Corvette V12? The BUILD....
If you've been around a while- you've seen this one-
A Pacecar w/ a Jag V12- https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.cor...e67e31bc6e.jpg https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.cor...cddac96612.jpg Boy-this guy gets flamed.... http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c3-g...h-the-v12.html And here's my idea/ project a BMW V12- NO frame mods/NO firewall mods/ Stock motor mount bolted to a mount I made that bolts to the stock V12 block mounts- Will even fit under a small block hood.... https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.cor...6727f7bff7.jpg https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.cor...d17ff42290.jpg https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.cor...d36a0df15a.jpg It fits- w/ no real issues- https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.cor...a95a40cb00.jpg https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.cor...cbdc1a6c1e.jpg What do you think??? Or Flame away...... Richard |
It's definitely something I've never seen done. I wouldn't do that to my Vette. He should have just built his original engine.
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That is one of the coolest swaps I've seen. I'd do that in a heartbeat if I found that engine before I built mine. Is he able to run a manual transmission behind it?
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Jag V-12's are nice but down on power compared to a small block Chevy.
GM did try a Falconer V-12 in a C4. 601 cubic inch, 660-horsepower and 782 ft./lb. of torque. http://www.corvettereport.com/corvet...ette/#more-799 http://www.corvettereport.com/wp-con...12cylinder.jpg |
Originally Posted by SteveG75
(Post 1573807672)
Jag V-12's are nice but down on power compared to a small block Chevy.
[/IMG] However- the BMW V12 I'm gonna run with weighs in about 500lbs- fully dressed - A little more than a LS1. As far as power goes- About 300HP in stock form. I've pulled all the accessories (A/C & P/S) and setting it up w/ a dry sump-a little clean up and I really will only see about 350HP. So- really close to what my original LS-5 made back in the day. Hauq- Manual transmission is not a problem- The BMW 850's came w/ a 6 speed-and they are not too tough to find. Richard |
Can you get it to 850CSi trim? :D
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Originally Posted by Richard454
(Post 1573807087)
What do you think???
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That's pretty cool for sure. I'd like to hear the exhaust note on the thing.
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Originally Posted by gerry72
(Post 1573808391)
That's pretty cool for sure. I'd like to hear the exhaust note on the thing.
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You should go for it and set up a thread to show us your progress on the way. Sounds like a lot of fun!! :cheers:
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It's :cool: but the low HP would deter me :cheers:
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go for it and post progress pics.
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I bet it will sound awesome
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i like it!
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Thanks - I will keep the pics coming
Originally Posted by MotorHead
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It's :cool: but the low HP would deter me :cheers:
Very few can say they have a V12!!!! As far as more HP-or 850 CSI motor- it gets expensive $1300 cams times two...Stroker crank $4000. Chips are $400 but only worth 30HP. I got the motor out of a 1990 750IL - on the cheap- I bought the complete car for $700 (yes-Running and driving- original paint never wrecked) https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.cor...2c5799f3a2.jpg Here's one of the swaps that gave me the idea- Is a Datsun 240/280Z w/ a GTO replica body on it and a BMW V12 powering it- https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.cor...2d66d3368e.jpg https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.cor...18359cccaa.jpg |
When putting that BMW V12 in, there got to be a lot of electrical work to be done? Much more than putting the engine in?
Should have been a CSI engine but i suppose thats a lot more $ |
Actually- thanks to reading the Lambo Kit Car building forms- these guys have mapped out all the wires. I'm using the stock computers (1 for each bank of 6cyl and one that syncs them-3 total).
Before I pulled the motor - I clipped wires and made sure everything worked correctly- I even wired the electronic throttle under the hood and made sure it worked- Electronic throttle- http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f3...5/P1010248.jpg In addition to the six wires for the drive by wire throttle- have only 3 check light bulbs to wire- power/switched ignition/ ground and fuel pumps (2). It's really not that tough. The dry sump has also been done before- BMW uses a two part oil pan and I just have to cut a piece for the lower pan- add some hoses/pump and tank. http://members.core.com/~sysadmin/personal/BMW_oila.jpg http://members.core.com/~sysadmin/personal/BMW_oilf.jpg http://members.core.com/~sysadmin/pe...-drysump10.jpg |
Originally Posted by Richard454
(Post 1573810421)
Thanks - I will keep the pics coming
Everywhere I go- Somebody will always say/claim they (or a buddy/cousin/neighbor- etc) has more horsepower.... Very few can say they have a V12!!!! As far as more HP-or 850 CSI motor- it gets expensive $1300 cams times two...Stroker crank $4000. Chips are $400 but only worth 30HP. I got the motor out of a 1990 750IL - on the cheap- I bought the complete car for $700 (yes-Running and driving- original paint never wrecked) http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f3...4/P1010225.jpg Here's one of the swaps that gave me the idea- Is a Datsun 240/280Z w/ a GTO replica body on it and a BMW V12 powering it- http://members.core.com/~sysadmin/pe...O_07_0023a.jpg http://members.core.com/~sysadmin/pe...O_07_0070a.jpg Bee Jay |
Originally Posted by Richard454
(Post 1573810421)
Very few can say they have a V12!!!!
:cool: :cheers: |
Originally Posted by Ganey
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V-12s are cool, but it's power & performance that counts!!!!!!!!!!
:cool: :cheers: :cheers: Rick B. |
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