Obioban/Vodyk's black on black 2008 e60 M5

[Obioban]

Is the SMG to manual conversation on the e60 m5 as straight forward as the e46 m3? I remember reading that the conversion was a bit for complicated.

You need an e9x m3 trans (can’t reuse the SMG trans) and a different length drive shaft. Other than that, and newer BMWs generally being more annoying to work on, pretty similar.

[bmw m3 s50]

Is the SMG to manual conversation on the e60 m5 as straight forward as the e46 m3? I remember reading that the conversion was a bit for complicated.

[BTB]

Dyno from ~10 years ago, before I did cams, airbox, or oversized section 2 on the M3.

My M3 (red), a friends modified e39 M5 (blue), and this e60 M5 (black).

Geez … guess they weren’t kidding about the lack of low-down from the S85. Goes to show the S54 really is quite a torquey beast, and such a pretty curve up to redline.

Sorry to hear about the previous owner, the car is in good hands. Congrats on the V10

[Exclusivs]

How'd I miss this! No idea! Love S85! Grats Ian!

[0-60motorsports]

S85 gonna S85.

That was quick. Hopefully it isnt too bad.

[Obioban]

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[tlow98]

Agree. Unleash some of this beast-mode (maintenance) for us!

[SYT_Shadow]

In for updates!

[Obioban]

Yep.

… which, to be fair, I knew about when I bought it— I was just hoping the crank wasn’t damaged yet.

[dutchhome]

Ouch ($$). Spun bearings?

[Obioban]

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Brand new OE BMW S85 crank, on a toolbox.

[dutchhome]

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[tlow98]

Needs more crank, rod bearing, and other engine pics! Saw your insta post. That crankshaft is, well, terrifying and beautiful all at once!

[Obioban]

S85 gonna S85.

[Rudbari]

Now V10 with manual that will be fun . Looking forward for the build