Slicer + Fall-line Motorsports E46 + S65 Build

slicer · 03-17-2023, 03:03 PM

Hello M3post gang. It's been a while since I have posted in this section but I have something to share that may interest you. Over the years I have had an E36 M3, then went to the E9x platform (1 E90 and 2 E92's) with a short stint in an E46 M3. In 2020 I sold my e92 M3 and stepped into an M2 CS. After a few years with that platform, I made the move to step back in time to what I consider the best of both worlds. I was lucky enough to get my hands on an E46 built by Fall-Line with an S65 swap. Below is a general summary of the build (many more details and custom fabrication beyond this list)

E46 M3
S65 swap with GS endurance race build +
Dailey Engineering Dry Sump (Oil tank in Trunk)
Drenth Sequential Trans
KMP Paddle Shifting System
Bosch Stand-alone ECU
Recaro P1300 GT Seat (Carbon)
Flossman carbon wide body, Doors, vented fenders, carbon hood, carbon roof, carbon trunk, carbon rear bumper, carbon front bumper, carbon splitter.
Brake Ducts and Backing plates vented through bumper openings
Fall-Line carbon intake through kidney Grills
Custom Cooling setup with front angled PWR radiator and oil cooler
Trunk mounted Differential + Trans Coolers
ATL Fuel Cell in Trunk
Full Cage
M24 Carbon Dash
Ferrari Rear Wing with Fall Line Uprights
MCS Triple Adjustable Remote
Various Custom Suspension Bushings + arms
Gusseted Uprights
Brembo Endurance Racing Brakes
Custom Exhaust
Lexan Windows
Drexler LSD - 3.91 final drive

My Adds thus far:

BBS E88 in 11" square with 305 Pirelli Slicks (car can fit 315/335 Hoosier)
Sparco harnesses + Steering Wheel
AIM MXS Dash
Drexler LSD

slicer · 03-17-2023, 03:08 PM

Pics

omgzirra_exe · 03-17-2023, 03:09 PM

damn this car was on sale for a hot minute. glad to see someone finally pick it up.

okusa · 03-17-2023, 03:17 PM

Weight?

slicer · 03-17-2023, 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by okusa

Weight?

Under 2900 lbs with 3/4 tank+
Approximately 430 whp

okusa · 03-17-2023, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by slicer

Under 2900 lbs with 3/4 tank+
Approximately 430 whp

I like it!

slicer · 03-17-2023, 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by okusa

I like it!

Me too! It is a joy to drive.

slicer · 03-17-2023, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by omgzirra_exe

damn this car was on sale for a hot minute. glad to see someone finally pick it up.

I would have bought it sooner if I knew how amazing it would be.

tsk94 · 03-17-2023, 05:58 PM

I'm not much of an E46 guy, but this one is pretty sweet. Nice pickup and enjoy!

spxxx · 03-17-2023, 06:07 PM

Wow what timing, I just picked up a black E46 M3 roller and want to do something similar (S65/62) unless I'm cheap and go LS3. Gorgeous car... that power:weight is amazing.

slicer · 03-18-2023, 06:23 AM

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Originally Posted by tsk94

I'm not much of an E46 guy, but this one is pretty sweet. Nice pickup and enjoy!

Thank you. I always preferred the e9x platform as well. However, between the S65 and the wide body, this e46 definitely hits me differently.

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Originally Posted by spxxx

Wow what timing, I just picked up a black E46 M3 roller and want to do something similar (S65/62) unless I'm cheap and go LS3. Gorgeous car... that power:weight is amazing.

From what I understand it’s not easy to fit the S65/62 while maintaining steering routing + performance. There’s a ton of fabrication that Fall Line performed in order to make this right. Dry sump allowed them to lower the motor and gain some space to make everything fit.

redpriest · 03-21-2023, 09:35 PM

Wow, what a monster. 2900 lbs!!

Browntrash · 03-24-2023, 06:23 AM

Amazing congrats

slicer · 03-24-2023, 07:35 AM

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Originally Posted by redpriest

Wow, what a monster. 2900 lbs!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Browntrash

Amazing congrats

Thanks guys!

PrimeBMW · 03-25-2023, 12:15 AM

Congratulations!

spxxx · 03-25-2023, 12:40 AM

The Drenth might be the coolest part of the build, can't stop drooling over this whole thing.

What's the suggested rebuild schedule for Drenth sequentials?

slicer · 03-25-2023, 06:35 PM

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Originally Posted by PrimeBMW

Congratulations!

Thank you! My recollection is that you have an S52 swap - yes?

Quote:

Originally Posted by spxxx

The Drenth might be the coolest part of the build, can't stop drooling over this whole thing.

What's the suggested rebuild schedule for Drenth sequentials?

Thank you.

Fall Line told me to keep an eye on metal shavings in fluid. They said rebuild as needed. Reality is that I’m not racing the car. I don’t need to adhere to strict rebuild schedules for competitive reasons.

CPWINCH · 03-26-2023, 04:42 PM

Mental. Hope to see it at the track soon

PrimeBMW · 03-28-2023, 10:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by slicer

Thank you.

Fall Line told me to keep an eye on metal shavings in fluid. They said rebuild as needed. Reality is that I’m not racing the car. I don’t need to adhere to strict rebuild schedules for competitive reasons.

S62. My junkyard motor made 432 / 375 wheel hp. The race motor has a bit more 😉. I have issues with driveline parts letting loose at the higher hp level.

slicer · 03-29-2023, 09:38 AM

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Originally Posted by PrimeBMW

S62. My junkyard motor made 432 / 375 wheel hp. The race motor has a bit more 😉. I have issues with driveline parts letting loose at the higher hp level.

Duh, S52 would be a downgrade from S54. I meant S62.

. I’m sure it’s a beast!

slicer · 04-06-2023, 04:06 PM

Second video added to original post. Unfortunately the vantage point is not all that ideal. However, it does provide a great representation of the sound. It's truly an experience.

sbo76 · 04-10-2023, 06:04 PM

That is an amazing build! What lap times are you running at CVR?

03-17-2023, 03:03 PM	#1
slicer Major General 2738 Rep 6,734 Posts Drives: 'E46 M3 Race Car, '23 X7 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Wisconsin - Instagram - @slicer_m iTrader: (39)	Slicer + Fall-line Motorsports E46 + S65 Build Hello M3post gang. It's been a while since I have posted in this section but I have something to share that may interest you. Over the years I have had an E36 M3, then went to the E9x platform (1 E90 and 2 E92's) with a short stint in an E46 M3. In 2020 I sold my e92 M3 and stepped into an M2 CS. After a few years with that platform, I made the move to step back in time to what I consider the best of both worlds. I was lucky enough to get my hands on an E46 built by Fall-Line with an S65 swap. Below is a general summary of the build (many more details and custom fabrication beyond this list) E46 M3 S65 swap with GS endurance race build + Dailey Engineering Dry Sump (Oil tank in Trunk) Drenth Sequential Trans KMP Paddle Shifting System Bosch Stand-alone ECU Recaro P1300 GT Seat (Carbon) Flossman carbon wide body, Doors, vented fenders, carbon hood, carbon roof, carbon trunk, carbon rear bumper, carbon front bumper, carbon splitter. Brake Ducts and Backing plates vented through bumper openings Fall-Line carbon intake through kidney Grills Custom Cooling setup with front angled PWR radiator and oil cooler Trunk mounted Differential + Trans Coolers ATL Fuel Cell in Trunk Full Cage M24 Carbon Dash Ferrari Rear Wing with Fall Line Uprights MCS Triple Adjustable Remote Various Custom Suspension Bushings + arms Gusseted Uprights Brembo Endurance Racing Brakes Custom Exhaust Lexan Windows Drexler LSD - 3.91 final drive My Adds thus far: BBS E88 in 11" square with 305 Pirelli Slicks (car can fit 315/335 Hoosier) Sparco harnesses + Steering Wheel AIM MXS Dash Drexler LSD __________________ '23 X7 '04 M3 - Fall Line Motorsports Built Race Car - S65 swap, Dry Sump, Bosch Stand-Alone ECU, Drenth Sequential Trans, MCS 3-Way, Flossmann Wide Body, Brembo Motorsports Brakes, Drexler LSD, BBS E88 Etc. INSTAGRAM - @Slicer_M Last edited by slicer; 11-09-2023 at 01:55 PM..
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03-17-2023, 03:09 PM	#3
omgzirra_exe Lieutenant Colonel 1480 Rep 1,692 Posts Drives: 4.4L M3, IS300 Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Long Beach, CA iTrader: (0)	damn this car was on sale for a hot minute. glad to see someone finally pick it up. __________________ Build: ZillaSpec M3 N1 Build M3Post Track General Discussion: Discord #fakeGTS
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tsk94 Lieutenant Colonel 1522 Rep 1,591 Posts Drives: E92 M3, E82 128i, F82 M4, E36 Join Date: May 2017 Location: Calgary iTrader: (2)	I'm not much of an E46 guy, but this one is pretty sweet. Nice pickup and enjoy!
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spxxx Boost 1354 Rep 3,692 Posts Drives: 135i M-Sport Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Valley of Silicon, CA - United States iTrader: (9)	Wow what timing, I just picked up a black E46 M3 roller and want to do something similar (S65/62) unless I'm cheap and go LS3. Gorgeous car... that power:weight is amazing. __________________ F80 M3 TrackBoi, Z4MC GarageBoi, 1M Clone StreetBoi
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03-25-2023, 12:15 AM	#15
PrimeBMW Major 662 Rep 1,424 Posts Drives: E46 M3+S62, E92 M3 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Portland, OR iTrader: (0)	Congratulations!
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spxxx Boost 1354 Rep 3,692 Posts Drives: 135i M-Sport Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Valley of Silicon, CA - United States iTrader: (9)	The Drenth might be the coolest part of the build, can't stop drooling over this whole thing. What's the suggested rebuild schedule for Drenth sequentials? __________________ F80 M3 TrackBoi, Z4MC GarageBoi, 1M Clone StreetBoi
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CPWINCH Brigadier General 734 Rep 4,635 Posts Drives: Toyota Prius Join Date: May 2010 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (7)	Mental. Hope to see it at the track soon
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slicer Major General 2738 Rep 6,734 Posts Drives: 'E46 M3 Race Car, '23 X7 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Wisconsin - Instagram - @slicer_m iTrader: (39)	Second video added to original post. Unfortunately the vantage point is not all that ideal. However, it does provide a great representation of the sound. It's truly an experience. __________________ '23 X7 '04 M3 - Fall Line Motorsports Built Race Car - S65 swap, Dry Sump, Bosch Stand-Alone ECU, Drenth Sequential Trans, MCS 3-Way, Flossmann Wide Body, Brembo Motorsports Brakes, Drexler LSD, BBS E88 Etc. INSTAGRAM - @Slicer_M
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04-10-2023, 06:04 PM	#22
sbo76 Private 48 Rep 98 Posts Drives: E46/991.1 GT3 Track Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Pasadena iTrader: (0)	That is an amazing build! What lap times are you running at CVR?
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