[shutupnlemedrive]

Do you have the part number (for the engine) that you used? was it for an Xdrive?
Thanks
Chad

[535_BiTurbo]

Originally Posted by budmun

I think 65 hours so far - some of that was sitting on the creeper looking at different things.

I would do it again, dealer wanted $5900 to do the install, but I did the project to keep busy on the weekends. Same deal as doing a puzzle or something. Now that this is pretty much done will have to find something else to direct my attention - basement needs finishing.

Thanks for the info on the turbo rebuilds - I ended up talking to pure turbos - when I told them the price for new ones from BMW they noted it was a steal; I will pull the current ones off and take a closer look over the weekend but my plan is to purchase new ones from the dealer. Amazingly parts for this car are pretty reasonable.

How much were the turbos?

[budmun]

Originally Posted by shutupnlemedrive

Do you have the part number (for the engine) that you used? was it for an Xdrive?
Thanks
Chad

I will see if its on the paperwork this week (have not been on here much due to work getting crazy) - I gave them my VIN to order it but its xdrive (i believe the non awd motor does not have the massive hole going through the bottom for the front driveshaft/axle .

[budmun]

Originally Posted by 535_BiTurbo

How much were the turbos?

Around 458 each (have to take in the old cores)

[budmun]

Car has been sitting done on the trickle charge in the garage for some weeks - still looking for a sale for my 335xi before officially putting the 550 back on the road.

I guess that give me time figure out the fault code for the camera in the left fender and swap out the winter tires...Need to clean the all the mess ive created on the concrete.

[budmun]

Originally Posted by shutupnlemedrive

Do you have the part number (for the engine) that you used? was it for an Xdrive?
Thanks
Chad

the part number looks to be 11002296776

[535_BiTurbo]

Originally Posted by budmun

Car has been sitting done on the trickle charge in the garage for some weeks - still looking for a sale for my 335xi before officially putting the 550 back on the road.

I guess that give me time figure out the fault code for the camera in the left fender and swap out the winter tires...Need to clean the all the mess ive created on the concrete.

why arent you driving it?

[jimk]

Congrats, great job! It amazes me to see that this type of job can be done at home. Enjoy the car in good health!!

[budmun]

Originally Posted by 535_BiTurbo

why arent you driving it?

Want to sell the 335 first:

https://www.e90post.com/forums/showt...4#post23736344

[budmun]

Just an update - Drove the 550 from Boston to South Carolina over Thanksgiving and really like the way it drives compared to my now sold 3 series. Even with the tune on the n54 the 550 has much more torque plus all the dynamic/adaptive wizardry helps to mask the weight.

Had no issues at all; once back finally decided to swap out the rusty brakes on all 4 corners and dirty floor mats. Went with the FCP Euro kit consisting of zimmerman rotors/Akebono ceramic pads combo to keep the dust down. Will see how much of the initial bite is lost but anything is better than rusty rotors from sitting for so long.

For the mats I took a chance and ordered them direct from an alibaba supplier - surprised at the quality and fairly good fit. I wanted a liner with removable mats given the nasty northeast winters. Only saw a few (expensive) options until I found the ones ordered on Alibaba. Only gripe was shipping was more than the unit cost for the mats.

When things warm up again - will work on restoring the curb rash rims and respraying the front bumper cover.

[M9119127]

Very Nice Job! Back in July the N63 in my 550i also seized. After the initial frustration I decided to tackle the job myself. I found your post and figured I could do the same. I bought a new engine from BMW and began to tear the car apart and get ready for the swap. I took my time (didn't have a lot anyways) and finished the swap 2 weeks ago. Car fired right up and is running smoother than ever. Thanks for your post, it helped me feel confident I could do it as well.

[Supahone]

You all have made me a believer that BMW F10s are the new euro muscle car if a person can pull off this engine swap. Don't get caught up in the "might as well" rabbit hole. The 550i with a simple tune is an amazing car. Make it bullit proof within safe parameters. Do keep a picture record this is an epic build for sure. Go Patriots!

[budmun]

Glad this post was useful; I do have more pictures but uploading them is a pain.