e34 - e39 540 motor trans conversion

[stx133]

looking at putting the e39 4.4 in my 94 540. would also like to use the manual tranny currently attached,

Good idea? Problems or a walk through.

Quoted 5-6k for motor and trans, shaft and both control modules, pedal kit..

thanks

[bubba966]

I know it's been done, but not sure what was involved in doing it.

[MBXB]

There was a post on bfc on the m60 to m62. I was looking into this very thing as an option when my current engine wears out.
I think the tranny swap is the same as going from auto to 6 speed regardless if it's M60 or M62.
I'll dig up the link and post.

[Macv]

Very do-able. I just finished my m62/6 speed swap. Now I'm just tuning the motor's goodies.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c-ClP8eN4bc

[stx133]

Recovering the parts from a write off, what do i need/ what can i use?
Is the pedal set and clutch cylinder the same as i am converting from auto to manual.
Do i need a new DME / control unit

[MBXB]

Long thread, goes OT at times, but does address the point:

http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=919713