e39 540i/6 - back to the v8

[Bolf]

Haha thanks

More on the car , im currently gathering parts for an end of season refresh to tidy up a few issues and prevent further issues.

Replacing breathers on the engine
Changing spark plugs etc
Fuel filter (built in pressure reg)
New afm
New cam sensors
Solid diff mounts
Solid sub frame mounts
Re making the exhaust as the flow isnt great

 

[FAbity6032]

What diff ratio you got now? And how much does the car weigh ?

 

[Bolf]

3.64

Not sure on weight

Just had the subframe off for bushes

 

[amichaels]

such a cool build. currently have a 528i in california, auto though :/ most liekly swapping a 5 speed and giving it a go!

 

[Bolf]

I guess manuals are rare stateside , if its post 2000 , it would be far easier selling and hunting down a stickshift factory car to be honest

 

[Bolf]

more progress , just replaced water pump , pcv breather , few vacuum pipes and fitted a lightweight solid flywheel and paddle clutch , the car is now officially ridiculous , can't believe the different the flywheel wieght has made!!!

I am however thinking of either breaking or selling this. Got something else in the pipeline i've always wanted to do right.

 

[FAbity6032]

So would you prefer this car over an e46 m3?

 

[Bolf]

So would you prefer this car over an e46 m3?

Yea , cheaper and v8 , so thats me happy

 

[FAbity6032]

It wouldn't be cheaper for me considering the road tax and insurance rates.

 

[Felix709]

A new member and hoping to revive this thread for anyone interested.. I remember following this car years ago. And I now own x642 xar. She’s in a sorry state, but undergoing a full rebuild!