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Yeah, I guess the 4.6is' rarity doesn't necessarily mean it's a super in-demand vehicle. The only 4.6's that sell for decent money nowadays are lower mileage ones in Estoril Blue or Imola Red.
Don't worry about me parting it out— that engine isn't going anywhere. If I go the part-out route, I'll likely transplant the 4.6L into my 540it. It's about as close to a plug and play swap as it gets, aside from the CCV/OSV/oil pan (and those can all be changed around pretty easily). Since I've already rebuilt the entire top end of the 4.6L motor, all that would be left is to replace the rod bearings and oil pump chain on the bottom end to make a motor that's good for another 200k. It would also be the only case of swapping in a higher mileage (215k) engine into a lower mileage car (196k on the 540it). Who could say no to a pretty much free 50hp boost?
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2003 X5 4.6 | 2000 540i Touring
Formerly owned:
2004 Range Rover | 2000 M5 | 2000 540i/6
1995 750il | 2003 Mercedes S500 | 2003 540i/6
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10-30-2017, 01:33 AM
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