LQ4/T56 into 2001 BMW 540i
#503
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Car's a beaut, glws.
#505
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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:
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My favorite feature:
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My favorite feature:
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#511
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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...
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#516
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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.
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LS7 clutch in all its boring OEM glory - you can have your cake and eat it too
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#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!