Looking at going V8, or even v12 turbo.
Redoing the front chassis so block can be upto 1m in length, so v12 is possible now.
Thinking that v8 turbo makes the most sense, looking at a M113 Mercedes engine, or 1uzfe Lexus/toyota.
M113 has been supercharged sucessfully so bodes well, 3 valve per cylinder sohc design seems a bit old hat, but objectively won't make a big
difference to airflow. Will have problem with the bellhousing patern - can anyone help? Already have the lexus somewhere.
Think that the 5l over 4l is a big argument towards the w113.
Any view of considerations required?
Re block will look at rebuilding new pistons/rods. The M113 can be bored out to accept common american V8 size forged pistons so will cost little,
rods will have to be custom, may be making using my homemade CNC machine, then get the little and big ends professionally machined /bushed.
Any other V8 or V12 worth thinking of?
Gearbox will be BMW GS6-53DZ, building a transfer box for 4wd system.
Thanks
Darren
Ps. Might not reply tonight as I will be training.
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I went with an Audi 4.2V8 because AFAIK the engine is hte lightest production V8 in a reasonable price range and it is known to take 7psi happily on
standard parts (but I don't plan to turbo it just yet). It's as short as a short thing but fairly wide.
I make a lot of parts but would not dare do Con rods. Most rods are made from forged blanks for very good reasons. I would try and find some rods and
modify your crank to fit.
Thanks Froggy, got some dimensions for the lexus V8, even got it laser cut, would be good to compare sizes. Will U2U if i go LEXUS V8.
Re con rods, was thinking of making 2 spare and testing for strength. I know I can make the rods, will look into materials, but will have to get them
professionally honed to produce a good quality rod, with square ends.
The egale rods I installed in my 3SGTE didn't look too special to be honest!
Thanks
Darren
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Rather than a v8 or v10 why not split the difference and go for the rs6 v10 turbo, quick remap and you have 700hp. Look up rs6 c6 BHU engine code.
I'd spend the money on oem tried and tested rather than development, guess whatever you go for you are looking at £5k+ budget.
Personally I would go NA and a bmw m5 v10.
Another off piste alternative starting to appear is the bently continental w12 engines, iirc these are quite short, the sameengine is in the phaeton
as well.
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Nice engine, the slr engine looks tasty, albiet supercharged not turbocharged.
Fairly similar to the M113 i was taking about with dry sump, different pistons, rods cramshaft cams, ........... oh wait it is quite different!
I've concluded, having thought about turbos on the V8, that it's just too much (at least to start with). I plan to be 500kg, 500kg with
300hp N/A is fine with me, if I need to I can get ~450 without much effort and 2 blowers, but I think the drivability will fall apart.
quote:Originally posted by ettore bugatti
In the USA the BMW M5 E60 (S85; V10) could be ordered with a manual, looks like that is the same box you are using.:
Thats the one I would go for and keep is NA. I think the us gearbox is the same as the v8 m3 manual gearbox, a guy on the Web (sorry don't have
a link) has put one in an e30 and there is also a scooby drift car with one in it as well if you search.
Depending on your budget - have a look at nelson racing engines their lsx twin turbo series of engines is something else, daily driver is 800hp and
it goes up from there.
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