2002 530i n54 swap ??

[Topnotch disast]

Can i bolt up a n54 right to my transmission? Is my stock engine a m54? Can i bolt twin turbo to that? Wouldit be easier? I know i would need forged crank and rods and probably some kinetic or aluminum forged pistons as well. I want 15 pounds boost so i would be throwing the stock 8 pound turbos from the n54 away anyways. Also is my 2002 530i a e39? And if my inline 6 isnt a m54 what is it called? I saw m54 on a thread on this site so im not sure.

[pbonsalb]

You have a steep learning curve ahead of you. What you want to do is so far over your head that it is almost comical. I’d start by researching so you learn enough to ask better informed questions. I will answer one of your questions that you could have answered for yourself very easily with a google search — your 2002 530i is an E39.

[BimmerBreaker]

If you have to ask all those questions an N54 swap is way out of your skill range. Even turbocharging the M54 is probably unrealistic as well