jamesw
Well-Known Member
This engine popped up for sale recently and piqued my interest. I have seen a few swapped into E9's and apparently they are a FANTASTIC and very expensive motor.
Apparently it's an M88 motor that threw/broke the timing chain at some point in the past. The price for the motor is so low (<$1,000) that I am still interested even though I can see I'll be in for a hefty rebuild bill.
What do you think - am I nuts? The very least I am in for is pistons and valves (plus the usual bearings etc). Am I looking at a >$5,000 rebuild?
What are the other considerations for putting the engine into my coupe? He also has a 280 dogleg transmission available. Is that the right one?
Cheers
James
Apparently it's an M88 motor that threw/broke the timing chain at some point in the past. The price for the motor is so low (<$1,000) that I am still interested even though I can see I'll be in for a hefty rebuild bill.
What do you think - am I nuts? The very least I am in for is pistons and valves (plus the usual bearings etc). Am I looking at a >$5,000 rebuild?
What are the other considerations for putting the engine into my coupe? He also has a 280 dogleg transmission available. Is that the right one?
Cheers
James