e46v12
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@Contrails you should try and buy this one? its my old car and man if I had the money I would buy it back in a heart beat. Money talks so you maybe able to get it for a bargain. https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/cars/bmw/330ci/listing/4812475714
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Which rear end setup would you choose to retro fit
e46v12 replied to e46v12's topic in Brakes, Suspension & Steering
Hi @Olaf yes i have had a talk with my engineer and he said it is very much doable. Just need to take some pictures of the e12 underbody and come up with a game plan with him. I haven't started a project page just yet, once I get it started i will indeed document it all. @Neil McCauley Thanks heaps this is pretty much what I was looking for, Chances are either e46 or e90 at this stage just depends what the certifier says and how much work to make either setup fit. But thanks for the site and pictures they help out heaps. -
Hey team so i have purchased an E12 1st gen 5 series, I'm looking at dropping my s85 into it. I would like to also bring the whole front and rear suspension up to modern standards. So calling out all the suspension guru's out there, if you had the option to make any setup work with the car which one would be the best? Example I was thinking of grafting the whole rear end and front from a e46 into the car. But after a bit of research the e9x series could be a better option, my engineer friend has said the e39 setups are pretty good too. So looking at getting some advice or opinions on which setups would be the best fit for the car. Thanks Richard
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Hi Team long time no post. Sorry been busy with business move, other side projects and abit lazy in the posting. So plans have changed a bit, The v10 will be saved for a nice oldschool bimmer, not sure which one yet. E46 M3 will be getting a N73 v12 motor from this beast. I will be on selling the m73 stuff to fund this swap. Also in the pipe line have this e46 330ci coupe. Looking at dropping my last 4.6 motor into it. Have an Elate supercharger adapter plate, water to air cooled. Modified AMG supercharger and 420g 6 speed box with my spare M3 rear end. Rear subframe plates and driveshaft hoops welded in. Stainless headers, engine mounts and gearbox x member. Just sorting out the oiling by modifying the x5 one. Cant wait to get this thing running. Thanks
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@treone wouldn't mind a 8 series but too much money for me and e39 just not old enough sorry. 3 contenders currently e12, e28 or e30 i think.
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Thanks guys or would a e28 be a better plat form to start with? @Gaz @BM WORLD
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Hey Team long time no post, Ive been looking at options to see what i can shoehorn my v10 into. Was thinking something old school and this has caught my eye. Im new to the e12 scene so just wanting to know if there are any pitfalls to look out for and if this car is a good base to use? Thanks heaps team, https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/cars/bmw/525/listing/4615597609
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@balancerider @Palazzo yup thats my car up for sale.
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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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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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Hey Team Can you believe we are already in April, so some of you may have seen it on trade me. The time has come to move the e34 wagon on, Its been such a pleasure to build but am looking forward to the X5 v12 twin turbo build. Just the interior left to put in and cert next week to go. So here are some pictures of the wagon currently just for my own memory bank
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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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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. short vid of exhaust
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@leonf Lets just say above 5k below 10k
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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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Hey Team Happy New Years Its been a while since the last post, busy with other projects. But happy to say I managed to take the car on a nice road trip to Auckland for a small E34 meet. I wanted to give the old girl one last drive before i put her on the market. Not much left to do other than fit the Mtech bumpers i have repaired and painted, Redo the hood lining, Go for cert get WOf and rego then its good to go. Also big plans for the X5 4.6is manual, Ive decided to use the v12 manual that was for another project, I will be swapping it in the X5 and twin turbo it. Once the wagon is finished i can crack onto the new swap. Thanks Team
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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. 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. 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. 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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@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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@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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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. This was the 1st change to the n62 sump Shorten tubes and oil pump shaft Had to make 6 new 10mm spacers to raise the pump up and slot the oil pump bolt holes to accommodate taller spacers. 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. All bolted in on the motor now i reused the m62tu oil pump chain and sprocket. Bolted the Flywheel and clutch it on 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. Not long to go. Thanks Team
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Will someone tell him he's dreaming or should I?
e46v12 replied to Vass's topic in TradeMe discussions
@Vass I don't mind this as it helps make my car look like a bargain -
Hi Lincoln give Austin a message on F.B look up Stirling Street Machines he made my ones
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Hey Team So further along the build with pretty much 2 more things to do before i put it up for sale. The front bumper to be resprayed then cert. Subframe plates done Diff mounts changed O2 sensors covered with some heat reflective tape Coilovers installed Braided clutch line and pedal box Solid mount shifter and dssr installed New door rubber seals install Hood lining redone Full exhaust fully bolted up Electric fan and manual radiator swap M3 strut brace Will post a short video of cold start and drive by once the car is fully legal. Thanks Team
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haha thanks Michael. I purposely brought that oven for baking parts in. cost me $50 off trade me.
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Hey Team So got a bit done over the weekend. Finished welding the headers with O2 bungs, Full exhaust finished and tacked ( ran out of gas so couldn't finish it) Spray painted the headers and oven baked and made a start on the subframe plates. Thanks
