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Old 01-21-2008, 01:53 AM
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But look at the RPM its delivered at...

Its' a fun motor, but its not particularly powerful down low, the S52 is nearly as torquey. Also the power is very delivered in a very linear way, so it does not seem extremely fast, so even in an MCoupe a popular modification is switching from a 3.15LSD to a 3.73LSD, just to get that torque. Keep in mind in a 3100lb. 2wd vehicle I am only getting 18mpg with the S54 as well...this motor is going to work HARD in an X.

Best of luck with your swap.
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Has anyone out there completed an s54 swap into a m54 3.0 x5? The only problem I forsee is the oil pan/lubricaiton sytem. Comments?
it will be slow as sh!t.....
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it will be slow as sh!t.....
Couldn't be said any better
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you honestly think this engine swap would create a slower than stock 3.0 x5? Are you still thinking its mated to an auto? "Slow as sh!t" give your heads a shake. I mean. obviously there is no v8 6spd x5's or we wouldn't be discussing this, or has this been done?
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you honestly think this engine swap would create a slower than stock 3.0 x5? Are you still thinking its mated to an auto? "Slow as sh!t" give your heads a shake. I mean. obviously there is no v8 6spd x5's or we wouldn't be discussing this, or has this been done?
That motor has no torque compared to a V8 in the X5 (or a supercharged X5) and the revs are WAY to high to generate power for a 5-6000lbs vehicle. The gearing would be nutty with the AWD setup. The general opinion is, why blow your money on this when a supercharger could be done for less and actually work.
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The point of this post is: could you, NOT would you.
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Old 01-24-2008, 05:53 AM
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then yes, you could with enough dollars and enough time.
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ive actually done it you need to fabricate alot to do it, but its well worth it since its been done...

i will try to post some pics..

if you have any specific questions i sure i could help..

i know a guy that can make you a custom oil pan you definatelly need that for starters....
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ive actually done it you need to fabricate alot to do it, but its well worth it since its been done...

i will try to post some pics..

if you have any specific questions i sure i could help..

i know a guy that can make you a custom oil pan you definatelly need that for starters....
Please, post more pictures, it's very interesting!
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