LQ4/T56 into 2001 BMW 540i
10-21-2015, 03:09 PM
#503
Car's a beaut, glws.
10-23-2015, 06:55 AM
#505
I apologize to all for taking so long to get engine bay pictures, but I wanted to give it a good cleaning first. Here we go:
_DSC4473 by Norbert Ogiba, on Flickr
_DSC4472 by Norbert Ogiba, on Flickr
_DSC4474 by Norbert Ogiba, on Flickr
_DSC4475 by Norbert Ogiba, on Flickr
_DSC4477 by Norbert Ogiba, on Flickr
My favorite feature:
_DSC4480 by Norbert Ogiba, on Flickr
_DSC4473 by Norbert Ogiba, on Flickr_DSC4472 by Norbert Ogiba, on Flickr_DSC4474 by Norbert Ogiba, on Flickr_DSC4475 by Norbert Ogiba, on Flickr_DSC4477 by Norbert Ogiba, on FlickrMy favorite feature:
_DSC4480 by Norbert Ogiba, on Flickr 
11-02-2015, 07:18 AM
#511
Local dyno day yesterday, had some nice results
388whp/377tq
I am getting the itch to swap heads or boost it...
Dyno 560i by Norbert Ogiba, on Flickr
388whp/377tq
I am getting the itch to swap heads or boost it...
Dyno 560i by Norbert Ogiba, on Flickr
11-18-2015, 10:21 AM
#516
So the LS7 clutch and flywheel combo is in and working out well. The old Diamond Stage 2 Clutch and 18lb flywheel worked great for me but always took a bit of effort to drive very smoothly. While I was under there I also added a copper washer under the detent ball plug (AKA Anti-Venom mod) to reduce shifting effort a touch. The combination of the above has worked well to make driveability much smoother. My only gripe is that the LS7 clutch engages right off the floor but I am told that it will self adjust as I put on the miles - only have about 45 miles on it so far.
Side note - I really have to stop taking pictures with a potato
The new lift made it SO much easier to get that big trans out. I am able to comfortable roll around underneath on a stool.
image by Norbert Ogiba, on Flickr
image by Norbert Ogiba, on Flickr
image by Norbert Ogiba, on Flickr
LS7 clutch in all its boring OEM glory - you can have your cake and eat it too
image by Norbert Ogiba, on Flickr
image by Norbert Ogiba, on Flickr
Side note - I really have to stop taking pictures with a potato
The new lift made it SO much easier to get that big trans out. I am able to comfortable roll around underneath on a stool.
image by Norbert Ogiba, on Flickrimage by Norbert Ogiba, on Flickrimage by Norbert Ogiba, on FlickrLS7 clutch in all its boring OEM glory - you can have your cake and eat it too
image by Norbert Ogiba, on Flickrimage by Norbert Ogiba, on Flickr
11-18-2015, 07:44 PM
#517
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Good to see all that work paying off with the lift! I've sent your ad around to a few guys, I'd buy your car myself but I can't really justify 2 super-sedans in the stable right now. At least that's what the boss tells me!
