2001 BMW M3 LS V8 Swap

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Identity & configuration

The car

Year: 2001
Make: BMW
Model family: 3 Series
Generation: E46
Trim / Variant: E46 M3
Body: Convertible
Engine: 5.3L V8
Transmission: Manual
Drivetrain: Rear-wheel drive
Mileage: 400 miles
Exterior: Jet Black
Interior: Gray
VIN: WBSBR93491EX21531

Highlights

Notable Equipment

Xenon headlights
Fog lights
Power-operated soft top
Nappa leather upholstery
Power-adjustable front sport seats
Harman Kardon sound system
5.3-liter aluminum-block Gen 4 LS V8 swap
Brian Tooley Racing Red Hot Cam upgrade

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PSI Conversions wiring harness
GM #243 cylinder heads
Disabled Active Fuel Management and Displacement on Demand systems
ARP head studs
LS7 valve lifters
7-layer multi-layer steel head gaskets
1.7-ratio Brian Tooley Racing rockers (with trunion upgrade)
Brian Tooley Racing hardened pushrods
Melling high-flow engine oil pump
Low-profile engine oil pan
Modified PCV valve cover
Speed density ECU tune by PCM of NC
Metal aluminum oil galley "barbell"
Cold air intake
Silicone cooling system hoses
LS3 water pump
90-millimeter throttle body
Wiring Specialties RevCAN2 CANbus module
CXRacing engine mounts
CSRacing long-tube catless headers
Dual 16-inch cooling fans **Transmission, Drivetrain, and Chassis:**
5-speed BMW ZF S5D-320Z manual transmission
Advanced Clutch Technology upgraded clutch
Limited-slip differential
Reinforced rear subframe
Polyurethane rear lower control arm bushings
Aftermarket front control arm bushings **Exterior and Interior:**
Carbon fiber rear diffuser
Black kidney grilles
Trunk lid spoiler
Stubby antenna
Yellow fog light lenses

Service & Documentation

Build sheet
Recent service

Modifications

Engine swap

Market

Comparable prices

3 Series E46 M3

Median sold

$26,150

228 sales · last 12 months

Sales over time

Earlier history

Running medianMiddle halfThis car's current bid $2,000

295 records · 248 sold · 45 unsold

Outcome

Car

Gearbox

Date · source

Price

vs median

2005 BMW M3 6-Speed Conversion

Manual conversion

97,000 mi · Phoenix Yellow Metallic · 6-speed manual conversion · Oct 19, 2026 · Bring a Trailer

6-speed manual conversion

Oct 19, 2026

Bring a Trailer

—

2006 BMW M3

97,000 mi · Silver Gray Metallic · Manual · Oct 18, 2026 · Bring a Trailer

Manual

Oct 18, 2026

Bring a Trailer

+72% vs $26,150

2004 BMW M3

47,948 mi · Titansilber Metallic · Manual · Oct 17, 2026 · Streetside Classics

Manual

Oct 17, 2026

Streetside Classics

Last ask

not a sale

2004 BMW M3

89,000 mi · Silver Gray Metallic · Automatic · Oct 16, 2026 · Bring a Trailer

Automatic

Oct 16, 2026

Bring a Trailer

High bid · not sold

—

2003 BMW M3

43,217 mi · Titanium Silver Metallic · Manual · Oct 16, 2026 · Exotic Car Trader

Manual

Oct 16, 2026

Exotic Car Trader

Last ask

not a sale

View all market records →

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History

Sightings

2 events

Now
Auction live
For sale · 2d 07h 19m 51s left · Cars & Bids
Oct 15, 2026
Listed for sale
Auction · Cars & Bids

2001 BMW M3 LS V8 Swap
Cars & Bids · Live · 400 mi · Oct 15, 2026 · View auction on Cars & Bids
Current Bid $2,000

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Identity & configuration

The car

Year: 2001
Make: BMW
Model family: 3 Series
Generation: E46
Trim / Variant: E46 M3
Body: Convertible
Engine: 5.3L V8
Transmission: Manual
Drivetrain: Rear-wheel drive
Mileage: 400 miles
Exterior: Jet Black
Interior: Gray
VIN: WBSBR93491EX21531

Highlights

Notable Equipment

Xenon headlights
Fog lights
Power-operated soft top
Nappa leather upholstery
Power-adjustable front sport seats
Harman Kardon sound system
5.3-liter aluminum-block Gen 4 LS V8 swap
Brian Tooley Racing Red Hot Cam upgrade

Show 32 more

PSI Conversions wiring harness
GM #243 cylinder heads
Disabled Active Fuel Management and Displacement on Demand systems
ARP head studs
LS7 valve lifters
7-layer multi-layer steel head gaskets
1.7-ratio Brian Tooley Racing rockers (with trunion upgrade)
Brian Tooley Racing hardened pushrods
Melling high-flow engine oil pump
Low-profile engine oil pan
Modified PCV valve cover
Speed density ECU tune by PCM of NC
Metal aluminum oil galley "barbell"
Cold air intake
Silicone cooling system hoses
LS3 water pump
90-millimeter throttle body
Wiring Specialties RevCAN2 CANbus module
CXRacing engine mounts
CSRacing long-tube catless headers
Dual 16-inch cooling fans **Transmission, Drivetrain, and Chassis:**
5-speed BMW ZF S5D-320Z manual transmission
Advanced Clutch Technology upgraded clutch
Limited-slip differential
Reinforced rear subframe
Polyurethane rear lower control arm bushings
Aftermarket front control arm bushings **Exterior and Interior:**
Carbon fiber rear diffuser
Black kidney grilles
Trunk lid spoiler
Stubby antenna
Yellow fog light lenses

Service & Documentation

Build sheet
Recent service

Modifications

Engine swap

Market

Comparable prices

3 Series E46 M3

Median sold

$26,150

228 sales · last 12 months

Sales over time

Earlier history

Running medianMiddle halfThis car's current bid $2,000

295 records · 248 sold · 45 unsold

Outcome

Car

Gearbox

Date · source

Price

vs median

2005 BMW M3 6-Speed Conversion

Manual conversion

97,000 mi · Phoenix Yellow Metallic · 6-speed manual conversion · Oct 19, 2026 · Bring a Trailer

6-speed manual conversion

Oct 19, 2026

Bring a Trailer

—

2006 BMW M3

97,000 mi · Silver Gray Metallic · Manual · Oct 18, 2026 · Bring a Trailer

Manual

Oct 18, 2026

Bring a Trailer

+72% vs $26,150

2004 BMW M3

47,948 mi · Titansilber Metallic · Manual · Oct 17, 2026 · Streetside Classics

Manual

Oct 17, 2026

Streetside Classics

Last ask

not a sale

2004 BMW M3

89,000 mi · Silver Gray Metallic · Automatic · Oct 16, 2026 · Bring a Trailer

Automatic

Oct 16, 2026

Bring a Trailer

High bid · not sold

—

2003 BMW M3

43,217 mi · Titanium Silver Metallic · Manual · Oct 16, 2026 · Exotic Car Trader

Manual

Oct 16, 2026

Exotic Car Trader

Last ask

not a sale

View all market records →

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