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Old Mar 23, 2026 | 05:39 PM
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When you're done with your N14/N18...
.... why not swap a BMW M3 S65 V8 in there!

Can it be done?

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Yep, that's the one.

Used running S65 V8s run $8-12k, maybe you can get the trans thrown in too!

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That thing looks almost like a ground-up re-engineer. It would be fun to have but not sure about the $$$.
 
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