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1986 BMW 325 'S50 Swap'

Listed for $16,900Sold
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
  • 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
SoldListed for $16,900
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