my project, V8 bi-turbo diesel

ovide · Post by **ovide** » Jul 14, 2008 10:24 AM

I love the 524td don't get me wrong!

I just wanted something exceptional, thats why I'm building a 540d.

Engine is the 245HP 4.0 V8 bi-turbo 32V engine out of a '99 740d

Project is far from ready, I'll keep posting progress on the board.

Post by **Shawn D.** » Jul 14, 2008 11:31 AM

Neat project!

stevgtguy · Post by **stevgtguy** » Jul 14, 2008 2:00 PM

Not only is that thing going to haul some serious a**, but it should get good gas mileage too.

Matt · Post by **Matt** » Jul 14, 2008 2:12 PM

Wow.

740d ECU as well? What gearboxes will that thing bolt up to?

altus22 · Post by **altus22** » Jul 14, 2008 3:12 PM

I'm jealous. I'd really like to get my hands on an M51 or M57.

markx · Post by **markx** » Jul 14, 2008 6:39 PM

Omg.....that's gonna be a real monster

Man I would like to see that baby up close when it's all done

BMWgiant · Post by **BMWgiant** » Jul 14, 2008 9:24 PM

Where in Netherland do you live? I should be studying in Utrecht, come spring. I'd love to see that thing! I bet it'll drive like a beast!

bimmerboy · Post by **bimmerboy** » Jul 15, 2008 2:10 AM

wow i love it.

ovide · Post by **ovide** » Jul 15, 2008 6:13 AM

I'm using the original 5 speed automatic with step up/down shifting.

This engine puts out 413 ft·lb....so to keep the transmission in one piece I figured I was better of with the stock auto which by the way really makes this engine a pleasure to drive.

As far as for the electronics I'm using all of the original 740d ECU's and will wire it into the E28 (I'm into electronics so it's not a big deal)

Hope my monster will drive in the end of August.

As for specs, the 740d does 0 to 60 in 7,8 sec @ 4400 LB weight, so dropping about 1000 LB by putting that engine in an E28 body, one should think that acceleration would be about 6 sec's ?

Top speed in the 7 series was 242 KM/H (150Mph) so I think with my nice square rigged boxy E28 I still should hit 165 Mph somewhere....

I'll keep you updated!

Post by **Brad D.** » Jul 16, 2008 10:53 PM

What a great project. That is definitely unique. Can't wait to see it completed.

Das_Prachtstrasse · Post by **Das_Prachtstrasse** » Jul 17, 2008 3:16 AM

That is a fantastic and very creative project,

The torque from that thing's going to be able to pull the world out of orbit..

Jelmer538i · Post by **Jelmer538i** » Jul 28, 2008 11:12 PM

Kijk eens!!! Dat ziet er geil uit!!! Past mooi op het eerste gezicht! Ik wil foto's!!!!
Qua NM's nog geen 5.9 Cummins (ik zit op 1050Nm nu) maar wat zal die 540D de straters een hoop werken verschaffen straks!!

Groeten aan de 2e Fugel.

ovide · Post by **ovide** » Aug 13, 2008 6:41 PM

Here a little test run of my setup.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ym_Go6jzL7U

Kyle in NO · Post by **Kyle in NO** » Aug 13, 2008 8:24 PM

Damn, talk about a fancy engine stand!

winfred · Post by **winfred** » Aug 30, 2008 9:33 PM

i always wanted one of those engines and a 6 speed to back it up, maybe find someone to cook up some performance engine software and see what those vg turbos can handle

DieselBoost · Post by **DieselBoost** » Oct 26, 2008 8:03 AM

wow. thats serious, i want too.
but that engine costs here so lot money about over 10,000euros.

i stay in my 2.4 superturbo diesel, and i gonna beat all my friends cars with my blacksmoker!. heh stupid lan-evos and sti-subarus, so booring cars.

Jelmer538i · Post by **Jelmer538i** » Nov 17, 2008 11:00 PM

Here are a couple of pics from Ovide:

stevgtguy · Post by **stevgtguy** » Nov 18, 2008 8:18 AM

I cannot wait to see this beast in action!

instg8r · Post by **instg8r** » Nov 18, 2008 12:10 PM

with chip tuning that should be in the 300bhp mark...possibly over 500lb-ft torque???

that should be enough to change the world alittle

Post by **Brad D.** » Nov 18, 2008 12:15 PM

Awesome, I can't wait to see more progress.

BMWgiant · Post by **BMWgiant** » Nov 18, 2008 2:09 PM

Would you let me drive it if you finish it before I leave the Netherlands?

t-race · Post by **t-race** » Jun 15, 2009 1:18 PM

DieselBoost wrote:wow. thats serious, i want too.
but that engine costs here so lot money about over 10,000euros.
i stay in my 2.4 superturbo diesel, and i gonna beat all my friends cars with my blacksmoker!. heh stupid lan-evos and sti-subarus, so booring cars.

Why would you even consider buying the engine from Finland when you can get a whole car with less money. With 2 mins of searching I found 2 cars from Sweden under 10000eur. First: 740da -00 w. Navi, beige leather interior... ~7500eur. Second: 740da -00 w.beige leather interior, navi, tv, heated seats (front and back), electrically adjusted seats w. memory, xenon-headlights... ~9800eur.

Even if you took the engine and gearbox with wiring harnesses etc, there would still be a lot of parts to sell (and get back some cash).

Post by **mooseheadm5** » Jun 15, 2009 1:30 PM

Do want!

DMS · Post by **DMS** » Jul 19, 2009 4:11 PM

Heel gaaf! Hoe ver ben je inmiddels?

Waar zit je ergens in NL? Ik woon in het brabantse lijkt me gaaf om eens te zien. Kun je iets vertellen over de kosten?

Cheers,
Jan

Post by **mooseheadm5** » Dec 15, 2010 11:37 PM

More info, please.

intropiles · Post by **intropiles** » Dec 30, 2010 7:59 AM

Pretty interesting project.

jamesfawcett · Post by **jamesfawcett** » Mar 14, 2011 7:38 AM

hey any more updates?

Argi · Post by **Argi** » Sep 05, 2014 2:38 PM

Does the car with engine still exist?

ovide · Post by **ovide** » Sep 07, 2014 2:22 PM

Yes Sr!

It will actually get a photoshoot and special in a well known Dutch Car Magazine this week!

Will post it here.

Best
Ivo

OcCoupe · Post by **OcCoupe** » Sep 09, 2014 12:57 PM

Argi wrote:Does the car with engine still exist?

I saw it in June and it does still exist!

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