Well guys and gals, the project vehicle I looked at today needed far more work than the price allowed... So the search continues! I know of an Imola red and black 4.6is that I would love to convert to the RWD side, but I don't want to be "that guy" who ruins a nice example of a rare breed...

So, I was looking at the trans cross members. That is gonna be a chore to work out... I guess I'm lucky in that I have both the X5 and the manual trans version 540i that I can inspect up close to figure this one out. I still might be forced to fabricate the cross member. However, if the stock X5 cross member will bolt up backwards, I might be able to get it to work with little fabrication... I suspect the transmission and transfer case together will be longer than the 6 speed by itself... I'll try to get the exact measurements this weekend!

Well, that's all I have for now. What are your thoughts on converting one of the few Imola red 4.6is' over to a RWD manual?

Cheers all!

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2001 E53 X5 4.4i (03-07-2001 build date) White exterior / hellbeige interior (6MT swap vehicle - Manny)
2002 E53 X5 4.6is (12-20-2001 build date) Imola Red exterior / M-texture interior (Red)
2003 E53 X5 4.4i (06-26-2003 build date) Silver exterior / Black interior (Silvester II)
2008 Mini Cooper S ragtop (04-17-2008 build date) Dark Silver exterior / Gray interior ( Topless)
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