Well buddy finally wrote me back. His 'M-power' totalled bmw m6 somehow does not have an S38 in it. But it is still worth 3500.00 CAD, oddly.
Waste of time. I want a big inline six, but it would be nice to figure out one that is actually obtainable. All these high-mileage cars, wrecked, that are worth 3000 tp 4000 bucks because they are basically an engine sitting there that people want.
What about a 5-series BMW six, 3.5 litre, and then I bolt a turbo on? That way I could probably find an intact car, harness and all, and it would likely have a 5-speed already. Plug a Megasquirt or Wolf ignition and EFI control, and I am in business.