Project LSX 4.6is

[bmwman528e]

Picked up an iron block 6.0 LQ4 local on Craigslist for $600 complete intake mani to oil pan with harness and computer going to do a tear down soon and file the piston rings and put ls3/l93 heads on with Chinese head studs.

[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?

[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.

[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.

[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!

[deepblonde]

Originally Posted by bmwman528e

Engine has been sold and yanked out of the bay. Now time to prep everything so I can fabricate mounts. I am going to be doing some sort of Forced Induction LSX with a T-56 Magnum 6 speed behind it. I have a Vortech Blower setup already unused but it is only a G Trim so 550 RWHP would be max. Will post more pics as progress continues.

Any updates please?

[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.