ED1RTY 2 Report post Posted August 22, 2007 BMW Open Class. He wanted to S50 but neh..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OLLIE 26 Report post Posted August 22, 2007 to race in classic car events and i think targa, the engine must remain the same engine that came with that model car ... correct me if i'm wrong Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andrew 30 Report post Posted August 22, 2007 not to piss on your parade, and i am green with envy that you have the means to builds such an outstanding car, but wouldnt a swap for a different motor have yielded better results? not sure what the rules are, but it seems to be must retain same engine, but with unlimited mods? what class you racing in? Not really - An S50 is A) Hard to find Similar power C) Less reliable perhaps. D) Costs even more I could of put any BMW 6 cylinder motor in - even an S50 would only be around 170 rwKw - I'm aiming for the 170 mark with this motor also - and it's spanking new. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ED1RTY 2 Report post Posted August 22, 2007 Wouldnt an S50 have been better in the long run? Being 24 valve and all. More possibilities of yeilding more HP? You are not going turbo evah though are you? So I guess M20 will suffice thinking that way. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tibbs.james 1 Report post Posted August 24, 2007 Big respect for doing Hardcore NA engine mods and not just putting in another bmw 6. It will be very rewarding knowing that you have built an older engine that can take down most newer twincam engines in hp and torque thats just oldschool ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cainchapman 0 Report post Posted August 24, 2007 (edited) I've just seen a Henna 320 with a cage in it on Birdwood Cres, Parnell today. Going to be two Ginger beasts out there soon? spelling Edited August 24, 2007 by Cain Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Silver Fox 43 Report post Posted August 24, 2007 I've just seen a Henna 320 with a cage in it on Birdwood Cres, Parnell today. Going to be too Ginger beasts out there soon?Probably Nik's, aka Reaper47 here. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andrew 30 Report post Posted August 26, 2007 Wouldnt an S50 have been better in the long run? Being 24 valve and all. More possibilities of yeilding more HP? You are not going turbo evah though are you? So I guess M20 will suffice thinking that way. I'd rather not have VANOS - repairing an S50 would cost heaps each time also. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hybrid 1039 Report post Posted August 27, 2007 I'd rather not have VANOS - repairing an S50 would cost heaps each time also. Nah its not that bad aye .. just every 120ks you need to service it and check for wear. about a $400 job ... Think of it as like servicing you cam belt / tensioner bearing. But yes your 120% right in the "they are impossible to find" and being an "M" motor, you pay "M" prices for everything. To all: You can also just lock the cams and not run vanos if its your thing ... but you loosing 1/3 of the s50's ability. With BMW's engines, torque is king HP is secondary. a 3ltr m20 is gonna sound soooo good Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lordandrevv 0 Report post Posted September 16, 2007 nice work man. If you were in christchurch i might have attempted to make your fibereglass parts :-). Oh well Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
m_power 0 Report post Posted September 30, 2007 Update? Hows it going Andrew? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andrew 30 Report post Posted October 1, 2007 Head is at Hi Velocity - block is still AWOL. Hopefully will have something to say next week. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hybrid 1039 Report post Posted October 3, 2007 am in the same pain ... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Boost Junky 1 Report post Posted October 7, 2007 Hey Andrew, how much did it cost you to get the link installed and tuned? Also those extractors made by Mark Herbert, how much did they cost to have made? Cheers, Luke Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andrew 30 Report post Posted October 7, 2007 Hey Andrew, how much did it cost you to get the link installed and tuned? Also those extractors made by Mark Herbert, how much did they cost to have made? Cheers, Luke Original invoice is around the $3000 mark for Link around $3000 for exhaust also. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Boost Junky 1 Report post Posted October 8, 2007 Original invoice is around the $3000 mark for Link around $3000 for exhaust also. WHOA!!! didnt expect it to be that much lol, is that a full exhaust system? I was just meaning the manifold itself Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Rick James Report post Posted October 8, 2007 WHOA!!! didnt expect it to be that much lol, is that a full exhaust system? I was just meaning the manifold itself The headers have to be seen to be believed. Equal length tuned headers. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Boost Junky 1 Report post Posted October 8, 2007 The headers have to be seen to be believed. Equal length tuned headers. Ah i see now, that clears things up a little more Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M325is 0 Report post Posted October 9, 2007 to race in classic car events and i think targa, the engine must remain the same engine that came with that model car ... correct me if i'm wrong Not too sure bout that one, my brother runs a 2003 mondeo engine in his mrk2 escort Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andrew 30 Report post Posted November 25, 2007 Small update - Have got the Engine (parts) to Gavin Bellars @ Hi Velocity. Started cleaning up the car - a few years of racing and things get a bit mank. I'll probably re-do the interior also. Did the engine bay on sunday - turned out badass. Sucks having better paint in your engine bay than on the outside of the car. Got the wonderful henna red put in some spray cans. Badass Primer-ing Finished result - henna goodness Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gus 5 Report post Posted November 25, 2007 haha you spray can scum Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drifty325i 0 Report post Posted November 25, 2007 Looking really good mate Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bravo 34 Report post Posted November 25, 2007 You missed a spot lol. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gus 5 Report post Posted November 25, 2007 You missed a spot lol. and your telling me your surprised? im just impressed its a shade of orange and some bits got masked! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bravo 34 Report post Posted November 26, 2007 haha I hear ya. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
