The Baddest 740IL You've Seen (Hopefully)

[thewhiteknight]

Hello everyone,

I'm not very active on the forums anymore, however I thought I would share one of my current personal projects. I started tearing the car down as of July 2015, and I hope to have it finished by the end of 2016. All fabrication and work was done by me.


Link to album in case the photos don't work here: http://s964.photobucket.com/user/lev...ce/library/GMW

Here's a run down of what's been done:


Body/Chassis
-2001 740IL in Titanium Silver with black interior
-BC Racing BR Spec coilover setup
-Rotors and pads upgraded
-Will be running Weld RT-S wheels with Mickey Thompson drag radials out back
-E39 M5 LSD with custom driveshaft shop driveshaft and axles
-Reinforced rear subframe

Engine/Trans
-2005 LQ9 6.0 motor from Escalade
-2005 4L80E
-Ls9 headgaskets
-ARP head studs
-Full valvetrain upgrade including timing set, custom ground turbo cam, pushrods, springs, retainers and trunion upgrade
-Custom fabricated turbo setup using factory truck manifolds flipped
-88mm Borg Warner turbo with 1.32 backside (Yes, its a big bitch)
-Upgraded fuel system
-Custom fabricated intercooler and charge pipes
-Custom harness
-Turbosmart powergate and raceport BOV




That's pretty much it for now. The motor is assembled and installed, just waiting to finished fabricating the rear subframe reinforcements so I can measure for the driveshaft. Planning to make at least 600hp on pump gas, once the bottom end gets built I may shoot for 4 digits.

[RVAE34]

Awesome!! This section needs more LS powered E38's. Can't see the photos at work but look forward to seeing them at home!

[wmrcs]

So epic! I've always loved E38's...now this?

[thewhiteknight]

Awesome!! This section needs more LS powered E38's. Can't see the photos at work but look forward to seeing them at home!

Thanks! I see that you also have an AMG haha. I just picked up an SL55 myself which is also getting some treatment

[RVAE34]

Yeah, I just got it. First Benz. I love having the LS powered BMW and the AMG. Mega torque across the board

[DennisCooper]

Absolutely fantastic and awesome work so far! I bet it'll be nothing short of stupendous once complete ! Will it be an auto or converted to manual?!

All the engine and drivetrain technical stuff especially component level and specific parts knowledge goes over my head, I don't even know what a spanner/wrench does! What I do know is all those modified bits are what'll make this project amazing !

Would it be possible to send you a private message with regards to an idea please?!

Cheers, Dennis!

[JEC928]

Are you sure that intercooler is big enough?

[unnatrl]

I love this build! It feels so similar... ;-)

You should will make 600hp with that turbo easily. I'm shooting for a similar # on 9-10 lbs out of an 80mm Borg. At 15-18 it should do ~750. The 88 should do similar #'s at slightly less boost.

Keep up the great work. I'm looking forward to updates!

[jalopi]

did photobucket start blocking bimmerforums or something? because i can't see any of the pictures

[thewhiteknight]

did photobucket start blocking bimmerforums or something? because i can't see any of the pictures

Try this link to the album:

http://s964.photobucket.com/user/lev...ce/library/GMW

[rico930]

what are you going to use for ECU etc?.....this is gonna be cool!!!!!!!!

[htrdbmr]

When you get it on the road, bring it over to Tampa, we'll play

[nsogiba]

Pics aren't working in this thread, but I saw them in your album. Looks very unassuming. Nice job. Rolling burnouts for everyone.

[jalopi]

post 10s' link works, but not the one at the top of the page. weird.

but i saw the pics and agree, now we need burnout videos, dope car bro

[kc jr 54]

So badass!! Im stuck on e38s and if this silly v12 bites the dust for whatever reason, LSx swap is on the table big time!

There needs to be alot more photos documenting this though... Any interest in replicating the mounts ? On the DS did convert to a single piece or did you stay a two piece ?

[thewhiteknight]

So badass!! Im stuck on e38s and if this silly v12 bites the dust for whatever reason, LSx swap is on the table big time!

There needs to be alot more photos documenting this though... Any interest in replicating the mounts ? On the DS did convert to a single piece or did you stay a two piece ?

One piece driveshaft, the mounts are available through Madison Motorsports in Michigan.

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what are you going to use for ECU etc?.....this is gonna be cool!!!!!!!!

Factory GM ECU and TCU

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Are you sure that intercooler is big enough?

I specialize in fabricating custom heat exchangers so there was no way I was about to skimp out on my own project haha. It is massive

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Absolutely fantastic and awesome work so far! I bet it'll be nothing short of stupendous once complete ! Will it be an auto or converted to manual?!

All the engine and drivetrain technical stuff especially component level and specific parts knowledge goes over my head, I don't even know what a spanner/wrench does! What I do know is all those modified bits are what'll make this project amazing !

Would it be possible to send you a private message with regards to an idea please?!

Cheers, Dennis!

Sure I may be able to help

[turbotalon1g]

I've been thinking about this soo much lately!

[thewhiteknight]

Pulling the motor out again this week to install the oil pump and give everything a final once over!

[kc jr 54]

Need more updates on this build..

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[thths19]

Are you interested in helping with a coilover install? Orlando

[RVAE34]

Yes indeed! I had forgotten all about this car!

[Peter740i]

I’ve always thought the E38 740i was the prettiest car BMW ever built. Bought a 2000 740i ///M-Sport as a project a few weeks back with 200K+ on the clock and a P0011 code (Bank 1 cam timing advanced). Cam position sensors weren’t it. Vanos solenoid worked, so that wasn’t it. Dropped the pan and found plastic and a BUNCH of metal shavings in the oil. Option 1- replace chains and guides and rebuild Vanos units, and I’ll have about $1500 and a lot of hours invested in a drivetrain with 200K on the rest of it. Hmm... Option 2: an LS swap. It’s going to be the latter. Not thinking about it, or dreaming about it, gonna do it. Shopping now for the right motor and transmission, while doing internet research on E38/39 LS conversions. Anyone out there who has done one and has some advice for someone who’s undertaking the project without having done one yet? I’d love to hear from you - what kind of mistakes should I try to avoid, if you had yours to do over again what would you do different, etc.

[TipsyMcStagger]

This one's for sale.