Good vid. Afaik the cai and 4" tubing and ~4" n62 TB will add upto 10-15hp. Also from what I've read basically m60 manifold moves the torque curve from the higher to lower end, so you'll get more torque pulling away vs higher up say passing a semi. The horse power is the same for each manifold afaik. Also there are 3x manifolds: 1) m60b40 (from e32, e34 and e38) these are the ones with horns and has the lower torque curve. 2) m62b44 (from non-vanos units found on PFL e38 and e39 units etc) these have the higher torque curves. 3) m62b44tu (vanos units on FL e39 and e38 from ~late 97 till 2001/03 depending on chassis). These are the worst of the 3 and why lots of people upgrade as have the thin pipes and may have reduced airflow compared to the previous two (im not sure as I have the non-vanos unit but these units may have a lower output). Also afaik the dinan intake is basically the same as the m60 with horns. Here's some info and an awesome info source: www.meeknet.co.uk/e31/BMW_M60_M62_M62TU_Engine_Crankcase_Ventilation.htm (down near the bottom). Hope that helps.
Looks like That thing pulls hard man! Any recommendations on what maintenance to knock out before going mods? Love the channel man i wish you success in the UA-cam game 💪🏼
Hey brotha sweet ride! Do you recall the name of that head unit ? Does it freeze up ? I’ve had some bad encounters with these Chinese android $300 head units but yours seems to be doing just fine Lmk the info please !!!
@@BurninGas8.1 sick !! I think the ram was low with the model I was asked to install for a customer. Now I’m being told to do it again for someone entirely different so this gives me hopes that it will be going in and staying in this time lol
Are you in E39 540i Exclusive on Facebook? I thought I remembered seeing you post? I'm so glad you made this video. This is exactly how I felt after doing the swap. I've done dual exhaust and deleted my cats so I'm thinking vanos has been altered as I've lost some initial low end torque. I've swapped back to see if it's a difference and it's not. Having the flow coming in and just the right exhaust going out is the key.
@@BurninGas8.1 looking forward for the video , if you decide to post one about it. Also 2 quick questions i started noticing blue smoke on startup and sometimes-during hard acceleration in my 540 was wondering if you had any advice or suggestions on what could be the problem, & also do you suggest a transmission flush? Idk how i feel about BMWs “lifetime fluid” claim
@@bobbyrobbyn1838 I use redline mtl in transmission lifetime fluid is bs, and some do smoke a bit you could try putting a cup of atf in your engine oil if your rings are sludged up this will help
Hello Sir! What radio is that you have installed in the E39?? The fit looks bang on and I like that it's Android based. I use that Torque app all the time on my phone with a Bluetooth adapter. Having it built into the radio would be sweet! Love your 540, I have a Silver 01 540i-6 speed myself, hoping to get those headlights and the M-Tech front and rear bumpers soon so I can get mine looking nice again. Also trying to hunt down some E39 M5 wheels for a reasonable price cuz I already need the extra rubber out back and I haven't even done the intake upgrade yet! I just have a good Cold air intake, and Gutted all 4 catalytic converters and straight piped all the resonators/mufflers and I have a Magnaflow 3" Straight-through racing muffler. Not too loud, Sounds nice and deep with almost no rasp.
Did this on my 740i m sport e38,,, very nice high end power. Very minimal torque loss. Definitely recommend.
Nice
The E39 540i is the best non M car it has the classic lines of the E39 a nice V8 rumble and torque 🤸♂️
For sure
Awesome im just getting my 98 540 back in shape love the videos
Oh lol kept watching now i know the app
What is the torque app thing
Just a app
Before & after dyno numbers?
Lol buddy i just installed this two days ago... befor dyno is already done... appointment for next run with new intake will be a week or two away
Got results yet?
@@BurninGas8.1 What was your result? I'm quite skeptical that this is an upgrade at all just like the m50 manifold .
@@nater258 havent got on dyno yet but top end is definately way better and bottom end the same works great and still awesome fuel mileage
I have a 2014 550i m-sport and I still find myself missing my e39 540i and e34 540i. Such good cars.
Good vid. Afaik the cai and 4" tubing and ~4" n62 TB will add upto 10-15hp. Also from what I've read basically m60 manifold moves the torque curve from the higher to lower end, so you'll get more torque pulling away vs higher up say passing a semi. The horse power is the same for each manifold afaik. Also there are 3x manifolds: 1) m60b40 (from e32, e34 and e38) these are the ones with horns and has the lower torque curve. 2) m62b44 (from non-vanos units found on PFL e38 and e39 units etc) these have the higher torque curves. 3) m62b44tu (vanos units on FL e39 and e38 from ~late 97 till 2001/03 depending on chassis). These are the worst of the 3 and why lots of people upgrade as have the thin pipes and may have reduced airflow compared to the previous two (im not sure as I have the non-vanos unit but these units may have a lower output). Also afaik the dinan intake is basically the same as the m60 with horns. Here's some info and an awesome info source: www.meeknet.co.uk/e31/BMW_M60_M62_M62TU_Engine_Crankcase_Ventilation.htm (down near the bottom). Hope that helps.
This manifold works better bottom to top that I installed
Hello. are 3.5 and 4.4 or 4.0 intake manifolds are same? Mine is 3.5 V8 and parts are kinda rare of 3.5
No I think they are all different
Technically should be? Sure dude.
Probably would run even better with a tune. Not saying it's bad now.
Yea it’s just got a ecs tune on it not a custom tune nobody around me can do custom bmw tunes
Looks like That thing pulls hard man! Any recommendations on what maintenance to knock out before going mods? Love the channel man i wish you success in the UA-cam game 💪🏼
Keep fuel and air filters fresh and clean and change oil every 5000kms
Timing guides and chains this will kill ur engine if u let it break
Awesome video man. Have a couple e39 540's myself. Cheers
Thanks buddy appreciate it
I have a 99 540i w/vf supercharger, i tried to get the sprint booster for my car but they say not available!
Correct it’s for electronic gas pedal only
Looks like that intake manifold is about 900 new. Sounds like it might be worth it though. And maybe I can find a used one. Thanks for this video!!
No prob check out my other e39 videos
Car sounds great bro, what’s your exhaust set up?
just a thrush solid welded muffler and no cats or resonators... go to my e39 playlist
I have an E39 535i with a 3.5L V8 and honestly it’s amazing but I definitely want a 4.4 V8 for more power
Bro whats that dyno app? You got there??
Torque app
I've a 540i from 97 with ecu and catless, is quicker than the 540i with d vanos and take 9-16 ltr, great car❤
Yea I’ve got 315 gears in mine
so will it work the opposite way? If i put M62 vanos manifold on my m60b40, will it gain more torque in low range ?
it might
Sir my xar e39 540i 1998 m62 engine automatic can o swap 6 speed for e39 m5 ?
I’m not sure I think you need everything from m 5 driveshaft rear diff axels etc maybe more
raw and nasty power e39 540i without vanos is the real legend
hi whats your maf mod with aluminium ? thanks you
Hey brotha sweet ride! Do you recall the name of that head unit ? Does it freeze up ? I’ve had some bad encounters with these Chinese android $300 head units but yours seems to be doing just fine Lmk the info please !!!
This one works great 4yrs no issues
@@BurninGas8.1 sick !! I think the ram was low with the model I was asked to install for a customer. Now I’m being told to do it again for someone entirely different so this gives me hopes that it will be going in and staying in this time lol
Quick question did u use your old injectors and are the non vanos injectiors bigger then the vanos injectors if so could I use the bigger injectors
I used the vanos injectors not sure if they are different from non vanos ones
Are you in E39 540i Exclusive on Facebook? I thought I remembered seeing you post? I'm so glad you made this video. This is exactly how I felt after doing the swap. I've done dual exhaust and deleted my cats so I'm thinking vanos has been altered as I've lost some initial low end torque. I've swapped back to see if it's a difference and it's not. Having the flow coming in and just the right exhaust going out is the key.
You need turner tune
@@BurninGas8.1 I may have to try that out. The tune I have now Digital Tuning Solutions just not cutting it
Was there any tune necessary? Is the CEL on due to the intake manifold mod?
No just bolt on and go
Any thoughts on getting a e39 M5 lsd in your 540i?
Think I’m just gonna buy a spare and weld it m5 rear diff totally different
@@BurninGas8.1 looking forward for the video , if you decide to post one about it. Also 2 quick questions i started noticing blue smoke on startup and sometimes-during hard acceleration in my 540 was wondering if you had any advice or suggestions on what could be the problem, & also do you suggest a transmission flush? Idk how i feel about BMWs “lifetime fluid” claim
@@bobbyrobbyn1838 I use redline mtl in transmission lifetime fluid is bs, and some do smoke a bit you could try putting a cup of atf in your engine oil if your rings are sludged up this will help
@@BurninGas8.1 I have the 3:15 LSD on my 540, all we had to do was get the M5 axles to fit!
@@optimistic32 driveshafts were the same lengths? You've got me very interested in swapping mine now if all you need is really the diff and axles
The X5 Flowing intake code ?
Great video!! Just curious, what did you do to connect the vacuum lines to the inlet pipe? Did you just shove them through the soft tubing?
Drilled small holes
@@BurninGas8.1 thank you! Just got an m60 velocity stack intake qnd the throttle body with the CAI excited to feel the difference after motor rebuild
Hey bro what did you do with the 2 lines that connect to the intake elbow near the throttle body?
I plumbed them into my new intake i made
@@BurninGas8.1 by making a small hole and forcing them in?
Ohhhh la la.. thats DEEP!!
Is it ????
Hello Sir! What radio is that you have installed in the E39?? The fit looks bang on and I like that it's Android based. I use that Torque app all the time on my phone with a Bluetooth adapter. Having it built into the radio would be sweet! Love your 540, I have a Silver 01 540i-6 speed myself, hoping to get those headlights and the M-Tech front and rear bumpers soon so I can get mine looking nice again. Also trying to hunt down some E39 M5 wheels for a reasonable price cuz I already need the extra rubber out back and I haven't even done the intake upgrade yet! I just have a good Cold air intake, and Gutted all 4 catalytic converters and straight piped all the resonators/mufflers and I have a Magnaflow 3" Straight-through racing muffler. Not too loud, Sounds nice and deep with almost no rasp.
Yea I think it was designed specific for e 39
What brand and model is your radio??