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Old 10-05-2010, 07:34 PM
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E39 55.7 - Page 2 - The Unofficial BMW M5 Messageboard (m5board.com) - another one I found.
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Old 10-05-2010, 07:44 PM
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That is sick! I would love to take the LS7 and throw it in the 540. That would be one bad sleeper.
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Old 10-05-2010, 08:46 PM
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I could call mine 757, maybe even get some sponsorship money from the Lazy B!!
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325hp 98 BMW 740iL - ///M5 6spd, www.bavengine.com w/ Performance Option, electric fan, CF intake tube w/ heatshield, Mag 14816 w/ notched bumper, Bilstein/H&R Stage II/Powerflex

600+hp 02 Harley F150 - MHP900 Stage 3 engine, KB2.3, 8# lower, 60# inj, Walbro FP's

135hp 01 TL1000R - M4 full exhaust, K&N, Yosh box, -1/+2 gears, 2CT's
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Gives new meaning to "BMW Individual"
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Old 10-06-2010, 09:45 AM
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Sooooo, how often do you have to change the plugs on that chevy motor?
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Old 10-06-2010, 09:49 AM
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LOL. I say every 5K J/k.
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Old 10-06-2010, 01:33 PM
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Depends on how much boost your running through that beast
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600+hp 02 Harley F150 - MHP900 Stage 3 engine, KB2.3, 8# lower, 60# inj, Walbro FP's

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20-30k seems like overkill on a modern BMW. By the way, I just called one of the dealers near me for a price quote on OEM NGK's and he told me BMW does not supply the NGK plug any longer. He said the Bosch plug is what is used now.
which is why i went with Bosch platinum +4 despite everyone using NGK.hopefully that choice doesn't come with any consequences.as far as when to replace them i go with every 50k
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