This 2002 BMW 325i (E46) was built to drift by owner Chad Anderson. When it came time for more power, he took inspiration from his 2013 Mustang GT. He enjoyed the power delivery from the Coyote V8 and figured it would make for a unique swap. The 325i is now powered by a Gen2 5.0 … Read more
Last year we shared the amazing 1999 BMW 323i built by owner Francisco with a 720 whp 2JZ-GTE inline-six. Since then he’s upgraded the drivetrain by replacing the Nissan CD009 six-speed manual with a GM TH400 three-speed automatic transmission built by FTI Performance. The new transmission features a Toyota automatic bellhousing and FTI adapter plate. … Read more
CYBUL sells a swap kit for installing a BMW M60, M62, or S62 V8 into a BMW E36, E46, Z3, or Z4 model. The kits range from €1,149-€1,795 or about $1,274-$1,991 depending on options. All kits include an oil pan, modified oil pump, engine mounts, polyurethane engine bushings, modified subframe, bolts, and gaskets. The S62 … Read more
This BMW E46 M3 race car was built by BM Body Parts and Num Swap Shop in Bangkok, Thailand to compete in the Maxnitron Racing Series 2019. The car is powered by a BMW 4.0 L S65B40 V8 mated to a HGT six-speed sequential transmission. The V8 makes 414 horsepower and 412 Nm (304 lb-ft) … Read more
K64 BMW Garage & Performance is a company in Ciechowice, Poland known for making powerful BMW engines. Take for example this BMW E46 powered by a stroked and turbocharged 3.1 L M50 inline-six. The engine features forged internals, ported head, GTX42 turbocharger, custom intake/exhaust manifolds, and custom camshafts. They estimate it’s capable of 1200 horsepower … Read more
This BMW E46 was built by Degviela Motorsport in 2015 for Alvis Buls in Latvia to compete in Drift Allstars Championship. Under the hood sits a supercharged BMW 4.4 L M62B44 V8 making 600 horsepower and 700 Nm (516 lb-ft) of torque. The engine features a Vortech V3 supercharger, Tial 50 mm blow off valve … Read more