2000 540i turned turbo LSX

[Agt. Orange]

Vid...
http://videos.streetfire.net/video/2...6-92fcc0e4698f

[AwesomeIsLuke]

Originally Posted by Agt. Orange

Vid...
http://videos.streetfire.net/video/2...6-92fcc0e4698f

Sounds awesome! Can't wait to hear it spool.

[hefftone]

Looks awesome, sounds awesome......cant wait to see it in action!

Awesome.

[justcool]

Great build, nice craftsmanship.

[Jonus079]

Originally Posted by Agt. Orange

They are pretty much the same thing. The LS1 will hold 700. The stroke and bore are the only things different.

actually the stroke is also the same. they use the same crankshaft and rods.

[djwimbo]

Originally Posted by Jonus079

actually the stroke is also the same. they use the same crankshaft and rods.

Actual LS engine get a lighter version of the crankshaft. The truck engines "LS-based" get the solid crank with the same dimensions.

Either way, thanks for the update and the vid.

[Agt. Orange]

Originally Posted by Jonus079

actually the stroke is also the same. they use the same crankshaft and rods.

Ya that is right cause the crank is out of a 6.0

[highboostingm3]

This is AWESOME!

I need to come out of the BFC Forced INduction cave I have been hibernating in. I had no idea builds liek this would be in this section!

Tire burning 20psi vids STAT!

[downeyballz]

i read throught a few pages, but didnt see anything about engine managment. are you using, and how does it tie into the factory wiring? is the gauge cluster functional?

[Titanmiun E39]

interested in oil pan and motor mounts for a similar project

Shoot me cost and delivery

dmoore@afti.com

TIA

[rao]

Looking good

Almost time for an IL-WI BMW LSX meet

[Captain Morgan]

Originally Posted by rao

Looking good

Almost time for an IL-WI BMW LSX meet

that would be a fun meet

[hefftone]

I'd show up just to get a ride.

[autophile]

Awesome build guys, CONGRATS.

Thanks for plowing through the thread jacks and keeping us updated.

Please keep the vids coming, too!

[0100]

Originally Posted by downeyballz

i read throught a few pages, but didnt see anything about engine managment. are you using, and how does it tie into the factory wiring? is the gauge cluster functional?

+1

[MatteBlackCoupeDude]

Those welds are gorgeous.

[Pwrtrip]

Engine will run entirely off of a 99 camaro PCM, it has an upgraded operating systems and tuned with HPTuners software to read the 2 bar MAP sensor. All output signals, from the GM engine are 5v reference. Same signal the BMW pcm receives. Tach can get wired directly up to the pcm, output signal can be changed to whatever. I havnt got that far to find out how many teeth are on the reluctor ring from the BMW engine to figure out the difference.

[rao]

If you need help with the tach, PM me - it takes just a couple of minutes in HP tuners.

[jfboy]

Originally Posted by Agt. Orange

Update on the car... Engine is back in the car, ABS is deleted brake lines are done. The AC lines are done. Power stearing also done. Pics will be up soon. I am waiting for alt, injectors, balancer, and a few other things I ordered.

Do you think it's possible to retain ABS and DSC with an LSX swap?

[rao]

Since people awlays ask - this is the screen to adjust the tach output:

[oekundar]

subscribed....

[futureroadracer]

Wow

[ForceFed7]

I'm curious if you found a way to keep the dash MID functional.

Can it still display things like avg mpg, fuel mileage range, etc, etc??

[Schitzo]

I dont think the owner is building this thing anymore. It was up for sale a while back.
The speedo will work but the tach,temp gauge and mpg gauge will not work.( its a different story for E39s built before 9/97)

[Pwrtrip]

Ya its still in the works, not selling it. He changed jobs and now should be back working on it again soon. Its sitting in my garage still. He decided to do away with the 700r4, (as we both predicted would never hold up anyway) and build a decent TH350 for it. I'll be building the new setup for my Nova right next to it in the garage. Twin turbo 421 LSX.