1989 BMW 325i E30 "S52 swap"

S52 motor swap, new E36 brakes, coil overs, performance exhaust, roll cage

This BMW E30 Coupe is perfect for the track and street warriors! The car has an impressive list of modifications starting with the desirable and now very popular S52 motor swap which completely transforms the little 3-series. In 2015 Castro Motorsport of North Hollywood, CA installed a rebuilt cylinder head. The compression was checked and read 190psi on all cylinders, a new full gasket set, water pump, 02 sensor, ignition coils, t-stat, rod bearings, timing components; chain guides, rails, tensioner were installed. The software was converted to OBDI. Other work done at the time included a new fuel tank, fuel pump, Godspeed aluminum radiator, new silicone hoses, replaced EVAP lines, and replaced Vanos unit.

Drivetrain upgrades include a ZF 5-Speed gearbox with a F1 Racing stage 1 clutch kit, lightweight flywheel, Z3 short through shifter, and a 2.93 listed slip diff was installed. The hubs were converted to E36 5-lug with M3 brakes up front, 318ti brakes in the rear, stainless lines, The suspension gets Ground Control coil overs with Koni adjustable shocks in front and Bilstein sport in the rear, poly bushings all around, upper adjustable strut tower bar, and rear strut tower bar. The exhaust is a CARB legal 2.5" performance system with M3 catalysts and a Flo Pro rear muffler which sounds great.

The body was resprayed in Dark Silver and features an M3 Evo style front bumper with carbon fiber brake ducts, M3 look rear wing, slightly flared wheel arches, and M-tech IS style side skirts. Wheels are 17-inch Kosei K1 Racing that are super lightweight and rigid. New Yokohama Advan Neova 225/45/17 tires were installed in November of 2024 by Ultimate Auto Works of Scottsdale, AZ and have no miles on them. New brake rotor and pads were also fitted at the same time along with an oil service, transmission fluid change, coolant flush, and diff service.

The interior features a 6 point roll cage, Corbeau FX1 racing seats, BRAUM racing belts, rear seat delete, aluminum door and rear quarter panels, M-Sport aluminum pedals, Alcantera upholstered upper roof panel and rear shelf, Condor weighted shifter, M-Tech patterned shift and e-brake boot, checkered floor mats and trunk mat, custom carbon fiber M3 instrument cluster with cool LED lighting, Momo Mod 07 suede steering wheel, analog euro clock, radio delete, and check control delete. The AC system is functional and the rear windows vent open. The sunroof has been disabled. The best part of this custom E30 is that is is legal for registration in CA, it has a clean WA State title, and accident free Carfax report.