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1986 BMW 325 'S50 Swap'
Asking $16,900
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1986 BMW 325 'S50 Swap'
Overview
Benefitting from a S50 motor from an E36 M3, this E30 is a driver and looks like a great companion for the canyons. The transmission was also borrowed from a E36 M3, and a limited-slip differential helps put the power down properly. It is riding on Koni Yellow dampers and H&R springs to keep it more composed in the corners, and it has seen a generous list of maintenance to keep it running strong.
- 240,000
- Clean
- 3.0L Inline-6
- 5-Speed Manual
- Arctic Blue
- Blue Cloth
- WBAAB5401G967427
- Daniel S.
- Private Party
- Portland, OR
Modifications
- •S50B30US Engine (150k Miles)
- •E36 M3 Transmission / Shifting Assembly (ZF320)
- •3.25 Limited-slip Differential
- •Wiring Harness And DME W/Turner Motorsport Tune
- •1995 M3 Intake
- •E30 325e Flywheel
- •E30 325e Clutch
- •E30 325e Starter Motor
- •E30 325e Driveshaft
- •H&R Springs
- •Koni Yellow Dampers
- •E34 M5 Master Cylinder
- •2002Tii Brake Fluid Reservoir
- •Bimmerworld Stainless Steel Brake Hoses
- •Daniel Stern Koito H4/H1 Headlight Upgrade
Recent Maintenance
- •Liquimoly 5w40 Motor Oil (10/2025)
- •Liquimoly ATF In Steering System (2023)
- •Liquimoly ATF In Transmission (2023)
- •Red Line 75w90 In Differential (2023)
- •Radiator (2023)
- •Expansion Tank (2023)
- •80c Thermostat (2023)
- •Heater Hoses (2023)
- •Brake Booster (2023)
Known Flaws
- •The car was repainted at some point and the paint doesn't look great close up
- •A couple minor dings
- •Left turn signal works intermittently
- •The interior is worn out with old seats, cracked dash, some stains
- •Driver's seat is a passenger seat
- •Brake light illuminated despite new brakes
- •Washer fluid light illuminated, may not be wired up
- •Rear window seals are worn (comes with replacement seals and new latch hardware)
- •Front undertray is broken and needs to be replaced
Seller notes
- •Austin at Autobahn Motorsport (E30 specialist) did all of the major work
Asking $16,900
- 240,000
- Clean
- 3.0L Inline-6
- 5-Speed Manual
- Arctic Blue
- Blue Cloth
- WBAAB5401G967427
- Daniel S.
- Private Party
- Portland, OR
