Slicer + Fall-line Motorsports E46 + S65 Build

[slicer]

Originally Posted by sbo76

That is an amazing build! What lap times are you running at CVR?

1:55 at CVR without pushing the limits of the car on my first time out. It’s surprisingly easy to drive. There is a lot more in it. I would expect under 1:50 as I get more comfortable on my next visit.

I’ll be at Willow Springs this Friday with Speed District.

[911r]

Originally Posted by PrimeBMW

S62. My junkyard motor made 432 / 375 wheel hp. The race motor has a bit more 😉. I have issues with driveline parts letting loose at the higher hp level.

Curious as to why you chose S62 over S65. Cost/availability? Or is it an easier fit. Also curious what you did for steering column.

[PrimeBMW]

Originally Posted by 911r

Curious as to why you chose S62 over S65. Cost/availability? Or is it an easier fit. Also curious what you did for steering column.

We started the build so long ago that sourcing the engine was a consideration. Not to mention torque and a proven racing pedigree. The S62 won the 24 hours of Daytona overall three times.
A few things to note:
The S62 requires a dry sump system.
You can run the oem oil pan with a S65.
It has a custom steering column. Moved to miss the engine and headers. That reminds me that the headers were custom made to work around the steering column.

*FYI. Just do an S65 if you want to avoid a bunch of expensive and custom parts. 🤣🤪

[slicer]

Originally Posted by PrimeBMW

We started the build so long ago that sourcing the engine was a consideration. Not to mention torque and a proven racing pedigree. The S62 won the 24 hours of Daytona overall three times.
A few things to note:
The S62 requires a dry sump system.
You can run the oem oil pan with a S65.
It has a custom steering column. Moved to miss the engine and headers. That reminds me that the headers were custom made to work around the steering column.

*FYI. Just do an S65 if you want to avoid a bunch of expensive and custom parts. 🤣🤪

I think the S65 has the same steering column challenges. Dry sump helps to make fitment easier but of course requires a ton of custom fabrication. Mine is dry-sump as well. Fall Line has done a few S62 versions and they are built very similar to the S65 vesion(s).