Finally got some pics together
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Finally got some pics together http://photobucket.com/albums/a358/redmistmotorsports/
Posted a bunch of pictures to a hosting site, should be easier to view than my website.
Car is way too fast. Haven't even floored it yet. I'll registering it when I get the fiberglass hood done. Next is getting it ready for paint. Doing it myself in hot rod black with copper highlights
Posted a bunch of pictures to a hosting site, should be easier to view than my website.
Car is way too fast. Haven't even floored it yet. I'll registering it when I get the fiberglass hood done. Next is getting it ready for paint. Doing it myself in hot rod black with copper highlights
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It's a T56 trans.
Re: BMW kit. Not that I know of. Not that difficult really if you have a plasma cutter and mig welder.
The e12 is a good choice be it is the lightest/smallest five series and you don't have to do ridiculous acrobatics to get the engine in. You can actually work on it post transplant. The other benefit is that I only need a safety inspection, no emissions and parts from later five series cars can be used.
Re: BMW kit. Not that I know of. Not that difficult really if you have a plasma cutter and mig welder.
The e12 is a good choice be it is the lightest/smallest five series and you don't have to do ridiculous acrobatics to get the engine in. You can actually work on it post transplant. The other benefit is that I only need a safety inspection, no emissions and parts from later five series cars can be used.
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Originally Posted by redmist
It's a T56 trans.
Re: BMW kit. Not that I know of. Not that difficult really if you have a plasma cutter and mig welder.
The e12 is a good choice be it is the lightest/smallest five series and you don't have to do ridiculous acrobatics to get the engine in. You can actually work on it post transplant. The other benefit is that I only need a safety inspection, no emissions and parts from later five series cars can be used.
Re: BMW kit. Not that I know of. Not that difficult really if you have a plasma cutter and mig welder.
The e12 is a good choice be it is the lightest/smallest five series and you don't have to do ridiculous acrobatics to get the engine in. You can actually work on it post transplant. The other benefit is that I only need a safety inspection, no emissions and parts from later five series cars can be used.
For possible drag racing, etc.....
btw looks great!
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I'm using the rear out of a Audi Quattro V-8. It's supposed to be industructable. The Audi guru I bought it from said they were used as is in their rally cars. 600 ft/lbs of torque would not be a problem
Other than that you could probably fab in any differential from an independent rear car, Corvettes spring to mind, but you would have to adapt it to the rear crossmember. Definetly some cutting and welding involved.
The car is so light because there isn't a lot to them. If you were really going to hammer it at the drags I think you would have to do some significant reinforcements, sub-frame etc.
This car is just going to see an occasional track day at Lime Rock and maybe some auto-x. No plans to go above 400HP as I think the car would rip itself to peices.
Other than that you could probably fab in any differential from an independent rear car, Corvettes spring to mind, but you would have to adapt it to the rear crossmember. Definetly some cutting and welding involved.
The car is so light because there isn't a lot to them. If you were really going to hammer it at the drags I think you would have to do some significant reinforcements, sub-frame etc.
This car is just going to see an occasional track day at Lime Rock and maybe some auto-x. No plans to go above 400HP as I think the car would rip itself to peices.
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Hi Andrew E12's are 76 to 81, and then replaced by the E28.
Gen3Benz I used LS1 mounts. You only see the chromolly front leg support there is another one on the other side of the mount. One goes straight up and down the other at an angle from the fender in to the motor. One l0" Titanium bolt goes through the two tubes and the mount. Same configuration on both sides.
Gen3Benz I used LS1 mounts. You only see the chromolly front leg support there is another one on the other side of the mount. One goes straight up and down the other at an angle from the fender in to the motor. One l0" Titanium bolt goes through the two tubes and the mount. Same configuration on both sides.
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Yeah the e30 would be a nice swap. You would probably not have to move the motor back too much but the trans tunnel may have to be altered.
I know it has been done on the later 3-series cars but I have never seen an LS1 into an e30. As it already has a rack and pinion (the same one I put into the e12) I know you can get the headers around it. I'll measure the difference between the strut towers and frame rails between the e12 and e30 and PM you.
I know it has been done on the later 3-series cars but I have never seen an LS1 into an e30. As it already has a rack and pinion (the same one I put into the e12) I know you can get the headers around it. I'll measure the difference between the strut towers and frame rails between the e12 and e30 and PM you.
Originally Posted by redmist
I'm using the rear out of a Audi Quattro V-8. It's supposed to be industructable. The Audi guru I bought it from said they were used as is in their rally cars. 600 ft/lbs of torque would not be a problem
Other than that you could probably fab in any differential from an independent rear car, Corvettes spring to mind, but you would have to adapt it to the rear crossmember. Definetly some cutting and welding involved.
The car is so light because there isn't a lot to them. If you were really going to hammer it at the drags I think you would have to do some significant reinforcements, sub-frame etc.
This car is just going to see an occasional track day at Lime Rock and maybe some auto-x. No plans to go above 400HP as I think the car would rip itself to peices.
Other than that you could probably fab in any differential from an independent rear car, Corvettes spring to mind, but you would have to adapt it to the rear crossmember. Definetly some cutting and welding involved.
The car is so light because there isn't a lot to them. If you were really going to hammer it at the drags I think you would have to do some significant reinforcements, sub-frame etc.
This car is just going to see an occasional track day at Lime Rock and maybe some auto-x. No plans to go above 400HP as I think the car would rip itself to peices.
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http://bilder.driftfun.com/hersker-e12 <- pictures
I've got an E12 to, funny to see that someone has put an LS1 in it, I've got the 1985 745 engine in mine. And im trying to use it for drifting.
Im installing my LS1 in a 67 Camaro btw.
http://www.driftfun.com/v3/?page=videos06 <- videos of our cars in action
I've got an E12 to, funny to see that someone has put an LS1 in it, I've got the 1985 745 engine in mine. And im trying to use it for drifting.
Im installing my LS1 in a 67 Camaro btw.
http://www.driftfun.com/v3/?page=videos06 <- videos of our cars in action
