens. Ha! To be continued.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B C Posted October 24, 2020 Report Share Posted October 24, 2020 Uno Reverse! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoungCR Posted October 24, 2020 Report Share Posted October 24, 2020 Good plan 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassboy3313 Posted February 6, 2021 Author Report Share Posted February 6, 2021 And so it begins .... again! m42b32, Jdesign and patsbimmer1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patsbimmer1 Posted February 6, 2021 Report Share Posted February 6, 2021 Sweet! We're going rear engine clownshoe like the Renault Clio v6!? I'm in. P_Roloff and Bassboy3313 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassboy3313 Posted February 6, 2021 Author Report Share Posted February 6, 2021 Couples hours this morning in the toasty garage. Good start I'd say. Jdesign, jc43089 and B C 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassboy3313 Posted February 11, 2021 Author Report Share Posted February 11, 2021 Auto shifter out. Pedal assembly out. Car on jack stands. Gotta raise front a hair more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patsbimmer1 Posted February 11, 2021 Report Share Posted February 11, 2021 That looks like an X5 from that angle and with that wheel gap. B C and Bassboy3313 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B C Posted February 11, 2021 Report Share Posted February 11, 2021 Cover up the right side of the pic, squint real hard, take a sip of floor wax, and you can see an X3. progress is progress! like I say, I did my 24v swap 15 minutes at a time everyday to stay motivated. This already looks way easier than any of the E30/E21 motor extractions we have done. how bad was removing the pedals? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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