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Old Dec 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.

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I've bought the engine back in December 2006, so 2 years ofter the time has come
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Old Dec 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
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Old Dec 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.
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Old Dec 14, 2008 | 09:20 AM
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Old Dec 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...
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Old Dec 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 ?
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Old Dec 14, 2008 | 01:45 PM
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and i thought you were crazy when you retro fitted your heated seats...you never cease to amaze niko!
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Old Dec 14, 2008 | 01:49 PM
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Nice....


Happy motoring...
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Old Dec 14, 2008 | 01:57 PM
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You really are amazing Nick! Unreal! Congrats!
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Old Dec 14, 2008 | 03:29 PM
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Supercharge that bitch already.
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