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Thread: My e39 LSx swap

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    M5Hunter is offline Still has a E39 Supporting Vendor
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    Put quite a few miles on it since the t56 rebuild and it's doing great so far. Plenty of hard street pulls with no issue thus far. Trans is quieter than it's ever been in the 5 years I've owned it.

    Finally decided to pull the trigger on some more suspension upgrades.
    Bought Powerflex rear lower control arm and integral poly bushings. Hoping to tighten up the rear some more to help this pig get out of the hole better.

    Here are a couple of pictures



    Also upgraded the lower control arm eccentric bolts to the larger M5 bolts.



    I made a pair of plates to align the rear to my specs. They let me check toe and camber. I've set toe to 1/16" in and camber to 0*



    Zero camber at my ride height with 18x11" wheels and 315 tires gets a bit tricky. Had to throw my spacers on the lathe to make some custom thickness versions.



    Lastly, I finally stepped up to a 3 bar map sensor. I've been running a 2 bar with the bottom of the table rich enough to fuel the rest of the boost I've been running. It wasn't the best way to do it, but it worked well for years.
    Getting the car retuned on Wednesday for that map sensor. Not looking for any more power, just hoping for a better mid range



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    Purdy.


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    M5Hunter is offline Still has a E39 Supporting Vendor
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    After an appointment date change and a self inflicted boost controller issue, I finally got the car tuned yesterday.
    Everything went well and I'm happy with the outcome.





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    Well done, Clay. Gotta try and stay ahead of Tim cars and coffee again soon?

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    Got damn! Nice!


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    Hell yes! Impressive. How much boost?

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    Quote Originally Posted by unnatrl View Post
    Hell yes! Impressive. How much boost?
    24psi peak falling to about 21


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    Quote Originally Posted by M5Hunter View Post
    24psi peak falling to about 21


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    Getting it!

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    Someone is going to get a really sweet ride!

    Clay, do you have plans for your next build?

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    Will be sad to see it go but I think it's going to do pretty well on BAT..

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    http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum....php?t=1674320

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    Quote Originally Posted by RVAE34 View Post
    Will be sad to see it go but I think it's going to do pretty well on BAT..
    I'm just beginning to learn about BaT, how did you do with your wagon on there? Pretty well I guess, or Clay probably wouldn't have gone that route with his car...

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    Bat is the only place to sell rare and unique cars. Ive started selling cars on there for friends since the formula I use seems to work well. Lots of good photos with full and fair discolsure. Trying to build up a reputation on there so bidders dont have to worry about surprises..

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    Quote Originally Posted by tptrsn View Post
    I'm just beginning to learn about BaT, how did you do with your wagon on there? Pretty well I guess, or Clay probably wouldn't have gone that route with his car...
    I think he did ok: https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1999-bmw-528it/
    Nate J.

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    So what's going to be Clay's next project?



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    Quote Originally Posted by computiNATEor View Post
    That wagon is amazing! I am pissed that I missed the auction.

    However, my eyes are watching the OP's auction. One day left

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    Quote Originally Posted by switlikbob View Post
    That wagon is amazing! I am pissed that I missed the auction.
    Brandon already mentioned that the gentleman who bought it from him is selling... Just saying.

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    Damn ! I bet that thing if fun with that much HP.

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    Clay, good work man i was up till 4am reading this thread that spans 5 years, i have never met you but feel like i know you from how much stuff i've read that you've posted! you are seriously gifted at what you have done definitely a man of many talents. I just picked up an m5 shell from vegas that i'm doing the same thing to minus forced induction (At the moment at least). hope the black beauty is still treating you well

    Nick H

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    Clay recently sold the car and is building something else crazy. Also a cross brand swap but no BMW this time..

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    Ugh. Wish I was serious about an e39 turbo LS when this was for sale.
    95 turbo 330ti. 01 maxpsi m3 e85. 01 m5. 01 m coupe. 03 AIM 996t e85. 06 x3 w/Meyers plow and winter daily. Prussian Motors is hiring!! prussianmotors.com/jobs
    Current e39t LS Turbo swap: https://www.bimmerforums.com/forum/s...LS-e39-Touring

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