anyone tried a bmw engine?
anyone tried a bmw engine?
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gsxrpete

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1 posts

206 months

Thursday 23rd July 2009
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been looking around at engine options and something like an m5 engine could be cool, anyone tried this? any problems with gearbox choice?

cheers pete

UltimaCH

3,181 posts

218 months

Thursday 23rd July 2009
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Check out the Autobionics site: http://www.autobionics.co.uk/project4.html

ultimichael

194 posts

284 months

Thursday 23rd July 2009
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When I started my build ages ago I choose a BMW M62 V8 to meet the emission regulations here in Germany.
I will not use it in the end (long story) but a friend of mine using a S62 V8 from the M5 has nearly finished his build.
Only problem left is how to modify the ECU.
You need to modify the chassis, manufacture flywheel, gearbox adapter, exhaust system and so on..
I now have an enlarged M62 (4,8 L) lying around useless including gearbox adapter and flywheel.
You can use any G50 variant with the gearbox adapter.
Mail me via my profile if you want further informations.

Michael

MHunter

125 posts

220 months

Thursday 23rd July 2009
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andygtt

8,345 posts

293 months

Tuesday 28th July 2009
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How about this... more weight but better distribution as geabox is in front of engine rather than rear.

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