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<blockquote data-quote="haywire" data-source="post: 753833" data-attributes="member: 16474"><p>Hello bro,</p><p></p><p>I have an E39 and have converted to a V8 engine.</p><p></p><p>If you really want to convert, forget getting a 30k car. Buy a really cheap 10-12k car and go from there.</p><p></p><p>Full ckd (full car) V8 conversion will cost around 20-25k, maybe 30k if you want manual transmission with msport exterior and interior parts.</p><p></p><p>There are no problems registering a V8 conversion in E39 as the V8 engine originally comes from an E39 too, so it is proven that the chassis can take the extra load. The 25-30% increase in displacement as Japan/Proton cars conversion does not apply here.</p><p></p><p>If you want an easier job, buy a car thats already have sunroof. If it doesnt have it, you can still retrofit. I've done this too.</p><p></p><p>If power is your main concern, forget the 530i admd do the 540i conversion. 530i have 231hp, maybe will get 330hp with a supercharger. Stock 540i V8 will get you 286hp before anything is done to it.</p><p></p><p>My original car is a 2003 530i, and I've converted to a 4.8L Alpina B10 V8S engine, giving me 375hp and 510nm torque. Its quite an increase from the original 231hp 530i.</p><p></p><p>Lastly, sometimes there are readily converted 540i for sale. They go for around 35k normally.</p><p></p><p>Welcome to BMWCM, enjoy your stay!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="haywire, post: 753833, member: 16474"] Hello bro, I have an E39 and have converted to a V8 engine. If you really want to convert, forget getting a 30k car. Buy a really cheap 10-12k car and go from there. Full ckd (full car) V8 conversion will cost around 20-25k, maybe 30k if you want manual transmission with msport exterior and interior parts. There are no problems registering a V8 conversion in E39 as the V8 engine originally comes from an E39 too, so it is proven that the chassis can take the extra load. The 25-30% increase in displacement as Japan/Proton cars conversion does not apply here. If you want an easier job, buy a car thats already have sunroof. If it doesnt have it, you can still retrofit. I've done this too. If power is your main concern, forget the 530i admd do the 540i conversion. 530i have 231hp, maybe will get 330hp with a supercharger. Stock 540i V8 will get you 286hp before anything is done to it. My original car is a 2003 530i, and I've converted to a 4.8L Alpina B10 V8S engine, giving me 375hp and 510nm torque. Its quite an increase from the original 231hp 530i. Lastly, sometimes there are readily converted 540i for sale. They go for around 35k normally. Welcome to BMWCM, enjoy your stay! [/QUOTE]
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