I know, I know, there are only a few 5 series with V12 engines. But that is a real good story with nice pics about a V12 rebuilt, and the engine finally ends up in a replica Cobra.
Nice write up by Cor from the Netherlands and Sean 750
http://bmwe32.student.utwente.nl/sea...0rebuild_1.htm
Have a look at the polishing of the parts DIY.
Now you know what you always wanted to do this weekend![]()
Whoa. For a second, I thought that he'd actually finished the car!
best, whit
Wow! I'm exhausted!
Ralph Mendoza Jr. - Long Beach, CA
This weekend I will work again on it with some friends.
But no need to disassemble the engine. Trying to get it clean from the outside, something like this, although I am far away from that shiny thing
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Originally Posted by shogun
in them?
I know some on Germany.
But this here is something special, E30 350i with a V12 from an E32, it has now 350 HP
http://www.bmw-power.de/Fahrzeuge/E3.../350_v12_8.jpg
http://www.bmw-power.de/Fahrzeuge/E3...uebersicht.htm
THat would be the ultimate sleeper car. retain the 525i badge but have a V12 lurking under the hood!Originally Posted by shogun
Mustbr8kfree
1995 525i, Shadowline,EAT chip, Alpine
to transplant a v12?Originally Posted by shogun
Mustbr8kfree
1995 525i, Shadowline,EAT chip, Alpine
Probably cost you more than what your car is worth... better off buying one that is done.
Good point.Originally Posted by Tiger
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1995 525i, Shadowline,EAT chip, Alpine