Questions about rebuilding the motor

ninjadonkey · 03-14-2014, 03:39 PM

I'm currently shopping for an M3 and I wanted some advice an idea i was thinking about.

2011-12 range, zcp, manual, low miles, are my must haves and my budget (50-55k). I was planning on being stock for a year and then putting on a VT2-625 SC.

I found a few 2011 with 70,000 or more miles for $36,000ish.

car-$36,000
rebuild engine-?
SC-$10,000

If I rebuild the motor and upgraded the needed components, would it be in the 10,000 range? Is this a dumb idea? I wanted to hear someones opinion on it and I can move on.

Thanks

BrewRifle · 03-14-2014, 03:44 PM

Why would you need to rebuild the motor with only 70k miles if it runs fine? 2011's have a lot of varying pricing right now depending on the mileage. You can still find a relatively low mileage ~ 40k for 45-48 and those with less than 20k miles for ~50-52k.

Someone? · 03-14-2014, 03:53 PM

I wouldnt but thats just me, you can rebuild the engine but all the other parts will still have 70k on them, for 55k you can find a real nice 12 w/warranty and most likely so basic add on's both cosmetic and performance.

Although just lookn at the classifieds it looks like 11's are worth about 5k more then they where ah couple weeks ago.

OM VT3 · 03-14-2014, 03:59 PM

Build motor around 14k for vt3 plus about 5k for a fuel system

5TAR5CR3AM · 03-16-2014, 02:44 PM

I love how not one of you actually answered his question.

Maybe he wants to build a running motor for peace of mind. It is a hell of a lot cheaper to build a motor that works than rebuilding a blown one.

5TAR5CR3AM · 03-16-2014, 02:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by leigh

Build motor around 14k for vt3 plus about 5k for a fuel system

Please show me where he said a VT3?

Vic311 · 03-16-2014, 02:58 PM

You rebuild a motor when it needs rebuilding, not before. Unless you are planning to upgrade internal components, in that case it would be well beyond $10K

5TAR5CR3AM · 03-16-2014, 03:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vic311

You rebuild a motor when it needs rebuilding, not before. Unless you are planning to upgrade internal components, in that case it would be well beyond $10K

That's what he was asking...

Unless I misunderstood his "upgrading needed components" statement. I'm assuming he wants to S/C his car and have a built motor.

edwinm3 · 03-16-2014, 04:56 PM

Why would rebuild a fine running motor?

SVH · 03-16-2014, 05:46 PM

Rebuilding the engine to stock is one thing, adding a SC would be no problem. Rebuilding a engine to a LC spec. then adding a SC is an entirely diff situation. So to answer the question OP, we need to know what is the goal of a rebuild?

M3Captain · 03-16-2014, 05:56 PM

I love it how everyone is telling the OP how to spend his money. Damn.

OP give Dinan or VAC a call....

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ninjadonkey Enlisted Member 2 Rep 46 Posts Drives: 2010 335i AT Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Daytona Beach iTrader: (3)	Questions about rebuilding the motor I'm currently shopping for an M3 and I wanted some advice an idea i was thinking about. 2011-12 range, zcp, manual, low miles, are my must haves and my budget (50-55k). I was planning on being stock for a year and then putting on a VT2-625 SC. I found a few 2011 with 70,000 or more miles for $36,000ish. car-$36,000 rebuild engine-? SC-$10,000 If I rebuild the motor and upgraded the needed components, would it be in the 10,000 range? Is this a dumb idea? I wanted to hear someones opinion on it and I can move on. Thanks __________________ I own a 2010 335i, but everything I discuss on this forum refers to my friends 2010 335i. He doesn't like computers.
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Someone? Perception is King 131 Rep 1,703 Posts Drives: M4 Join Date: May 2013 Location: Michigan iTrader: (8)	I wouldnt but thats just me, you can rebuild the engine but all the other parts will still have 70k on them, for 55k you can find a real nice 12 w/warranty and most likely so basic add on's both cosmetic and performance. Although just lookn at the classifieds it looks like 11's are worth about 5k more then they where ah couple weeks ago. __________________ Perception and Reality are Two totally different Things.
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OM VT3 Lieutenant Colonel 140 Rep 1,665 Posts Drives: 2011 e92 zcp m3 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Somewhere iTrader: (1)	Build motor around 14k for vt3 plus about 5k for a fuel system
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5TAR5CR3AM Private 6 Rep 80 Posts Drives: 2010 BMW M3 E92 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Northampton, PA iTrader: (0)	I love how not one of you actually answered his question. Maybe he wants to build a running motor for peace of mind. It is a hell of a lot cheaper to build a motor that works than rebuilding a blown one.
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Vic311 Banned 42 Rep 1,463 Posts Drives: 2011 e92 M3 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: NY iTrader: (0)	You rebuild a motor when it needs rebuilding, not before. Unless you are planning to upgrade internal components, in that case it would be well beyond $10K
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edwinm3 Brigadier General 980 Rep 4,001 Posts Drives: F82 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Broward iTrader: (32)	Why would rebuild a fine running motor? __________________ Grigio Telesto M4, 6MT. Coyote 5.0 F-150 991 GT3
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SVH First Lieutenant 152 Rep 392 Posts Drives: 2016 328i & 2011-e93 TT Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Long Island, NY iTrader: (0)	Rebuilding the engine to stock is one thing, adding a SC would be no problem. Rebuilding a engine to a LC spec. then adding a SC is an entirely diff situation. So to answer the question OP, we need to know what is the goal of a rebuild?
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M3Captain Banned 46 Rep 572 Posts Drives: M3 and a McDonnell Douglas Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: NJ iTrader: (1)	I love it how everyone is telling the OP how to spend his money. Damn. OP give Dinan or VAC a call....
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