My E46 V12 6speed swap

[Eagle 1662]

Back when BMW engines bays were pleasing to look at

[e46v12 477]

I agree Jared they don't build them like they use to. 

Michael nope he just takes very good care of it and get's it serviced regularly.

[Michael. 2313]

I actually heard a 750i go up a road last night, had some mods, probably rear mufflers yanked off.

Actually sounded pretty cool 

[e46v12 477]

Hey Team 

Sorry sort of a non related topic but had to share this.

The Team at Hartley Engines & Motorsport have finished this work of art for one of their clients. These guys are using the ITB set up as a template for my set up, just love the sound and am hoping mine to sound as awesome as this beast.

Enjoy  

http://www.driven.co.nz/news/motorsport/jaron-olivecrona-reveals-hartley-engineering-built-v12-weapon/

 

 

 

[e46v12 477]

Hey Team

Excited to receive another piece to my puzzle today courtesy of Evan from Speedfactor  

[Michael. 2313]

Are XYZ reputable? 

[e46v12 477]

Hey Michael 

from what i have read they are on par with BC, D2 etc 

Good entry level for adjustable suspension. Again you can buy better ones but all depends what your wanting from them. I'm not planning on racing the car so didn't want to spend thousands on them. 

Also Evan has looked after me well with the helps of getting other bits for the V12 and hasn't hesitated to help, so trust his word that his products that he stocks/sells are of good quality.

 

[e46v12 477]

Another present today, a lot of searching for 2 weeks calling all wreckers with only one company having a full set. 

Finally have them in my hands. Style 95's  

[e46v12 477]

Hey Everyone just a small update on where i am at with the build. 

The short block is at the engineers currently in the process of getting the ITB fab up, currently drawing stage.

But am in a bit of a sicking point and would love for anyone to chime in any ideas or company that has the product.

So only thing holding me back with the bottom end being complete is the connecting rod bearings. 

I have searched high and low but it seems like they do not manufacture these any more for the v12.

I found this part number that i think is the one that Im after bmw  11 24 1 288 925.

So called BMW nz and they quoted $1450 for a full set. 

Looked at ecs tuning and they gonna cost $800nzd not including shipping.

Surely there is some thing out there more affordable? 

has anyone else brought some at a cheaper price? 

Let me know pretty please.

Edited May 1, 2018 by e46v12

[zero 1162]

https://www.schmiedmann.com/en/product/e29253-new?product=11-24-1-288-925

 

If you are ordering from overseas get them soon as the Government is anouncing today that they are taxing overseas purchases under $400nzd.

You can split the order to make sure you are under the magic $400nzd mark

[zero 1162]

Also, try looking for aftermarket suppliers.

Someone must make something good that is cheaper than bmw

[e46v12 477]

Thanks Nathan 

Man still looking at $650nzd not including shipping and taxes. 

but might be the only choice i have. 

Thanks again for the heads up

[zero 1162]

1 minute ago, e46v12 said:

Thanks Nathan 

Man still looking at $650nzd not including shipping and taxes. 

but might be the only choice i have. 

Thanks again for the heads up

Split it into two orders and you dont pay taxes.

[e46v12 477]

cool will crack onto that now. 

Quick question  have you ordered stuff from this company yourself Nathan? no drama's to be had?

 

Edited May 1, 2018 by e46v12

[0-60Motorsports 8]

1 hour ago, e46v12 said:

cool will crack onto that now. 

Quick question you have ordered stuff from this company yourself Nathan? no drama's to be had?

 

Both ECS and Schmeidmann are good.

[zero 1162]

6 hours ago, e46v12 said:

cool will crack onto that now. 

Quick question  have you ordered stuff from this company yourself Nathan? no drama's to be had?

 

Yes, I order from them all the time. They are my supplier of choice.

[richard 384]

have you cross referenced this part number on real OME and see if it fits other bmw engines

[0-60Motorsports 8]

3 minutes ago, richard said:

have you cross referenced this part number on real OME and see if it fits other bmw engines

This....excellent idea.

[e46v12 477]

Hey Richard

I haven't used Real oem but did try on BMWfan and the only other bmw's that it was compatible with was the m70 and s70. 

But hopfully all sorted now as i have ordered the bearings from Schmeidmann.

Thanks for all they help guys, much appreciated 

[allan 295]

A mute point now but also was used on the M73 and M73N these were 750ilp,750ils models and as you mentioned the S70 in the 850csi

BMW fans has them as Bearing shell, blue 11241288925 prod Jun 87. 7series E32 ,E38, 8series E31

[e46v12 477]

Hi Allan

its always good to share this info as i struggle to find info on this motor as not many people delve into it or share their experiences. 

Mines a M73 and also found the Blue shell is the top bearing and 11241288924 bearing shell red is the bottom, 

which i have purchased as well.

[richard 384]

realoem prices is $16.48 pre shell

[richard 384]

and if you go +75 there $12 each

[E30 325i Rag-Top 2956]

6 hours ago, e46v12 said:

Hi Allan

its always good to share this info as i struggle to find info on this motor as not many people delve into it or share their experiences. 

Mines a M73 and also found the Blue shell is the top bearing and 11241288924 bearing shell red is the bottom, 

which i have purchased as well.

If I am reading this right, you might want too double check that, the colours of the shells normally refer to where they are in the tolerance band for the measurements - unless that is what you mean by the "top" being top tolerance and "bottom" being lower end of the tolerance?

Did you measure your clearances first to see which tolerance you needed on the bearing shells? I normally just order the yellow "mid-range" and they have normally worked ok.

[0-60Motorsports 8]

2 hours ago, richard said:

realoem prices is $16.48 pre shell

Realoem Prices are seldom accurate FYI. Better to check the mentioned sites above.