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Hey Team 

Another long break between post, so managed to sell the black 330ci to a nice gentlemen who drove all the way from te puke to pick it up.

Short vid made by my friend and exhaust sound near the end.

So have also managed to get the n62 oil pump stuff sorted for the m62tub46 motor. I had a few hiccups with the sump pan fitting correctly but we got there in the end.

Also had to modify the cross member which the certifier was happy with.

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This was the 1st change to the n62 sump

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Shorten tubes and oil pump shaft

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Had to make 6 new 10mm spacers to raise the pump up and slot the oil pump bolt holes to accommodate taller spacers.

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The final Sump pan we ended up cutting the front off the n62 pan and reusing the X5 front 1/4 due to needing the power steering and air con pump tensioner brackets.

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All bolted in on the motor now i reused the m62tu oil pump chain and sprocket.

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Bolted the Flywheel and clutch it on

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Tested fitted into the engine bay due to me needing to find if the n62 dip stick cleared which it does but needs to be shortened by 120mm 

Plenty of clearance underneath too.

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Not long to go.

Thanks Team

 

 

 

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Any reason you went with a self adjusting clutch?

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Great work, any reason why you didn't go for one if the off the shelf conversion kits? 

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@Cement Thanks though i cant take the credit for the work as it was all done from my engineer.

@Eagle I had the Jb racing flywheel lying around and it took factory a pressure plate. I also had both spare clutch disc and plate so figured i would used all the parts up.

@Gaz are you talking about the Cybul and Adamat ones? I did think about it but quite liked the rear sump idea and just wanted to try it really. 

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How much slimmer is the f series shaft? Did it slide straight on? I'm about to start a m62b46 swap on my e36

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@Gaz its noticeable slimmer, definitely helps for fitment of the headers as every mm counts.

I had to get the top U joint swapped over to the e46 one ( i think e36 are the same) and i had it shorten by 20mm i think. 

Oh nice be nice to see one in a e36 too.

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Hey Team

Happy new years

Been a while but have got so much done and a few plan changes.

Certifier has popped in, seen the drive shaft hoops and he is happy with the outcome.

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Heaps of little jobs done to get the motor finally running.

Relocated the heater water valve, DIY oil catch can, relocated dip stick, welded O2 sensor bungs in, coolant and heater hoses, finished off the rear end of the exhaust, AC lines and other small stuff.

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So I have had the motor running on the hoist for a good 10- 15mins to bring up to temp checking for any leaks or issues.

But ran like a dream, custom oil pump has pressure so very happy it has worked out. Cant wait to take it for a drive.

Also a massive update on the v12 swap, Nelson at Hartley Motors has started on the intakes using 3d printing to make the runners which will be glued to the alloy flanges, very light when I held them in my hands and look very cool.

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But big changes in the direction with the builds now ( I know I change my mind quite often)

I'm going to twin turbo the v12 motor now instead of ITB's and I will be swapping the v12 in to my X5 4.6is manual.

The opportunity popped up which I thought would do more justice for the M3 rolling body.

I will be doing a S85 v10 manual swap into it :)  Cant wait to get a start on this swap.

Thanks Team.

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Hey Team 

So Things are coming along nicely, Picked up a full manual swap from an e92 M3 and pretty much a complete S85 from a M6 ready for the E46 M3 project.

Cant wait to get this swap started.

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just being nosy --------- what kind of $$ was on the s85 engine?   Asking for a friend....

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Hey Team 

So finally got the e46 v8 swap up and running, 

We had a small bimmer car meet over the weekend here in Palmy and I managed to get the car going and took it to the meet. It was great tester for the car and man was is it quick.

I did change the intake to an OTR setup, which meant I had to change the radiator which also meant i had to install a fan switch. It all actually turned out really good. 

Booked in for a cert in late April too so hopefully get cracking onto the M3 v10 swap soon.

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short vid of exhaust

 

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Love the intake, custom made?

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@Gaz its a OTR (over the radiator) intake made by x-air for a holden commodore. If you google OTR intake you'll see heaps of different styles 

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Any progress updates on the V12? I've been thinking about the V12 swap for a while and can't wait for more progress. Excellent thread. 😉

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9 hours ago, zenwafle said:

Any progress updates on the V12? I've been thinking about the V12 swap for a while and can't wait for more progress. Excellent thread. 😉

Hi @zenwafle no real updates but im not sure if your read the post as im putting the v12 into my e53 X5 4.6is and twin turboing it instead now. The v10 will be going into the M3 now.

Here are some pictures of the v12 intake runners being made. which will then get a plenum over the top.

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3 minutes ago, e46v12 said:

putting the v12 into my e53 X5 4.6is

 The inspiration? What awesome projects - V10 E46, and V12 E53 will be mental!  

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@Kees if only i had a Mclaren motor :) but yeah they will be cool once ive finished building them. Im also keen to do another roadie up to Aucks at some point to stretch the legs of the e46 4.6is swap. 

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