s54b32 swap into 328i with 6 spd and rear lsd with lots of extras

[Aktiv3]

project aktiv3

hey guys ive been saving up for a while now and recently purchaced a s54 with 6spd tranny with complete rear-end and putting it in a 99 328i e46 im going to keep you guys posted and will update with pictures. im doing all the work myself in my shop at the house. my plans were that i was going to go with a hpf stg1 kit but chris at hpf said that he didnt want to sell me one seeing that alot of parts wouldnt fit...so now in a couple of months after i get the motor in im going to run either aa stg2 or go with a custom turbo set up.

installing alot of extras and will mention below...

i will also get a list together. i work at a bmw dealer and will get a price list and parts together to help out with anyone wanting to do the swap.
PLEASE FEEL FREE TO ASK QUESTIONS

extras---

aa headers (wrapped)
aa gen3 exhaust(no cats)
aa ssk level 2
hpf subframe bushings( race version)
vac-differential busgings
uuc motor and tranny mounts(race version)
vac steel braided clutch line
tms rear control arms
tms sway bars with endlinks
tms reinforcement kit (f&r) already done
h&r rss coilovers already installed
brembo 4 piston bbk( will buy toward end of install and will upgrade to m3 rear brakes.

my m52tu with 5 spd tranny with driveshaft and complete rear-end is for sale

i want to thank allthe guys on here for all the help ....activ3 for the rear all all others

also chris,david,andy at hpf---tms,uuc,vac,and jean at aa and to anyone i left out

will post pics this weekend seeing that i had to send my mac of for repair.

enjoy
aktiv3

[Aktiv3]

also last night i dropped the rear-end,exhaust,driveshaft.. tonite hope to get everything ready to drop the motor and tranny, will keep you guys posted

[jtrejo]

sweet

[azzy989]

damn a lot of s54 swaps going on. good luck and i can't wait to see it done :thumbup: :excited:

[MachRc]

nice! good luck with your 4 door build..

from the top of my head, not too many 4 door s54 around...other then ben's @ rogue

[Aktiv3]

thanks guys

[Aktiv3]

ill get pictures up tonite to make everything more intresting

[BDUB328I]

sounds awesome, i plan on doin this same thing one day its awesome we have the same project car this will help me greatly im sure. i wonder what parts dont fit with the hpf turbo and how hard it would be to make them fit?

[A55A55IN]

hmmm what parts wouldn't fit?? did he say that because your car is sedan??

[Aktiv3]

he didnt say really why just that he didnt want to sell it to me because alot parts wouldnt fit, and i really want to go turbo so i can get serious power but crap loads of torgue. i have a guy in town that builds custom kits and he said that he can make one well under what hpf is asking, not to take anything away from hpf, chris and his guys are awesome and they are great to work with im going to get more info on the kit, if i for sure cant use it then im either going with a custom setup or go with an aa stg2 kit and hope for 500rwhp..

ill get pictures up tonite guys. im bout to go out to my shop and start to drop the m52tu and tranny and then start to plant the s54. any questions feel free to ask

[WhiteOut323i]

HOLY!!! good luck bro, and definitely keep us posted
sedan ftw

[Aktiv3]

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[Aktiv3]

somethings wrong with my pictures and there size can anyone help i have ton of pictures...also got motor out and will start putting everything together tomorrow

[hi its me alec]

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[Aktiv3]

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[mcr_driver]

if you were local i'd be tempted to buy the 5speed...:(

but :excited: for another S54 swap :excited:

[Aktiv3]

here are the pictures, putting in the bushings,ect

[Tater49]

Wow Subscribed!

[Aktiv3]

k guys today me and my dad went to his shop and pressed in my hpf subframe bushing and the vac diff. bushing it took us about 3 hours. pulled the m52 of the subframe then pressure washed everything and will start to put everything back on and swap everything on the rear-end over. im currently painting my upper control arms and my subframe ect and will get you guys pictures tomorrow. it has been a long week and just need some rest.

again any question feel free to ask

[Aktiv3]

more pics

[Aktiv3]

pics

[Aktiv3]

again

[alibusoul]

Holy moly, quick progress!! I bet you cant wait to get that down and ready to run. Good job man, and good luck

[Aktiv3]

thanks yea it has been going pretty fast...specially knowing that im only 20 and doing everything myself..haha i didnt think it would go this fast i prolly could have already had the whole drivetrain in by now but ive got jury duty all week so hopefully ill have everything in by the weekend and i can get all my wiring finished and i work at a bmw dealership so ill have to take it down and realign my ews,and dme but ill keep up with all the pictures and keep up with parts list and price, thanks again

[Aktiv3]

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[Eazy-E46]

Yessssss

[Aktiv3]

bump will get up more pics this weekend...should have everything installed except for wiring radiator,evaportator

[aggieE46]

Looks good, man.

[Aktiv3]

Thanks aggie will have updated pictures this weekend and will let you guys know how it goes

[inlinesicks]

Awesome cant wait to see more, this is what I plan on doing with my 323i in the future.

[Aktiv3]

nice that will be awesome ill keep everyone updated ill also include price list and parts list and instructions

[Aktiv3]

will get pictures up soon

got motor put in today and will munt radiator,oil cooler ect tomorrow and will post pics

[Transporter99]

Nice!! ;) I'll be keeping an eye on this!

[325rider]

ooOOOooooOOO sicklyy. Looks awsome I cant wait to see the s54 mounted in there :drool: Sedan S54 swaps FTW!!!

[Aktiv3]

well enjoy

[BartenderPlease]

:excited: :woot: :excited: :woot: :excited:

[Aktiv3]

thanks guys for all the support here is a pic of the oil cooler mounted to the m3 radiator,ac condensor.

[Aktiv3]

tomorrow the rear-end will go in and will mount the aa exhaust and will post pictures...then this weekend will mount fuel filter,pump,regulater and will finish up some wiring then take it to work and program the car hopefully have it going sometime next week

[Aktiv3]

pics coming soon

[02TI330ci]

zack, it looks great man. let me know when its done i have to take a ride for sure. and another thing who in town does the custom turbo work? the only person i know is brad at Zsolutions.

[A55A55IN]

looks good so far. i ran into some EWS issues, how are you planning to do yours?

[Aktiv3]

thanks, ill hit you up and let you know where hes located,

as for the ews did you have the ews out of your m3 that you got the motor from...and did you get the alignment with the dme, i work at a bmw dealership so ill trailer it into work and after i get done with work ill bring it in and do all the programming and everything myself...hows yours coming

[A55A55IN]

nvm...the motor started today, they were waiting for the ECU key....just a couple of more brackets and its done.

didnt know you were technician your self, must be nice man!

[Aktiv3]

Well im only 20 so it has been kinda tuff in some parts but have learned alot along the way and its been hard doing everything myself...lol let me know how everything turns out.

Did you use every m3 rear-end components because i ran into an issue with my m axles fitting into the nonm hubs so im not upgrading to m3 trailing arms,pf trailling arms bushings and m3 rear brakes

[Rog323]

Dude, please post the part list and price, I been saving up for this too.

[snikwad]

damn B.
thats thing is gonna be such a sleeper. plus your shell is lighter than the M3 shell.
i cant wait to hear stories of M3s getting killed and the look on their faces. lol

[Aktiv3]

haha yea i cant wait im either going with a custom turbo setup or going with the upgraded aa kit

im going to start another thread for a parts list that i used for everyone that want to do the swap and detailed cost ect. but will start that afterwards and everything is completed
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[A55A55IN]

Well im only 20 so it has been kinda tuff in some parts but have learned alot along the way and its been hard doing everything myself...lol let me know how everything turns out.

Did you use every m3 rear-end components because i ran into an issue with my m axles fitting into the nonm hubs so im not upgrading to m3 trailing arms,pf trailling arms bushings and m3 rear brakes

yes i used everything from a m3 because of the exact same reason, the non-m hubs wouldn't fit...s oi had to buy trailing arms brakes etc....

[Rog323]

haha yea i cant wait im either going with a custom turbo setup or going with the upgraded aa kit

im going to start another thread for a parts list that i used for everyone that want to do the swap and detailed cost ect. but will start that afterwards and everything is completed
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Since you are a tech, would you do that for other people for $$? :hi:

[Aktiv3]

Umm. Im not really sure ill let you know after i get done with this...and maybe we can work something out i would need the car for atleast 4 weeks and would have to have all the parts but pm me your info and ill find something out

[Aktiv3]

A55a55in-- yea i know i sucked but im going to upgrade my rears with the trailing arms with the m3 brakes,rotors,lines and upgrade pads and then go with a 6pot brembo or wilwood fron bbk

[Aktiv3]

well i have the fuel filter,regulater,ad pump in pics soon

[Aktiv3]

all i have left to do is run my exhaust,intake,and program...

[Aktiv3]

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[Aktiv3]

i also sand blasted my brakes and painted them black

[mikeluvdakids]

:drool:

[02TI330ci]

looking good man.. cant wait to see it when its done

[Aktiv3]

Thanks man...its coming along pretty good i should have it finish by the end of next week...ive just been so busy with work and havent had much time

[Aktiv3]

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[sataraid]

Nice job. Interested in hearing it rev through that AA muffler. Stock headers? Have ya done the subframe reinforcement (TMS kit)?

[Aktiv3]

no i have aa all the way out with no cats, i have done the tms kits front and rear ...hpf, subframe bushing and then pf rtabs, diff, uuc bushing, uuc motor and tranny bushings...

[sataraid]

Now, I really wanna hear this thing run. Betcha she drives nice and tight with all those suspension upgrades.

Oh and Roll Tide!

[Aktiv3]

yea i cant wait...haha hell yea roll tide!!!!

[Aktiv3]

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[02TI330ci]

how much longer you got til its done?

[Aktiv3]

Hey man well i had to order a part and its just been real busy at work but hopefully i can program it next week and hopefully by next weekend...if its down that much longer im prolly gonna go ahead and do brmebo bbk in the front and do tms sway bars...but hopefully it will be soon

[02TI330ci]

well man im free most of the week if you need an extra set of hands just holla at me my family is out of town so im just kind of chilling at the house

[Aktiv3]

more pictures coming soon

[02m3csl325]

Looks good, definantly keep us posted, this was my original plan with my 3 but had too many financial issues keep popping up. Maybe someday...very nice work though, can't wait to see the finished product!

[Acarder]

Slap a 316 badge on there and you're good to race :thumbup:

[Aktiv3]

Haha yea im going to do something with the bad maybe like a 332i or something like that but not sure

[mrcomic]

Wow this is sweet, I sent you 2 message asking for a parts list and price list i sent the second one and forgot i already ask you for one.... :facepalm: my bad. But ya keep the updates coming with pics!

[BDUB328I]

did chris from hpf ever get back to you letting you know exzactly why the turbo kit wont work with sedans? ive been saving to build a hpf sedan for a while

[Aktiv3]

no i havent talked with him again...but if i cant get one from him then i have a guy that can build a kit and tune it for me for under 12 that will hopefully pruduce somewhere in the 575-600rwhp but not sure im keeping my options up i may just end up going with aa

[Aktiv3]

pics

[TiAgTouring]

siccck. I can't wait to do this to my Touring

[Aktiv3]

ok guys im getting more updates ive been so busy i cranked it today and will say it sounds freaking amazing...

[ZiMMie]

Good Job on the Swap.
I know its almost done but PM me if u need any help.

[Aktiv3]

k man thanks did you do alot of the work on kevins car...

[giving_birth]

More information pleaseEeeEEeEeEeeeeEEEEeEe :pimpin:

[Aktiv3]

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[Aktiv3]

guys there is a parts list in my other post with updated parts under the original post..

car is offically running still have some cleaning up to do in engine bay and to put on the brembo 4pot bbk but will get video up soon thanks guys for all your kind words

[hi its me alec]

:bow: great

[Aktiv3]

thanks man

[TrippinBimmer]

Sounds good...where u located?

[Aktiv3]

birmingham al

[ray724]

Must be nice working at a BMW Dealership :bow: Im doing this same swap right now, any advice?????

[Aktiv3]

be smart with the parts you buy.... specially if they are used...any questions or anything just pm and id be glad to help out

[bahnburnerit]

How are you doing the whole obd II thing? do your state inspections require hook up to the 16pin, isnt it going to read the vin from the m3 dme and not mach up with you cars vin, OMG i need to know that is the only thing keeping me from doing the swap in my car:excited:, I have access to a wrecked m3 and Im also a BMW dealer tech.

BTW nice work:)

[Aktiv3]

we dont have state inspections

[bahnburnerit]

we dont have state inspections


:banghead:

[Aktiv3]

im not real sure but you can d the swap and get everything ok by when you get the inspection i think you may have to pay a small fee tho...im just not real sure how that works let me know if you have any more questions...

[wheelman322]

Subscribed. Probably gonna do this swap.

[nickr519]

turbo please!!!!!

[Aktiv3]

im not sure what im gonna do with it either custom turbo or aa sc