j_jza80 Posted February 15, 2017 Share Posted February 15, 2017 5.0 v12 engine and 6 speed getrag gearbox for less than half the price of a Supra getrag. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/112280404995 It should physically fit, the stock fuel system should be up to It, and there's probably a suitable diff ratio. The main difficulty will probably lie in the electrics, though a decent standalone like a Syvecs s8 or a Motec should be up to the task. Fit a set of long tubular exhaust manifolds and ITB's and you'd have something truly special Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Bullitt Posted February 15, 2017 Share Posted February 15, 2017 Makes me wonder what the 1GZ-FE would cost to import. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_jza80 Posted February 15, 2017 Author Share Posted February 15, 2017 Thing is with that engine is theres no UK knowledge base or parts supply. Potential nightmare. You and i both know what it can be like getting parts or info for vvti tiptronic Supras, 1G would be a whole different ballgame. Plus presumably some form of transmission adapter would be needed for a manual? Plus, this BMW engine is the base for the McLaren F1 Engine, which makes it impossibly cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Bullitt Posted February 15, 2017 Share Posted February 15, 2017 You and i both know what it can be like getting parts or info for vvti tiptronic Supras Nope, no idea what you are talking about Plus presumably some form of transmission adapter would be needed for a manual? I doubt it, we both know autos are quicker Plus, this BMW engine is the base for the McLaren F1 Engine, which makes it impossibly cool. You have a point there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annabella Posted February 15, 2017 Share Posted February 15, 2017 Weird, was only looking at 7 series V12 last weekend thinking on same lines! Then my thoughts went to the century V12, but then theres the drive by wire throttle is there not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hitbox Junkie Posted February 15, 2017 Share Posted February 15, 2017 V12 would be ace Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott-tt Posted February 16, 2017 Share Posted February 16, 2017 If you scroll through the pictures it looks like they're pulling the engine out of an E30 that must have been an awesome car with the V12 in it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rider Posted February 16, 2017 Share Posted February 16, 2017 This is what you want. http://c8.alamy.com/comp/BNP20G/rolls-royce-merlin-20-piston-engine-BNP20G.jpg Or alternatively why not just buy a BMW 7 series. They come very cheap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted February 16, 2017 Share Posted February 16, 2017 The BMW V12 is a gutless bloody thing, not as big of a lemon as the jaguar V12, but not far off. In the 7 and 8 series BMW's they ran them as two separate straight six banks, with a separate ECU for each bank. A nightmare of a thing to diagnose. Now the supercharged Mercedes V8's are another matter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_jza80 Posted February 16, 2017 Author Share Posted February 16, 2017 not as big of a lemon as the jaguar V12 Blasphemy! Besides, not all jaguar v12s are equal http://www.pistonheads.com/regulars/ph-spottedykywt/lister-jaguar-xjs-7-0-spotted/31574 I think considering it was designed in the 60's, the Jag v12 was a work of art. Even in the 90's when that engine was effectively 30 years old, the Daimler Double 6 was getting flattering reviews about the engines refinement, although not it's fuel economy. It was also used in some proper exotica, such as the xj13, XJR15 and Lister Storm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_jza80 Posted February 16, 2017 Author Share Posted February 16, 2017 Maybe a v10 would be better though... https://www.youtube.com/shared?ci=acOicsyKMNo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Bullitt Posted February 17, 2017 Share Posted February 17, 2017 1GZ-FE Supra. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u8oRO6jkUCQ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annabella Posted February 17, 2017 Share Posted February 17, 2017 Mmmmmmmmmmmm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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