Is it possible to place a M60 engine from E34 540IA in E34 520i 24V ?

[martin_filev]

Hello BMW fans. I have BMW E34 520i 24V '90 year. Yesterday I bought another BMW '95 year E34 540 IA, with hard accident. The chassis is damaged, but the engine, the gearbox, and SUSPENSION are in good condition . I will place some pictures. The question is - Is it possible to import the engine and the gearbox in my car?. Or there are main diferencies between two models? What kind of difficulties I can meet in this operation?

Is it a good idea - I want to drive car with 286 hp. under my front hood.

here is a picture of my car


this is the engine that I want to import


this is E34 540IA after accidient

[DaveVoorhis]

Why swap? A little paint, fix some of the scratches, and it'll be like new!

[martin_filev]

I will think about your idea, but I don't have a roof

Why swap? A little paint, fix some of the scratches, and it'll be like new!

[DaveVoorhis]

I will think about your idea, but I don't have a roof

540i Convertible. W00T!!!

[Denton]

Oh My GAWD!

[Macv]

omg... how the hell did somebody manage that? And I agree, You'd be my hero to have a convertible 540i

As nice as your car is, I'd leave it alone. "Dont fix it if it aint broke."

[martin_filev]

Believe me, I want to have convertible 540IA but as you can see on pictures, that is inposible. The chassis of 540IA is totaly damaged. I seriously think abot changing 2000cc 150 hps engine with 40. liter 286 hps ... but where willhave problems. That is the question ?

[632 Regal]

you will need the computers for the engine and trans from the doner car, a different radiator and have to figure how your going to put the brake system (under the hood) into your car.

should be smooth sailing after that

[martin_filev]

The radiators,gerabox, engine, and computers are in good condition, but I an wondering Is there any diference in front and rear axle between models? The suspension from 540IA is also too in perfect condition, becouse the hit is directly in the doors.

[632 Regal]

the rear end is larger (actual ring & pinion gear is heavy duty) in the 540, grab that and all the brackets, the driveshaft and half shafts so its possible to bolt it all in.