Reviving Our Supra 2JZ-Powered BMW E46 M3

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The Speed Academy team digs back into a BMW project that had been on the sidelines — until now.

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The car began as a relatively inexpensive, rusty E46 M3 and received a 2JZ engine along with roughly $15,000 in aftermarket parts. While the resulting car was highly capable on a track, several modifications have proven frustrating on the street. The owner particularly dislikes the motorsport-grade shifter, which has extremely short, tight throws and requires considerable effort and concentration in traffic.

Despite the flaws, the owner is still extremely enthusiastic about the car. The internally stock 2JZ VVT-i is praised for its smoothness, sound and power delivery, with the owner saying it is even smoother than the original BMW S54 engine. The engine remains one of the primary reasons the car is worth saving and refining.

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Reviving Our Supra 2JZ-Powered BMW E46 M3 by Speed Academy, TTAC Creator (IC: ) Published: September 16th, 2026 Share The Speed Academy team digs back into a BMW project that had been on the sidelines — until now.

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