BMW V10 - will it fit?

[s62]

I am researching engine options for an Ultima GTR I will start
building in 2-3 years.

Here is an engine I am interested in using:

http://www.bmwm5.com/articles/m5e60/pressrelease2/julye60m5pressrelease2.html 

Has anyone looked into if it would fit the Ultima chassis?
(I am aware that the 7 speed SMG will not fit)

Edited by s62 on Saturday 10th November 21:05

[Boosted LS1]

How long is it? For it to fit it must have small bore diameters. Also, I'm surprised at the header sizes, they're tiddley.

[s62]

Boosted LS1 said:

How long is it? For it to fit it must have small bore diameters. Also, I'm surprised at the header sizes, they're tiddley.

I do not have the exact measurements but by using this picture as a reference:


and the fact that the bore is 92mm and cylinder spacing 98mm I estimate that the block is approx. 65-70cm long (approx. 27 inches).

How does that compare to the V8's, LSX, etc?

[San Diego GTR]

How many litres is that motor? Sure has small exhaust tubes...

[s62]

San Diego GTR said:

How many litres is that motor? Sure has small exhaust tubes...

5 liters.

Detailed info here: http://www.mbmw.com/M5%20V10%20Engine.htm

[crafty]

Someone here (cant remember who) is in the process of putting this in an Ultima . Try a search

[Builder]

Front of water pump to the bell housing surface is ~27.50" on LS1. Jay Esterer put a BMW V12 in his GTR. His website says it's 26".

[donkeasy]

Hi,

No discussion I tried it and it fits.

I wanted to use it, and measured it in the car.

Of course you have to change some chssispipes.

Succes Joop

[s62]

donkeasy said:

Hi,

No discussion I tried it and it fits.

I wanted to use it, and measured it in the car.

Of course you have to change some chssispipes.

Succes Joop

Cool.

What headers did you use? Gearbox?

Some pics would be great

Edited by s62 on Sunday 11th November 13:08

[donkeasy]

I used it with the Porsche gearbox,
the bottom of the chassis was already out of my car.
the hight and the length was no problem.
no exhaust was fitted, you have enough space

Already had the lambo/audi V10 project on its way and decided to go on with that.

Big difference was the stuf on the heads,
audi has it on the back BMW on the front,
and the BMW V10 engine did not come cheap...

Well the last bit can be discussed because now I had to make inletmanifolds etc.

made no pictures, stupid I know.