Engine bay cleaning
12-14-2008, 07:06 AM
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Ok... 
I had the opportunity and did it that way to my 520i ...but after that, car became a 530i (with 10K km on previous car's clock - rear ended MY05 E46 330i) that have to take good care until a supercharger ...and some other goodies, boost it up to 8.5 psi, what means 380-400 BHP and around 480 NM of torque - safe rev limiter: @ 7500 rpm
I've bought the engine back in December 2006, so after 2 years, the time has come for something more powerful than a 170 HP sweet little car.
I've bought the engine back in December 2006, so 2 years ofter the time has come
I had the opportunity and did it that way to my 520i ...but after that, car became a 530i (with 10K km on previous car's clock - rear ended MY05 E46 330i) that have to take good care until a supercharger ...and some other goodies, boost it up to 8.5 psi, what means 380-400 BHP and around 480 NM of torque - safe rev limiter: @ 7500 rpm
I've bought the engine back in December 2006, so after 2 years, the time has come for something more powerful than a 170 HP sweet little car.
I've bought the engine back in December 2006, so 2 years ofter the time has come
12-14-2008, 08:45 AM
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Congratulation, Nick!!!
You're the first individual in the world do the engine swap!!! Salute!!!
There is some 4.8L engine for sale roughly 7K on ebay. Someone should do it
You're the first individual in the world do the engine swap!!! Salute!!!
There is some 4.8L engine for sale roughly 7K on ebay. Someone should do it
12-14-2008, 09:13 AM
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Awesome Nick! that's just crazy. I wish I had the time and garage to do this. Also the money.
12-14-2008, 12:56 PM
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Late is better than never, we use to say here.
Still wondering when ESS will release its kit for V8...
Still wondering when ESS will release its kit for V8...
12-14-2008, 01:41 PM
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Congrats Nick ! what an awesome mod, glad it went well for you 
have you chipped tuned it already ?
have you chipped tuned it already ?
12-14-2008, 01:49 PM
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Nice....
Happy motoring...
Happy motoring...
Congrats!
12-14-2008, 03:29 PM
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Supercharge that bitch already.