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1999 BMW 540i 'LS Swap'

Listed for $18,000Sold
1999 BMW 540i 'LS Swap'

Overview

Sporting a trusty 5.7L LS1 V8 engine, this E39 540i offers a generous 420hp at the wheels to help it keep pace with modern rivals. The motor has seen a long list of upgrades to unlock more power, and it sports a Tremec 6-speed transmission with a limited-slip differential to help put the power down. This is a turnkey build and looks to be completely sorted and ready to take on the backroads.

  • 156,000
  • Clean
  • 5.7L V8
  • 6-Speed Manual
  • Jet Black
  • Sand Beige
  • WBADN5331XGC91227
  • Private Party
  • Salt Lake City, UT

Modifications

  • LS1 Shortblock V8 (90k Miles)
  • LS6 243 Heads
  • LS6 Valley Pan And PVC
  • LS6 Intake And Injectors
  • LS7 Lifters
  • LS2 Trays
  • Custom Cam 612 In .618 Ex. 232/234 Duration 112
  • 1-piece Driveshaft (2.75" Diameter)
  • GM 6-speed Tremec T56 Transmission
  • K&N Intake
  • M5 3.91 LSD (Rebuilt)
  • OEM Rubber Engine Mounts
  • OEM GM Flywheel & Pressure Plate Bolts
  • Billet Aluminum Adapter Plate
  • Monster Stage 2 Clutch
  • 1-3/4" Mid Length Headers Ceramic Coated
  • Custom 3" Exhaust (No Catalytic Converters)
  • Magnaflow Muffler
  • Full 3" Piping With V-Band Clamps
  • 1-2 Synchro / Slider
  • 85mm MAF
  • Water Temp Gauge
  • Oil Pressure Gauge
  • Modified GTO Oil Pan Powdercoated
  • Ported LS6 Oil Pump
  • Catch Can
  • Slave Cylinder Shim (.180")
  • F-Body Radiator And Fans
  • F-Body Slave Cylinder
  • F-Body A/C Compressor And Condenser
  • F-Body Accessory Drive
  • High Temp Power Steering Lines
  • Powerflex Control Arm Bushings
  • Carbon Synchronizers
  • Eibach Sport Springs
  • M5 Front Sway Bar
  • Dinan Rear Sway Bar
  • Remote Bleeder Line
  • Stainless Brake Lines
  • Patriot Double Valve Springs W/ Titanium Retainer
  • OEM LCI Headlights
  • Aftermarket Taillights
  • Piano Black Trim
  • M-sport Seats
  • Mishimoto Shift Knob
  • Tint (20% All Around)
  • Xtrons Headunit W/ CarPlay
  • Factory DSP Audio
  • Rolled Fenders
  • 10/15mm Wheel Spacers (Front & Rear)
  • OEM Style 32 Wheels (17x8" Front / 17x9" Rear)

Recent Maintenance

  • Clutch (@155k Miles)
  • All Gauge Cluster Pixels Function
  • Re-dyed Seats In Factory Color
  • Paint Corrected And Polished
  • Double Roller Timing Chain
  • Nitto NT555 G2 (Front 255/40/17, Rear 275/40/17)
  • New Front / Rear Window Seals/cowls
  • All Window Regulators (2023)
  • Recharged AC
  • Yokes / U Joints

Known Flaws

  • Exterior black plastic trim is a little faded
  • Small dents
  • Rock chips on the hood
  • Fog Lights are not wired and do not work

Seller notes

  • Dyno-tuned by Premier Performance in Salt Lake City and made 405 Ib-ft & 420 HP at the wheel
  • No rust, zero leaks, and very clean underneath
  • It does not have catalytic converters but they can easily be reinstalled
  • Factory gauges all work
SoldListed for $18,000
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1999 BMW 540i 'LS Swap' for Sale | Built for Backroads