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Posted by: 914Dan Sep 10 2009, 12:26 PM

I have a BMW E-30; that's a six cylinder five speed 325 series. Motor is fine but the body, Oy. I'm looking for something lighter than a BMW body; i.e. Renault R-5, Dauphine, maybe a Simca or even a Yugo to put the straight six of German goodness into.

I want to put the engine back a bit from its stock location because BMWs are so heavy, so I'm leaning toward a four door. With four doors the engine can be under the windshield and the driver in the back seat. Better weight distribution but still have the safety of an emergency exit nearby.

If you have anything, see something lurking out behind the barn or wherever, lemme know. It will probably never see commuter duty, so a Title isn't really an issue.

OK, if it's got bullet holes in the trunk and you give it to me for free while you're all out of breath and sweaty?


Thanx, Dan

Posted by: dlo914 Sep 12 2009, 06:38 PM

Why not go japanese w/ a datsun 510 sedan?


or a coupe:

Posted by: Gint Sep 13 2009, 08:13 AM

I think 510's are pretty hard to come by these days aren't they?

Posted by: 914Dan Sep 15 2009, 06:07 AM

I found a very clean 1968 Ford Cortina two door. Now if you have connections to a 2.3 turbo......

I have a 1988 BMW 325e to swap or sell.


Dan

Posted by: Gint Sep 15 2009, 07:38 AM

Sweet. My buddy has a Triumph Spitfire with a Merkur turbo 4 installed. Not sure on the exact size but most of those ford turbo 4's were 2.3 I think.

Great ride...

Posted by: 914Dan Sep 15 2009, 10:56 AM

Once complete it will piggy back on this thing.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/1003/914Dan/IMG_0677.jpg

Posted by: Gint Sep 15 2009, 04:18 PM

Giddyup

Posted by: 914Dan Oct 1 2009, 06:45 AM

Woohoo!! I bought a rust free 1968 Cortina GT. Now I need a 2.3 turbo from a T-Bird.


Dan

Posted by: Ferg Oct 1 2009, 03:10 PM

Start checking yards, pretty common motor, Merkur, SVO mustangs, TC TBirds.

Don't rule out a Ztec 4 from a focus either, SVT models make 170ish NA, and aftermarket is big for the euro cosworth versions.

Posted by: 914Dan Oct 6 2009, 12:14 PM

I bought a supercharged 3.8 from a T-Bird SC for $400. Looking for a T5 tranny.

Giddyup.