dream swap... new idea for a "more grown up" car. input?

[eurohick.]

anyone who says the s54 sounds better than a m62 is a retard.

its a nice motor but it sounds like complete garbage.

just find a really nice 540/6, you wont be disappointed. even tho id say just run the taco, as havin a pickup is always handy, especially if you have a house.

[z31maniac]

Don't see the point of putting a high revving sports car engine in a touring.

I'd rather have something with loads of creamy torque for that car.

[MikeDE]

BTW that's an S50B32(euro), not an S54...but we get the idea nontheless:)...I say go for the 528iT, 5spd if available, then SC rather than turbo for reliability. But if resources allow, wrecked E39 M5 + E39 540iT......

[sharky]

stupid swap IMO, just turbo the M52 or swap a SCed S52. Good choice on a car though.

[oekundar]

While the 528/525 is no slouch...the 540 is definitely a good look and if you do get one...swapping in a 6 speed would make it tons of fun... :)

[Charlie]

Lot easier to swap in a 6 speed to a 540 than it is to make an S54 work in a big heavy chassis like that..

-Charlie

[FredK]

S62 swap! Or, you can just get an E39 M5 for peanuts these days.

[Julien]

then grab a 528i/5 touring and swap in a s52 (supercharged?) or just supercharge the 528i ;-)

[sefb222]

did the 540 wagon come with a 6sp?

also, i had an E34 540, and the engine was kinda problem prone.

and.. im also thinking in terms of sound.


the S54 sounds amazing at WOT. a V8 isnt going to rev to 8k, and the idea of a wagon making that kinda noise gives me an automotive boner.

im open to suggestions though.

[Julien]

The v8 trannys have different bellhousings than the 6cyl models... seriously, get the 540i/6 you won't be disappointed, even in stock form.

[sefb222]

both of my E30s are nearing completion, and it's looking more and more like i'm going to need a daily driver that holds my interest. ive got a 2001 toyota tacoma for work related errands, and my wife has a 2003 MB C240 4matic for hauling the kids around.

i'm thinking i might be able to unload the tacoma for a lot more than i paid for it (kinda stole it for 3500 bucks w 80k on it. nevada car, with no rust), and put the money into a more serious daily driver.

here's what i'm thinking...










e39 wagon + S54 = aweZome.




so... assuming i'm moving forward with this.

does anyone have any input regarding making the wiring work? would a 2001 e39 540 wagon with a blown engine be the ideal candidate? any ideas as to whether the 6sp from a 540 sedan would mate to the S54?

i know you guys are 99.9% E30, but someone here has to have an idea, and i'm the kinda guy who wont stop obsessing with a plan until its actualized, or completely shot down.

im really just thinking out loud at this point. but, thinking seriously.