1970 BMW build (2002 content)

[SkiFree]

the faq is cool but its usually pretty dead,

No it's active, just not filled with fluff. The quality of the posting there is higher than the quantity found here.

[89AlpineM3]

My dads on there all day everyday lol

[89AlpineM3]

Lol , about 50% done with restoration, when its done it will be a brand new e30 m3 ... or as close as you can get.

[oliver.r]

Try rebuilding an s14.......... $$$$$$$$$$$ . Im gonna have to sell all my organs to finish my M3 restoration lol.

On a side note try 2002faq. Com great site, my parents daily drive fully restored 75 and 76 2002, one owned since 79 the other since 97. My first car was a 74 2002 that was fully customized and totally redone. If you have any questions theres nothing I or my father haven't done on an 02.

the faq is cool but its usually pretty dead, dont go on there much anymore, ill take that m3 off your hands :)

[89AlpineM3]

Try rebuilding an s14.......... $$$$$$$$$$$ . Im gonna have to sell all my organs to finish my M3 restoration lol.

On a side note try 2002faq. Com great site, my parents daily drive fully restored 75 and 76 2002, one owned since 79 the other since 97. My first car was a 74 2002 that was fully customized and totally redone. If you have any questions theres nothing I or my father haven't done on an 02.

[oliver.r]

I've easily got over 3 times what I paid for my 2002 in the engine alone. Take what you planning to spend and double it.

fuck it, s52 swap

[tinkwithanr]

I've easily got over 3 times what I paid for my 2002 in the engine alone. Take what you planning to spend and double it.

[oliver.r]

^ thats why im selling my car, this is gonna get expensive

[deutschman]

thanks a lot man, i appreciate, it for sure want someone that knows what he is doing.
i dont want to be driving lets say to bimmerfest ( not this year) and have major issues. engine build is one of my biggest concerns

I would recommend you do a bunch of research before you go and talk to anyone about building a motor so you at least know your basics. It will be easier for them, and you will know whats up and wont get ripped off by any conman.
I also recommend you get a ball park game plan of what you want from your motor, and what parts you want to use in it. Then go talk to Tim and let him know about your plans. He will then most likely talk you out of some stuff and talk you into doing other stuff. Hes a smart guy. Ask him what parts he can supply for you and what you should get your self. He can usually get stuff like valve guides made and stuff like that, but you will have to get the larger things like pistons and cams and so on.
How ever if you are having some one build a motor for you and they are doing all the work p repair to spend at least 4k. I spent about $500 just on the head work for my m20 and I had already done all porting, polishing, and much of the cleaning my self. Then you figure in the price of all the parts rockers ($80-$100), valves ($64-$80), springs ($115~), retainers ($50), seals, cam ($200-$500), valve guides, head studs (ARP are $200 +/-). So you can see things start to add up fast and before you know it you have spent a few grand just on the head.

[oliver.r]

choped

i thought about doing a chop on it, i even mapped it out with my dad ( hes a structural tech) it would look cool but its a lot more work that dosnt really need to be done, molding the flares and air dam have taken long enough already

[oliver.r]

Please take your engine to Tim at Morgans Machine shop in Walnut Creek. It is well worth the drive, I can not recommend those guys enough. Tell Chris at the front desk that Jeremy with the 2002 sent you. He will know.
This guy can build anything from a Ferrari motor to American V8 or bike motor. He will take his time to talk you through what you are doing, and treat you well. 1 (925) 939-7346
When he worked on the m20 for my 2002 he caught some stuff that I know other people would have missed.

thanks a lot man, i appreciate, it for sure want someone that knows what he is doing.
i dont want to be driving lets say to bimmerfest ( not this year) and have major issues. engine build is one of my biggest concerns

[oliver.r]

How much are you looking to spend?

http://metricmechanic.com/prices/pricing-engines.php

dayummmmmmmmm, definitely not 10k thats nuts

[deutschman]

can anyone build us a engine for this?
we will be pulling it out soon and will need someone that can build it up
while we get the rest of the car built:D

Please take your engine to Tim at Morgans Machine shop in Walnut Creek. It is well worth the drive, I can not recommend those guys enough. Tell Chris at the front desk that Jeremy with the 2002 sent you. He will know.
This guy can build anything from a Ferrari motor to American V8 or bike motor. He will take his time to talk you through what you are doing, and treat you well. 1 (925) 939-7346
When he worked on the m20 for my 2002 he caught some stuff that I know other people would have missed.

[Philo]

How much are you looking to spend?

http://metricmechanic.com/prices/pricing-engines.php

[oliver.r]

bump for serious inquiry