Is The Newly Built Engine Any Good? - BMW E92 M3 - Project Frankfurt: PT8
Behold the roar of the mighty S65 V8 engine! Time to get this 2011 BMW E92 M3 with a formerly blown engine back on the road. In this episode, we refurbish and upgrade the brakes, replace the front suspension, take vapor blasting to a new level, install winter wheels and start running in the engine.
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It's just impressive how a self taught KZheadr rebuilds a modern performance engine more professionally than most shops do.
Because he takes his time and does it right. Often times a mechanic at a shop gets paid for the job and often at a rate short of the hours it actually takes. That leads to cut corners and shit missing.
Focus on work quality vs focus on revenue.
Doesn’t pay to be a perfectionist
Goes to show, experience is more important than a piece of paper hanging on the wall.
I build engines for work and i can tell u there is a lot of pressure to get things done in minimum amount of time. Often i don't agree with decissions made but nothing i can do about it. If i build one at home by myself i pay a lot more attention to detail. Sadly things are different when money is involved.
Time to drop everything and watch an hour of BMW wrenching!
Well said 😂
True!
Exactly what i did
Me too 😂
The same :))
How can one man, mechanic, act, produce, and edit a one hour plus show that professionals need umpteen camera men, sound recordists, directors etc . Unbelievable entertainment from our man out there in KZhead land. Fabulous content as always, looking forward to the next episode. Thank you, thank you, thank you.
The production quality, still images, graphics sound and editing is amazing. I cannot believe he does all of this himself. Unbelievable work ethics.
This is better to watch than all marvel movies combined in last few years. Imagine how many hundreds of milions disney spent on stupid movies.
And no "this episode is sponsored by Keeps" bullshit. Sreten has, quite frankly, ruined a lot of other car channels for me...
Not to mention being married and going on multiple vacations per year. How does one person find the time to do all that?!?
He's wasting his talent here. Imagine the level of quality movies he could produce in Hollywood
one of the only channels i can watch 1.5 hours straight in one sitting without getting bored
I think I just watched about 3 hours. THIS ENGINE STARTED OUT AS A BAJILLION PARTS ON THE FLOOR!!! I am AMAZED. The fact that this was basically just a giant DIY project is insane. I just look at the radar detector that I tapped into the mirror and go “wow I did that”. Can’t imagine building my own ENGINE LOL. Amazing car too. Part of me is like … should I trade my F87 M2C for one?!!??
I seriously think there isn’t another KZhead channel as good as this. Your attention to detail, presentation and the way you do everything to manufacturers spec or better is top top class.
It’s the attention to detail that does it for me. I love this channel.
Thank you so much!
As someone who hates modified cars, this is home. Keeping the car standard manufacturer's spec is so awesome
AGREE!
The only other rival to this for me would be, LegitStreetCars
The only channel on KZhead that even if he uploads a 5-hour video, I will watch it and never get bored. Big respect for you legend
"Made in Germany" has long been synonymous with quality, but if you continue producing such flawless work, we might soon see the title "refurbished in Germany." It's magnificent how you redefine perfection, taking care of each part and surpassing factory standards. The E92 M3 FCL is, in my opinion, a dream car that seamlessly combines modern features, old-world quality, and top-notch performance. Keep up the incredible work!👌🏻 Regards from Niedersachsen. 😉
It's more a myth than reality. German cars have nice designs, they're elegant and sporty but they break down often. Especially BMWs, they're notorious for being high maintenance. So I don't really see the quality, especially under the hood. Sure, they're exciting to drive but you need deep pockets for them.
@@HDJess Rule of thumb with any german car. Buy a diesel.
❤it .👍🇦🇺
It is a stamp (afaik) used by leather repairmen in Germany. :)
As an IT myself (DevOps Engineer) and a car lover, I would say Sreten is doing what is rare as hell these days - the quality.... MAAAN! You know why Sreten is good at what he does? It is because as an IT person in the first place he reads a lot, like a lot! Most mechanics DON'T learn, don't read and expect that they know everything while this isn't true, like NEVER. Keep up the good work, Sreten, you magnificent neighbor of mine (Cheers from Bulgaria)!
That “thank you” back in the car felt so genuine, as it was for sure…and man, we also thank you. You’re one of the good human beings and for me seeing your dream come true it’s like…I’ve achieved something. Much love, older Sreten, young Sreten it’s so happy now.
Thank you, Sreten - your enthusiasm for the M3 is infectious and the work you’ve put in to make it live again is awe inspiring. Whilst at the same time filming, editing and commenting technically with dry humour shows the range of talent you possess . The result - over an hour of entertainment and enjoyment nobody else comes close to. It’s a privilege to be able to support you.
This sparks a desire so deep inside of me to build a car. Anyone can buy a car, but even my lightly modified Focus ST made it feel so personal and special because I did it all. I cannot imagine the satisfaction that goes alongside building a car like this.
Lightly modified ST here as well! Watching Sreten's work inspires me so much to do more repairs and maintenance myself on the little ecoboost
This is the type of content you watch, and then you realise you watched a hour long episode. I think this is the most unique style of video making i have seen, and im drawn to it from the beginning of the channel. I always miss my E60 520i when i watch this channel, what a great first car it was. Keep up the amazing work, love it!!
I don’t even know how to change oil, drive a 2009 Fiat Scudo camper van and still find these videos the most satisfying here on KZhead. Perhaps it’s the diligence, fascination and decency with which Sreten presents his work and himself.
This channel is perfect for anybody who suffers from OCD, regardless if you’re into cars or not
I don't suffer it. I enjoy my OCD!!
Referring to the Guru Josh Project song... I was a Soldier stationed in Germany and just returned from deployment early 2009. My platoon Sergeant had just purchased a 2009 M3 and he called me to come pick him up from the bar. I took a taxi there, he gave me the keys, and then he let me take that beast on the Autobahn, and then on the radio, I heard for the first time that song. I fell in love with that car too and it's taken me over 10 years to get one myself, but I have one now and every once in a while, I queue up that song to take me back. Only wish I could overhaul mine with all the love you have, but I totally understand brother, great job with the hard work, I'm sure she will never cease to put a smile on your face.
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Makes me proud when people really liking the Individual sound system in the E9X! My stepdad was working as a marketing director of the swedish audio-company Dirac and sealed the deal with BMW back in 2005 and was first used in the E65 if I remember correct. The Dirac technology is like a digital filter that manipulates the sound to as good as the hardware allows it using algoritms.
How hard is to replace Harman Kardon with this one?
Bro that is awesome. I did a retrofit on my E90 2 years ago. The individual audio came from an E92 M3 and I used E91 rear door panels to fit the tweeters also in the rear door panels haha. I have to say that the Individual audio in E9X sounds better than the HK system in the F30 I am driving now. I salute your father.
I have the individual audio system in my e92 m3 and I have to say it’s my favorite system the way the bass hits and the subs under the seats is just a spectacular experience of music delivery! It feels like a nightclub in the cabin when I am just cruising and not revving out the s65
My e92 m3 came with individual audio. Great audio and bass, really loved it. As is somewhat common in E92s, water seeped in and damaged the amplifier, that eventually took out a sub or two, a couple of speakers (there’s 16 of them all). Didn’t bother replacing any of it. The mechanical noise, induction noise and the exhaust is so good, sounds so exotic all the time it doesn’t matter if these cars didn’t have an audio system at all
HK to individual is easy. Replace every speaker (seats need to be unbolted and tilted), install individual audio amp, code individual amp (simple coding) The difficult retrofit is stock 'hi-fi' to logic 7 or individual as you need to change all the wires. @@sergiu239
Been following you since the very beginning of this channel. Not so much time since I saw you wrenching those 850i’s in small garages, and it was already very good, but look at you now. I mean, I own a small shop where I restore old cars and sometimes I admit that I envy you, because I always work for customers and have very little time and energy for my cars, still enjoying what I do but you’re on another level. And seeing you happy makes me happy. Keep it up ✌🏻
Thank you!
youtube seems to pay more than customers....
@@bajkonurr When you're wrenching for youtube you're your own customer, you're the one that choose i want that part Cheap - or i Keep it OEM. The audience will give some feedback, but you can be genuine and find your own audience, as Sreten !
Are you Italian? Where is located your shop? I'm watching around for someone who cam take care of my toyota mr2 turbo
@@krcrider4447 yes I am but I only work with vws and bmws…
Thank you so much for years of enjoyable quality content. I've been here since day 2, and I'm here for good.
I have been looking forward to seeing the E92 M3 on the road for so long - very happy for you. Well done!
You can make 3d printed covers for the paddle holes
Watching this really makes me think 20 times on letting my 2010 E90 M3 go. 14 years ownership and still smiling. Also love the slice of life filming and recommendation of a cafe if I'm ever in the area.
Same, I love my E90 M3.
What a treat! Thanks for bringing us all along.
The weekend is already set! Thanks for the upload. Your rebuild and dedication to getting the car to work and run is impressive!
Running in tutorial reminds me of my E36 M3 Evo from way back. The sticker was still on the windscreen when I bought it and I never wanted to remove it. BMW's instructions for running in a hand built M engine were (I believe): Up to 1200 Miles: No full throttle 1200-3100 Miles: Max constant speed 137MPH, full throttle for short periods only! They knew exactly what the owners were going to do with them. Almost bygone days with manufacturers now sadly. Thank you again Sreten for your commitment.
This is going to make being on the treadmill later far more palatable. I've been looking forward to this one!
Good shout, I just recently installed an iPad shelf on the wall in front of mine 😂
@@a20axf It's a horrible pastime but that 5k was soooo much more interesting. Thank you again Sreten.
@@FatNFuriousBro your username 😂😂😂👍
You're a legend Sreten! Thank you for sharing this with us 🙏🏻😍🚙
I enjoy the rhythm behind your edits. Thanks for the musical touches
Also can’t wait to see what front lights upgrade you go with. I don’t bother researching anymore! I just basically copy and paste what you do. Thanks man. Awesome work as always.
This is definitely one of my favorite M3s. Congratulations Streten from the purchase to the car now ready and back on the road. Your projects are masterpieces and its great to see you getting recognized for that. You have a great future ahead! Greetings from a guy who knows one thing or two about cars and bmws all the way from brazil
Discovered your channel and subscribed immediatly after seeing how passionate and involved you are. So nice to see and even more hear this e92 m3 back on the road thanks to your hard work. As an m3 dreamer for more than 3 decades now who’s still dreaming of getting one someday, I can tell you that you do diserve to enjoy yours 👍 Looking forward to seeing the next episodes ! Greetings from France
I don’t know one end of a spanner from the other but i’m addicted to this channel. I’m a little OCD so i love the attention to detail and focus on improvement and quality. To see someone have so much fun doing what they love and achieving their boyhood dreams is fabulous, but to get to share it with you as you document it along the way is truly a blessing. Thanks for all that you do.
After doing rear wheel bearings on my e90 335i I have a new level of respect for Sreten's work..... This is by far my favorite series on youtube!!
Yes Sreten will certainly have a challenge if he has to do a rear E90 bearing! Those fronts are a joke. I've done the rears myself and had to buy a tool just to pull the axles back in.
@@Thomasr20deSame here. Most unexpectedly difficult job ever.
The level of work that goes into your projects is truly amazing! Love that v8 sound. Job well done buddy👍🏻
He’s a phenomenal mechanic who makes all this really tough brake, suspension, and engine work look easy. If only that was true!
Just started watching this channel and am already caught up on this E92 build. Loving it! Can't wait to watch your other projects
Looks fantastic Sreten! I have to say the gloss black grills, only because the car has shadowline trim so I feel it matches better. Both look good though!
Exactly why I put gloss black kidneys on my e46 zhp coupe. Matches the gloss black shadowline trim 👏
Definitely agree 👍
You’re a humble, dedicated human being and when you said let me sit back and enjoy this moment was heart warming know just us all watching and supporting you just to please us is amazing! First build for me is a m3 and a b5 Audi s4. And I will come back to these videos for my m3
I'm glad that someone from our surroundings made this far, you deserve it all with your hard work, keep it on. Svaka cast brate, samo tako nastavi! ❤
So amazing that you did this renovation, what a fantastic car and video, look forward to the next video......
I liked V10 after your videos.. But I still think V8 is special and will always be #1 in my heart! Can't wait to hear V12, this is going to be fun project! Hope you can get all parts needed for it though.
Such an absolute pleasure to see this icon being restored properly, a joy to watch. Somehow missed the installation of the gummy bears spotted at 26:00 🤔
The smile on your face when you took it for the break in drive says it all I think!
I'm not really into mechanics but I watch every video because it's so interesting and very satisfying to see somebody who does things the right way and even goes above and beyond. I love your cars and the whole channel!
I believe BimmerWorld sells a retrofit kit for oil dipstick, should be a better option than a eletronic one
Once again,you’ve made an old car fanatic ( 79 ) very happy with your new video of a brilliant car,thank you,thank you,can’t wait until next one. The E92 M3 will always be a fantastic car,good luck Stretan. PS,I’ll probably watch video another 5/6 times over the weekend 😃
Thank you for yet another magnificent episode. Thank you for sharing your passion with us. Can't wait for the next one. What a great content. Onwards and upwards.
Sreten your passion and attention to detail for all things BMW is infectious and takes me back to the days of my youth and driving a humble 3 Series. However while longing for this 2011 BMW E92 M3, with the incredible S65 V8. Love the progression and high speed drive on the Autobahn with your partner in today's video, and look forward to next when you get the shocks etc. changed!
250km/h on an icy autobahn with busted shocks - you are a much braver man than I Sreten. Looking forward to seeing the final version of the M3, but even more looking forward to seeing Project Marseille come together.
No ice on the Autobahn! There's enough salt to melt the north pole. 😅
Just as I was craving a new Sreten video on a friday afternoon, man I can't even express how good that feels. You're a legend dude
This is a helluva channel and a helluva journey Sreten. Keep going!
Wheel spacers are spot on! Stance looks amazing.
You were a young guy dreaming about e92 M3 but now, you have plenty of M cars in your garage and in front of it too, that's really fulfilled dreams!
Sreten, your french accent is almost on point 🤣 btw excellent video, can't wait to see the dyno tune. Just a guess : 435 horse power Red interior with wood trim is gorgeous, better than the classic black interior with carbone trim everywhere
Found your channel this morning and watched all 3 videos on this beautiful car. You are the MAN with a plan!
I am new to this channel but seriously has blown my mind. Love the content and precision of detail taken. Amazing. I have just started at the begging and watching my way through. Keep it up. 👌
Loved so much the episode, and the rolling shots at the end are just mindblowing, love the sound.
Project Frankfurt looks and sounds awesome! An another great episode! Congrats Sreten!
The way you work is amazing! A lot of atention to smallest details. Every time I see your new video from you, it just makes my day better. Best BMW mechanic and best channel! Thank you!
I just love that V8 music... Absolute joy to watch that methodical precise work! Thoroughly enjoying the videos man! Keep up the good work
nobody expects you to freeze your arse off in winter but it shows commitment to your subscribers that you did, so i thank you for the content and the dedication and hope you have a great new year
30:00 the brakeline has a coating on top which you have to remove by adding slight heat there to scrape it properly away. The coating bulges always under the nut and it can't twist because of the expansion. I even made myself a shorter flarenut wrench for it.
Thank you!
Hope you had a good holiday and what a delight to start the year with such a long episode, it was a real banger as all your episodes are 👍
I've said this before on all of your rebuilds and I'm going to say it again. Your attention to detail is second to none. Well done that man 👍👍👍
The first video in this series is what got me into your channel. A long time fan of BMW's and I tune in to all your videos now. Love the content!
Been waiting for this one for some time! Thank you Sreten for all your amazing content and I'm looking forward to seeing Frankfurt hit the track with Misha soon!
I admire your attention to detail and the effort you put into these videos.
Love this and your channel, appreciate it. Been slowly bring my slick-top single hump E90 M3 back to as close to new as I can.
Stunning car. Amazing sound. Your video’s are like therapy for me. Keep up the amazing work!
Even a movie has no excitement than this episode, 1:16:57 minutes of pure joy, keep it up!!!
Great episode, and great to see your enjoyment and passion, even when freezing your butt off...
Excellent work,all the hard work paid off, super excited for you,keep up the great work my friend
Your channel now is so worth watching I am in awe of the knowledge you have acquired to say well done doesn't seem enough but I look forward to your videos each time and can say they are perfect not only entertaining but very informative as well Thank you
You deserve it, and you should have at least 2 million. subs. It's like Christmas when your video comes out! There are many similar channels that can learn a lot from your videos, the way you don't compromise, clean every part - it's so cool to watch.
Sreten my man, Ive been a mechanic for 10 years, really enjoy your attention to detail and by the book content! A tip for the hardline brake flange nut that is seized to the pipe, since you have the ability to bleed the system, it is ok and safe to use propane heat or oxy acetylene to heat the nut to allow it to break free. Im Canadian and believe me this is a very normal practice here. Cheers!
Absolutely magnificent work!Can't wait to see it fully completed :)
Loved the trip down memory lane which is very recognizable. Glad you made your dreams come true, amazing car and astonishing work again! Greetings from your neighbor country.
What a great episode. Loved it! Your M3 is fantastic and it looks so good 😍 The sound it makes is fabulous 👌 Keep on the good work!
Another hour plus of exquisite content! Listening to you talk about fulfilling the childhood dream was so wholesome. It is a core memory in a life of a man to reach the point they imagined as a boy. So glad you reached it, you absolutely deserve it for your meticulous work!
Happy New Year Sreten, very happy for you and I agree that this gen M3 has all the ingredients of a supercar. Everything is there, tiny footprint, revvy V8, and bonus useable rear seats. BRAVO my friend, well done and well deserved. Thank you for taking us along for the ride and happy wrenching!
All the way from Cape Town, South Africa. By far the best channel. Congrats on fulfilling the dream man! cheers.
So happy hearing this great sound. Amazing job and perseverance on zero tolerance in quality. Curious on the next steps. Btw happy 2024 and hope we can enjoy this channel for much longer. Proud to part of your community.
1 Hour and 16 minutes of pure M539 Restorations goodness 🙌
Sreten yet another epic build !! That intake sound is eargazmic . . . Sounding so awesome, can't wait to hear her at maximum attack !! Beautiful !! Thank you !!
Great episode Streten! I love the mechanical detail you put into your episodes. You inspired me to purchase an e60 m5. It’s as good as you said!
This car literally roars like a tiger. A powerful and aggressive one. Congratulations on the M3, it looks beautiful, that interior looks stunning also, and the wheels truly set it appart. For me, the E9X series BMWs are the very best, they look very handsome and have fantastic chassis, and drift very nice when DTC is turned off (which really means it is turned off, unlike the current BMWs).
Wow, this thing sounds properly mean! I agree with you Sreten that M5 is overall nicer, more musical, but this one is something else. Hearing this noise, you truly feel that it means business. Thanks for rescuing it, and thank you for another great episode. Keep the good stuff coming!
Congratulations 🎉 on 500K Subscribers!!!🥳 Enjoy it before you take it to the next level of perfection like you did with the Alpina!
I hope these videos motivate people to take care of these amazing modern classics. Amazing work like always streten.
Sreten, I think your smile from ear to ear says it all. The sound is amazing from the V8. The small details make a huge difference and of course you have clearance Clarence!!
A felicidade de ouvir o ronco do V8, não tem preço !
Thank you for giving us such great content Sreten. It truly is a joy watching you fulfill your dreams :)
I am very happy for your dream came true, you are my favorite youtuber and i enjoy your videos. I can watch 2 hours straight without stop for anythink. Thank you so much for your time to film it this amazing work! You are the top mechanic, keep the good work! Gretings from Greece!
You should use FULL throttle occasionally but not let it rev to more than about 5k revs for good bedding in of the rings. This makes sure the new rings have seen subjected to near maximum cylinder pressure and this will help bed them in for a good long life. It's not so much the WOT you have to be concerned about, it's the revs you let the engine out to under WOT. Great job Sreton... love your work.
His passion towards BMW cars is undeniable! I totally understand him because I feel the same way!
Very happy I found this channel today, just watch over 3 hours of great video, was very satisfying, only a guy could understand. Great video and sound quality, awesome work!
E92 M3 and S65 incredible combo! So glad you brought this one back to life.
Ah, I'm so glad this turned out so well. You got your dream car restored to perfection, and it's beautiful and sings a gorgeous V8 song. When you were talking about your teenage self and your dreams and how you made it, that was good. My eyes may need a new gasket, though, as a leak seems to have sprung there.
Gotta say I'm usually not a fan of black painted rims, but on this M3 configuration, I really thought it was suiting it perfectly, considering the roof is black, the trims too and the kidney grills were black too, it was giving a good contrast with the grey colour. Not really convinced with the rim color and the chrome grills yet, I think this suits "normal" e92 better, but the M3, it has to be aggressive looking in my opinion. Great video, and what a roar.
It really is a stunning, stunning car! Congratulations! Can't wait to see how you finish it up!
I love your videos, seeing you driving on the A66 in my old stomping grounds brings back memories.