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London Mike · 14th August 2006, 21:26

Just a few pics for anyone interested. I haven't posted much info as it's been a 24 hour a day thing all last week. Engine should be going in tomorrow

No, I wouldn't do it again...

dmenheere · 16th August 2006, 00:06

Good luck on the install ... are your pictures showing a relocated ABS unit? steering lines moved?

cheers,

Dave Menheere

London Mike · 16th August 2006, 00:10

Yup, EVERYTHING needs relocating or changing to 540 parts, it's a huge plumbing nightmare

Engine went in today

AndyE · 16th August 2006, 01:01

Fantastic, I really look forward to seeing how this progresses. I don't have the time, space or knowledge to complete a project of this size so I'm very envious!

Mike, perhaps I could pop over and see when it's done?

Cheers!
Andy

London Mike · 16th August 2006, 01:06

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Originally Posted by AndyE

Fantastic, I really look forward to seeing how this progresses. I don't have the time, space or knowledge to complete a project of this size so I'm very envious!

Mike, perhaps I could pop over and see when it's done?

Cheers!
Andy

Of course you can mate, would be good to finally meet you

Got some more almost-new M5 stuff to sell I thought we'd need and didn't, like 6 month old engine mounts and 25,000 mile steering box, will do a post with all the spare stuff when I've finished it

It's off to Heyward and Scotts on the 25th for a full stainless exhaust system, then back to actually get it running, another week of work wiring it up. Fitting it is the easy bit...

Sebring NL · 16th August 2006, 01:08

Very impressive

You are a gifted mechanic when you pull this off..So many loose ends to tie up, we can't imagine half of the work involved..

London Mike · 16th August 2006, 01:12

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Originally Posted by Sebring NL

Very impressive

You are a gifted mechanic when you pull this off..So many loose ends to tie up, we can't imagine half of the work involved..

I have to credit Bill in Oz who's been through all this already, we exchange emails most days and he's been a great help pointing me in the right direction

SpecRaceM5 · 16th August 2006, 02:51

Now there's two!!! Wonder how they are going to sound. Be sure to post sound clips. I saw someone who recently got an e46 m3 powered e30 325i with SMG transmission, padle shifters and all. Sounded amazing on start up. If this sounds as good I may have to do it to mine when the time comes.

dmenheere · 16th August 2006, 05:20

congrats on the install ... looks beautiful!!

Like to thank you and Bill for paving the way for us without the skills, time or whatever to do something like this.

cheers,

can't wait to see more pics and vid when this is all done and running!

Dave Menheere

geecee · 16th August 2006, 06:00

Lovely Job Mike, can't wait to see the finished product.

Would this transplant be easier into a 540i? Or would you still need to relocate all the plumbing?

Cheers, Geoff.