Home Forums Articles How To's FAQ Register
Go Back   Xoutpost.com > Search Forums
Reload this Page Search Results
Arnott
User Name
Password
Member List Premier Membership Today's Posts New Posts

Xoutpost server transfer and maintenance is occurring....
Xoutpost is currently undergoing a planned server migration.... stay tuned for new developments.... sincerely, the management


Page 2 of 7 1 2 34567
Showing results 26 to 50 of 166
Search took 0.02 seconds; generated 71 minute(s) ago. Search: Posts Made By: Nick P
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-28-2014, 02:30 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 8,042
Posted By Nick P
I already wrote something about it in the post #5...

I already wrote something about it in the post #5

Alusil is a material (the whole block is made of alusil), nikasil is a coating - in case of alusil you'll just need to use special bursting (not...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-27-2014, 04:24 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 8,042
Posted By Nick P
JE pistons are made for iron sleeves you can't...

JE pistons are made for iron sleeves you can't use them in alusil block (or you have to coat the stock pistons with ferrostane or similar material), but there's no need to sleeve the block - you can...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-26-2014, 02:17 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 5,412
Posted By Nick P
Alpina produced several 4.6 generations - M60B46,...

Alpina produced several 4.6 generations - M60B46, M62B46 and M62B46TU.

So if we compare the M62B46TU the only difference (if we don't mind the general differences between M62 in X5 and other...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-26-2014, 01:14 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 8,042
Posted By Nick P
What does it have to do with the block? The front...

What does it have to do with the block? The front diff is flanged on the oil pan, the block is the same. The other thing, which is different on X5 is the alternator holder and oil pan ventillation...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-26-2014, 10:54 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 43,957
Posted By Nick P
Hi James! I had to manufacture a quite...

Hi James!

I had to manufacture a quite complex housing, which isn't the easiest way to go for sure - the manufacturing costs for casting are just too high to produce them even in some little...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-26-2014, 10:46 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 8,042
Posted By Nick P
There's no such a thing as a "sleeve" in M62...

There's no such a thing as a "sleeve" in M62 block - these are made of alusil which is a material and not a coating like nikasil - you can rebore the 4.4 block just by 1 mm to get the 93 mm 4.6 bore....
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-19-2014, 12:01 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 43,957
Posted By Nick P
Sorry, missed you want to use the S6S box - in...

Sorry, missed you want to use the S6S box - in that case you have to draw a completely new rear part of gearbox housing, due these boxes were never used for AWD driveline - because of the complex...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-19-2014, 11:57 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 43,957
Posted By Nick P
Hi James! I don't have any list of parts and...

Hi James!

I don't have any list of parts and wiring schemes.

I would suggest you to get the G6S gearbox from facelifted diesel X5 and re-weld the standard housings to make them fit to the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-07-2014, 07:20 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,258
Posted By Nick P
Actually, you need an ECU flasher to make the...

Actually, you need an ECU flasher to make the setup working even with full funcitional x-drive, but it's not a problem at all - just follow the wiring plan. My 4.6is with AWD and 6 speed manual keeps...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-03-2014, 12:33 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 29,444
Posted By Nick P
Hi! There were couple of discussions in german...

Hi! There were couple of discussions in german BMW forums about this M112 kit, which is offered with used M112 superchargers - the kit isn't a plug&play product, it needs a lot a custom work to get...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-22-2013, 04:52 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 43,957
Posted By Nick P
No real updates so far, the car's runnig well. I...

No real updates so far, the car's runnig well. I droppped the Idea with the 4.7L due it's too cost intensive, because Woessner charged too much money. I also tried to use the S85 pistons on S62 rods,...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-19-2013, 02:35 PM
Replies: 978
Views: 263,493
Posted By Nick P
X3 6-speed box with ATC400 will only mechanically...

X3 6-speed box with ATC400 will only mechanically fit to facelifted X5s ATC500 (both x-dirve), but not to the pre-facelift NV125 (fully mechanical unit, coupled only to 5-speed manuals).
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-19-2013, 01:13 PM
Replies: 978
Views: 263,493
Posted By Nick P
Again - 5-speed and 6-speed manual gearboxes on...

Again - 5-speed and 6-speed manual gearboxes on X5 are not interchangeable!

5-speed box has 1.00:1 ratio in final gear, 6-speed has 0.86.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-19-2013, 12:16 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 6,308
Posted By Nick P
You mean dinan will be able to turbocharge the...

You mean dinan will be able to turbocharge the 4.6? No way.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-19-2013, 12:14 PM
Replies: 978
Views: 263,493
Posted By Nick P
What I've done only makes sense (if at all) if...

What I've done only makes sense (if at all) if we're takling about V8 engines.

The GS6-X53 box of 6-speed manual X5 won't fit - it has bigger TC input shaft and the lenght is also different, due...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-19-2013, 03:03 AM
Replies: 978
Views: 263,493
Posted By Nick P
Any thoughts about 2 different TC-types? How do...

Any thoughts about 2 different TC-types? How do you suppose to upgrade the tranny to 6-speed?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-19-2013, 02:59 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 6,308
Posted By Nick P
No updates, we're busy with less interesting...

No updates, we're busy with less interesting things, only the gearbox is there.

And the engine has to get a dry sump lubrication, since it allows us to use a simple design oil pan, to play with...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-24-2013, 05:05 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 6,308
Posted By Nick P
If you state something what could casue dome...

If you state something what could casue dome further questions - and your statement is obviuosly one of them - you should response with much more info than you've given and not just saying "I don't...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-23-2013, 04:03 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 6,308
Posted By Nick P
@bcredliner I can hardly believe you too - a...

@bcredliner
I can hardly believe you too - a lot of people have troubles with front propshaft tooths already with stock torque numbers, your X5 must be a very special one - 675 lb ft is much higher...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-23-2013, 03:00 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 6,308
Posted By Nick P
What's the reason to ask about manifolds...

What's the reason to ask about manifolds considering a further turbocharging? To weld a suitable turbo-manifold is piece of cake, compared to the complications a high torque engine will cause in case...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-22-2013, 10:06 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 6,308
Posted By Nick P
If your buddy is so versed in E53 and E39, why do...

If your buddy is so versed in E53 and E39, why do you ask about some simple things like manifold compatibility in froums? My suggestion would be to ask your buddy first...

I also don't get what...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-22-2013, 09:58 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,726
Posted By Nick P
e-M3 Evaluation vehicle - Rimac Automobili...

e-M3 Evaluation vehicle - Rimac Automobili (http://www.rimac-automobili.com/evaluation-vehicles/e-m3-evaluation-vehicle-11)
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-22-2013, 09:56 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,726
Posted By Nick P
ElectroCarCustom3 - YouTube...

ElectroCarCustom3 - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L9uaLWM5xnQ)
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-12-2013, 03:30 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 43,957
Posted By Nick P
Also some pics of my M3 E46. specs: -...

Also some pics of my M3 E46.

specs:

- 3.91 diff ratio
- M5 E39 LSD
- SS straight pipe cat section
- Evosport pulleys
- MAF-less tune with CSL-like CF-intake
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-12-2013, 03:20 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 43,957
Posted By Nick P
Little update. Still waiting for the pistons...

Little update.

Still waiting for the pistons and considering to make the engine 4.7l NA with 10.8 compression ratio and about 370-380 Hp, because I have some worries especially about the front...
Showing results 26 to 50 of 166
Page 2 of 7 1 2 34567

 
Forum Jump


Contact Us - Xoutpost - Sponsors - Archive - Top

All times are GMT -4. The time now is 07:25 PM.
vBulletin, Copyright 2025, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd. SEO by vBSEO 3.6.0
© 2017 Xoutpost.com. All rights reserved. Xoutpost.com is a private enthusiast site not associated with BMW AG.
The BMW name, marks, M stripe logo, and Roundel logo as well as X3, X5 and X6 designations used in the pages of this Web Site are the property of BMW AG.
This web site is not sponsored or affiliated in any way with BMW AG or any of its subsidiaries.