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Thread: 01 E38 740 38k miles S62 swap

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    01 E38 740 38k miles S62 swap

    Finally ready to post here.

    2 months ago, I bought a one owner 38k original mile 2001 740i M sport in alpine white. It's down in Charlotte as Paul (blackknight530i) took the interior out so that Brian (Redshift) could dye all the tan caramel. Paul installed the modern BMW NBT retrofit which has the new nav, idrive and 10" touchscreen. He also installed black carpet and had a friend do a full paint correction.

    I just paid a deposit to Peter Partee to build me a fresh S62. I bought an 81k mile 6 speed from Adam and Trevor will be doing the S62/6speed swap/ESS supercharger install and modifying Paul's rear subframe for the M5 diff. I hope to have the car back by Christmas.

    I also already got the UUC DSSCR and short shifter, an Alpina front lip spoiler that I already had the logo removed from, Apex ARC-8's with some meaty tires and a used Brembo GT front BBK. Should be epic!











































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    Just like your other two threads: IN!

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    Subscribed! This things gonna be badass!

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    Wow , i loved your touring .. i'm gonna love the shit out of this 740 haha !

    Great project man !

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    Random question (that you might not be able to answer since you don't have the car right now): as an '01 does the rear have LATCH anchors?

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    You mean for child seat? It doesn't have them in the seat base. You have to use the belt and then the rear parcel shelf anchors.

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    Peter sent me a photo of the S62 core broken down ready to go to the machine shop. And I just bought an M5 diff from Adam

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    Are you getting new piston rings? How extensive is the rebuild?

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    I will get a full break down but yes, new rings and bearings etc. Just no machine work to the head.

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    What product did you use to spray the door panels and leather inserts?

    Awesome build cant wait to see the results!

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    I am not doing the dye. I am not doing much of anything for the first time ever. My family is probably tired of my projects so I am letting the big/great 3 do the work and am paying them for their time/labor.

    Here is the list of new parts for my S62 build.


    BMW Rings
    Valve Guides
    Valve Seals
    OEM Valve Springs
    Upper Spring Plates
    Lower Spring Plates
    Keepers
    Bank 1 Upper Tensioner
    Bank 2 Upper Tensioner
    Lower Tensioner
    U Chain Guide
    Bank 1 Chain Guide/Tensioner
    Bank 2 Chain Guide
    Main Bolts--Primary
    Main Bolts--Secondary
    Head Bolts Kit
    Head Bolt Washer Kit
    Bank 1 Head Gasket
    Bank 2 Head Gasket
    Crankcase Gasket Kit
    Main Timing Chain
    Vanos Timing Chain
    Harmonic Balancer Bolts
    Vanos Locking Ring
    Vanos Lock Washer
    Dr. Vanos O-Ring Kit
    Vanos Diaphragm Spring Washers
    Water Pump
    Upgraded Cam Bolts
    Rod Bolts
    Rod Bearings--Upper
    Rod Bearings--Lower
    Main Bearings--Upper
    Main Bearings--Lower
    Upper Guide Washers
    Lower Guide Washers
    Block Non-Return Valve
    CPS--Exhaust
    CPS--Intake
    TPS
    Crank Sensor
    Block Machining and Exposure
    Crank Machining/Hardening
    Balancing
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    ah, the ultimate build. were you just bored of the wagon, and wanted to do one of these?

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    The wagon was just too "track" oriented to really enjoy. The E38 will be more refined and conservative. I will do E-cutouts so I can make it wild or mild with the push of a button.

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    Quote Originally Posted by RVAE34 View Post
    The wagon was just too "track" oriented to really enjoy.
    From a NVH perspective?

    Tipsy

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    You would need to try DD'ing it to understand.

    Got more photos from Brian of the interior work. Paul installed the black kidneys, plate delete trim, M5 cluster, steering wheel and black dash. I ordered a ton of parts from Adam for the swap.










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    Going through the list of what's still needed. Here is the list of items already purchased/ordered. ESS kit will be ordered next week.

    Engine/drivetrain:

    Newly built stock 03 S62 with aluminum intake plenum
    80k mile M5 6 speed
    LUK stock clutch
    20k mile flywheel OE
    UUC DSSR with Evo short shifter and ZHP knob
    M5 driveshaft with 50k miles and new CSB
    M5 diff
    750 axles
    750 subframe
    M5 radiator, shroud etc
    M5 fuel pump
    Most if not all misc hoses, reservoirs etc for the conversion

    Suspension and brakes:

    H&R II springs with OE sport struts at 38k miles
    UUC front and rear sway bars
    Brembo GT front BBK with 4 pot calipers and 2 piece 355x32 rotors
    750 rear brakes with drilled rotors to match the front
    Stainless brake lines

    Exterior:

    ECS black kidneys
    OE Amber corners
    New C pillar drip rail trim
    Apex ARC-8 19x9.5/10 with Bridgestone Potenza tires
    Full paint correction with rear badge delete
    License plate delete trim strip

    Interior:

    NBT retrofit
    M5 gauge cluster with white LED's
    M5 steering wheel
    Black upper dash
    Black carpet
    New OE floor mats
    All sand interior dyed caramel
    BSW stage 1 speakers
    Monsoon rear deck upgrade

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    Seats starting to get dyed. I had the UUC dual sheer selector rod lengthened 15mm to accommodate for the E38. I also got an EVO short shifter and a ZHP weighted knob.

    Trevor is supposed to start pulling the M62 and trans this weekend. The S62 is at the machine shop with work beginning this week.








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    Another cool project. Can't wait to see the final product

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    Thanks, Clay. I am more excited about this one than any prior. It's like my E34 V2.0 . This is the car I should have built after the E34.

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    Trevor (007008) pulled the motor/trans.


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