525 - 540?

[AquilaBMW]

Yeah! I programmed it to my cars VIN and ZCS and then flashed my DME using Terraphantm's modified files that enable the tach lights and oil temp...

Hmmm.... What didja use? PaSoft? Interesting and great to know.

[purplecty]

Hmmm.... What didja use? PaSoft? Interesting and great to know.

Mixture of PA Soft and NCS and WinKFP...

[AquilaBMW]

Mixture of PA Soft and NCS and WinKFP...

Gotcha!

[purplecty]

Forum member zarboz may be able to get an EWS delete done. He has a thread with alot of good info in it... me7.2 DME tuning shenanigans...

[AquilaBMW]

Forum member zarboz may be able to get an EWS delete done. He has a thread with alot of good info in it... me7.2 DME tuning shenanigans...

Right on

[GenericUserid]

Forum member zarboz may be able to get an EWS delete done. He has a thread with alot of good info in it... me7.2 DME tuning shenanigans...

Link to thread, if there is one at all?


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[purplecty]

https://www.bimmerforums.com/forum/s...s-and-findings

[GenericUserid]

https://www.bimmerforums.com/forum/s...s-and-findings

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[TerraPhantm]

Yeah - Know a few guys doing the S62 swap. Lot more involved.

Not really. The hardest parts of the swap will be the same between the two

You also gotta do pedals, clutch slave, etc.

Both pretty easy in comparison to a full engine/trans swap.

I figured with the I6 - V8 swap, since both as Auto, there is slightly less electrics to modify.

Not really. You're still swapping to a different DME, and you're swapping from a ZF transmission to a GM transmission, so you need a different transmission harness as well.

Swap out the DME, AGM and such along with the donors EWS, Ignition and Key. Might even swap out the driver's side door barrel so car only needs the one key.

Then get the LCM and GM programmed to the new ECU and such and she should theoretically fire up thinking she's a V8 straight outta Dingolfing.

And that's about the same amount of work whether you're doing S62 or M62.

[purplecty]

Not really. The hardest parts of the swap will be the same between the two


Both pretty easy in comparison to a full engine/trans swap.


Not really. You're still swapping to a different DME, and you're swapping from a ZF transmission to a GM transmission, so you need a different transmission harness as well.



And that's about the same amount of work whether you're doing S62 or M62.

He has spoken! That's why I suggested s62 swap as it'll be about the same work altogether minus having the parts car already available...

[AquilaBMW]

Not really. The hardest parts of the swap will be the same between the two


Both pretty easy in comparison to a full engine/trans swap.


Not really. You're still swapping to a different DME, and you're swapping from a ZF transmission to a GM transmission, so you need a different transmission harness as well.



And that's about the same amount of work whether you're doing S62 or M62.

Thanks for that pointer. Hadn't thought of that.

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He has spoken! That's why I suggested s62 swap as it'll be about the same work altogether minus having the parts car already available...

So, might as well wait for an S62 Donor?

[purplecty]

Thanks for that pointer. Hadn't thought of that.

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So, might as well wait for an S62 Donor?

If you're going to endure a swap might as well wait for the cream of the crop. My friend just got an m5 donor for his 02 kalaharibeige 540 touring to s62 swap it...

[AquilaBMW]

If you're going to endure a swap might as well wait for the cream of the crop. My friend just got an m5 donor for his 02 kalaharibeige 540 touring to s62 swap it...

I guess so.

[purplecty]

You did say you wanted auto so thats entirely up to you. I prefer to find a 4.6is engine for my e38 because I prefer auto for a daily as well. I scored one for a great price but the deal fell through due to the owner having to relocate and not having time to pull the motor out...

[wagons ho]

You did say you wanted auto so thats entirely up to you. I prefer to find a 4.6is engine for my e38 because I prefer auto for a daily as well. I scored one for a great price but the deal fell through due to the owner having to relocate and not having time to pull the motor out...

So you almost scored one.
I've been fortunate several times over.

[purplecty]

So you almost scored one.
I've been fortunate several times over.

Yeah It was such a good price but it required a "rebuild". I think it just needed guides...

[AquilaBMW]

I seem to be really leaning towards an auto-tragic set up for the wagon. Considering just doing the 540i drivetrain and adding a S/C down the line or getting an ESS kit for the car with the current engine.

I recently took a 540i on a long trip and for my needs, this set up works great and has ample power. I have an M5 for the days I am feeling like a rennaisance hooligan

[purplecty]

A 540iT makes a nice cruiser and grocery getter with the extra space in the hatch...

[AquilaBMW]

A 540iT makes a nice cruiser and grocery getter with the extra space in the hatch...

Yeah.... dat's what i'm thinking. Had a couple before and they are tons of fun with more than enough power to get me into trouble. Figure make it a nice build with suspension, paddle shift, Dinan goodies and all that stuff. Down the line, make it a sweet sleeper with an S/C.

[Dvbimmerk]

Yeah.... dat's what i'm thinking. Had a couple before and they are tons of fun with more than enough power to get me into trouble. Figure make it a nice build with suspension, paddle shift, Dinan goodies and all that stuff. Down the line, make it a sweet sleeper with an S/C.

Agreed on 540iT and Automatic. I’m elbow deep into convenience mods on mine (euro dash, rear PDC, backup camera, etc) at the moment. Otherwise, I have all the aforementioned mods including Dinan S3. Have a s/c in storage waiting to go on in the summer...


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[GenericUserid]

I seem to be really leaning towards an auto-tragic set up for the wagon. Considering just doing the 540i drivetrain and adding a S/C down the line or getting an ESS kit for the car with the current engine.

I recently took a 540i on a long trip and for my needs, this set up works great and has ample power. I have an M5 for the days I am feeling like a rennaisance hooligan

If you manage to get the choice, go for the non-vanos M62B44 not the TU version.

Less hassle. IF you have the option.


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[AquilaBMW]

Agreed on 540iT and Automatic. I’m elbow deep into convenience mods on mine (euro dash, rear PDC, backup camera, etc) at the moment. Otherwise, I have all the aforementioned mods including Dinan S3. Have a s/c in storage waiting to go on in the summer...


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Me is jealous! Lucky You!

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If you manage to get the choice, go for the non-vanos M62B44 not the TU version.

Less hassle. IF you have the option.


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That will require more work to convert / swap. I can easily do things like chain and guides when I have the TU out if I go that route.