Eavan's Sleeper N54 E30: An Engine Swap Bringing Twin Turbo's to a BMW Classic

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  • Today, Eavan shares his N54 swapped E30. Eavan combines the genesis of the 3-series with the modern tuning scene of the twin turbo N54. An engine remembered as one of the strongest and most tuner friendly motors BMW ever made, Eavan brought boost to a BMW classic. With a number of mods, Eavan is pushing comfortably over 400hp to this small chassis, with almost nothing on the outside to give it away.
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  • @BuiltForRedline
    @BuiltForRedline  3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Check out more of his build here: instagram.com/n54e30?igshid=crmmkd0g39nv

    • @JAG507ful
      @JAG507ful ปีที่แล้ว

      cual es el costo aproximado de inversión para ese swap??

  • @soleseaker1989
    @soleseaker1989 3 ปีที่แล้ว +125

    Pitbull’s cousin is a dope guy and sick car builder.

  • @Brok3n_54
    @Brok3n_54 3 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    that license plate is amazing, awesome build

    • @eddieellison7679
      @eddieellison7679 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hahhhaha same thing I was thinking.

    • @rmsnooky
      @rmsnooky 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I got a good laugh but also a big ass smile from that plate 😅

    • @nickm2397
      @nickm2397 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      as soon as i saw the license plate i looked for this comment

  • @autabiautostyling183
    @autabiautostyling183 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    that license plate is perfect haha, coming from a 335, and now on an E30, this is super cool to see

  • @a1a272
    @a1a272 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This guy really n54 the world

  • @deadlocked08
    @deadlocked08 3 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    This is absolute goals. Great work man. Hope in the future theres more N54 E30's out there and that theres plug and play options for it. CT /// N5X ya hurd.

    • @BuiltForRedline
      @BuiltForRedline  3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      I think with recent developments in the N54 scene, we're really close to seeing standalone plug and play kits for the N54

    • @adambarrett5696
      @adambarrett5696 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I'm just about to have one built by bmp conversions here in uk. Just waiting on build slot in workshop

    • @chechen_power1jz
      @chechen_power1jz 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@BuiltForRedline man what year is your e30 ?
      MashaAllah so beautiful

    • @tiptipsy7917
      @tiptipsy7917 ปีที่แล้ว

      Jrjrrk

    • @Curtis1984
      @Curtis1984 28 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thankfully they put them in many different cars..about 7 years production I think.

  • @s.lacasse8337
    @s.lacasse8337 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Complicated swap here!! Nice job.

    • @BuiltForRedline
      @BuiltForRedline  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Indeed! But its come together really clean

  • @hugolafhugolaf
    @hugolafhugolaf 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I like how the exterior doesn't look like a showcar, nor like a beater. It's just a weathered, slightly worn E30.

    • @BuiltForRedline
      @BuiltForRedline  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Clean and classic is what I like to say!

  • @Akira-xi6mh
    @Akira-xi6mh 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    thats one bad ass E30 Bro!!

    • @BuiltForRedline
      @BuiltForRedline  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Definitely! I feel lucky I got to hear it rip in person!

  • @mof3246
    @mof3246 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    P30FF code haunted me during my 335i days lol love the plates

    • @BuiltForRedline
      @BuiltForRedline  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      The N54 and N55 were both no stranger to that code 🤣

  • @aliberia
    @aliberia 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Awesome job !! Applause in standing ovation! 👏👏👏

  • @lazarosminas5000
    @lazarosminas5000 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Best number plate I've seen.

  • @Wheelsanstuff
    @Wheelsanstuff 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    In a 318 none the less, sleeper 👑

    • @BuiltForRedline
      @BuiltForRedline  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I’m telling you, the man is mad in the most fantastic way!

  • @lucrativestance
    @lucrativestance 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Awesome build

  • @Coltondk
    @Coltondk 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    awesome car, and perfect plate for it

    • @BuiltForRedline
      @BuiltForRedline  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Right at home for a BMW that’s for sure!

  • @SuperJoeTendo
    @SuperJoeTendo 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    This car is sick my dream is to make a n54 or b58 e36

  • @sedeuces
    @sedeuces 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This is my dream car exactly im working towards this hopefully ill make it someday

    • @BuiltForRedline
      @BuiltForRedline  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      go for it man! Not too bad of a swap and the information is becoming more readily available every day!

  • @slideordie2408
    @slideordie2408 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    sadly I just wrecked my 135i, but now that I have the full donor car I'm going to go for hopefully the first 240sx and n54 setup, wrenches are already turning, fingers crossed.

  • @kylekennedy420
    @kylekennedy420 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Car looks waaay fresher 7 months later. Great job a

  • @mikeshiftseveryday
    @mikeshiftseveryday 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    absolutely beautiful

  • @mohammedalshaikhli3891
    @mohammedalshaikhli3891 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Respect for the hard work..

  • @chrissymostuy
    @chrissymostuy 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Most of these shots are in my area. I gotta meet this guy because I want to N52 swap my E30! That damn oil pan though

    • @BuiltForRedline
      @BuiltForRedline  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Novato cars and coffee! You might catch him!

    • @eavenmarcum1759
      @eavenmarcum1759 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I think people are working on an oil pan solution. The n52 had a stamped steel pan at one point. That would probably be easier to modify.

  • @cory1748
    @cory1748 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    This is wickeddd well done bro id love to build one 🤙🏼

    • @BuiltForRedline
      @BuiltForRedline  3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      It was such an insane build. Even in low rpms you could tell it wanted to break those tires loose!

    • @cory1748
      @cory1748 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I can imagine bro ive got an n54 hybrid turbo fbo but it's an e93 but to have that setup in an e30 would be unreal great video an a real inspiration 💪🏼💪🏼

  • @knightrida6829
    @knightrida6829 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Well done

  • @FueledbyPatron
    @FueledbyPatron 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Awesome build! Love the car and everything about it. Where could I follow the build?

  • @Andrew4181975
    @Andrew4181975 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Very Nice, is the N54 the engine used in the 1M ? I think only a BMW engine should be in a BMW, not sure what all the fuss is about LS swaps,sure I know it is cheap power but you lose character when you don't use a BMW engine. If I wanted a V8 BMW, the E39 M5 or E9X M3 would do nicely.

    • @BuiltForRedline
      @BuiltForRedline  3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Yes, the 1M also got the N54.
      There’s definitely merit to both arguments. The LS is a very compact, readily available, RELIABLE, easy to work with package. Meanwhile motors like the E39 S62 are more expensive and won’t make as much power for your dollar. Then there’s the E9X S65, which had a myriad of issues mechanically/reliability related, all while being more expensive. S65 is also a tall motor, so by the time it fits in an E30, you’d have a built motor which vastly increase the cost. That’s of course all while ignoring the increased electrical complexity. Nonetheless, I’d like to see it done for sure!

    • @Louis_m9
      @Louis_m9 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Honestly LS swap get too much hate. Just because they are popular doesnt make them bad. They are popular for a reason. I can guarantee a LS e30 would be awesome to drive.

  • @infrequentflyer4271
    @infrequentflyer4271 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Dude looks like Mr Worldwide

  • @titan7275
    @titan7275 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    E30ff my fav

    • @adambarrett5696
      @adambarrett5696 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Haha best comment I seen. True n54 fan lol

  • @tylertheguy4749
    @tylertheguy4749 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    “It’s fun man”, proceeds to grab door while making a turn like he’s riding a rollercoaster 😂

  • @BlagoP
    @BlagoP 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Garageaholic on TH-cam swapped an N54 in July of 2020 and wrote up the process.

    • @BuiltForRedline
      @BuiltForRedline  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Indeed! A good friend of Eavan’s :)

  • @studentsE30
    @studentsE30 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Well I'm going to finish my e30 n54 one day eventually. 😀✌️

  • @Niko0o993
    @Niko0o993 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love the stock look

  • @JMD535
    @JMD535 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I had to click on this one! Nice work....
    Now lets see a B58 version! ;-)

  • @chgotbanned
    @chgotbanned 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Wild

    • @BuiltForRedline
      @BuiltForRedline  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      It's an entire other thing hearing an N54 when you're in an E30, hearing wheel spin at 3k rpm

  • @friguy4444
    @friguy4444 ปีที่แล้ว

    Ha ha!! I LOVE his front plate!! E30ff it's both a homage and a joke on N54 engine lights!!

  • @vw133s
    @vw133s ปีที่แล้ว +1

    hey, i tried the solution of building an oil pan and destroyed two N54 engines due to oil starvation with the front oil pan. So everyone trying that I suggest to do as he has done, change the front subframe.

    • @MrHobbitton
      @MrHobbitton ปีที่แล้ว

      I'm attempting to install in an e34. I was planning on doing the custom oil pan. Is it impossible to get it to work?

  • @wesleebacker6909
    @wesleebacker6909 ปีที่แล้ว

    License plate is solid

  • @JD-ml7cg
    @JD-ml7cg 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Would it beat a 400hp e30 M20?

  • @alvincliment3104
    @alvincliment3104 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    That much power, almost no traction.

  • @youngpeter3588
    @youngpeter3588 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    damn this youtube channel is sick! The way he talked just so real car lover. Need more subs for this channel! good good video hehe

    • @BuiltForRedline
      @BuiltForRedline  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks so much! More content coming soon. Lots of stuff in the works (;

  • @twentize6494
    @twentize6494 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Have you come up with a plug & play kit😅

  • @justdagoatgaming8460
    @justdagoatgaming8460 ปีที่แล้ว

    I want to put a b58 inside a 09 650i… can you provide the contacts he used to do this amazing swap 🎉?

    • @BuiltForRedline
      @BuiltForRedline  ปีที่แล้ว

      B58 is an entirely different architecture and you can’t use the same information as this swap

  • @teddybuffnutskin7926
    @teddybuffnutskin7926 ปีที่แล้ว

    used to go to wyotech with this guy was my roommate too

    • @eavenmarcum1759
      @eavenmarcum1759 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Who are you? Lol! 🤘🏻

    • @teddybuffnutskin7926
      @teddybuffnutskin7926 ปีที่แล้ว

      @eavenmarcum1759 I'm your old roommate from wyotech, Jeff. You had an e30 back then too.

    • @teddybuffnutskin7926
      @teddybuffnutskin7926 ปีที่แล้ว

      You still got that foot fungus?

    • @teddybuffnutskin7926
      @teddybuffnutskin7926 ปีที่แล้ว

      Chris's mom lived in Marin County, he had the 240z with the rear end clunk

  • @12valverollin_81
    @12valverollin_81 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'd like to see a s65 swapped in something

  • @getdealtwithquick
    @getdealtwithquick 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So how does this compare from a smiles per gallon standpoint? Worth the extra trouble over an LS or S54?

  • @Formula1-Dave
    @Formula1-Dave ปีที่แล้ว

    02:13 is he holding on for dear life, this is a death trap.

  • @deadassbeats1925
    @deadassbeats1925 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    bro made the e30 good

  • @RandR-E30
    @RandR-E30 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    We will not only only screenshot, we will own.
    Update : finally got a body

  • @anthonymiles1446
    @anthonymiles1446 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    you need a front lip. with a Ryan g splitter

    • @eavenmarcum1759
      @eavenmarcum1759 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Finally picked up a new valence, so I'll be making the front end pretty now.

  • @rayraycarter04
    @rayraycarter04 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The play in that steering wheel tho 😅

    • @thesneak281
      @thesneak281 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      That's called a stock e30 steering rack.... Terrible ratio

    • @eavenmarcum1759
      @eavenmarcum1759 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Im running an e46 ZHP rack, no play. All new inner and outer tie rods and no rag joint.

  • @jchung658
    @jchung658 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice built. Did you have the front tires mounted backwards?

  • @magnum357225
    @magnum357225 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wish this was alowed in my country, they simply wont let you change the engine unless its proper dead, and even then it can only be the same model e30 engine back in😢

  • @littlebitofeverything2381
    @littlebitofeverything2381 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    how much it cost to put n54; into e30? for the future plan for myself

  • @SGspecial84
    @SGspecial84 ปีที่แล้ว

    Only three years to mess up an e30. Impressive.

  • @hussienelhamahmy3759
    @hussienelhamahmy3759 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    what to do the best solution in swaping n54b3o in e30 ? the n54b30 have automatic gear box and i dont know if i replace this gearbox by manual one of n52b30 it will work good? and what about the ABS OF THE N54B30 AND HOW CAN I MAKE WORK IN THE E30 AND IS THIS ABS IMPORTANT FOR THE CAR TO GO NORMAL OR I CAN DRIVE WITHOUT IT?

  • @nimanthagunawardana7661
    @nimanthagunawardana7661 ปีที่แล้ว

    What was the manual transmission you used for the swap?

  • @JAIIFAR
    @JAIIFAR 21 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Do u use e34 oil pan ?

  • @bigfwopl4873
    @bigfwopl4873 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Mr.Worldwide!

  • @henrylima6974
    @henrylima6974 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    A chubby version of the rapper pitbull

  • @fastlanenigeria
    @fastlanenigeria 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Custom oil pan?

  • @nemwallet2114
    @nemwallet2114 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    i love this build do you have a photo from the subframe and what kind of differential do you use ?

    • @BuiltForRedline
      @BuiltForRedline  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Unfortunately I do not have any!

    • @eavenmarcum1759
      @eavenmarcum1759 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Check out my Instagram. @n54e30. As for the diff, I was using a 3.08 Torsten from a z3, went up to a 2.93 from a e28 535i. Might consider going back to a shorter 3.08.

  • @jorgenieto1283
    @jorgenieto1283 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Did you fill/redrill from 5 lug to 4 lug or do you have adapters?

    • @if2790
      @if2790 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      With all this power, it's not hard to 5 lug swap. You can use e36 front knuckles and e36ti rear trailing arms or just use z3 hubs for the rear to make it full 5 lug conversion. Makes for bigger better brakes as well

  • @Dildology
    @Dildology 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Tire specs?? I have the same but with style 4s...

  • @georgebarahona9615
    @georgebarahona9615 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    W

    • @BuiltForRedline
      @BuiltForRedline  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      W...win! This ride is an absolute win

  • @robi6713
    @robi6713 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    is m50b20 2 liter engine swap more reliable than m20b20 on e30 4door?

    • @DankCarzMemes
      @DankCarzMemes ปีที่แล้ว

      M50 is bulletproof but go for a 2.5 and stroke it

  • @thetumanshow
    @thetumanshow 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Maybe one day he can get a front lip for it too... and still rocking the worst headlights E30s got... sigh

    • @BuiltForRedline
      @BuiltForRedline  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      When you’ve got two turbos deliver 450hp or so at the crank of an E30, the rest hardly matters, thing is crazy

    • @thetumanshow
      @thetumanshow 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@BuiltForRedline yes because with all that power who wants to see what’s coming up on them at night...

    • @eavenmarcum1759
      @eavenmarcum1759 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Finally making it pretty! New valence is being painted, and yes, the headlights suck haha. baby steps.

    • @eavenmarcum1759
      @eavenmarcum1759 ปีที่แล้ว

      It looks much different now.

  • @smcarmel
    @smcarmel 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Ever wanna sell it hit me up!

  • @EF50404
    @EF50404 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Ya but does it have A/C??

    • @eavenmarcum1759
      @eavenmarcum1759 ปีที่แล้ว

      No a/c, it’s a tight squeeze. I’m considering air to water intercooler for space, and a 12v a/c compressor setup, but it’s never really that bad in Northern California

  • @EliasRizk53
    @EliasRizk53 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Change your steering wheel bro

  • @Mkid24
    @Mkid24 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Can you do this to my e24? lol

  • @jeancharlesrabaux5658
    @jeancharlesrabaux5658 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    In France is cars look slippeur in france y love slippeur look slippeur Google ok no problème

  • @anthonymiles1446
    @anthonymiles1446 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    s52 turbo would of raaaaped

    • @BuiltForRedline
      @BuiltForRedline  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      N54 offers way more torque out of the box and a massive tubing community for easy easy power with little supporting mods. I’m sure if you put the same money in an S52 as N54, you’d be at similar numbers

    • @1188clean
      @1188clean 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      thats old now. these cars are way easier to get than a s52

  • @jeancharlesrabaux5658
    @jeancharlesrabaux5658 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Y love the cars is the solde the e30 for mie ou one troc contre un terrain pres de Disney land yes ho no please

  • @luckyluke1423
    @luckyluke1423 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    great work but that steering wheel 😀

    • @eavenmarcum1759
      @eavenmarcum1759 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I like having an airbag lol. Unfortunately there's not a better option if I want to keep the airbag.