Alpina

Post Thu Jun 20, 2013 10:40 pm

If I was to undertake a 2.7 build is it possible to order original alpina parts ?that's if they are still available ......

Post Thu Jun 20, 2013 10:58 pm

Pistons are still available new but not a camshaft.

Barry BSS325I has a C2 2.7 crank, block and ECU for sale.

Post Thu Jun 20, 2013 11:21 pm

Just thought I would need the chassis number to be able to get parts,is this a worth while upgrade or would the 2.8 route be best?

Post Thu Jun 20, 2013 11:22 pm

2.8 would be cheaper to build.

Post Thu Jun 20, 2013 11:33 pm

Ye my reservation with the 2.8 would be durability.would it give as high mileage as a 2.7.....
Is it a 50-100k engine! Just checked bbs325 seems he's behind bars

Post Fri Jun 21, 2013 6:40 am

You will be asked for the Alpina engine number, I don't know if its a new thing but i just ordered new badges for my C2, at first they asked for the Alpina chassis number, i pointed out E30s didn't get one, they then asked for the 4 digit engine number, i might add that these questions came from BMW not the dealer, they put my order on stop until they had what they wanted.

Post Fri Jun 21, 2013 7:08 am

To be honest, cost to build a brand new C2 2.7 from scratch would be pretty mad.

Think, New TD Cank & New Pistons would probably cost what it would to build a complete 2.8.

Post Fri Jun 21, 2013 8:34 am

a 2,8 done to a good standard is a good motor once mine comes on cam it really is punchy.