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- Tue Jan 16, 2018 6:34 pm
- Forum: M60/M62 Engines
- Topic: Supercharging 4.0
- Replies: 2
- Views: 5717
Re: Supercharging 4.0
I did have one of those blowers but sold it .....this one has thew mounting to bolt on .... need to research more i think !!
- Tue Jan 16, 2018 1:19 pm
- Forum: M60/M62 Engines
- Topic: Supercharging 4.0
- Replies: 2
- Views: 5717
Supercharging 4.0
Not been on for a while ........ does any one have a parts list or diagram for a proven blower set up on the above engine with a Vortech V2 blower ? I have the blower and various piping which I can modify ? If someone can point me in the right direction

- Tue Jan 16, 2018 1:13 pm
- Forum: M60/M62 Engines
- Topic: Cooling Issues .........again !!
- Replies: 14
- Views: 8715
Re: Cooling Issues .........again !!
sorry ....just seen this .....will put some up ASAP 
- Sat Sep 03, 2016 12:09 pm
- Forum: M60/M62 Engines
- Topic: Cooling Issues .........again !!
- Replies: 14
- Views: 8715
Re: Cooling Issues .........again !!
Looks like I have sussed it ..........i now have 2 extra oil coolers mounted in front of the rad......have cut 5 large holes in the bumper and a large cut out in the valance........I can now nail it with out backing of on track !! 
- Thu Aug 25, 2016 7:36 am
- Forum: Motorsport / Track Day
- Topic: WMS G60 Corrado Discs 280x22
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1780
Re: WMS G60 Corrado Discs 280x22
cheers .....have now sorted exactly that 
- Tue Aug 09, 2016 12:19 am
- Forum: M60/M62 Engines
- Topic: Cooling Issues .........again !!
- Replies: 14
- Views: 8715
Re: Cooling Issues .........again !!
have found a 75deg kit and am fitting 2 extra oil coolers this week
am hoping that will do the trick !! 
- Mon Aug 08, 2016 2:08 pm
- Forum: Motorsport / Track Day
- Topic: WMS G60 Corrado Discs 280x22
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1780
WMS G60 Corrado Discs 280x22
Does anyone know a reliable source where I can get some of the above ? Preferably already machined
Ta
- Fri Aug 05, 2016 1:36 am
- Forum: M60/M62 Engines
- Topic: Cooling Issues .........again !!
- Replies: 14
- Views: 8715
Re: Cooling Issues .........again !!
thanks for the reply .......if you come across any links .......would really appreciate it
I've found an 85 one on Real oem but no 80 or lower 
- Tue Aug 02, 2016 2:47 pm
- Forum: M60/M62 Engines
- Topic: Cooling Issues .........again !!
- Replies: 14
- Views: 8715
Re: Cooling Issues .........again !!
No worries ....
I can't find one to fit the V8 ...... but have drilled 4 holes in the top of the one in it....... I will probably take it out anyway ......but if you know of a lower temp one for the V8 ? 
- Mon Aug 01, 2016 11:53 pm
- Forum: M60/M62 Engines
- Topic: Cooling Issues .........again !!
- Replies: 14
- Views: 8715
Cooling Issues .........again !!
So any of you M60b40 boys overcome your cooling issues ? I mean ......really overcome them ?!! I did Goodwood last weekend and bloody loved it !! The car was awesome and behaved really well .......When I was driving it .......fairly fast.....temp was nearly 3/4 ......... My nephew who is fearless dr...
Re: Bmw-mad
Wiper motor arrived a couple days ago ....really good service ....Thanks mate 
- Sat Apr 16, 2016 10:49 pm
- Forum: E30 Builds / Restorations
- Topic: M52 b30 stroker rebuild back on the road
- Replies: 1468
- Views: 147842
Re:
Blimey !! Speedy Recovery Mate 
- Fri Apr 08, 2016 7:50 pm
- Forum: Motorsport / Track Day Builds
- Topic: Mishimoto Rads for M60B40 Conversion
- Replies: 6
- Views: 7834
Re: Mishimoto Rads for M60B40 Conversion
Cheers Jim , I see them ..... Am waiting on a call to see if they will fit 
- Wed Apr 06, 2016 10:47 pm
- Forum: M60/M62 Engines
- Topic: Got it running again
- Replies: 8
- Views: 7345
Re: Got it running again
Thanks for your sympathy Rav !! Couldn't be more helpful !! Absolute coont !!Rav335uk wrote:5th gear is on Dave on Sky.
- Wed Apr 06, 2016 10:36 pm
- Forum: M60/M62 Engines
- Topic: 6 speed to 5 speed
- Replies: 0
- Views: 5416
6 speed to 5 speed
....Ok if you have seen my other statuses regarding my "rebuilt "6 speed ..... I am fairly pissed off !! Does any one know if i can slap a 5 speed up to it with the same flywheel,clutch etc ......not bothered about prop or linkage ....I can sort that TIA Gus
- Wed Apr 06, 2016 9:26 pm
- Forum: M60/M62 Engines
- Topic: Got it running again
- Replies: 8
- Views: 7345
Re: Got it running again
Absolutely gutted !! No 5th or 6th gear !!
.........
More to follow when I calm down !! 
- Wed Apr 06, 2016 2:21 pm
- Forum: Motorsport / Track Day Builds
- Topic: Mishimoto Rads for M60B40 Conversion
- Replies: 6
- Views: 7834
Re: Mishimoto Rads for M60B40 Conversion
Thanks guys ....... I think i'll go for the Mishimoto one Jim .....any idea on where to get a 68' stat for the M60b40 ? Cheers 
- Tue Apr 05, 2016 11:03 pm
- Forum: M60/M62 Engines
- Topic: Got it running again
- Replies: 8
- Views: 7345
Re: Got it running again
Yeah It is ........ had several more bundles of cash thrown at it !! lol 
- Tue Apr 05, 2016 9:42 pm
- Forum: M60/M62 Engines
- Topic: Got it running again
- Replies: 8
- Views: 7345
Got it running again
Well after a bit of a lay of due to a couple of operations, (shoulder and ankle rebuild !! :violin: ) i am back on it !! :D After the last track day ...last year in which we trashed the 6speed, we have now had that rebuilt and we are all back up and running again :cool: V8 sounds awesome , box feels...
- Tue Apr 05, 2016 9:36 pm
- Forum: Motorsport / Track Day Builds
- Topic: Mishimoto Rads for M60B40 Conversion
- Replies: 6
- Views: 7834
Mishimoto Rads for M60B40 Conversion
Anyone have any idea about which Mishimoto rad is best for this conversion........ Have a 535 in at mo and after the last track day .....needs upgrading .......anyone using one ?!! 
- Sun Apr 03, 2016 9:10 pm
- Forum: Engine Swaps / Forced Induction General Chat
- Topic: E30 S65 powered chromie
- Replies: 92
- Views: 44325
Re:
Looks awesome
Deffo watching this 
- Wed Sep 16, 2015 12:57 am
- Forum: E30 Technical Help
- Topic: ABS Retrofit
- Replies: 7
- Views: 498
Re: ABS Retrofit
Demlotcrew will be able to tell you 
- Mon Jul 20, 2015 11:10 am
- Forum: E30 BMW Chat
- Topic: E30 as a track car
- Replies: 47
- Views: 4906
- Mon Jul 20, 2015 11:03 am
- Forum: E30 BMW Chat
- Topic: E30 as a track car
- Replies: 47
- Views: 4906
Re: E30 as a track car
I did my first shakedown in the E30 in current trim.... 4.0 m60, Gaz golds, 2.7 rack, R888, WMS brakes, stripped etc etc .......... apart from a the gearbox whining like some of my ex's and the internal servo needing more bracing .....was just awesome fun...... a real hand full because I don't use ...
- Mon Jul 20, 2015 11:00 am
- Forum: E30 BMW Chat
- Topic: E30 as a track car
- Replies: 47
- Views: 4906
Re: E30 as a track car
I did my first shakedown in the E30 in current trim.... 4.0 m60, Gaz golds, 2.7 rack, R888, WMS brakes, stripped etc etc .......... apart from a the gearbox whining like some of my ex's and the internal servo needing more bracing .....was just awesome fun...... a real hand full because I don't use ...
- Sun Jul 19, 2015 11:42 am
- Forum: E30 BMW Chat
- Topic: E30 as a track car
- Replies: 47
- Views: 4906
Re: E30 as a track car
I did my first shakedown in the E30 in current trim.... 4.0 m60, Gaz golds, 2.7 rack, R888, WMS brakes, stripped etc etc .......... apart from a the gearbox whining like some of my ex's and the internal servo needing more bracing .....was just awesome fun...... a real hand full because I don't use a...
- Sun Jul 19, 2015 11:12 am
- Forum: E30 BMW Chat
- Topic: Post your trackday here....
- Replies: 49
- Views: 3432
Re: Post your trackday here....
Good Post
Nowhere !!
..... untill I get my 6 speed sorted after Bedford on the 6th July
Nowhere !!
- Wed Jul 08, 2015 7:59 pm
- Forum: M60/M62 Engines
- Topic: 6 speed Box
- Replies: 0
- Views: 5690
6 speed Box
Hi guys ....looking for a 6 speed box ......Thank you
- Tue Jul 07, 2015 8:08 pm
- Forum: M60/M62 Engines
- Topic: m60b40 steering pump noise
- Replies: 12
- Views: 7842
Re: m60b40 steering pump noise
Ok ....will do ...... sorry been so busy ....will get one up very soon 
- Tue Jun 30, 2015 10:44 pm
- Forum: E30 BMW Chat
- Topic: Rear skirt
- Replies: 1
- Views: 223
Rear skirt
anyone got any ideas what I could use as a rear skirt on my '89 tech 2 car ? Have converted to 4.0 ltr V8 and was considering twin pipes ...... I don't want to butcher the original one I have but wouldn't mind on a repro .....needs to look similar though :wink: any ideas ........oh i'm not looking f...
- Sun Jun 21, 2015 9:39 am
- Forum: M60/M62 Engines
- Topic: m60b40 steering pump noise
- Replies: 12
- Views: 7842
Re: m60b40 steering pump noise
Hi guys, just to let you know .......a modified E46 M52 pump has done the trick............. steering with 2.7 lock to lock is a dream
well worth the mucking about
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- Sun Jun 21, 2015 9:33 am
- Forum: Other BMW Chat
- Topic: 750i XL
- Replies: 4
- Views: 477
Re: 750i XL
Simon13 wrote:thats been on ebay for as long as i can remember
At that price I am not surprised !!
- Sat Jun 13, 2015 1:52 pm
- Forum: M60/M62 Engines
- Topic: m60b40 steering pump noise
- Replies: 12
- Views: 7842
Re: m60b40 steering pump noise
Thanks guys..... WillNZ did you also have the 2.7 Z3 1.9 rack ? I have got a 1.9 Z3 pump arriving on Monday .......worried it might be to light now 
- Fri Jun 12, 2015 1:48 pm
- Forum: M60/M62 Engines
- Topic: m60b40 steering pump noise
- Replies: 12
- Views: 7842
Re: m60b40 steering pump noise
Thanks guys for your input ...... I had a chat with the chap who sold it to me and reckons it is a 2.7 turn Z3 1.9 rack which was very light anyway ....so the next step is to get a Z3 pump and make that fit
Wish me luck and watch this space
Wish me luck and watch this space
- Thu Jun 11, 2015 2:43 pm
- Forum: Other BMW Chat
- Topic: BMW E28 525
- Replies: 8
- Views: 887
Re: BMW E28 525
I have a manual 520 with a 2.5 sport engine in at the mo, just needs a little bit of wiring in ....also the 4.4 V8 to drop in when my other projects are finished

