# @threepiece.us on Instagram

- **Type:** Image
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DXFgeYQDy-S
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/64159132-threepieceus-instagram
- **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/postThumbnails/899301a946.jpg
- **Posted:** 2026-04-13T20:56:48.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** threepieceus (@threepiece.us) — https://gondola.cc/threepiece.us

## Caption

The S65 is the last naturally aspirated V8 BMW will ever put in an M car. Let that sink in.

The E92 M3 Competition with a 6-speed is already one of the most rewarding driver's cars of the last 20 years. But building one the right way means knowing what to fix before you bolt anything on — and where your money actually makes a difference vs. where it's wasted.

Here's the breakdown:

→ Why the rod bearings and throttle actuators come before any mods
→ The correct order for exhaust, software, and intake — and why sequence matters on the S65
→ Wheel and suspension combos that actually improve the car instead of ruining the geometry BMW spent years dialing in
→ The philosophy that turns a weekend project into a car you keep for 200k+ miles

Too many of these cars get clapped out by owners who skip maintenance and go straight to mods. Don't be that guy. The S65 rewards patience and proper build order more than almost any engine out there.

Save this for when you're shopping for an E92 M3 or planning your next round of mods. Share it with someone who needs to hear "fix the rod bearings first" one more time.

#ThreePieceUS #E92M3 #S65 #BMWM3 #NaturallyAspirated #JDMKiller #WheelFitment #Stance #6SpeedManual #BuildNotBought #BMWBuild #SportsCarBuying

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## Tags

wheelfitment, 6speedmanual, s65, buildnotbought, stance, sportscarbuying, naturallyaspirated, threepieceus, bmwm3, e92m3, bmwbuild, jdmkiller

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