Project LSX 4.6is

[chivas]

why butcher a 4.6 and not a 4.4 instead? the 4.6 is already rare, take a pedestrian 4.4 instead. or is it for the interior?

[bmwman528e]

Originally Posted by chivas

why butcher a 4.6 and not a 4.4 instead? the 4.6 is already rare, take a pedestrian 4.4 instead. or is it for the interior?

I paid $2500 + transport for the whole truck! I sold the engine for $2500. So I have about $800 into this chassis and can still sell off the rebuilt transmission and transfer case. I wish I could find more clean title 4.6is's in this condition. I would part out all working drivetrain parts and keep the chassis for future projects. The project could be even cheaper if a cam only 6.0/4l80 combo was swapped in and retained the factory 4.6 exhaust. Since I have nothing into this I will splurge on certain things to get it exactly how I want it. I didn't think I could budget for a Magnum T-56 but now that the engine is gone it will allow me to get the transmission this truck deserves.

[crystalworks]

Originally Posted by bmwman528e

I paid $2500 + transport for the whole truck! I sold the engine for $2500. So I have about $800 into this chassis and can still sell off the rebuilt transmission and transfer case. I wish I could find more clean title 4.6is's in this condition. I would part out all working drivetrain parts and keep the chassis for future projects. The project could be even cheaper if a cam only 6.0/4l80 combo was swapped in and retained the factory 4.6 exhaust. Since I have nothing into this I will splurge on certain things to get it exactly how I want it. I didn't think I could budget for a Magnum T-56 but now that the engine is gone it will allow me to get the transmission this truck deserves.

I can't believe you got $2500 for the engine...

[bmwman528e]

Originally Posted by crystalworks

I can't believe you got $2500 for the engine...

Cheapest one on Ebay and Car-Part were $4300 and $4500 and had 20k less miles than my engine. To be honest if I wasn't in a rush to get the project rolling I would have held out for $3500.

[crystalworks]

Originally Posted by bmwman528e

I wish. My first bmw was a 1984 BMW 528e 5speed I bought with my paper route money with I was 14. I have quite a few BMW's currently there is no 12 step program for us that I know of...

Small world... mine was an '83 528e in very nice condition. Owned by a Col. in the AF previously. Was totaled by a kid who rear ended me in an Accord with no license. I think I have a pic...



And yes, there is no 12 step program... my stable.

2006 X5 4.8is w/ Dinan goodies
2006 X3 3.0i Mtech
1992 325i E30 convertible
1991 318is E30 w/ Starion turbo/MS1
1987 325e E30 semi-restored
1998 328i E36 working on for a friend

[tmv]

Originally Posted by bmwman528e

... I wish I could find more clean title 4.6is's in this condition. I would part out all working drivetrain parts and keep the chassis for future projects. ...

I have a clean title 4.4i chasis in good condition. You want it?

[crystalworks]

Originally Posted by tmv

I have a clean title 4.4i chasis in good condition. You want it?

Left you a parts request in your FS section thread when you have a chance.

@bmwman528e, wow, looks like the 4.6is is the e53 model to part out if you run across a cheap one. Also, do you own an e28 (your user name)?

[bmwman528e]

Originally Posted by crystalworks

Left you a parts request in your FS section thread when you have a chance.

@bmwman528e, wow, looks like the 4.6is is the e53 model to part out if you run across a cheap one. Also, do you own an e28 (your user name)?

I wish. My first bmw was a 1984 BMW 528e 5speed I bought with my paper route money with I was 14. I have quite a few BMW's currently there is no 12 step program for us that I know of.

My current stable is
2000 BMW 540i w/ H/C/I LS6 T-56 Swap
1999 BMW M3 Convertible
2003 BMW X5 3.0 5 Speed
2002 BMW X5 4.6is swap project
2007 BMW X5 3.0
1984 BMW 745i Grey Market DINAN Everything 5 speed swap
1984 BMW R80 Café Racer
1970 Mercedes 280SEL W108

[crystalworks]

^Probably because it's what popped up. According to his first post he wasn't even really looking for one. 4.6/4.8 would be what I would use for one of these conversions too. I would want every option BMW offered to go along with my 500+hp.

No e53 X5's are going to be worth a ton of money in the future from a collector's standpoint... unless we are talking extremely low mileage garage queen units 10-20 years from now.

Nice to see progress... I'll definitely be following.

[Plattus1000]

Plus, the seam welded body wouldn't be all flexed out by the torque of this build. The 4.4 would feel and sound like you were driving inside a cardboard box. The upgraded suspension and brakes are an added bonus to stop this thing once built and rolling.
Not to mention the fun factor of pulling up to a sibling 4.6 or 4.8 at a stoplight and pounding them at the green. They wouldn't be able to find their jaw for days.