bmw x5 e53 and twin turbo engine

[ducati2242]

Originally Posted by Fraser

That was just BMW's motorsport guys playing around with a one-off. It was never conceived or designed as a mass production model.

Yeah that was my point.

[bmwman528e]

I actually make and produce E39 LSX Swap Kits from Engine Mounts to Headers as well as modified Oil Pans to clear subframes. My kit is designed for 540i E39's with M62 motors. Im wondering if my mounts would bolt up in a X5 4.4i???? I bought my 01 x5 3.0i with intentions to put a LSX motor in it eventually a year or so down the road but this has got the wheels in my head turning. If anyone has a x5 4.4i with the motor pulled please PM me. I wouldnt mind sending someone the mounts to see how similar the engine bays are.

Here are some pictures of my E39 swap project.

[JCL]

Originally Posted by bmwman528e

I actually make and produce E39 LSX Swap Kits from Engine Mounts to Headers as well as modified Oil Pans to clear subframes. My kit is designed for 540i E39's with M62 motors. Im wondering if my mounts would bolt up in a X5 4.4i???? I bought my 01 x5 3.0i with intentions to put a LSX motor in it eventually a year or so down the road but this has got the wheels in my head turning.

Wouldn't it be more of a problem to clear the front right axle which passes through the oil pan, and to mount the front differential (which is integrated into the oil pan)? Or would you rip all that out and make it a rwd only?

[bmwman528e]

I would make it RWD because there is no cost effective way at making a T-56 6 speed transmission compatible with the transfer case as well as clearance issues. A RWD 400 RWHP 6 speed X5 would be the tits. Has anyone ever tested how much hp the transfer case is capable of?

[bmwven]

Originally Posted by bmwman528e

If anyone has a x5 4.4i with the motor pulled please PM me. ... see how similar the engine bays are.

BMWMAN528e I am rebuilding my 4.6is engine, its all disassembled now, if you need any specific detail please let me know, enclosed a couple of pics.


Sorryfor the really very poor quality of my phone camera. will try to make better pics if you are interested.

[J.Belknap]

Originally Posted by Fraser

X5M has way more power than a 50i. And more torque as well, and available at lower rpm. In Aussie spec X5M is 408kW and 680Nm (from 1500rpm) while the 50i is 300kW and 600Nm (from 1750rpm). However, the 50i does have the eight-speed auto whereas the X5M has a six-speeder (not that it probably needs more gears).

All the more reason. Didn't mean to demean the M.

[bmwman528e]

Originally Posted by bmwven

BMWMAN528e I am rebuilding my 4.6is engine, its all disassembled now, if you need any specific detail please let me know, enclosed a couple of pics.


Sorryfor the really very poor quality of my phone camera. will try to make better pics if you are interested.

From the pictures it looks like my mounts wont work. Im gonna have to call my local indy and let them know next time they are pulling a 4.4 out of an X5 to give me a call.

Thanks for your help.

[aimtimes100]

don't really know where to ask this question but opinions on bmws turbo charged engines?from what i heard about the 3 series coupe there typically bmw(not realiable) but however in 2013 bmw is releasing a new turbo charged 4 cyl engine.looks like they're trying to compete with audis 4cyl considering audis outputs 211hp and bmws new engine outputs 240hp.general the smaller the engine, the more reliable it is but in a bmw, anything can happen.opinions?

[sasquatch]

Why not talk to STS Performance and run a set of rear mounted turbos? It's by no means a X5M but it would boost performance and packaging would be doable. You'd have to figure out how to run the piping but I think the X5 has enough room. Hell, if they can fit it into a Corvette I'm sure it would fit in a X5.

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