andyw7de
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| posted on 3/3/11 at 08:44 PM |
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XJR6 Engine in an E36 3 series BMW
Ive been a bit busy with the car over the last couple of weeks and finally with the help of a couple of mates cut the front end off the beemer and
buils a new space frame front end
gathering up the courage to cut off the chassis legs was the first hurdle, but one overcome there was no going back
we then started to build the frame tying it all back into the old chassis rails and through the bulkhead into the cage, hopefully bringing the whole
structure together and getting as much rigidity as possible. Whilst rebuilding this we took the chance to widen the original track so that i dont need
spacres on the front wheels
Once we got it all sorted and checked and triple checked from all the sizes and jigged up suspension we welded it up and got all the engine box and
new high performance alloy rad fitted
Im well chuffed with the result
Still got the exhaust manifolds to build then it all comes back out again so that i can get the whole engine bay painted.
Just need a sparky to get it all wired up and redo a new loom for the car so that i can get rid of the tonnes of BMW wires that run everywhere
Im really looking forward to getting some track time this year.... fingers crossed
Speed is just a question of money !
How fast do you want to go ?
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coozer
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| posted on 3/3/11 at 08:51 PM |
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Very nice but I can't help thinking a massive yank V8 would have been my choice going to all that trouble. Just a thought....
1972 V8 Jago
1980 Z750
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Miks15
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| posted on 3/3/11 at 09:14 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by coozer
Very nice but I can't help thinking a massive yank V8 would have been my choice going to all that trouble. Just a thought....
In an E36? Nah gotta be a straight six really.
But how come you went for an XJR6 engine as opposed to an M3 engine?
Work looks very good though!
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steve m
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| posted on 3/3/11 at 09:21 PM |
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So, lets get this straight . your putting a piece of english history, into a piece of euro trash ie BMW ?
BMW = over rated overpriced, and over here
most modern yuppies favour an Audi now, BMW is so 1980's
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Minicooper
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| posted on 3/3/11 at 09:23 PM |
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You can buy a XJR6 for peanuts and they are excellent motors
Cheers
David
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andyw7de
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| posted on 3/3/11 at 09:38 PM |
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Just to answer a few questions.
I opted for the XJR6 engine for a couple of reasons, but really boiled down to price.
BMW M3 engine £1500 ++, stock engine 300 - 320 BHP depending if EVO or not and vanos issues etc also expensive to tune
Jag engine £600, stock engine 340 ish easy and cheap to get up to 400 BHP without internal work, Bomb proof
I didnt want a V8 because the straight six suited the car better, i can use the existing exhaust.
the E36 chassis whilst maybe being an 80's throwback is a fantastic chassis and a superb handling car with masses of aftermarket bits for track
use. its not too big but certaily not a squeeze to get into.
Whilst M3 cars are expensive lower spec cars are dirt cheap.
End of the day i like jags and love the noise they make
Speed is just a question of money !
How fast do you want to go ?
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jacko
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| posted on 3/3/11 at 09:48 PM |
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Very nice keep the posts / photos coming
Jacko
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jacko
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| posted on 3/3/11 at 09:59 PM |
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http://retrorides.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=readersrides&action=display&thread=72499
Have you seen this
nothing to do with me
Jacko
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Norfolkluegojnr
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| posted on 3/3/11 at 10:27 PM |
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Wicked
look forward to the start up vid.
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Yazza54
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| posted on 4/3/11 at 08:20 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by andyw7de
Just to answer a few questions.
I opted for the XJR6 engine for a couple of reasons, but really boiled down to price.
BMW M3 engine £1500 ++, stock engine 300 - 320 BHP depending if EVO or not and vanos issues etc also expensive to tune
Jag engine £600, stock engine 340 ish easy and cheap to get up to 400 BHP without internal work, Bomb proof
I didnt want a V8 because the straight six suited the car better, i can use the existing exhaust.
the E36 chassis whilst maybe being an 80's throwback is a fantastic chassis and a superb handling car with masses of aftermarket bits for track
use. its not too big but certaily not a squeeze to get into.
Whilst M3 cars are expensive lower spec cars are dirt cheap.
End of the day i like jags and love the noise they make
Makes sense. Looking good, it's your car anyway.. No need to justify your choices.
I'm unhappy cos I eat and I eat cos I'm unhappy
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franky
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| posted on 4/3/11 at 08:39 AM |
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Good idea. Looks great!
The e36 is an awesome chassis and very well put together. Getting 400bhp from a m3 is extremely expensive N/A so if thats the figure you're
after its a great idea
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speedyxjs
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| posted on 4/3/11 at 08:57 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by jacko
http://retrorides.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=readersrides&action=display&thread=72499
Have you seen this
nothing to do with me
Jacko
Surely that needs an IVA?
How long can i resist the temptation to drop a V8 in?
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