Engine conversion in uk
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adamt93
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Fitting the v8 4.0l Wondering how much it would be for this conversion if I took it to a garage or a specialist to do? Thanks
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LongR
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there is not many people that would do it.. but if you are handy with tools its easy enough.
where are you located? would be helpfull to point any garages
where are you located? would be helpfull to point any garages
m62 powered e30 in progress
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LongR
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i dont knoow of anybody around there.. closes i know to you is
http://www.gamacars.com/contact-us/
if not them... look more localy.. there is few people here im sure can do it for you.. i did mine.. it wasnt hard
http://www.gamacars.com/contact-us/
if not them... look more localy.. there is few people here im sure can do it for you.. i did mine.. it wasnt hard
m62 powered e30 in progress
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DanTheMannn
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"Bimmer bits" on FB Do any conversion and can supply engines etc.
Not used myself but have friends who have used them and recommend.
Located midlands somewhere!
Not used myself but have friends who have used them and recommend.
Located midlands somewhere!
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Phill172
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Rob from Rawmotorsport will do the conversions,
But it depends on what your sourcing yourself, are you supplying a car, engine, box, manifolds etc
But it depends on what your sourcing yourself, are you supplying a car, engine, box, manifolds etc
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m340
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It's not hard to do it yourself, the labour charge for getting a specialist to do the job would be thousands.
Just to give an idea of parts prices of a diy conversion:
-my 540i 6 speed donor car was £1100
-£800 on suspension and brakes
-£50 on 2 flanges and y peices to help make my exhaust manifolds
-£600 on a custom stainless exhaust from the manifolds back
-£250 on e30 an lsd
-£110 on a mercedes radiator and cooling fan
-£10 on metal offcuts to make engine mounts ect
-£50 on balancing the driveshaft
-£100 on rev counter chip from the states
-£500 on custom hoses for brakes and steering lines
The above list is what was needed to get mine driving, then you can upgrade as you see fit.
Just to give an idea of parts prices of a diy conversion:
-my 540i 6 speed donor car was £1100
-£800 on suspension and brakes
-£50 on 2 flanges and y peices to help make my exhaust manifolds
-£600 on a custom stainless exhaust from the manifolds back
-£250 on e30 an lsd
-£110 on a mercedes radiator and cooling fan
-£10 on metal offcuts to make engine mounts ect
-£50 on balancing the driveshaft
-£100 on rev counter chip from the states
-£500 on custom hoses for brakes and steering lines
The above list is what was needed to get mine driving, then you can upgrade as you see fit.
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Darrenr
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Look at team sunset on facebook the guys have done mine and 4-5 other m60's in e30s and other is s bodys
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sunnysr
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How much did pete charge to fit the motor for you, was that a full job wires n everything
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Rav335uk
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Pete doesn't charge that much for the work above.
All he asks is that you spend some time in his basement with some "Werthers", and some pics.
All he asks is that you spend some time in his basement with some "Werthers", and some pics.

If you Got "Haters",Then your doing something Right!
CR24v??? Where's it all gone?? LOL
