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Can I put an E39 M5 engine in my E39 530i?
Its a 2003 530i sedan with sports package. If so, where would I buy one and for how much?
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- 1 decade agoFavorite Answer
Technically yes, though it would be a worthless investment in my opinion as it would cost nearly the same amount to swap everything over (engine / tranny / harness / ecu / diff / suspension, etc) as it would cost to BUY a low mileage M5. Not to mention you could knock a HUGE chunk off the price if you traded in or sold the 530 to help fund it.
If your looking for a bit more power with out stepping up to the M5, then there is always the forced induction route, just a thought. ESS tuning makes a kit that will bring you up to 325 horsepower and 300lbs/ft of torque.
Source(s): A passion for all things BMW. - Anonymous1 decade ago
Of course you can! That's what the Motorsport division does. You may actually be able to get the entire engine with ECU direct from BMW. I'm not actually sure though and I wouldn't know how much it would cost. I don't own an E39.
