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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-18-2013, 04:35 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 43,957
Posted By Nick P
There's several variants of GS6, differing in...

There's several variants of GS6, differing in housing by engine type, torque, TC type, RWD/AWD and gear ratios. So the obvious benefit of GS6-X53 is that you can couple it on ATC500, but taken from...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-16-2013, 06:32 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,038
Posted By Nick P
It's not a fantasy at all - it's for real and...

It's not a fantasy at all - it's for real and well-known.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-16-2013, 06:30 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 43,957
Posted By Nick P
It wouldn't be wrong at all if you find any...

It wouldn't be wrong at all if you find any GS6-X53 AWD gearbox for starters - but good luck with it - I'm looking for one too - if I find one I'm gonna buy it immediately. The problem about this...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-16-2013, 05:54 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 43,957
Posted By Nick P
The biggest problem is that the 6-speed manuals...

The biggest problem is that the 6-speed manuals are very rare as used spare parts - that's the reason I made a suggestion for everyone who wants a high power E53 with 6-speed manual, to buy a factory...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-16-2013, 05:47 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,038
Posted By Nick P
There's a also S54 conversion done in USA, it's a...

There's a also S54 conversion done in USA, it's a shame the owner is too busy to show and tell more about his unique car.

http://www.xoutpost.com/bmw-sav-forums/x5-e53-forum/42021-s54-e53-2.html
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-14-2013, 04:06 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,038
Posted By Nick P
I wrote actually (and you quoted it): ...

I wrote actually (and you quoted it):


"And the 4.6 M62 wasn't developed by Alpina, it was BMW's own work, sure on paper they're identical but I assure no one Alpina worker was officially...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-13-2013, 05:08 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,038
Posted By Nick P
Do you mean it sarcastic? Wiki is a free acess...

Do you mean it sarcastic? Wiki is a free acess source, every BS could be published there, until someone will correct it.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-13-2013, 04:39 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,038
Posted By Nick P
It's BS. There never were any S50 powered X5,...

It's BS. There never were any S50 powered X5, especially in Gemany. I mean how such a BS can be published - it's obviously a kid's fantasy.

Another citation from the english X5 wiki-page

"The...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-13-2013, 01:38 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 43,957
Posted By Nick P
As soon as we get a N62-powered X5 into our hands...

As soon as we get a N62-powered X5 into our hands the conversion will be done - it's just the matter of readiness of the owner.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-12-2013, 06:04 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 43,957
Posted By Nick P
little update - there's a guy who will convert...

little update - there's a guy who will convert his 4.8is into manual and we cooperate. Maybe there will be a 4.8is manual conversion kit after all.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-11-2013, 05:48 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 964
Posted By Nick P
Don't do it. ECU limlits the torque and power on...

Don't do it. ECU limlits the torque and power on low rpms to save your 5-speed tranny.

Deleting of this limitation would bring you alot of low end torque but also very soon you'll get your...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-05-2013, 04:32 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 912
Posted By Nick P
That's the keyword. pre-faceliifted models are...

That's the keyword. pre-faceliifted models are machincally easier.

Regarding the newer N62 motors - they're being reported as more reliable than M62 (mostly due to the chain guides/tensioners...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-29-2013, 05:34 AM
Replies: 185
Views: 57,707
Posted By Nick P
I would suggest no to drive immediately and let...

I would suggest no to drive immediately and let the engine run in stand for 1,5-2 min like I do (it's an old habit to let the engine run warm before driving) - we have our X5 for 6 years and never...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-28-2013, 09:28 AM
Replies: 185
Views: 57,707
Posted By Nick P
The combustion water builds an emulsion with oil...

The combustion water builds an emulsion with oil which gets under the valve cover via regular oil circulation.

Maybe I still don't get you but what's the source of moisture in oil exept for the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-28-2013, 09:28 AM
Replies: 185
Views: 57,707
Posted By Nick P
The combustion water builds an emulsion with oil...

The combustion water builds an emulsion with oil which gets under the valve cover vie regular oil circulation.

Maybe I still don't get you but what's the source of moisture in oil exept for the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-27-2013, 06:09 PM
Replies: 185
Views: 57,707
Posted By Nick P
The combustion water doesn't hang around it...

The combustion water doesn't hang around it penetrates through both piston rings in to the crank case during the expansion phase like all other sump gases causing the pressure in crank case.

The...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-27-2013, 04:22 PM
Replies: 185
Views: 57,707
Posted By Nick P
The piston rings are wearing out because of lack...

The piston rings are wearing out because of lack of lube especially, when the oil's cold. The higher the oil pressure (rpms), the higher the possibility the oil film on cylinder walls will tear and...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-27-2013, 03:29 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 43,957
Posted By Nick P
Yeah, that greeting was kinda gay indeed...

Yeah, that greeting was kinda gay indeed...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-27-2013, 03:22 PM
Replies: 185
Views: 57,707
Posted By Nick P
In case of M54, the oil gets in to intake via...

In case of M54, the oil gets in to intake via dipstick tube (there's some branch in to the crank ventilation system from a dipstick) - you can bore some holes at the bottom of the dipstick tube to...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-27-2013, 03:17 PM
Replies: 185
Views: 57,707
Posted By Nick P
The problem has nothing to do with the crankcase...

The problem has nothing to do with the crankcase ventilation design - it's all the excess of water in the oil due to the wearout of piston rings.

There's nothing to do about it exept for oil...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-27-2013, 06:51 AM
Replies: 978
Views: 263,493
Posted By Nick P
I think, as far as you don't participate on drag...

I think, as far as you don't participate on drag racing sessions or do heavy duty off-road trips with your X5 the stock clutch/flywheel combo remains the best.

I only tried out Sachs performance...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-27-2013, 05:56 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 43,957
Posted By Nick P
Hi! The principles of a short shifter are...

Hi!

The principles of a short shifter are quite easy - you have to look for a OEM shift stick with more lenght beneath the bearing (the palstic/metall ball) and shorter stick above. The shifting...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-26-2013, 11:35 AM
Replies: 978
Views: 263,493
Posted By Nick P
New RMS kit is about k6$ + labour and the car...

New RMS kit is about k6$ + labour and the car isn't faster than stock 4.6/4.8, but more fun to drive due to manual tranny.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-26-2013, 08:10 AM
Replies: 978
Views: 263,493
Posted By Nick P
Supercharged M54 paired to manual tranny would be...

Supercharged M54 paired to manual tranny would be great, still even supercharged M54 leaks huge 75 lb ft (100 NM) compared to 4.6&4.8 versions.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-23-2013, 05:20 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,435
Posted By Nick P
How did you figure out the suspension makes the...

How did you figure out the suspension makes the X5 understeer? There's couple of different factors with significant influence on handling, but the stock suspension would be the very last option to...
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