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In 2015 i came across an ad on craigslist for one of my favorite vehicles ever produced, a 2001 bmw 740il. Bmw e39 manual transmission conversion diy youtube. I used a dualmass flywheel clutch transmission from an e39 540i. The selling dealer acquired the car after it featured on bat in 2015 and performed substantial work to make it ready for use.
What engine combinations are known to work in the e39 when. Levels performance offers a lsx swap kit for 1995 2001 740il740i and 19952003 540i models if you want to build your own. Converting from an automatic to a manual transmission in a bmw e39 5series. This is the 1st post in a series which will chronicle my quest to swap a m54 engine and manual transmission from a 2003 530i into a 1997 528i equipped with a m52 engine and automatic transmission. The handling of a german car, with the grunt of an american engine, glorious combination. Can i tow the car on a tow dolly without causing damage to the car. The e31, e32 and e34 all share the same part number. Rockauto ships auto parts and body parts from over 300 manufacturers to customers doors worldwide, all at warehouse prices. The conversion is possible though, but very costly, and your wiring harness and computer will be all wrong. I am wondering what is required to put an s62 into a bmw 540i auto. There are many myths and misunderstandings about bmw ecu dme reprogramming. The bmw 5 series e39 is the generation of bmw 5 series made between 1995 and 2003. Now you have the perfect option for your under powered 04 bmw 328330i335i. We have 332 bmw 5 series 540i vehicles for sale that are reported accident free, 296 1owner cars, and 302 personal use cars.
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