AdrianZ Posted May 26, 2006 Share Posted May 26, 2006 Well the Vette is a beauty' date=' not mine though. It's owned by a local Vette nut I'm not sure how many others he has, but I know he also has a very clean ZR1 as well. Some really high dollar cars are in my area. A couple months ago there was also a alloy body cobra replica in the shop owned by a local racer here's a pic of it http://members.core.com/~sysadmin/personal/MORRIS0028.JPG Chelle I'm trying to get a job at a zr1 specialty shop. the owner has like 4 or 5 zr1s and works on this F40 that's got the current highscpeed scca record of 245mph Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruxGNZ Posted May 26, 2006 Share Posted May 26, 2006 I'll try putfile then streetfire in the mornin'. Will post the link when I have it. It's a pretty cool video. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdrianZ Posted May 26, 2006 Share Posted May 26, 2006 it's morning! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruxGNZ Posted May 26, 2006 Share Posted May 26, 2006 Okay, made an account with Putfile. Lets see if this works... http://media.putfile.com/Coin-On-Engine It's 7.9 megs. Kind of a big file for how short it is, but I don't know how to compress video. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjhines Posted May 26, 2006 Share Posted May 26, 2006 NICE!!!!!! When I read that the V12s could be had for 500-1500$$$... my jaw dropped... That seems hard to believe.. considering a GSX Motorcycle engine would cost at least that much... usually more.... Is that in American dollars... in American juckyards???? If it is.. then I am dropping the idea of the $4000 Chevy V8 track engine... V-12 here i come...!!! What do the matching BMW manual trannies go for...??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdrianZ Posted May 27, 2006 Share Posted May 27, 2006 So how's the v12 M different from the other v12s? but anyways I'm told. i found one near my house, as soon as i have the cash I'm picking one up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelle Posted June 15, 2006 Share Posted June 15, 2006 If anyone wants one I am getting rid of one of my V12 BMW's.. Interior got soaked (it was my daily driver) so I'm getting rid of it. It has a clear title and I also have a parts car with perfect interior but if someone wants a V12 that absolutely runs to do an engine swap this is a good way to get one. I'm in Chicago area. e-mail me for the details Chelle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelle Posted July 7, 2006 Share Posted July 7, 2006 Well the car is cleaned up and ready for drives and shows Thought I'd post a few engine shots from yesterday as an update Chelle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mason4300 Posted July 7, 2006 Share Posted July 7, 2006 hell, I rather put something like this in my car than that Lexus engine I was contemplating. $1500? I'd do it. I wanted to do one of those 250 kits anyway. By the way, I like your custom mounted engine-bay phone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheNeedForZ Posted July 7, 2006 Share Posted July 7, 2006 great job Chelle, it's the best 250GTO Z I've seen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelle Posted July 8, 2006 Share Posted July 8, 2006 Thank you both neet thing is if someone is handy and has some decent tools the BMW V12 can be either an affordable swap or a downright scary expensive.... it all depends how you decide to do it Chelle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelle Posted July 9, 2006 Share Posted July 9, 2006 lol.. I think I can do the posting sound - maybe I'll do a short video clip soon. I have never posted/hosted video or audio so that may take a few days.. We took it to a show yesterday and had lots of fun I'll post a few shots as soon as I upload them Chelle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelle Posted July 10, 2006 Share Posted July 10, 2006 Here's a couple pictures from the first car show for the GTO .. sorry - no sound or video's yet... soon though Chelle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
veritech-z Posted July 10, 2006 Share Posted July 10, 2006 Chelle, your car is spectacular. Is that you in this photo? *edit* Please tell me that isn't a broom handle hood prop?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelle Posted July 10, 2006 Share Posted July 10, 2006 Chelle' date=' your car is spectacular. Is that you in this photo? *edit* Please tell me that isn't a broom handle hood prop?![/quote'] lol, no - that was just someone at the show.. older pic but this is me with the GTO before we redid everything and nope - the hood brace is a piece of 3/4" thickwall chome-moly tubing Chelle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mason4300 Posted July 10, 2006 Share Posted July 10, 2006 Augh! enough pictures already! It's making me sick to my stomach knowing i'll probably never be able to do this to my Z! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
veritech-z Posted July 10, 2006 Share Posted July 10, 2006 Whew, much better (on both counts). But that would have been awfully Hybridz of you to have all that time in your car and still use a broomstick for a hood prop... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cribbj Posted July 11, 2006 Share Posted July 11, 2006 Chelle what a terrific job you've done. My V12 is at the engine builder's shop, and I've decided to put it into a scratch built, tubeframe GT40 replica project. Not exactly being faithful to the blue oval diehards, but it should be a real interesting project. Last time we corresponded, you were thinking about using either the Electromotive or the SDS EMS? Which did you settle on, and how did it work out for you? I'm still planning on dual EMS's and an ITB induction system. Ought to look and sound pretty sweet with 12 intake trumpets. I'm also using the later M73 "stroker" crank, along with a linered early block, and am hoping to get around 5.7-6.0 litres displacement as Jay has done. Really like those billet distributor drive covers you made - did you happen to make an extra set (hint, hint)? John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelle Posted July 11, 2006 Share Posted July 11, 2006 Thanx John, your project sounds fun too - I'm thinking next maybe an Enzo replica.. I don't even like the Enzo all that much but do like the idea of annoying FNA I settled on the Electromotive.. all around I'm very happy with the choice. I'd love to have 12 individual throttlebodies, and may make a custom intake this winter if i'm not committed by then lol The covers are pretty simple to turn on lathe - just have to remember to cup out the backside to clear the ends of the cams. I'll likely make more when I get to starting the next project keep us informed how your build is coming Chelle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cribbj Posted July 12, 2006 Share Posted July 12, 2006 Chelle, if you prefer the classic rounded lines of the 60's, have a look at www.sportscarfactory.com They do a very nice XJ13 replica, which is already setup for a V12. It's a beautiful car, but a bit too batmobile for me. Also, Fran Hall of Race Car Replicas does a gorgeous Ferrari P4 replica: http://race-car-replicas.com/RCRP4.html and you ought to be able to charm him into to stretching it a bit for a V12. After all, didn't Enzo himself once say, "It's not a REAL Ferrari unless it has a V12!" Fran's right there in Detroit, too, so not that far away from you. On your current build, other than the EMS and dry sump setup, did you stay out of the engine internals? No rebuilding, linering, head porting, cams or other? If so, do you think you "found" any power in this motor with your Electromotive setup? This engine seems to have so much potential, it's a pity BMW gave it such mild cams and low compression. But then, they probably didn't plan on people hotrodding it I'm hoping with the additional displacement, and the other goodies, we'll see between 375 and 400 BHP, which is up around 100 BHP from the stock figure, and is still only 70 BHP per litre. That's about the same output as more contemporary DOHC motors are making, so I think/hope it's achievable. Lastly, I don't want to hijack this thread, so if anyone objects, please sing out, and I'll take this private. Thx, John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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