thanks ill keep it in mind, I looking for the chassis first engine wise I want to see what the original e9 motor can do.Hey…maybe today is your lucky day….i have a e28-535is motor AND 5sp Getrag trans (both working BUT was parted from a bad e28-535is that had roo much corrosion on Body) you can have for 1k AND we live…what…20-40miles from one another….unless you wanted e9 original stuff….just let me know but best of luck in your search….thomas