2001 740iL Project

[377Z]

I wonder what what that scoop would look like turned around, though in the end I'd bet it will look best as shown.

Cant wait to to see another vid of the beast in action.

For a 671 you only need a hole.

I'd go 871 on a 427

[01740iL1985]

I wonder what what that scoop would look like turned around, though in the end I'd bet it will look best as shown.

Cant wait to to see another vid of the beast in action.



I'd go 871 on a 427

It does look pretty wicked the other way! It's a little much for me though. Looks too much like a mustang with the scoop turned. I'm hoping a local body shop that's doing the hood will make it as subtle as possible.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[377Z]

Yeah, subtle is good, even more so as I get older--I'm no longer a scoop guy, but its fun to visualize, even if I wouldn't do it. Heck mine still has 100% stock exhaust and I had every opportunity to change it. I had it off and even changed a broken manifold (I have the style with the preconverters), and I left all catalysts intact, all 4 of 'em... My younger self would have broken all that out, and done a rear mufflerectomy. Though I still may replace the rear mufflers with some chambered straight throughs or glasspacks, but will definitely leave the upstream stuff intact since I'm stock motor. Don't want a bark I can't back up (or drone on the highway since most miles are carrying me back and forth from Indy to Chicago).

[01740iL1985]

Just another brief update. Project is coming along slowly but it's coming along in a real way! Half shafts and new driveshaft to fit E34 rear are all back and ready to install. Did a dry fit today and will be buttoning it up in the next week or so. Then for a test drive before tearing down the motor for a bigger cam! Once it's back on the road I will get a video of the rear in working order. And I will take many pics of the new diff installed! New rear hubs and wheel bearing are in as well.

Oh!! And hood is off to get done as well! Can't wait to see the new hood scoop tucked in and the hood repainted!


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[danieljames]

Dude, once you are done I suggest a grudge match up!!!!
I would love to see your car against the white super charged s62 powered e38 on the forum here.
Totally different set ups, both big horse power fast beasties!!!!
I think you'd win convincingly!!!


Sent from my VS985 4G using Tapatalk

[01740iL1985]

Dude, once you are done I suggest a grudge match up!!!!
I would love to see your car against the white super charged s62 powered e38 on the forum here.
Totally different set ups, both big horse power fast beasties!!!!
I think you'd win convincingly!!!


Sent from my VS985 4G using Tapatalk

Once the car is dialed in I have all intentions of taking it down a strip to see how fast she really is. I have no qualms with going head to head with a supercharged S62 . I will not have anywhere near the top end the S62 will have but it would be a fun run for sure! What kind of hp do the supercharged S62s put out?

I appreciate the confidence in the win though!!


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[danieljames]

I spent to much time watching 1320 video's!!!

Sent from my VS985 4G using Tapatalk

[danieljames]

How's it all looking now?

Sent from my VS985 4G using Tapatalk

[cazal740i]

now I revisit this thread.. Its a pretty awesome build...If only the idle was smoother

[01740iL1985]

How's it all looking now?

Sent from my VS985 4G using Tapatalk

It's still the same. I don't get a lot of time to work on it so it's slow going. All ready to slap together now though. Soon......I'm looking forward to it.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[01740iL1985]

now I revisit this thread.. Its a pretty awesome build...If only the idle was smoother

I appreciate it. It's still in it's infancy. Lots of changes still to come.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[01740iL1985]

Well rear and half shafts are installed!!!!! New wheel hubs and bearings in the rear as well! Next weekend it will come off the jack stands again and maybe...just maybe be able to take it out for a test drive!!






Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[danieljames]

What's the Bonnet looking like?

Sent from my VK810 4G using Tapatalk

[01740iL1985]

What's the Bonnet looking like?

Sent from my VK810 4G using Tapatalk

Not sure yet. Going by tomorrow to check on it I'll post a pic of any progress made with it.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[danieljames]

This will be interesting

Sent from my VK810 4G using Tapatalk

[01740iL1985]

This will be interesting

Sent from my VK810 4G using Tapatalk

Very! They guy is meticulous so hopefully the work is great! I have never used him before, but if it is I have a lot more work for him!

740 alpina lip, trunk and roof spoiler
540 front and rear bumpers
X5 front bumper and hood

I did tell him that to entice a good result. We shall see.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[danieljames]

I sincerely hope all of those parts are going on other cars!!!! Well except for the Alpina lip maybe

Sent from my VS985 4G using Tapatalk

[01740iL1985]

I sincerely hope all of those parts are going on other cars!!!! Well except for the Alpina lip maybe

Sent from my VS985 4G using Tapatalk

Haha yea I broke em down by models. In the midst of building the monster, I sold my silver 740 DD and bought a 6 speed 540. Well the timing chain guides started making noise and it had a nasty vanos chatter when I bought it. So, it's parked and now being torn down to fix. Bumpers need some work. My X5 is my DD at the moment and I have a nasty rock chip last week and the bumper already needed a little TLC. So I have quite a few things that need a paint shops attention.

O and btw, I don't think the alpina lip will fit. I did a dry fit and man this car is low! It's right on the ground. I don't wanna bust it up on a driveway or something. Then again, it does look good on the car!


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[danieljames]

I have an Alpina lip I haven't mounted on mine yet either. Considering what the hoods going to look like I think you should put the lip on. Did you see the Mad Max looking E38 with a wide body kit? Not suggesting you should go that far but some tasteful aero on the back of your hot rod wouldn't go amiss.

Sent from my VS985 4G using Tapatalk

[01740iL1985]

I have an Alpina lip I haven't mounted on mine yet either. Considering what the hoods going to look like I think you should put the lip on. Did you see the Mad Max looking E38 with a wide body kit? Not suggesting you should go that far but some tasteful aero on the back of your hot rod wouldn't go amiss.

Sent from my VS985 4G using Tapatalk

Very true! I did see that car. Pretty wicked looking I like the wide body kit. Trying to figure out where to put the pipes at the moment. I'm thinking of putting them out the side in the side skirts. Or the sides of the bumper. I want something different.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[danieljames]

Here's a side exit that'd work!!!

http://youtu.be/6XBiUDVmD_U

Sent from my VK810 4G using Tapatalk

[01740iL1985]

Here's a side exit that'd work!!!

http://youtu.be/6XBiUDVmD_U

Sent from my VK810 4G using Tapatalk

I saw that a while back! I think that's too far toward the front. Not that there will be many passengers in the back (lol) but if there were I think they would be smelling that exhaust!! Haha


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[danieljames]

Or you do this and f#*k the rear passengers!!!


Sent from my VK810 4G using Tapatalk

[01740iL1985]

Or you do this and f#*k the rear passengers!!!


Sent from my VK810 4G using Tapatalk

Bahahaha!!!! I would cry after doing that to the door!


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[danieljames]

Nah, seriously...... Check out these, I have a set on the side of my e24 turbo car!!!

Look at this on eBay http://www.ebay.com/itm/322372626468


and another site selling nascar parts the crossover/balance pipes Look at this on eBay http://www.ebay.com/itm/141959450119

Sent from my VK810 4G using Tapatalk