Project LSX 4.6is

[option1283]

Updates?
i have a 4.6is 2002 trans is blown.
i also have a 5.3 lsx engine pcm and 4l80e trans.
if 2WD will this be huge cgallenge comunication to all other computers on the X5? i can make the lsx run with no issues just abs on the x will not work correct?

[bmwman528e]

Originally Posted by option1283

Updates?
i have a 4.6is 2002 trans is blown.
i also have a 5.3 lsx engine pcm and 4l80e trans.
if 2WD will this be huge cgallenge comunication to all other computers on the X5? i can make the lsx run with no issues just abs on the x will not work correct?

ABS should still work but functions such as traction control etc would not work. You could incorporate them with Megasquirt etc but not with BMW's factory system.

[itsbrokeagain]

I think making AWD work would have been feasible with the 80E trans. Get a t-case and a front driveshaft from a 2500 and it would be a decent start....trying to get a front diff to work is another story now that I think about it.

[RVAE34]

Glad to see you on here. I had the LSx 427 E39 touring

Tagging along to see the outcome.

[bmwman528e]

Originally Posted by RVAE34

Glad to see you on here. I had the LSx 427 E39 touring

Tagging along to see the outcome.

Good to see you've come over to the E53 side. I'm sure you and your wife will love it. Estoril Blue 4.6is's are awesome! They are basically a lifted AWD E39. Looking forward to watching your E38 project unfold as well.

[RFaber]

Looking forward to seeing how this goes. subbed too!

[BigBody]

dead thread, abandon ship

[bmwman528e]

Ha no deaths here. My wife just had a baby 3 weeks ago so have been not spending much time in the barn. I did however buy a new set of Square Style 87 Rep's 20x10.5 and wrapped them in a fresh set of 315/35/R20's. It will have the awesome stance than PANZER had on his Black 4.6IS. Also snagged a set of front fender arch add-ons. Setting money aside for BC Racing Suspension and did the Trans Go HD Shift Kit on the 4L80 but have yet to come across a deal on a Billet Torque Converter. Ebay Trans Cooler purchased as well. Snagged a set of used 823 heads and will have LJMS spec me a Turbo Cam. The mounts should only take a weekend to create so sourcing parts has been my main priority the wiring is very similar to the E39 and can retain factory functioning gauges.

[jopecasa]

Originally Posted by bmwman528e

Ha no deaths here. My wife just had a baby 3 weeks ago so have been not spending much time in the barn. I did however buy a new set of Square Style 87 Rep's 20x10.5 and wrapped them in a fresh set of 315/35/R20's. It will have the awesome stance than PANZER had on his Black 4.6IS. Also snagged a set of front fender arch add-ons. Setting money aside for BC Racing Suspension and did the Trans Go HD Shift Kit on the 4L80 but have yet to come across a deal on a Billet Torque Converter. Ebay Trans Cooler purchased as well. Snagged a set of used 823 heads and will have LJMS spec me a Turbo Cam. The mounts should only take a weekend to create so sourcing parts has been my main priority the wiring is very similar to the E39 and can retain factory functioning gauges.

Cool!

Kindly share and document your build sir!

Might help us a later-on if we decided to follow your project.

Looking forward for the end result!

[bmwman528e]

Finally a post worth making!

Some quick updates. I did not abandon ship on the project but finally got back at it after a long hiatus. I'm setting up my mounts for a stock pullout lq4/4l80e out of an express van. My specific project will be going Turbo LQ4 so I will be building 2 sets of mounts. There will most likely be a Front Swaybar modification needed but the stock silverado/van oilpan should work with our subframe.