Fell over this too many times in the workshop, so time to mo

[RJS-Z4]

Would a 70K+ engine be suitable for JEs OCD?

New clutch whilst it's out, full service, belts and tensioners, new coolant, it'd be sweet as you like.

Mine is on 135k and honest runs better now than it did when I picked it up on 99,000

Not to mention it could be fully de-greased and dressed whilst it's out.

 

[StevenH72]

Would a 70K+ engine be suitable for JEs OCD?

JE could have it rebuilt brand new with forged internals and bolt a huge Turbo on it for the first 1000BHP Z4 Go on Jonny

Absolutely. JE has said before that money is no object for him. Let's get going JE. Get the engine, rebuild it. Like having a new powertrain in your 1 owner car....REEM

 

[stupot67]

Is JE going to rise to the bait................ Surely a big brake kit and a LSD would finish it off nicely ?

opcorn:

 

[Machine monkey]

Robs not wrong a few service items and a good clean should be good for another 100k at least. And its got a full history and the 3.0l has fae fewer problems than the 2.0l this really is a great opportunity Jonny they dont come much better than this. I will pitch in with the spanners too.....

 

[Wildfire]

If you're willing to split I may need the AC parts..

 

[Machine monkey]

JE has plans for a BBK and an LSD is £600 come on Jonny where are you buy it

 

[Stevie.w]

Hi I should have put a price up last night, least that would stop you all bickering over it. I need £800 delivered for everything required to transplant over. It's a very clean unit and well maintained, I saw 26mpg running around town and 36mpg on a run which really surprised me. Never going to get anywhere near that when V10's running.

 

[ba3bas]

Stand?

 

[Machine monkey]

WOW that's a great price!!!

 

[stupot67]

In all seriousness JE, that will be the best £800 you could ever spend on your car. Even if it cost you another £500 for the transplant, it's still no more expensive than a nice set of wheels and rubber - It's got to be done! 8)

 

[Stevie.w]

Stand?

It's a scissor lift and very expensive, unfortunately not for sale.

 

[TonyP]

JE has said before on his red seats thread that he doesn't fit anything 2nd hand to his car so I doubt he'll consider an engine swap, although I really hope he does do it, would make an interesting read.

 

[Machine monkey]

Hows the project going anyway Steve???

 

[Machine monkey]

Good lad

 

[TonyP]

where would i store the engine as again i dont have the room for a pallet with a engine on it.

How about in your engine bay?

Seriously Jonny, if you don't have the experience this isn't a DIY job, I'd be ringing round some indy's just to get a feel for how much this is likely to cost, don't also forget to upgrade your brakes too.

 

[BRC]

Ive sent a PM to Steve

Now this is getting exciting, can't wait to see the outcome..........

 

[Machine monkey]

Call Rob at Raw motor sport Jonny get them to give you a quote. They do this stuff all the time mate.

 

[tomscott]

Nice one JE

Just put the wheels and seats on hold and get some man power!!! :evil:

 

[nfarmer]

Stand?

It's a scissor lift and very expensive, unfortunately not for sale.

Here http://www.strongmandirect.co.uk/vehicle-lifts/mobile-lifts.html

 

[Jembo]

JE - buy this, get an ESS supercharger fitted while on the bench, clutch & diff uprated

The only way is Essex (& Tilbury)