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Some of yous guys spend money on wheels, I....UPDATE! 9/9/11

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spend it on a S6S-560G aka V12 6 speed manual transmission.

Just in case you didn't think I was serious about the 550i e28 I've been talking about since I sold the V8 car.

Official build thread will start early next year sometime.

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Can you spot the quarter in both pics?
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What quarter?

All I see is AWESOME. :evil:
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lol@ the quarter.

I thought you were collecting many-piston'd motors. ;) I guess you only collect one variety of parts at a time?
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Wow! After getting to know my Getrag 5 speed a little last summer, that thing looks massive.

Will be watching the build log. :popcorn:
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Quarter in first pic is on top of shaft, second pic -leaning on left bottom
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You are an inspiration to hacks all over the world Aaron!

:rockon:

I say the world needs a V12 e28!
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For the ones who have no imagination....

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This is gonna be fun!

:alright:
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Awww, you lost the quarter?

I see transmission tunnel widening in your future. Looks like fun. :D
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Jeremy wrote: I see transmission tunnel widening in your future.
Don't say that, I do not look forward to it at all!!! :evil:
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I saw the quarter, too, but my first thought was "DOES NOT FIT!"

I know it will, eventually, though. :laugh:
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I can't wait! If you need some extra hands, I'd be willing to come down for a weekend or six to turn some wrenches. :alright:
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This is going to be awesome.
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bmw4aaron wrote:
Jeremy wrote: I see transmission tunnel widening in your future.
Don't say that, I do not look forward to it at all!!! :evil:
Need some help with that?
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Looks like fun... :rofl:
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bmw4aaron wrote:For the ones who have no imagination....

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You're a sick puppy....can't wait to see the post! :alright:
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bmw4aaron wrote:
Can you spot the quarter in both pics?
Interesting. The guys buying wheels have a crisp paper George Washington left over to show the deep dish and you have a nice metal George Washington to show the size of the tranny. I'm guessing you used the same quarter, too.
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bmw4aaron wrote:For the ones who have no imagination....

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Ooooo. I can imagine a lot of things.

The thrust of a V12 pushing me back in the seat. :D

Snicking thru 6 gears. :D

Pulling up to gas up. Often. :|

And flashing red lights in my rear view mirror. :bawl:
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Mike W. wrote:
bmw4aaron wrote:For the ones who have no imagination....

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Ooooo. I can imagine a lot of things.

The thrust of a V12 pushing me back in the seat. :D

Snicking thru 6 gears. :D

Pulling up to gas up. Often. :|

And flashing red lights in my rear view mirror. :bawl:
Imagine 20k for a rebuild...... :laugh:
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edlocke wrote:
Imagine 20k for a rebuild...... :laugh:
More like $150 for another motor.
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wkohler wrote:
edlocke wrote:
Imagine 20k for a rebuild...... :laugh:
More like $150 for another motor.
Or nothing since he has a spare.

I have never encountered a V12 that needed a rebuild. I'm sure people have killed them by overheating or running without oil, but they seem to live forever. They are very understressed.
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wkohler wrote:
edlocke wrote: Imagine 20k for a rebuild...... :laugh:
More like $150 for another motor.
No kidding. Transmission has to be worth 10x the value of the motor driving it.

Can't wait to see this progress. Good luck.
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edlocke wrote:
Mike W. wrote:
bmw4aaron wrote:For the ones who have no imagination....

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Ooooo. I can imagine a lot of things.

The thrust of a V12 pushing me back in the seat. :D

Snicking thru 6 gears. :D

Pulling up to gas up. Often. :|

And flashing red lights in my rear view mirror. :bawl:
Imagine 20k for a rebuild...... :laugh:
Rebuild of what? The engine or the trans? This seems pretty fair.
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Is this the 5.0, 5.4 or 6.0 ltr M70 muscle ?

Are you concerned with the tinned pistons and Alusil bore ? If I had one of these I'd have it lined with steel inserts and up the compression with custom pistons. If money was no object that is.

I sometimes dream about digging around in a salvage yard and finding a S70.

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Thats so sick!!!!!!

And i thought the Six speed out of the 540i/6 was the only choice.
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850 CSi trans is the only choice.

Aaron,
Get me the exhaust manifolds from your spare motor and George and I will work something out for you for the future. :dead:
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:D Made the mistake of showing this thread to my son. He went instant ear to ear grin and asked, "OH! Can we do that to my eta?"


:rofl: So I turned to my right and repeated the question to Mom. :rofl:

She said no. :bawl:

I kept my mouth shut knowing she has a soft spot for LSx's. :cool:
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Post by carnut »

WOW WOW WOW
unreal, go for it.
aftermarket ecu i suppose?
very best wishes on your endeavors!
pls take plenty of pics and keep a log on things.i so much would like to do the same!
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Will be staying tuned in for this adventure ! Best of luck Aaron !



Okay please don't flame me here but it looks like the bell housing has provisions for a starter on both sides ? What am I seeing or not seeing here ? I am guessing its for left hand/ right hand steering applications.
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Post by rmiddendorf »

Wow- cool! Look on YouTube as I think someone did this to an E24. May be good for tips if you can find the person who did the conversion.

See if you can put the transmission towards the rear for a better weight distribution! :)
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