kiwi535 538 Report post Posted June 17, 2008 Was there an engine update on the M62 in the 540 in about 1998?what was it ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jjs 60 Report post Posted June 17, 2008 (edited) from wikipedia M62B44 The M62B44 is a 4.4 L (4398 cc) version with a 92 mm bore and 82.7 mm stroke. Output is 283 hp (210 kW) at 5750 RPM with 310 ft·lbf (420 Nm) of torque at 3900 RPM. In 1998, BMW introduced the M62TUB44 which included the VANOS system and an electronically actuated throttle. The non-VANOS M62B44 had a slightly less restrictive intake manifold (the difference was very similar to the difference between OBD1 and OBD2 M52/S52.) 210 kW (283 hp) and 420 N·m (310 ft·lbf) / Mechanical Throttle 1996-1998 E39 540i 1996-1998 E38 740i/740iL 1994-1999 E31 840Ci M62TUB44 210 kW (283 hp) and 440 N·m (325 ft·lbf) / Electronic Throttle -SINGLE vanos;the M5 S62 was the first BMW V8 (and only E39 V8) with dual vanos. 1998-2003 E39 540i 1999-2001 E38 740i/740iL 1999-2003 E53 X5 4.4i Edited June 17, 2008 by jeremy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BM WORLD 1264 Report post Posted June 17, 2008 Was there an engine update on the M62 in the 540 in about 1998?what was it ?just get the chasis number , because that car is right on the change over period .enter to this web site and it tells you all the details. Visit My Website Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kiwi535 538 Report post Posted June 17, 2008 just get the chasis number , because that car is right on the change over period . enter to this web site and it tells you all the details. Visit My Website bg98267..inconclusive,manf 3/98 but real oemsays intake manifold is the same as a 2000 model...but then again says from 9/98 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BM WORLD 1264 Report post Posted June 17, 2008 bg98267..inconclusive,manf 3/98 but real oemsays intake manifold is the same as a 2000 model...but then again says from 9/98looks like pre vanos engine . engines changed 1998/09.. there are a few other changes too. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greenday-rulz21 4 Report post Posted June 18, 2008 M62b44 M62tub44 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kiwi535 538 Report post Posted June 18, 2008 M62b44 M62tub44 thats helpful though i suspect its not the latter...thanks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BreakMyWindow 1870 Report post Posted June 19, 2008 The yanks wank on about the pre vanos model being better up in the top end due to bigger sized inlet piping. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kiwi535 538 Report post Posted June 19, 2008 The yanks wank on about the pre vanos model being better up in the top end due to bigger sized inlet piping.yeah we really need that here dont we...210 kw is quite enough for me thanks.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
320guy 0 Report post Posted June 19, 2008 Visit My Website Dont think thats your website aye. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jjs 60 Report post Posted June 19, 2008 Dont think thats your website aye. Noob. I "think" it's the standard text that comes up when you link something "aye". Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BreakMyWindow 1870 Report post Posted June 19, 2008 yeah we really need that here dont we...210 kw is quite enough for me thanks.. agreed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BM WORLD 1264 Report post Posted June 19, 2008 agreed.feels quite tame after driving it for a week , but i think it would be better when its a manual . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BreakMyWindow 1870 Report post Posted June 20, 2008 feels quite tame after driving it for a week , but i think it would be better when its a manual . depends what your used to. Driving a 540 after a 528 puts a smile on your dial. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kiwi535 538 Report post Posted June 20, 2008 as a manual they are incredibly flexible, you could use third all day,even take off(bloody hard on the clutch though).Its the torque that attracts me Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BM WORLD 1264 Report post Posted June 20, 2008 depends what your used to. Driving a 540 after a 528 puts a smile on your dial. yes , My e28 M535i with a M5 engine , same power at the wheels as a e39 540i less torque but more importantly less weight , about 300kg lighter , both of these cars do 0-100km/h in about 6 secs but the e28 is just snapier and makes more noise Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
