V10 (S85) 2008 e90 m3 SWAP!

Sti2e92sedan · 04-15-2014, 11:35 PM

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Originally Posted by ec_E92

Can't believe you had a smooth transaction with Troy Juep, I fought him for several months over pure negligence on his behalf and there seems like a lot of Internet history saying no one should risk it. Awesome build thread!

Well the transaction with Troy did take sometime almost 2 months to get an engine shipped down to me. But he was very helpful with his knowledge and experience. Troy said he will keep his word on the engine warranty incase anything happens. He has great low mileage parts for great prices I would recommend him again.

As for the project we are working on a custom header. Wiring is all complete now which took the most time to assemble.

0-60Motorsports · 04-16-2014, 12:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Sti2e92sedan

Well the transaction with Troy did take sometime almost 2 months to get an engine shipped down to me. But he was very helpful with his knowledge and experience. Troy said he will keep his word on the engine warranty incase anything happens. He has great low mileage parts for great prices I would recommend him again.

As for the project we are working on a custom header. Wiring is all complete now which took the most time to assemble.

Sounds good. Give us some pics please

W/// · 04-16-2014, 08:22 AM

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Originally Posted by 0-60Motorsports

Sounds good. Give us some pics please

+1! Sneak peak!!

Repoman · 04-16-2014, 08:36 AM

Yeah man.... throw some more pics up.

GabeS · 04-16-2014, 01:56 PM

Funny, that people here judge this thread as dead because it probably the first serious build thread ever on these forums...

people create build threads for painting their car and adding a stupid spoiler and matte black'ing their wheels and be done in 3 weeks..

"Oh I added 3 stickers, plasti dipped my wheels and added a diffuser...oh boy now my car is fully modified."

Real build threads, like all out swaps, chasis build ups, and race car builds, take years.
maybe some big shops can complete a race build with cage/boost/wheel/tire/suspension in about 6-8 months.. but for regular people paying out of their pockets it takes years..
settle the fu*k down..and enjoy and apreciate a "real build thread"

My build has been underway for 2 years.. sometimes it's because I lack the money others it's because the shop is busy with Sema/race events etc... when I do have money....shit takes time..

regular guy · 04-16-2014, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by GabeS

Funny, that people here judge this thread as dead because it probably the first serious build thread ever on these forums...

Gabe, not sure what you consider a "build" -- but there have been some very serious S65 builds reported on this forum. The first big one was probably the "RD Sport stroker build" thread started by m3post user 'nd54.' The stroker project was started when the E92/M3 was only a few months into production, and dyno results posted around the end of the year. There have been a few low compression supercharger build threads by multiple companies. Sleeved block threads. There has been one supercharged stroker build thread. There have even been successful S85 to E92 engine swaps reported on this forum (but without a build thread). In fact IMO there's more E92 build threads on this BMW forum than any other.

Now about the time it takes to complete a project...I agree with you 100%. These projects take a lot of time, a lot of money, and a lot of patience. I always tell people to start with the vendor's time estimate...and double it, maybe even triple it.

GabeS · 04-16-2014, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by regular guy

Now about the time it takes to complete a project...I agree with you 100%. These projects take a lot of time, a lot of money, and a lot of patience. I always tell people to start with the vendor's time estimate...and double it, maybe even triple it.

I guess I am just tired of seeing people slapping an overpriced spoiler/a set of wheels and wraping their car and feeling the need to create a build thread about it hahaha... drowns out the good threads....

and totally agree with what you said..

kerkiraios00 · 04-17-2014, 08:38 PM

Can't wait to see the results!!

mj89h · 05-28-2014, 01:23 AM

bump for an update

thetastelingers · 05-28-2014, 07:56 AM

I love swapped cars.
Would love to see more pictures and information. You know...for future reference.
I would totally swap something else if I had any issues with the V8.

Markao66 · 05-28-2014, 01:46 PM

video of this thing reving please!

ShortCkT101 · 09-07-2014, 07:40 AM

Any new news?

Sti2e92sedan · 10-22-2014, 08:03 PM

Sorry for the delays. This project has been hectic ending up to be a project ontop of a project!
Hope to have the car on the road this month! Keep checking for updates and later on videos!!!

BobS · 10-23-2014, 07:05 AM

I would love to have a s85 in my e92 m3. Keep us updated!

BPMSport · 10-23-2014, 08:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Sti2e92sedan

Sorry for the delays. This project has been hectic ending up to be a project ontop of a project!
Hope to have the car on the road this month! Keep checking for updates and later on videos!!!

Exciting!

ilikebmxbikes · 10-23-2014, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Sti2e92sedan

Sorry for the delays. This project has been hectic ending up to be a project ontop of a project!
Hope to have the car on the road this month! Keep checking for updates and later on videos!!!

cannot wait to hear the car.

How is the wiring going? The wiring and keeping the car operating like factory was the most difficult part.

GabeS · 10-23-2014, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by ilikebmxbikes

cannot wait to hear the car.

How is the wiring going? The wiring and keeping the car operating like factory was the most difficult part.

who did yours and how long did it take?

ilikebmxbikes · 10-23-2014, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by GabeS

who did yours and how long did it take?

I did an S65 into a bmw 1 series. Its a different swap and a bit easier in my book as the e9x and e8x are of the same generation. Wiring it all together was the most difficult part. Performance Technic did the work and Mike at BPMsport did the coding and tuning. The car was largely worked on the side and after all the planning it took a few weeks to complete with two bmw master techs working on it. The wiring is all diagrammed out so we can make more of them if anyone was ever interested in makeing one. The car has all of the factory functions and is legal in CA with the street exhaust.

GabeS · 10-23-2014, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by ilikebmxbikes

I did an S65 into a bmw 1 series. Its a different swap and a bit easier in my book as the e9x and e8x are of the same generation. Wiring it all together was the most difficult part. Performance Technic did the work and Mike at BPMsport did the coding and tuning. The car was largely worked on the side and after all the planning it took a few weeks to complete with two bmw master techs working on it. The wiring is all diagrammed out so we can make more of them if anyone was ever interested in makeing one. The car has all of the factory functions and is legal in CA with the street exhaust.

ah,., just noticed the S65..I first read S85..
I want to wait till someone completes their swap..so it'll be much easier.

ilikebmxbikes · 10-23-2014, 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by GabeS

how much did the labor cost you?

labor is a very subjective thing for a motor swap project. One thing may take one shop X time, another shop may be more. You never know and there can only be ball parks.

PM me if you want details. I dont want to derail OP's thread.

OP - we look forward to the updates. Its going to be amazing the first time you drive the transformed car.

whats77inaname · 01-19-2015, 09:28 PM

Update?

kaiv · 01-20-2015, 12:12 AM

I clicked on this thread with so much enthusiasm. Bummer there are no updates over a year later.

04-16-2014, 08:36 AM	#136
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GabeS Crazy! 1180 Rep 1,440 Posts Drives: E93 M3/Mk4 Supra/X6M Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Las Vegas iTrader: (1)	Funny, that people here judge this thread as dead because it probably the first serious build thread ever on these forums... people create build threads for painting their car and adding a stupid spoiler and matte black'ing their wheels and be done in 3 weeks.. "Oh I added 3 stickers, plasti dipped my wheels and added a diffuser...oh boy now my car is fully modified." Real build threads, like all out swaps, chasis build ups, and race car builds, take years. maybe some big shops can complete a race build with cage/boost/wheel/tire/suspension in about 6-8 months.. but for regular people paying out of their pockets it takes years.. settle the fu*k down..and enjoy and apreciate a "real build thread" My build has been underway for 2 years.. sometimes it's because I lack the money others it's because the shop is busy with Sema/race events etc... when I do have money....shit takes time.. __________________ First "real" widebody M3 ever thread.[url]http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?p=17461963
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04-17-2014, 08:38 PM	#140
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05-28-2014, 07:56 AM	#142
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