Quote:
Originally Posted by spazzyfry123
Still figuring out the details, but if it does go the way of total loss... What would you slap the drivetrain into? I know it's in great shape and would be fun to let the stripper live on vicariously. Figured it could make for a fun discussion.
Once upon a time I swapped a built up LS1 and T-56 into an stripped RX-7 Turbo II for the intention of track car. That sure was a hoot. What would you do?
|
Oh, that's an interesting idea that certainly entertains me.
I like the idea of reincarnating the spirit of your stripper.
I'm thinking keep the S65 within the BMW family:
1) Plenty of E46s with S65s these days so if you want to do something a little different and stick with the stripper theme, then either an E36 M or E86 Z4 Coupe would be appropriate, as they are lighter/smaller cars.
2) E89 Z4 a la Z4 GT3 would be a cool homage, but in street form it's not a very talented chassis nor would it be a simple swap. You'd be doing it for the looks and brownie points more so than the driving experience. But this would make your build pretty much one-of-a-kind.
3) E82 1er would also be quite appropriate, kind of like Marco (ilikebmxbikes)'s build. An E82 would keep it within the same generation of cars so it would feel more "natural" and factory feeling, if done right.
4) E91 as mentioned above, there's a weight penalty, but like an E82 1er S65 swap, you'd basically be creating something that BMW should've/could've/would've from the factory.
All depends on what you're feeling going forward.