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Originally Posted by Lucky1
I was totally wondering what an M engine with independent throttle bodies and cable throttle would feel like. Does the S50 have both?
Convinced I'll be searching for garage queen'd 6MT M3 four door w/ comfort access sometime in my future  Unless the 128i can be retro'd with ITBs before or after a supercharger install Better yet whose got an S54 or S65 they want to help me swap in? I have one but its in use already 😂 |
Yes it has ITB and cable throttle. S50B30 EU (~'95 M3) is actually the most responsive engine due to shorter strokes. It's also got a forged crank and ceramic throttle body spacers.
S50B32 for 96+ M3 is much closer to S54 in nature being that it was the base engine for S54B32 in E46 M3.
I've owned E36 with both engines and I like both of them because they feel so different on the road (S50B32 with monstrous pull that comes at 2500 rpm and 5500rpm, S50B30 with a more revvy engine)
I would say totally go for S50B32 E36 M3. It's a master piece and basically bullet proof with stock power as long as you do the conrod bolts (to ARP).