What model is this?

[federico]

Well, Its the infamous E9 B2S Alpina "fukujima", now it's in its final stages of restoration.... To think that some suggested we break it up for parts! Well, I must confess I didn't know what I was getting into. It's like crossing a lake; when I wanted to quit I was already in the middle and I couldn't go back. To much money and pride invested! It's been a continuos struggle, but we are know restoring the motor. Posted some photos...


Its got high compression pistons (to be expected).
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The motor is in superb conditions, though dirty as hell after 20 years in storage; Its going to get an acid bath, new paint and lots of TLC and elbow grease...

Wear is incredibly low and only standard crank and con rods bearings are needed. Same for the piston rings.

Obviously the list of parts is humongous: all gaskets, water pump, complete clutch, chains, chain guides, tensioner, sprocket, piston rings, bearings, valve guides, water plugs....you name it!


As you can see, the car has been painted in Inka orange. It goes on well with the taylored green glass all around. I'm not going to have A/C so at least it will a couple of degrees cooler. You can imagine how cold is Madrid in summer.

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And, FYI, it's much better looking than these photos. I'm a bad photographer.


Well we are slowly getting there! I joined this great forum two years ago! Temps fugit

Thanks again for you help. I can't wait to have it running...I'll send a video when we start it for the first time...

big hug, from Spain, to you all!!!

Fred

 

[Ohmess]

I can already see how beautuful its going to be. Keep the pictures coming please.

 

[Arde]

Beautiful! If you decide to break it in parts now you can get even more...
The name Fukujima is perfect, the Japanese also decided to restore the plant.
And Inka kind of glows in the dark.

 

[OCCoupe]

This is absolutely beautiful.

 

[lloyd]

Outstanding work.


Does your chassis number match the engine block and, for that matter, the transmission? The chassis number you photographed suggests at least the body started out as a late-'72 to early-'73 3.0csi. Before editing your post, I thought you mentioned discovering that the disassembled engine was 2.5 liter, with "large valves", and I thought you had extra cylinder head pictures. The "85,97" marking on the piston crown you posted seems to bear this out. In any event, this information invites the question whether ALPINA prepared any later model 2.5 coupes and/or 2.5 liter engines? Maybe my questions are best answered by consulting the new ALPINA anniversary book or someone who has it. http://www.e9coupe.com/forum/showthread.php?t=20046

I have no knowledge concerning whether ALPINA made any effort to match numbers, but I am interested in learning more. Most recognize the ALPINA name emblazoned on valve covers, air filter housings, wheels, shift knobs and the like. A few engine builders and remanufacturers have been known to add their own "in house" marks to their work. With that in mind, did ALPINA also stamp its hallmark on less conspicuous engine work/modifications, or simply use the standard BMW-issued numbers or stampings?

Let me throw in one more question that is a little off the subject, but perhaps those with ALPINA and Motorsport knowledge can expound upon it. I was asked about something called an "M" replacement block that may have been available in the late '70s - early '80s. I believe this somehow referred to a Motorsport short block but have no current recollection. Was there a so-called 3.0 M-block? How would it have differed (internally or externally) from the stock BMW block? My understanding is that this block, whatever its actual designation, was merely a factory replacement. The fact that someone may have said it is the same block used by the M1 does not mean that this was accurate then or now. No clue whether the so-called "M" indicated something out of the ordinary or if it was actually marked somewhere on the block as a casting or stamping.






Chassis number 2264147

Alpina engine shop in the '70s

Probably Colorado and not Inka but could not resist. (Not mine)

 

[federico]

i’m going to ask for engine block and transmission numbers and post them. meanwhile, here are a couple of new photos of the rear end being mounted to see how it fits..it will be “protected” soon.
best regards Fred

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[Honolulu]

My August '72 build 3.0 VIN is 225---- which should place VIN 226---- in late '72 or early '73, but I don't closely follow the minutiae.

 

[sfdon]

Very helpful charlie- thank you!