BMW E34 M5 S38B36 Engine and Getrag 280 Gearbox
S38B36 is a masterpiece of BMW M engineering, serving as the heart of the early E34 M5 (1989–1992). It is a direct descendant of the M88/1 engine from the BMW M1 supercar, featuring a massive cast-iron block, a 24-valve aluminum head, and individual throttle bodies (ITBs).
In 2026, the S38 has transitioned from a “high-maintenance engine” to a highly coveted vintage powertrain. As E34 M5 values climb, the cost of sourcing and maintaining these engines has risen accordingly.
Listing Details
- 2.3-Liter S14 Inline-Four
- 5-Speed Manual Gearbox
- 162k Miles Reported on Engine and Gearbox
- Air Box
- Exhaust Manifold
- Radiator and Oil Cooler
- ECU
- Driveshaft
- A/C Compressor
- 2019 Compression Test
- Private Party of Dealer: Private Party
Gilles Fontaine (verified owner) –
F10 M5 front bumper (genuine BMW) – all clips intact. Adaptive cruise hole was spot on. Will buy side skirts next.
Mohammed Khan (verified owner) –
N47 diesel engine for my F10 520d – great fuel economy now. No smoke, no rattles. Trustworthy seller with real photos.
Claude Perrier (verified owner) –
E34 525i brake lines (StopTech stainless) – direct fit. Pedal feel is rock solid. Thanks for bundling all four.
Juliette Garnier (verified owner) –
Getrag 240 for E30 318i – perfect for my M42 swap. Light and quick. genuinecarpartsforsale shipped internationally with no issues.
Camille Girard (verified owner) –
E34 535i gearbox (Getrag 260/6) – overdrive 5th for highway cruising. No leaks, no noises. highly recommend this seller.
Natalie Novak (verified owner) –
Ordered a rebuilt M62 for my E39 540i. It fired up first try. The reviews on the site helped me trust the product. Keep up the great work!
Andrei Popescu (verified owner) –
N13 engine for my F20 116i – turbo spools perfectly. Came with new timing chain. Best price online by far.
Daniel Schmidt (verified owner) –
S55 engine for my M4 – insane deal! Shipping was well-packed and fast. I’ll be back for brakes and suspension next.
Roger Martin (verified owner) –
E89 Z4 M-sport front bumper – lower splitter included. No wobble at high speed. Very happy with the entire package.
Noah Williams (verified owner) –
BMW N63 engine – I was skeptical, but after 2,000 miles, no issues. Smooth power delivery. Thanks for saving me thousands vs the dealer.
George Papadopoulos (verified owner) –
S85 V10 for my M5 – yes, it’s a risk, but this one was perfect. Long live the V10! genuinecarpartsforsale is legit.
Paulo Teixeira (verified owner) –
Gearbox for E60 M5 (manual swap unit) – unicorn found! The SMG to manual crowd thanks you. Works flawlessly.
Mark Thompson (verified owner) –
M50 engine for my E36 325i – silky smooth. The packaging was military-grade. I’ve already left a 5-star review on the product page.
Benjamin Clark (verified owner) –
S62 engine for my E39 M5 – holy grail achieved! Came with compression test results. genuinecarpartsforsale exceeds expectations.
Seydou Traore (verified owner) –
F22 M240i rear bumper – diffuser fits my aftermarket exhaust. Paint match (Alpine White) is spot on. Highly recommend.
Alain Petit (verified owner) –
E90 335i Koni Yellows – adjustable rebound. Set to soft for daily driving. Will buy rears next. Thanks for the fast ship.
Daniel Schmidt (verified owner) –
S58 engine for my G80 M3 – beast mode activated! Shipping was faster than Amazon. This site is the real deal.
Mohammed Khan (verified owner) –
S55 engine for my M4 – insane deal! Shipping was well-packed and fast. I’ll be back for brakes and suspension next.
Laura Garcia (verified owner) –
M73 V12 for my E31 850i – smooth as glass. Came with intake manifolds attached. genuinecarpartsforsale knows their stuff.
Aliou Cisse (verified owner) –
G20 330i gearbox (6-speed from 330i ZHP) – rare in the US. Came with all mounts. genuinecarpartsforsale imported it perfectly.
Omar Ndiaye (verified owner) –
E36 ZKW headlights (glass lens) – upgrade from plastic. Much brighter with HIDs. Exactly as described.
Noah Williams (verified owner) –
M47 diesel for my E46 320d – 50+ mpg now. Zero issues after 3 months. Thanks for honest description and fast delivery.