Someone Should - Page 21

Philboski · 07-28-2009, 10:03 AM

From what I understand, that engine can be had cheap at salvage yards.

Personally, I'd rather go through the hassle of an LS1 swap.

Duct_Taper · 07-28-2009, 10:42 AM

Yeah, the V12 is awesome for the cool/rare factor... but the near impossibility of finding a manual trans to mate it with makes the swap less appealing.

Also, having to pull the engine to change spark plugs isn't something I'd want to deal with.

I guess it depends on what you were swapping it into... a V12 E34 would be kind of cool, and probably not as tough as an E30 (I think the E34 engine bay is pretty similar to the E32).

everlast · 07-28-2009, 11:59 AM

Unmatched is right.

This turbo thing is so.. last month. And the v12 is just like two M20s, so it's like I have half an engine for parts already.

Duct_Taper · 07-28-2009, 12:46 PM

lol... well, it's definitely been done before. There are a few pics floating around of V12 E30s, and there's at least one thread on R3V of a guy who is working on a swap. He isn't very far in though.

Also, for interest... this article should be mandatory reading for anyone looking at an M70 for swap: http://bmwe32.masscom.net/sean750/en...0rebuild_1.htm

Long but plenty of good pictures and details.

carjoe · 07-29-2009, 05:16 PM

http://www.usedottawa.com/classified-ad/9706169

Gee, hope it comes with seats.

Philboski · 07-30-2009, 11:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by carjoe

http://www.usedottawa.com/classified-ad/9706169

Gee, hope it comes with seats.

Not sure what you mean there......

carjoe · 07-30-2009, 11:47 AM

The ad says what you see is what you get. The windows are so dark you can't see the interior. Unless he's changed the ad since it went up.

Just seems to stereotypical cocky BMW owner...even though I havent' actually met anyone like that.

everlast · 07-30-2009, 11:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by carjoe

Just seems to stereotypical cocky BMW owner...even though I havent' actually met anyone like that.

Just hang out at Ottos for a few minutes, you'll meet them all.

everlast · 07-30-2009, 11:53 AM

Great deal on a service inspection reset tool for those who need it. $20:

http://ottawa.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehic...AdIdZ145557516

Duct_Taper · 07-30-2009, 11:54 AM

Cheap E30, actually looks relatively decent... track rat candidate?

http://ottawa.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehic...AdIdZ145289369

Philboski · 07-30-2009, 12:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by carjoe

The ad says what you see is what you get. The windows are so dark you can't see the interior. Unless he's changed the ad since it went up.

Just seems to stereotypical cocky BMW owner...even though I havent' actually met anyone like that.

He must be really cocky if he thinks that he's going to get that price -- the ones on trader.ca are considerbly cheaper.

dannyb · 07-30-2009, 12:33 PM

depends if you get the house with it

Duct_Taper · 08-05-2009, 12:50 PM

http://www.usedottawa.com/classified-ad/9758721

Dirt cheap E30, actually doesn't look too terrible for $500 (from what you can see in the pics anyway).

4-door and auto, but e-test exempt!

everlast · 08-09-2009, 10:21 AM

SERIOUSLY

http://ottawa.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehic...AdIdZ147572722

Someone should.

Duct_Taper · 08-09-2009, 01:04 PM

Nice wheel but I'm not a huge fan of wood trim.

Plus... if you're going to spend $175, save a bit longer and get an M-tech II