other 2002 Tisa

[Slightly Larger Roundies]

Not sure the story on this car but it was featured today at the car show I went to.

 

2002 TISA.  It had a 1600 badge. 

 

 

[jgerock]

Hmm. Did you get the VIn of that car?  I thought BMW only made 1800tiSA (NK) cars.

[Slightly Larger Roundies]

I didn't get the VIN. I should have but I was be-dazzeled by all the cars there and it was my first show for my touring.

[tjones02]

BMW did only make 1800 Ti/SA cars. I'd be very interested in the VIN of the engine, the story of how it ended up in a 1600-2, and the story of what ever happened to the Ti/SA that gave up its engine.

[tjones02]

Well, they used some 1800 ti/SA parts in a few 2000 Ti race cars but that's another story... For another time.

Oh yeah,that 1600-2 has the best of both worlds for me; an early 1600 with an apparent real Ti/SA engine.

Edited June 10, 2013 by tjones02

[Conserv]

BMW did only make 1800 Ti/SA cars. I'd be very interested in the VIN of the engine, the story of how it ended up in a 1600-2, and the story of what ever happened to the Ti/SA that gave up its engine.

+1

The absence of air filter housing brackets on the driver-side inner fender, and the presence of the snorkel, say "1600-2" rather than 1600ti (and certainly not "factory Ti/SA"). As Tom says, it's a simple engine transplant.

Steve

[Slightly Larger Roundies]

The car seemed to have some history. There were many papers. I wish now I had taken better photos of this car. 

[dbmw2002]

Any chance of a test drive, a thorough explanation of the term bat out of hell will follow....................................

[bmw_jeff]

^{That would be a fun ride with the TISA engine.  It's in an early 1600 likely Manila color, note the embossed hood trim 66-early68.  The aftermarket oil filler cap is hideous.   Tom is probably just eyeing that ISA motor to swap into his TISA and avoid all that pesky rebuild work LOL.} 

[saaron]

Is that car in the newish Jeremy Walton book?  I think the owner is in Colorado Springs.  May have that garbled.

 

Scott

[Kpeters]

It may not be a TISA becuase that doesn't exist at least not on an 02" but that's one sweet car.

[tisalover]

Old destroyed Tisa s were often cannibalized, I have seen original steering wheels, seats and motors in 02 cars over the years. The head with 300 degree cam and bigger valves is a nice performance upgrade. My head and intake manifolds were stolen by crackheads for the scrap value. If anyone has a good head and intake manifolds I'd be interested in purchase at a fair price. 1800 cc tisa motors are a little roachy on torque and power. That head and 45 webers on a good 10.1 comp 2 liter motor with 1602 4.22 rear diff would be thrilling up to about 105 mph.   Peter

[littleguyschultz]

Is that car in the newish Jeremy Walton book?  I think the owner is in Colorado Springs.  May have that garbled.

 

Scott

Correct!!

This car is owned by R Meinig in CO Springs. He bought the 1600 with the intent of a restoration, and happened to have an 1800TI/SA (i think?). About 2 years ago, he had the engine swapped into the 1600 to make a lighter, smaller "FrakenTISA"

I haven't ridden in it, but it was well done. Ben, all of this was documented on the framed display in front of the car. Pretty crazy they only made ~200 of those engines!

[Slightly Larger Roundies]

I didn't have time to read the plaques as I was trying to get the touring ready for the show as well. Thanks for the info! 

 

[Conserv]

Correct!!This car is owned by R Meinig in CO Springs. He bought the 1600 with the intent of a restoration, and happened to have an 1800TI/SA (i think?). About 2 years ago, he had the engine swapped into the 1600 to make a lighter, smaller "FrakenTISA"I haven't ridden in it, but it was well done. Ben, all of this was documented on the framed display in front of the car. Pretty crazy they only made ~200 of those engines!

Thanks for filling us in on the story behind this! Now it makes sense.

Still, I'd love to see that motor find its way back, eventually, to an 1800 tiSA, or even an 1800 ti!

Regards,

Steve

Edited June 12, 2013 by Conserv