Timing Belt Party / Check - In

[downforce22]

So my next question would be, anybody want to buy a two wheel drive 88 iX with nice interior for $8,000?

sounds like a great deal!!:roll:

[stoliver54]

So my next question would be, anybody want to buy a two wheel drive 88 iX with nice interior for $8,000?

[Bimmerman325i]

my quick research for engine weights led me here:
http://www.bimmerforums.com/engine_faq.php

The V12 would be frickin awesome, but most likely you would have to stick with the auto trans, I understand the going rate for the Getrag S6S 560G is your first born and your left nut plus tax and shipping. I have always loved the E31s but really wanted one with a 6 speed and this is what shattered my dreams :(

But back on topic, I was thinking about trying to bring an air compressor and some tools to try and speed things up a bit on Friday. (may have to do a Zombie style transport) Does anyone else have pneumatic tools that they want to bring? It will give us more time to work on Bens now VAC famous car ;)

Actually, there's a 6spd 850i for sale on roadfly for $8k.....

You can swap the V12 and use the e30 325i G260(i think that's the one) 5spd box, you just need to machine an adapter plate. I just so happen to have access to solidworks, mastercam, and a full cnc machine shop...... 5spd 4.10 cammed V12 ftmfw.

The V12 swap's doable on a GRM budget, but we wouldn't have cash for suspension or brakes or wheels/tires if we did. But...if my car doesn't sell....muahahahahahaha

[stoliver54]

my quick research for engine weights led me here:
http://www.bimmerforums.com/engine_faq.php

The V12 would be frickin awesome, but most likely you would have to stick with the auto trans, I understand the going rate for the Getrag S6S 560G is your first born and your left nut plus tax and shipping. I have always loved the E31s but really wanted one with a 6 speed and this is what shattered my dreams :(

But back on topic, I was thinking about trying to bring an air compressor and some tools to try and speed things up a bit on Friday. (may have to do a Zombie style transport) Does anyone else have pneumatic tools that they want to bring? It will give us more time to work on Bens now VAC famous car ;)

[Bimmerman325i]

Ya.....I'll probably just swap my car (and cam that bitch) instead since a V12's probably out of the budget. Coils, tires, and wheels are more important for GRM anyway. Healthy M20 + turbo = win. Or mercedes Roots charger.....that'd be awesome.

[iamsam]

not sure that would fit in the budget though, although the bad-assness would be astounding. Val and his little V8 will have to go sit in the corner.... ;)

[Bimmerman325i]

How exactly is a M70 lighter than an S50 or S54?

I know it has an alum block, but I am pretty sure the M70 is still a little heavier. Power to weight I think you are right though, and that mountain of torque would be sweet.

I've heard it's only 40 lbs heavier since it's aluminum block and heads, but the only data I can find online says it's as heavy as a euro S50, so 330lbs. Dunno which to believe honestly, this is for complete motor with ancillaries.

The M73 can't be cammed (like it matters for this build) but is a good bit lighter than an M70 and has 326 hp and 361 ftlbs. 5.4L 361 ft-lbs!!!!!

M70: 300/326 hp/ft-lbs, max stock rpm 6400. heavier, but can be Schrick'd.
M73: 326/361 hp/ft-lbs, max stock rpm 6400. Lighter, but less tuning potential

Megasquirt either to 7000 + custom fabbed long tube headers = winnnnn!

Dyno of six speed converted M73:

and a vid of a cammed ITB M70 in an Ultima:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x31KyRZLR7c&feature=PlayList&p=2141494B091BB751&playnext=1&playnext_from=PL&index=95

^ours wouldn't sound like that....but goddamn.

[Bishop]

hey bishop, this is off topic, but did you know that VacMotorsports is using your picture on their website? Just thought Id point it out.
http://www.nexternal.com/vacmotors/a...e30-p2297.aspx

Huh, I didn't know VAC was going to be using the pics....

ha ha that's awesome!!! great find! Ben, I would call up, and threaten to sue on copyright infringement and get a big settlement, and then..... S50 time!!!

Nah, I OK'd one vendor, but I'll have to talk to him...

[clarkkey594]

Not to mention the godly wail of the V12.

[stoliver54]

How exactly is a M70 lighter than an S50 or S54?

I know it has an alum block, but I am pretty sure the M70 is still a little heavier. Power to weight I think you are right though, and that mountain of torque would be sweet.

[Bimmerman325i]

do eet do eet!

psh S50s are old news. S54 FTMFW.

Or Cammed V12. Lighter, more torque, more badassery. Cheaper too.

[iamsam]

hey bishop, this is off topic, but did you know that VacMotorsports is using your picture on their website? Just thought Id point it out.
http://www.nexternal.com/vacmotors/a...e30-p2297.aspx

ha ha that's awesome!!! great find! Ben, I would call up, and threaten to sue on copyright infringement and get a big settlement, and then..... S50 time!!!

[clarkkey594]

That's kinda cool.

[Be30mer]

hey bishop, this is off topic, but did you know that VacMotorsports is using your picture on their website? Just thought Id point it out.

http://www.nexternal.com/vacmotors/apex---arc-8-17x8-special-for-4-lug-e30-p2297.aspx

[Bishop]

Yeah.... I'm still not sure what else I wanna add other than t-belt. The car runs, maintenance was up to date save for the belt.... I'm thinking doing t-belt and replacing some power steering lines since mine are seeping, and my crank seal since it's leaking.