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Thread: putting an 06 m5 engine into an 05 525i ??

  1. 05-31-2006, 12:58 PM #1
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    Default putting an 06 m5 engine into an 05 525i ??

    Does anyone know if it is possible whatsoever to put an 05 or 06 M5 engine into an 05 525i? The 525i is a pretty large car, but somehow I doubt it has space for the v10 considering it currently has an inline 6....If anyone has any ideas, let me know, as I'd LOVE to boost the horsepower of my 525i. Also, does anyone know anything about smartchips? I don't think one has been released for my car yet...

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  2. 05-31-2006, 01:27 PM #2
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    In theory it can be made to fit, but it will be easier to use a V8 car. And the most difficult part is all the electronics and emission stuff. Best is try to find a rolled and see, full transplant.


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  3. 05-31-2006, 01:41 PM #3
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    it would be ridiculous to put it into an e34 530iT. the ultimate sleeper. if you dont want to go with the smg, the m6 is to be released with a manual trans later on. wait til one of those is wrecked. oh to dream.....


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    Quote Originally Posted by dasavage11
    If anyone has any ideas, let me know, as I'd LOVE to boost the horsepower of my 525i. Thanks
    Quite the boost

    I'll be watching this thread,

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    Why bother ???

    Sell the 525i and buy something faster.
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    Default Watching it do what? fizzle out quickly?

    lol

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    Quite the boost

    I'll be watching this thread,

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    Quote Originally Posted by Scott H
    lol
    yep

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    Quote Originally Posted by dasavage11
    Does anyone know if it is possible whatsoever to put an 05 or 06 M5 engine into an 05 525i?
    No idea, but a Briggs & Stratton 3.5hp lawnmower engine will fit in there real nice.

    Quote Originally Posted by dasavage11
    I'd LOVE to boost the horsepower of my 525i.
    You'll want to put a turbo on that B & S, then...

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  9. 05-31-2006, 07:40 PM #9
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    those are hot pics of the v10.
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    Why put that v10 in a 525i when you can build this around it ....

    http://n8rws.com/Dodge%20Tomahawk.jpg

    ...lame
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