Current state of affairs

PrimeBMW · 02-18-2021, 06:09 PM

Time to put this bad boy back together

SYT_Shadow · 02-18-2021, 06:20 PM

E46 S62... is it bored and stroked?

PrimeBMW · 02-18-2021, 06:24 PM

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Originally Posted by SYT_Shadow

E46 S62... is it bored and stroked?

Per SCCA GT2 rules it cannot be bore and stroked. But it is not like the OEM junkyard motor that was in it before.

SYT_Shadow · 02-18-2021, 06:37 PM

Vanos delete I see... I'm sure it's an interesting build.

OG Shark · 02-18-2021, 08:47 PM

Oh yeah - here we go! Been waiting on this one for a while!

Bartledoo · 02-18-2021, 09:43 PM

Bwoah

PrimeBMW · 02-19-2021, 10:54 AM

So this is a proper S62 race engine. I would have to look up the details but honestly I wouldn't share that information anyway. 😃. Basically it is legal and hopefully (don't know yet) will put us within the power range for GT2 class cars. This will be mated to a Holinger six speed sequential. In addition there is the new AP Racing radical Essex BBK, new front sway bar, AIM smarty cam and I almost forgot the new engine wiring harness that is very impressive with an even more impressive price/cost 😢

*I skipped ahead but there is two years of story that I haven't shared from my original build thread. One successful year of racing with the old junkyard engine and one year of Covid and waiting for this engine (not happy about that).

e36clubracer · 02-19-2021, 01:30 PM

Who's the engine builder? Curious to hear who people are using. I'm looking to build a S54 race engine coming up.

PrimeBMW · 02-19-2021, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by e36clubracer

Who's the engine builder? Curious to hear who people are using. I'm looking to build a S54 race engine coming up.

There are only a few that I would trust building a S62 and I'm not sure anyone would want to go through what I did to get this engine. Engine builders can be difficult. I think you'll have better luck with someone building a S54. Send me a pm and we can talk offline.

b4hand · 02-19-2021, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by PrimeBMW

So this is a proper S62 race engine. I would have to look up the details but honestly I wouldn't share that information anyway. 😃. Basically it is legal and hopefully (don't know yet) will put us within the power range for GT2 class cars. This will be mated to a Holinger six speed sequential. In addition there is the new AP Racing radical Essex BBK, new front sway bar, AIM smarty cam and I almost forgot the new engine wiring harness that is very impressive with an even more impressive price/cost 😢

Can you share anything unique about the engine? Posting an engine pic and then saying everything is top secret is the definition of blue balling

rcracin · 02-19-2021, 03:29 PM

If it’s not bored and stroked, think high compression pistons, aggressive cams, dry sump, port & polish. There are only so many things you can do so what’s more important is how capable the person building it is.

PrimeBMW · 02-19-2021, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by rcracin

If it's not bored and stroked, think high compression pistons, aggressive cams, dry sump, port & polish. There are only so many things you can do so what's more important is how capable the person building it is.

This is basically true. It is all the details of those items that make the difference plus i am sure there are a few things he does that he doesn't share with anyone.

PrimeBMW · 02-19-2021, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by b4hand

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Originally Posted by PrimeBMW

So this is a proper S62 race engine. I would have to look up the details but honestly I wouldn't share that information anyway. 😃. Basically it is legal and hopefully (don't know yet) will put us within the power range for GT2 class cars. This will be mated to a Holinger six speed sequential. In addition there is the new AP Racing radical Essex BBK, new front sway bar, AIM smarty cam and I almost forgot the new engine wiring harness that is very impressive with an even more impressive price/cost 😢

Can you share anything unique about the engine? Posting an engine pic and then saying everything is top secret is the definition of blue balling

Ha ha! Sorry about that. As mentioned above its all the typical stuff. And honestly I have only glanced at the spec sheet because i don't really care. In my mind it just needs to make the power as promised and hold together for the estimated hours.

PrimeBMW · 02-19-2021, 08:32 PM

Apparently the engine and sequential are in the car already! I'll have to stop by the shop early next week for some pictures.

dogbone · 02-19-2021, 08:58 PM

Glad to hear that the journey is under way!

PrimeBMW · 02-22-2021, 08:33 PM

The new AP Racing BBK is mocked up. 355mm rotors are Max diameter for GT2. However you can run up to 380mm with a 100lb weight penalty. I'm hoping 335mm with these custom brake ducts are sufficient.

tsk94 · 02-22-2021, 08:41 PM

355's will be fine with good ducting like you got.

PrimeBMW · 02-22-2021, 09:00 PM

Progress. Engine and transmission in. Obviously they are not plumbed yet. (Pan is a little dirty)

PrimeBMW · 02-26-2021, 09:44 PM

New custom front sway bar

admranger · 02-28-2021, 04:10 PM

End links look so small vs that arm and bar.

Fun build!

PrimeBMW · 02-28-2021, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by admranger

End links look so small vs that arm and bar.

Fun build!

These are quick change bars. Just slide it out and then slide a new one in. At the moment I have two bars but the goal is to go stiffer and stiffer so that we can run softer and softer spring rates.

Bartledoo · 02-28-2021, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by PrimeBMW

These are quick change bars. Just slide it out and then slide a new one in. At the moment I have two bars but the goal is to go stiffer and stiffer so that we can run softer and softer spring rates.

A BBSSer

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PrimeBMW Major 662 Rep 1,424 Posts Drives: E46 M3+S62, E92 M3 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Portland, OR iTrader: (0)	So this is a proper S62 race engine. I would have to look up the details but honestly I wouldn't share that information anyway. 😃. Basically it is legal and hopefully (don't know yet) will put us within the power range for GT2 class cars. This will be mated to a Holinger six speed sequential. In addition there is the new AP Racing radical Essex BBK, new front sway bar, AIM smarty cam and I almost forgot the new engine wiring harness that is very impressive with an even more impressive price/cost 😢 *I skipped ahead but there is two years of story that I haven't shared from my original build thread. One successful year of racing with the old junkyard engine and one year of Covid and waiting for this engine (not happy about that).
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