E39 touring LS swap project

[RVAE34]

I figured out that it was in fact only the front passenger side that was rubbing. I raised the front 3/16th's and it's all good now. Still rides like garbage downtown though. Need to get those rear shocks made asap!

[Abby77]

Nice Work !!

LOVE The V70R BTW !!!!!!!!!!!!

[NicelowZ]

Wow, Car looks really really good. Loving the way its coming together. Do you plan on going with blacked out door and bumper trim? IMHO I think the chrome strip clashes with the rest of the car. But otherwise, I love it!!

[RVAE34]

Absolutely. I already purchased a set of M5 trim from eBay. Should arrive any day now

[CLKFAN]

I just found this 357i LS swap on a e46

http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=851414

[RVAE34]

First proper shoot.

[oekundar]

Well played!...I very much approve!

[RVAE34]

Drew, who runs Motoringconbrio sent me this link I hadn't seen it and hadn't heard from the guy after he bought it from me.

http://bringatrailer.com/2012/10/15/...-bmw-to-texas/

[Danios]

I still think your e34 was one of the cleanest cars on this forum, period. Hence my following this thread so closely. I was super stoked to see you choose the e39 for your next project.

[airkhin]

it came out absolutely perfect! keep up the work sir.

[jp5Touring]

RVAE34 Pictures turned out great. What Camera did you use ??

[RVAE34]

Thanks! I used a Canon 40D with 50mm 1.4.

I can't wait to do the shoot with the new bumper. I still need to order fogs and clear sidemarkers though.

[gonzilla]

Drew, who runs Motoringconbrio sent me this link I hadn't seen it and hadn't heard from the guy after he bought it from me.

http://bringatrailer.com/2012/10/15/...-bmw-to-texas/

Dayumm. That was your car? I remember seeing it on BAT. Incredible work!!!

[RVAE34]

I appreciate that! It was as great car. But I think this will top it

[gixxerboy63]

Drew, who runs Motoringconbrio sent me this link I hadn't seen it and hadn't heard from the guy after he bought it from me.

http://bringatrailer.com/2012/10/15/...-bmw-to-texas/

Guess he really does like it!
I mean, what's not to like about your badass turboed e34?

[RVAE34]

I finally got the dimensions I needed to have Fortune Auto build a set of rear shocks for the touring. If Ferm3 could get the dimensions for the KW shocks, that would help confirm.

After mine are done, Fortune is planning on offering the new touring kit through their distributors. For now, you can purchase everything from them direct as parts and I will get a list of those parts once my setup is all done.

[gixxerboy63]

Looks like WP pro has the regular car version of you touring!
You need those brakes!

[RVAE34]

Hehe. I've already been talking to the owner of that car about those brakes 12 piston front calipers=madness!!!!

[sfgearhead]

Mmmm mmm, shiny new parts!

[dirtye30]

Chigga's E39 is very nice, but this is my favorite touring. that color

[Zeltar]

Absolutely amazing project here, very inspiring. Love that color too…

[RVAE34]

Clay found this online last night and I have confirmed that this is in fact the motor I am getting Not quite as much torque as I had originally thought but no complaints from me

http://www.streetrodderweb.com/tech/...ce_lsx_engine/

[jp5Touring]

Will the factory diff handle all that ??

Or are you using something else ??

[tortoracer]

he must be going to a LSD? open on that would...well...suck..

[RVAE34]

Looking into one of two options right now. Someone is working on a diff solution for the 185mm stock diff using a helical LSD and different gearing options or going to an M5 diff. The problem is that it seems neither 4.10 or the 3.15 are ideal for this application.