Old school BMW with V8

FreeThinker · 11-28-2005, 01:00 PM

Here are some pics of the latest project, my roomates '73ish BMW 2002

With Oldsmobile Aurora 4.0 DOHC V8

Pics:

Transmission is a T5 from a 2.8 Camaro.

Were gonna have to widen the tunnel a bit and the original box steering had to go to fit the motor. Were going to use an S13 rack with a custom column. Also the brake system on the 2002 is very interesting. The pedal box is floor mounted so the brake rod is a pull type, which then cantilevers into the booster to become a push type. I think we might mount the booster in the back seat using the pull linkage. Overall the project is off to a smooth start though. Motor fits fairly well for such a small car, it's pretty light too, and we already have a bolt-up transmission.

ward · 11-28-2005, 02:18 PM

i love the bmw2002. keep us up to date with your project.

FD3S_pilot · 11-28-2005, 04:14 PM

I remember reading about a 2002 with an m3 s14 engine
but a v8...sound like a lot of fun...

kalib0y · 11-28-2005, 04:34 PM

that sounds like its going to be fun! a little front heavy too!

Mike Peters · 11-28-2005, 05:41 PM

wow thats cool

specs on aurora v8, is that a northstar motor?

HoosierDrifter · 11-28-2005, 05:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike Peters

wow thats cool

specs on aurora v8, is that a northstar motor?

yup... the 4.0l is refered as the "Baby Northstar"

HP - 250

Torque - 260

kalib0y · 11-28-2005, 07:44 PM

i agree theres a nice 2002 around my area and the owner is asking $5500!!!

Its also quite the touge car, i always hear stories of them burning cars like supras in the canyons with thier light weight and short wheel base

prophet · 11-28-2005, 08:20 PM

is the dr. pepper your secret weapon?

11-28-2005, 01:00 PM	#1
FreeThinker Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: TX Posts: 54	Old school BMW with V8 Here are some pics of the latest project, my roomates '73ish BMW 2002 With Oldsmobile Aurora 4.0 DOHC V8 Pics: Transmission is a T5 from a 2.8 Camaro. Were gonna have to widen the tunnel a bit and the original box steering had to go to fit the motor. Were going to use an S13 rack with a custom column. Also the brake system on the 2002 is very interesting. The pedal box is floor mounted so the brake rod is a pull type, which then cantilevers into the booster to become a push type. I think we might mount the booster in the back seat using the pull linkage. Overall the project is off to a smooth start though. Motor fits fairly well for such a small car, it's pretty light too, and we already have a bolt-up transmission. Last edited by FreeThinker; 03-10-2012 at 01:51 PM.

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11-28-2005, 02:18 PM	#2
ward Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: o.c. ca. Posts: 66	i love the bmw2002. keep us up to date with your project.

11-28-2005, 04:14 PM	#3
FD3S_pilot mmmm...Spirit R...... Join Date: May 2004 Location: Santa Rosa,CA Posts: 785	I remember reading about a 2002 with an m3 s14 engine but a v8...sound like a lot of fun...

11-28-2005, 04:34 PM	#4
kalib0y Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: long beach Posts: 55	that sounds like its going to be fun! a little front heavy too!

11-28-2005, 05:41 PM	#5
Mike Peters Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Huntsville, TX Posts: 1,012	wow thats cool specs on aurora v8, is that a northstar motor?

11-28-2005, 07:44 PM	#7
kalib0y Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: long beach Posts: 55	i agree theres a nice 2002 around my area and the owner is asking $5500!!! Its also quite the touge car, i always hear stories of them burning cars like supras in the canyons with thier light weight and short wheel base

11-28-2005, 08:20 PM	#8
prophet Im Foreign Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: AREGON Posts: 168	is the dr. pepper your secret weapon?