V8 into 2002

[TobyB]

I was given an E21, and I'm thinking it might make a good place to stick an N52.

 

There's quite a bit more room under the tunnel, and between the radiator and the firewall.

 

Unfortunately, job one is to redesign the front tension arm mounts...  and then fix the strut angle.

 

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[gary32]

E 21 suggestion:

what gender would this be...

[tzei]

That's clearly Mig 19 stealth/ urban combat config. A (Farmer-X). Never made to production as it's subsonic stability was poor. ?

[M3M3]

E21 is the BMW factory code for a fully indexed performance upgrade kit for a 2002.

[Arizona02]

The old design carb engines Chevy V8 is 90 degrees wide  and the Ford is at 60 allowing more room between the inner strut fenders. Have seen these swaps in  internet photos only. Wonder how much room to remove exhaust manifolds or change spark plugs. The Ford probably is longer because of the timing chain water pump housing  means less clearance for radiator. Ford front mounted Dist. is an advantage.  Each company make a V6 same degrees benefit of 1 cylinder shorter. Save weight with aluminum heads, intake manifold and water pump cost $

['76mintgrün'02]

4 minutes ago, Arizona02 said:

Ford front mounted Dist. is an advantage.

 

Chevy adjustable Dist. is an advantage.   

 

It's nice the way they put the weights and springs up top too,

 

but you won't fit this one in a 2002!

 

 

 

[Lorin]

4 hours ago, Arizona02 said:

The old design carb engines Chevy V8 is 90 degrees wide  and the Ford is at 60 allowing more room between the inner strut fenders. Have seen these swaps in  internet photos only. 

The ford small block V8 is a 90 degree V just like the Chevy and most American V8’s. 

[Vicleonardo1]

8 hours ago, tzei said:

That's clearly Mig 19 stealth/ urban combat config. A (Farmer-X). Never made to production as it's subsonic stability was poor. ?

A few JATO mishaps led to its limited production. Yet several are still available for sale in Serbia. 

[TobyB]

12 hours ago, Lorin said:

The ford small block V8 is a 90 degree V just like the Chevy and most American V8’s. 

 

you b3at me to it.

 

TV6's work better at 60 degrees.

 

Or in the neighbor's pond.

 

t

[gary32]

This looks like a good daily driver.

(Impressive craftsmanship, I saw her? in person.)

[Son of Marty]

Everybody loves a good gasser.