Yes or no m62 swap?

[russhixmo]

I've heard good and I've heard bad about m62's. I'm looking to build I high torque high revving motor that is NA. I have an 83 533i. It's either that or an LS swap I can't decide but I'd prefer to keep it BMW for a motor if possible.

[slammin.e28]

Friend of mine (BMW4Aaron on mye28) did an M60 swap with 6sp into an e28. Look it up, it was amazing.

[russhixmo]

Looks dope but my question is for the money is it going to b worth it? I wanna keep it simple but powerful, basic mods like and intake set up (possibly ITB's if I can find them) a chip, and a nice full exhaust. I want something powerful but reliable. ( as does every other human with a little more the a fraction of a brain who drives a car)

[slammin.e28]

LS swap would probably be the way to go for you. Simple, powerful, easily modded. I'm all for a BMW V8 e28 though. I like sticking with swaps within manufacturers.

[iamsam]

I am working on an M60 swap currently. If you want an M62 swap, I don't see whty you shouldn't just go for an M60 swap, it will save you a world of trouble in trying to convert to OBD1.

Here is a link to the aforementioned guy's swap thread if you haven't found it already.

http://www.bmwengineswap.info/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=2

[iamsam]

LS swap would probably be the way to go for you. Simple, powerful, easily modded. I'm all for a BMW V8 e28 though. I like sticking with swaps within manufacturers.

Problem w/ LS swap is that it will be 10x more expensive. So far I can't find an LS1/T56 for less than like $4k. You can pick up a wrecked 540i for dirt these days (I picked up mine for $800), and E34 530i 5-speed transmissions aren't made of gold either. I got one of those for $150. Now all I need is a little fab work, which will be easy for me (access to a full machine shop in addition to any other basic metal fabbing tools I will need, like welders, torches, cutters, grinders, mills, lathes, etc etc)

[533im62]

swap

I'm doing the swap now. Got the motor yesterday. Have a 1983 BMW 533i with auto. I got a 97 740il with the 4.4 m62. Getting ready to lay everything out. Contemplating swapping the complete subframe. Or at least changing to a rack and pinion steering to avoid manifold issues.

[russhixmo]

I'm doing the swap now. Got the motor yesterday. Have a 1983 BMW 533i with auto. I got a 97 740il with the 4.4 m62. Getting ready to lay everything out. Contemplating swapping the complete subframe. Or at least changing to a rack and pinion steering to avoid manifold issues.

Please keep updated with any issues or pointers

[Jean]

I've heard good and I've heard bad about m62's. I'm looking to build I high torque high revving motor that is NA. I have an 83 533i. It's either that or an LS swap I can't decide but I'd prefer to keep it BMW for a motor if possible.

High torque high revving and simple and cheap does not compute ...

[iamsam]

I'm doing the swap now. Got the motor yesterday. Have a 1983 BMW 533i with auto. I got a 97 740il with the 4.4 m62. Getting ready to lay everything out. Contemplating swapping the complete subframe. Or at least changing to a rack and pinion steering to avoid manifold issues.

Make a separate swap thread in here. What trans are you thinking of pursuing? Are you going to OBD1 convert the M62?

[CoreyZ]

Well, you can always grab an LM7 if you don't mind the heavier engine. $500 tops.

[Robotin]

i wanna see a B44 e28 so bad.... i would love to see that. any v8 e28 is sick...

[russhixmo]

I'm all down for the idea but I have no idea as far as money goes what I should look to spend or where I should even look for one, eBay isn't my friend, and Craigslist near me is empty.

[iamsam]

I'm all down for the idea but I have no idea as far as money goes what I should look to spend or where I should even look for one, eBay isn't my friend, and Craigslist near me is empty.

I am selling a '94 540i for $800, it has the M60B40 in it, but Nikasil and w/ 200k miles... I bought the car to be a donor, but I think I will keep looking for an Alusil car w/ less miles.

[CoreyZ]

5 speed?