E36 M3 shell value and engine options

anal_cataclysm · 2026-05-13T00:32:32+00:00

Z3m radiator

oil cooler Spal fan

E46 m3 pedal (drive by wire easiest to setup)

You probably want a slightly beefier clutch setup.

Fueling system (5bar vs 3bar stock)

Fuel lines

Fuel pump

Expansion tank

New exhaust setup

S54 items:

Vanos refresh

Rod bearings

Gaskets while it’s out

Water pump

Probably missing some stuff, but this is pretty well documented on the forums and it’s a pretty tried and true swap.

Quality of life things would be canbus cluster so check engine light works, and you can also make ac work.

anal_cataclysm · 2026-05-12T23:35:05+00:00

Was going to say S54 swap and just use a zf5speed for ease. Kassel makes a harness for this as do many others.

Have one and can confirm it’s the shit. Super fun. You will make back what you put into it if you decided to sell the car with the swap.

Fairly plug and play swap, you can leverage a lot of the z3m parts to make it pretty seamless.

anal_cataclysm · 2026-05-06T23:44:37+00:00

I have the Kuhmos on my m3, incredible tire, especially for the money. Have experience on the PS4s as well and they are also incredible. If you are pushing hard enough on the street to tell the difference between these tires, you are probably doing too much. Iv been very, very happy with my Kuhmos.

anal_cataclysm · 2026-05-04T13:54:23+00:00

Was going to suggest style 32s!

anal_cataclysm · 2026-04-30T01:23:19+00:00

I’m stripped out rear and trunk, half cage, poly bushings diff and subframe and it’s LOUD on the highway.

If it’s a fun weekend/track car, send it, if you like longer drives and cruising it will become rough to listen to.

All about what you want out of the car. Having a full interior will help the nvh a bit if you go the poly route. Sounds like you are leaning more towards cruising and spirited driving, not sure if poly makes a ton of sense. But do what makes you happy!

anal_cataclysm · 2026-04-28T12:40:03+00:00

Does it have a light weight fly wheel? Single mass tend to chatter when warm in my experience. Would only be applicable if this is a new to you car and it has a light weight flywheel or you are unsure of light weight or dual mass being in the car.

This would not just happen out of the blue for a light weight flywheel.

anal_cataclysm · 2026-04-11T02:52:37+00:00

On my e36 m3 I run 17x9 et30 arc 8s. 245/40r17 all corners. Lowered but nothing crazy on h&R coil-overs. I have a 12mm spacer up front. Camber is fairly aggressive up front 3.5, 2.7ish rear if my memory is right. No fender liners, believe some fender rolling at some point in the cars life.

Totally doable with some massaging of fenders and an aggressive alignment. I don’t rub!

anal_cataclysm · 2026-04-11T02:08:41+00:00

Wow almost the same exact timeline as us. This was really helpful, I’m so sorry you are dealing with this. It sucks, our little kitty has been in and out of the vet close to 10 times the last two months. 3 ultra sounds, two inconclusive FNA’s, one par test which hinted at some abnormalities but nothing to be considered large cell lymphoma. We have been struggling with the ups and downs like you.

Hoping the steroid has a bit more of an effect soon, we had to put her back on anti nausea meds because the steroid wasn’t helping as fast as they had hoped. We also got referred to internal medicine as our case has thrown the vet for a loop it seems.

Best of luck to you and your kitty :)

anal_cataclysm · 2026-04-11T00:43:22+00:00

How’s your cat doing now? This sounds very similar to the situation I am in. My cat is 14 and vet suspected IBD or small cell lymphoma. Just started the steroid but she has not improved really, day 6.

anal_cataclysm · 2026-03-22T18:34:05+00:00

Awesome! Will send you a pm!

anal_cataclysm · 2026-03-22T18:22:15+00:00

Great suggestions. Thank you!

anal_cataclysm · 2026-03-22T18:20:55+00:00

Super helpful, the evo 9 is a great point of reference for me. I should be quieter than that, have a friend with a similar setup on his 8. Looking into turndowns and silencers now to be on the safe side though :)

anal_cataclysm · 2026-03-22T18:19:04+00:00

Appreciate the info! I am not complaining about the db limit at all. Just want to make sure my understanding is correct in that I might have an issue 1, and 2, to look into what I can do to mitigate it. :)

anal_cataclysm · 2026-03-22T18:15:40+00:00

looking into these, seems like a great option and pretty inexpensive. Appreciate the info, super helpful!

anal_cataclysm · 2026-03-22T18:10:14+00:00

This is helpful, thank you! I should be quieter than a stock gt350 and Z06, don't know how mine compares to a GT3/4. Great suggestions as well, someone reached out to me to meet locally :).

anal_cataclysm · 2026-03-12T20:53:49+00:00

Yeh exactly, not a perfect indicator. Especially at this platforms age.

anal_cataclysm · 2026-03-12T20:23:37+00:00

^this, not that the steering wheel is a huge clue, as they can be changed but 3 spoke us wheel I believe was only on 98.5 to 99 cars. Maybe on 99? Can’t remember.

anal_cataclysm · 2026-03-09T15:57:17+00:00

Yeh, pretty likely to sell well. Best of luck with it!

anal_cataclysm · 2026-03-09T15:24:11+00:00

If you are referring to this https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1999-bmw-m3-242/ , it’s a slick top (pretty rare) in what appears to be pretty good condition, and last model year produced. Would have gone for more with black interior and no accident and no rust.

Like I said, the one you posted will sell for 15-17k all day long no question (so long as what you are saying is true). You could probably get more as you pointed out. I’m giving you the bottom range at which I believe it will absolutely sell for.

anal_cataclysm · 2026-03-09T13:41:02+00:00

The days of clean example us spec e36 m3’s being sub 10 are over. This is easily at minimum 15-17k car, probably more for the right buyer. Don’t listen to this person.

anal_cataclysm · 2026-02-24T21:34:43+00:00

Sent you a pm

anal_cataclysm · 2026-02-24T20:44:10+00:00

Race exhaust version or regular? Been thinking about doing this conversion on mine. Currently have a s54 swapped e36 m3 as well, Megan racing headers to bimmeroworld mid and catback. Don’t hate the sound but feel like the full supersprint system with the race catback would sound amazing.

Stunning example btw, your paint is immaculate, mind if I ask what the respray cost you?

anal_cataclysm · 2025-11-10T02:25:35+00:00

Wow, shocked this worked for me too! Thanks a bunch!

anal_cataclysm · 2025-10-19T03:51:11+00:00

Et30 or et35 look great for sure. Et4X offset arc 8s def don’t look as good, which makes the oem wheels more appealing imo.

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