Rotary 2002!!!

[sebandwhit]

I have a 1969 bmw 2002 that I am restoring. I want to swap out the old m10 bmw engine for a 13b twin turbo. I cant seen to find any pictures of bmw rotary swaps anywhere. Has this been done with a 13b twin turbo? Any info I can get would be great! I think it's possible but I just have to figure out if the transmission will fit and figure out the driveshaft situation.

[PSloan]

its a cool idea - but why that engine?

[H_Krix]

I entertained this idea a while ago, except I was thinking of fitting it into a 1972 MGB GT.

If I recall, one of the major issues was oil cooling... As well as the overall width of the engine itself. Of course, there's a lot more room in the nose of an '02 than in a BGT, so maybe you won't have that issue...

Transmission is going to be a tricky one though. If i recall, RX-7 trannies are very wide.

[sebandwhit]

Well I like this motor because it's light, small, and they make from 250-280hp in stock form. Ive considered many other bmw engine swaps and cant decide... especially when I dont have the $5000 to spend on an s14 engine that has 150k miles on it! They are expensive! I want a decent amount of hp from whatever I use next! Im open to suggestions.

[albawhore]

I have decided on the M20 stroker. It is a common swap and the bugs have been worked out by others. You can buy motor mounts etc. The M20 isn't known for large bhp withou a turbo/supercharger however you can get the torque #'s up pretty high. From what I have read I am going to be looking at about 215 bhp and torque in the 250-260 ft/lbs range with a nice smooth torque curve all the way up.

My research has me looking at about $3500 for the engine in the car running. That is with me doing the majority of the work myself. There is a good write up on building the engine at strictlyeta.net.

As I said on the general board I have always been intrigued with the rotary swap and I would be interested to see one done. You might want to google pineapple racing and check out some of their stuff.

Good Luck and welcome.

If you ever need anything give me a buzz.

Justin

[sebandwhit]

What would be a good m20 motor for me to look at? If I could spend less than $4000 and have a strong reliable motor in my car I would be happy.

[brendang2000]

Has anyone ever done a V6 conversion?

[tjbmw2002]

If your looking for a s14 motor that has been gone through and has just about everything new, I have one for slae, I sold off the project car for my m2 conversion due to relocating to anohter state.

[twenty02_vnz]

Hey dude, what you planning to do with u'r old m10? how bout tossing it in here. I could really use one to my 69. but i'm little bit tight in badget.

tnx

vinz

[sebandwhit]

Well Im thinking of doing a different kind of swap now. But if I do get rid of it I will post it here on the forum.

[albawhore]

Vinz,

What are you looking for. E mail me.

Justin

[sebandwhit]

I might be interested in the s14!!! email. me

[tjbmw2002]

Email me at thomastejeda@hotmail.com I can provide pictures of everything included, I have not assembled the block yet but I can if you don't want to, Just drop me an email or give me a call at 310-683-3999,

[twenty02_vnz]

Vinz,

What are you looking for. E mail me.

Justin

just waiting for my luck and see if somebody wants to just get rid of their old engine and sell it cheap(less than $100). few months back this guy from santa cruz replace/upgrade his old engine(but running) and sold it for $50.

-vinz

[looznutz]

Hey have you given anythought to put in a m60 v8? I have been thinking about it and I have a spare v8 motor in my garage. Anybody want to contribute a 02 carcass to the Frankenstein 2004( 4 for the 4 liter v8)?