The e92 has a lot more space in the back than the e81, a much better ride and much better interior quality. People who actually buy a new M3 seem to care about those things, they don't just want a big engine in a roll cage with wheels. The truth is the people who bitch and moan about the size of the modern M3s are not the people who buy them, so BMW couldn't care less what you think. There in it to sell cars, not to please a niche fanbase who never actually buy one. And what they're doing is clearly working because M3s have been selling like hot buns for the past 20 years.
@@BigUriel I've driven a DCT E90 M3 against my manual 135i, 1er was pulling on the M3. The M3 seems quite large & V8 in E82 is definitely cooler. It makes more sense if BMW did it from an enthusiast/performance perspective. E82 is 95% of the car for far less money. I never use my back seats but you can sit in the back of an E82 just fine. My 135i came with a brown leather interior & M trim, inside looks better than any E9 M3 I've seen. But I don't care too much about that, glad it doesn't have idrive or sunroof.
I absolutely love these kind of builds ! In the next couple of years I’d love to swap an e30 M3 engine in a z3 with proper bmw style 32 wheels, a lsd differential from an e46 M3. Just a simple, high revving fun convertible.
@@CJK20 the S14 engine will probably be the last piece as it is ridiculously expensive, it will first receive ITBs and custom made headers and will gradually gain some newer and better parts, but the main goal is to create a car that bmw could have made themselves, something like a different take on the Z3M with a lighter and high revving naturally aspirated 4 cylinder instead of the larger S54. I think it makes more sense considering the size of the car.
Incredible achievement and super cool! Those V8 and V10 from that era are the real deal once you addressed the rod bearing issue which is not very common by the way.
@@CJK20 yes. The rod bearings are the worst issue but maybe not the most common one. Based on forums and TH-cam owners videos, it really depends on how the previous owner has driven the car, oil used and changes and the KM driven. Did the previous owner wait for the oil to properly warm up before driving hard. Many US guys complain about this but if you look at US market and the high mileage BMW they (have) to buy there is no surprise it happens more often. If you check the European market where you can get low mileage mint BMW the risk is much lower. Also I saw videos of people changing the rod bearings at over 200k KM and they were “ok”. So I wouldn’t be too worried buying a 50-80k KM BMW with a V8 or V10 and enjoying it for 5 years without any concerns.
Wow, I just recently finished a E91 M3 swap. Customer did it right and let us do everything BMW (i was worried they would want to cut cost in some areas). It was an awesome build. I have to say, this looks just as fun, if not more.
Oh man this is beautiful! The 1. I think THIS is what the 1M should have been. an high-revving NA engine in a small frame. Of course it could step on the M3's toe, but who cares, it was supposed to be an homage to 2002 anyway!
such a beauty !!! Love the paint color and the factory feeling this swap gives! I'd love to challange James and his Team at MKraft to take on my X3 f25 20d for a swap with the 30d engine with 313cv. If you could get them in touch with me I'll be more than happy to bring my car to their workshop. Let me know....
I own a 128i I plan on daily'ing for a good while. When the engine goes, I plan on doing exactly this to it as a weekend/project car - seems like its possible according to this video!! I thought having a 128i may be a problem for the swap but it seems the chassis accepts it all, ill just have to get bigger/better brakes right?
Right...this is a dream car. The perfect M. Congratulations. How much could it be one of these LHD? Could I take a 135i to the workshop and get this job done? Cheers from Spain
@@CJK20 Thank you mate. I have to be humble...I love cars and they are my obsession, but I don't have the skills to do a job like that one that well🤣I'm 100% sure if they sell those project cars many M fans would go for it. Let's say like those Singer 911 but with the 1M. That car is perfection!
The blue one from OG that’s a nicecar mate seen the pictures of it thinking of getting them to do me one if you don’t mind me out on much did you pay for it and if you’re thinking of selling Monday let me know
Hi! I have bmw e82 2008 120d. The front seats are manual, but I would like to replace them with e92 m3 seats, which are electric! Do you have an idea how to do it?? Thank you
Impressive to say the least! You didn't consider mating an N54 to the DCT trans? Either way still a proper weapon! Just tuning potential is a bit limited...
So if you have a 1M and your n54 goes out because of example rod bearings. The replacement for a S65 is a easy job right? Engine in and the wiring needs to be fixed?
We have them on the shelf, but they haven’t got the functions we wanted to add. Next will be set of M4 seats , Heated with light up custom 1M emblems. Nice little retro fit for the E9/8X chassis
Doesn’t the S65 have less Torque than the original N54/55 that came with the car? I wonder how that affects the overall feel and acceleration with the car.
@@CJK20 As E9X chassis M3 is larger, heavier which needs more torque than horsepower, instead. This V8 swapped 1 series would be having much more fun to drive and more predictable in body roll
so what did the conversion to 1M body work end up costing? I can pretty much cost out the swap, but am unsure about the bodywork. what size tires did it allow you to run? did you have to do the bodywork to use the the e92 subframes?I looking at it from the perspective of possibly making one for a stripped,caged track day special.
Vid starts with how we wont believe how much work went into the car then builder tells us is a direct bolt in swap. Theres a good laugh. Love the idea. As a non m3 e92 owner that restores and builds cars, bolt in swaps are always more appealing than full fabrication work of making something work.
@J B Its better in the way the engine has been design to be used on a track as well as street. When you compare stock for stock to the n54/n55. Not sure of your setup but stock n54 round a track will overheat. Now a modifed/tuned n54/n55 will good oil cooling will absolutely beat a NA M3 =).
Don't get me wrong, I love the car. With the N54 or N55 and mods, wouldn't you get more power for your money and better economy, I love the power of my 135I with basic mods (The diff torsen/lsd was the best) and when I drive it with respect it gives me 7 litres per 100km's. I do like the idea of a 1M body kit
So what did you guys think to the conversion?
Awesome work brother 👍
Wish you added some proper engine noise instead of the immense amount of talking
Awesome and well done BUT can't imagine the price of it all, might aswell buy a ''regular'' e90/92 m3, does all the same but at a normal price.
@@balazsm8896 I can certainly bare this in mind, I like to speak to the owners and get their stories etc :)
Well done! Meanwhile : BMW in 2019: nah let's take the straight 6 out of the 1 series and put 4 cylinder so we are slower than golf and S3
the fact that most of the components just simply bolted on is so cool.
I thought the same! I think the cost of running gear is the only factor it’s not a more popular swap!
1M is such an iconic car...love the conversion modifications. The 1M should have come as a V8 imo.
I agree it’s the missing M car !
No, it shouldn't. M cars are i6 and that V8 is gutless
E30 m3 is not 6 cylinder. But it it screamer engine. NA. Not turbo
Probably would not have been legal
@@StoicaVladIoan So the e39, e9x , e6x aint M cars? Smfh
you are doing what BMW should be doing.
He just told all BMW engineers that making the M3 bigger is BS...
Basically mugged them right off 😂
The e92 has a lot more space in the back than the e81, a much better ride and much better interior quality. People who actually buy a new M3 seem to care about those things, they don't just want a big engine in a roll cage with wheels.
The truth is the people who bitch and moan about the size of the modern M3s are not the people who buy them, so BMW couldn't care less what you think. There in it to sell cars, not to please a niche fanbase who never actually buy one. And what they're doing is clearly working because M3s have been selling like hot buns for the past 20 years.
@@BigUriel I've driven a DCT E90 M3 against my manual 135i, 1er was pulling on the M3. The M3 seems quite large & V8 in E82 is definitely cooler. It makes more sense if BMW did it from an enthusiast/performance perspective.
E82 is 95% of the car for far less money. I never use my back seats but you can sit in the back of an E82 just fine. My 135i came with a brown leather interior & M trim, inside looks better than any E9 M3 I've seen. But I don't care too much about that, glad it doesn't have idrive or sunroof.
@@BigUrielthe customer should be buying a M5, not a M3.
Best colour for the e82 in my opinion!
Amazing isn’t it! Super clean
Got one in this colour and I love it
What about weight balance? Front- rear?
Wow this is a Brabus-level engine swap work here.
It’s amazingly done!
Good to see you back mate!
Thanks pal! Missed doing it for sure!
Such a good looking car, ages incredibly well.
I agree really has!
Planning to put v8 engine in my e92 soon
What an unbelievable swap, this is the perfect BMW in my opinion!
Thanks for watching buddy
My two dream BMW'S
E46 M3 with the S65 V8 swapped in (manual)
E92 M3 with the S85 V10 swapped in (dct)
Great choices John!
What a monster.
Wow… beautiful work
Sadly I couldn't hear the conversation over the drone of the engine, maybe some sound deadening would help
Cracking build.
With those wheels and tires this 1-series hunkers down particularly sweetly. Looks awesome, sounds amazing. Nice job, sir!
Thanks for watching buddy
Where can we find just the M3 engines?
Effing clean man, looks factory. Cheery on top is the debadge. Such a cool car well done to the owner
Agreed I’m so glad it wasn’t badged up as something else!
Superb, though I'd giver a manual. Well done!
Ugh I love these builds. I swear I've watched every one on youtube. Another good one is by Rad Builds, still a work in progress
I’ll check it out brother! 👌 thanks for watching
I own a E82 125i ... this is amazing. Nice one.
Thanks for watching pal
I absolutely love these kind of builds ! In the next couple of years I’d love to swap an e30 M3 engine in a z3 with proper bmw style 32 wheels, a lsd differential from an e46 M3. Just a simple, high revving fun convertible.
Ah mate that sounds brilliant! Get it done!
@@CJK20 the S14 engine will probably be the last piece as it is ridiculously expensive, it will first receive ITBs and custom made headers and will gradually gain some newer and better parts, but the main goal is to create a car that bmw could have made themselves, something like a different take on the Z3M with a lighter and high revving naturally aspirated 4 cylinder instead of the larger S54. I think it makes more sense considering the size of the car.
Incredible achievement and super cool!
Those V8 and V10 from that era are the real deal once you addressed the rod bearing issue which is not very common by the way.
I thought the rod bearings were one the biggest issues mate? Whenever I see one for sale it’s all anyone ever bangs on about.
@@CJK20 yes. The rod bearings are the worst issue but maybe not the most common one. Based on forums and TH-cam owners videos, it really depends on how the previous owner has driven the car, oil used and changes and the KM driven. Did the previous owner wait for the oil to properly warm up before driving hard. Many US guys complain about this but if you look at US market and the high mileage BMW they (have) to buy there is no surprise it happens more often. If you check the European market where you can get low mileage mint BMW the risk is much lower.
Also I saw videos of people changing the rod bearings at over 200k KM and they were “ok”. So I wouldn’t be too worried buying a 50-80k KM BMW with a V8 or V10 and enjoying it for 5 years without any concerns.
Fantastic car, but let down for me with DCT & not a manual for full driver involvement.
That’s fair enough, think James wanted this primarily as a daily /weekend toy so the auto. Box is great for that .:)
Properly lovely job awesome attention to detail. Well done
James will be happy with that thank you!
Amazing car!
Welcome back fella. Cool car 😊👌🏼
Thanks dude! It’s unique for sure!
Wow, I just recently finished a E91 M3 swap. Customer did it right and let us do everything BMW (i was worried they would want to cut cost in some areas). It was an awesome build. I have to say, this looks just as fun, if not more.
Sure was thanks for watching
Yes! What a car 🤤 Really knowledgable guy! Great to see you back doing these again CJ 💙
Thanks pal! I love these sort of reviews people who know their stuff!
That's a superb conversion 👌
I thought so too!!! Really not as difficult as first expected
@@CJK20 must have put a lot of time and money into the build , I've put over 15k into my little car but that is superb.
Excellent, though I’d go with a manual but great work!
Have a E92 335i n55 dct and I absolutely loved this video! Really good job 👍
Amazing thanks for watching bro
Oh man this is beautiful! The 1.
I think THIS is what the 1M should have been. an high-revving NA engine in a small frame. Of course it could step on the M3's toe, but who cares, it was supposed to be an homage to 2002 anyway!
Agreed! I think they wouldn’t have wanted that engine in a lighter chassis! Being faster than an M3 probably would have hurt sales.
This is the plan for my 120D. This is dope 👐... Love this video😎
Cheers bro!!
There’s a company that does it for you, you give them a 1 series and 30k n you have 1
that's a thing of beauty!!!!awesome build!
Thanks for watching pal
Beautiful sounding V8 😮
incredible
Like a mini CSL. Love it.
I agree! It’s mega
Amazing
Beautiful looking car. The arches make the car for me..
Sure does, it’s hard to show on video quite how wide it is!
I know what you mean, it's the sort of car that will be timeless, I'm a 140i owner but I do prefer this shape. Even more so than the m2..
Quality as always 💯
Great to see you back 👍
Hero thanks mate!
such a beauty !!! Love the paint color and the factory feeling this swap gives! I'd love to challange James and his Team at MKraft to take on my X3 f25 20d for a swap with the 30d engine with 313cv. If you could get them in touch with me I'll be more than happy to bring my car to their workshop. Let me know....
That thing will absolutely blow the doors off my 2022 M4 manual. WOW.
Absolutely stunning build. Bravo! That must be an riot
Zach it was loads of fun pal! German V8 is just the one!!
Good to see you back awesome content loving the bmw
I love it too! Sounds amazing can’t beat N/A high revving power
Amazing project. Hats off 🙏
Thanks for watching Haddock :)
I just finished my N54 build……. Now I want this instead. This is so sick!
It’s mega Cody! Thanks for watching brother
FANTASTIC BUILD. LOVE IT!
Glad you enjoyed!
I own a 128i I plan on daily'ing for a good while. When the engine goes, I plan on doing exactly this to it as a weekend/project car - seems like its possible according to this video!! I thought having a 128i may be a problem for the swap but it seems the chassis accepts it all, ill just have to get bigger/better brakes right?
Great vid mate car is epic
Thanks pal much appreciated!
Fantastic car! Quite surprised the subframe just bolted on! lol
Straight in, no mods such a simple installation!
@@CJK20 Also I love the sound of that engine, the main reason I bought an e92 M3! Lol
Good to see you back Great vid 👍👍
Thanks pal glad you enjoyed
I'd change the bonnet and grill for something slightly more aggressive to match the wide arches but very cool car
I think it’s super cool too!
Couldn’t you go M5 V10?
Awesome car!!
can u help me fix my bmw e87 118d 2011
Right...this is a dream car. The perfect M. Congratulations. How much could it be one of these LHD? Could I take a 135i to the workshop and get this job done? Cheers from Spain
Yes you absolutely could. Contact the team at Mkraft and see if it’s possible. Being LHD it may be difficult to source all parts you need Francisco
@@CJK20 Thank you mate. I have to be humble...I love cars and they are my obsession, but I don't have the skills to do a job like that one that well🤣I'm 100% sure if they sell those project cars many M fans would go for it. Let's say like those Singer 911 but with the 1M. That car is perfection!
Underated channel
Cheers dude! Thanks for commenting as ever !
Nice car! I have the OG UK one built by Quarry Motors. Great car. Very good conversion
Amazing I know there’s not many of them for sure Richard so good to hear!
The blue one from OG that’s a nicecar mate seen the pictures of it thinking of getting them to do me one if you don’t mind me out on much did you pay for it and if you’re thinking of selling Monday let me know
Selling one day not Monday
@@MK-kw4ep I’m currently exporting this car to New Zealand. Quarry did a great job on that car. So I’m holding onto it for now. 👍
@@richardweerasinghe3296 what did you pay for it if you don’t mind me asking just so I know how much I need to get to buy one
What are the wheels and offset? Really like the look and functionality!
Hey buddy! It’s all in the video description for you :)
Awesome swap... would love to see a 130D build
I’m sure it’s been done!!
YES PLEASE - What a machine!!
I think so too!!!
bet that wasn't cheap getting all the panels from BMW! Amazing build
No it wasn’t! Each genuine rear quarter was £900 a side to give you an idea!!!
@@CJK20 tbh i thought it wouldve been a lot more haha! was that painted?
Hi! I have bmw e82 2008 120d. The front seats are manual, but I would like to replace them with e92 m3 seats, which are electric! Do you have an idea how to do it?? Thank you
Amazing job bro very impressed, personally though, you should have done the S85!!
Thanks for watching buddy!
@@CJK20 sweet bro 😊
Impressive to say the least! You didn't consider mating an N54 to the DCT trans? Either way still a proper weapon! Just tuning potential is a bit limited...
James acknowledges the V8 doesn’t have the tuning potential of the DCT N54 but can’t beat that sound!
@@CJK20 that is very true. It sounds way way better than a N54. Still love my N54 tho 😍😅
Back and immediatly on point💀💀.
Cheers from Italy
Thanks for watching!
Been seeing a few of these 135i's with the s65 motors. Here in the States it make more since doing a ls3 swap for the price. :)
Yeah absolutely!
This is literally my perfect car! Although would have prefered manual.
Manual would have been cool sure but this is deffo epic
So if you have a 1M and your n54 goes out because of example rod bearings. The replacement for a S65 is a easy job right? Engine in and the wiring needs to be fixed?
Very easy, a few custom fuel lines and wiring very simple job.
Beautiful! Just beautiful!!! 😁👍🏼
I think so too!!
The e92 m3 seats fit into the e82, would be a good swap I've done them in my 135i
Ahh excellent good to know thanks pal
We have them on the shelf, but they haven’t got the functions we wanted to add. Next will be set of M4 seats , Heated with light up custom 1M emblems. Nice little retro fit for the E9/8X chassis
Doesn’t the S65 have less Torque than the original N54/55 that came with the car? I wonder how that affects the overall feel and acceleration with the car.
It’s a totally different experience, this get much more planted and Linear!
@@CJK20 As E9X chassis M3 is larger, heavier which needs more torque than horsepower, instead. This V8 swapped 1 series would be having much more fun to drive and more predictable in body roll
The M3 V8 engine is terrible in my opinion. The only advantage it has is a nicer sound than an N54\N55.
Spitfire body centre? Thank you.
I want this ****ing car!
Absolut bonkers, awesome!
Could this swap happen in my 2011 128i 1 series with original transmission??
so what did the conversion to 1M body work end up costing? I can pretty much cost out the swap, but am unsure about the bodywork. what size tires did it allow you to run? did you have to do the bodywork to use the the e92 subframes?I looking at it from the perspective of possibly making one for a stripped,caged track day special.
Good questions pal, I’ll get James to reply :)
💣 And CJ'S back 💥
I'd say yeah the job's a goodern brother 😎🤝
Thanks bro YESS thanks for supporting as always
Boxing clever
Stunning car
Will a E92 M3 engine and gearbox go into a BMW 2 series want to make A 2 series M3
This is a dream
Appreciate you watching buddy
Epic build *****
Thanks for watching Simon!
Begging for a manual transmission! But what a beauty. Hats off.
I know what you’re saying but that DCT is pretty ballistic!
Nice sleeper.....
super nice and super cool
I think so for sure!
Gorgeous !
Thanks for watching my friend
Vid starts with how we wont believe how much work went into the car then builder tells us is a direct bolt in swap. Theres a good laugh. Love the idea. As a non m3 e92 owner that restores and builds cars, bolt in swaps are always more appealing than full fabrication work of making something work.
Anyone know where he brought the panels from? Specially the website?
I can tell you mate.
They’re BMW genuine panels.
So any BMW dealer direct. The rear arches are like £900 a side so not cheap pal.
Very Cool, love the S65! But the s65 has less power and torque than a fbo n55? Definately a better track car than an n55/n54 though!
Yeah it does but for uniqueness and standing out this wins :)
@J B Its better in the way the engine has been design to be used on a track as well as street. When you compare stock for stock to the n54/n55. Not sure of your setup but stock n54 round a track will overheat. Now a modifed/tuned n54/n55 will good oil cooling will absolutely beat a NA M3 =).
Don't get me wrong, I love the car. With the N54 or N55 and mods, wouldn't you get more power for your money and better economy, I love the power of my 135I with basic mods (The diff torsen/lsd was the best) and when I drive it with respect it gives me 7 litres per 100km's. I do like the idea of a 1M body kit
It’s looks really good for the body kit pal
Masterpiece 🤩
I think it’s well put together myself!
could do with a carbon front splitter and the factory 1M wheels an the car would look complete. Amazing build none the less
Thanks for watching :)
What a machine!
My dream car was an e92 m3 as my dad has one but now its this
It’s an amazing motor Reece
@@CJK20 yea its brilliant!
Great looking car...She screams like a V10 though, thanks to that exhaust upgrade I guess...still an amazing swap
I thought the same I love the sound of a high revving German V8! So different in sound