harry bmw Member 7 Member For: 10y 7m 3d Posted 20/06/14 03:41 AM Share Posted 20/06/14 03:41 AM hey guys I know what you're thinking carbs on a barra? yes I would like to do an engine conversion on my 76 BMW 5 series and have decided I want to use a ford barra as they're in high circulation and im tired of hunting high and low for parts. but the catch is I want nothing to do with fuel injection. so ive been told that as a start I need either an XR6 or dedicated gas motor. as theyre the same apart from the fuel system?then I want to retro fit x3 48mm DCOE webers to it. and run electronic ignition. ( because I have to. ) I might have to run the motor at a slight angle but im not entirely sure untill I have the motor to play with positions. will with disrupt oil feed? the motor will slant towards the drivers side.after the engine is in the car I can work on getting it tip top. but what would you guys recommend I do to the motor prior to installation.cheers boys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimberley Scott www.australianflag.org.au Donating Members 6,763 Member For: 19y 6m 6d Gender: Male Location: Brisbane Posted 20/06/14 03:48 AM Share Posted 20/06/14 03:48 AM (edited) Um I want to date a super model. But I want her to be fat have an eye patch and never have sex with me. WTF bastard type vehicle at you trying to build? Edited 20/06/14 03:48 AM by Kimberley Scott 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
senna_T Forged Member Lifetime Members 15,818 Member For: 17y 11m 15d Gender: Male Location: SW Sydney Posted 20/06/14 03:57 AM Share Posted 20/06/14 03:57 AM The height of the barra motor might be your first issue, then tilting it on it's side may cause issues with hydraulic lifters - but I'm no pro on that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JETURBO ...JD TUNING ADELAIDE... Gold Donating Members 23,708 Member For: 16y 7m 23d Gender: Male Location: Adelaide Posted 20/06/14 04:05 AM Share Posted 20/06/14 04:05 AM your up for a lot of "fun" Good luck champ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harry bmw Member 7 Member For: 10y 7m 3d Posted 20/06/14 04:13 AM Author Share Posted 20/06/14 04:13 AM a bastard it shall be, I wanted something different and that's what I will create. anyone know the dimensions of the 4L height/length etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discostig Manual mode ________________________ All day, erryday Donating Members 13,798 Member For: 17y 1m 29d Gender: Male Location: Probably above atmospheric pressure Posted 20/06/14 04:25 AM Share Posted 20/06/14 04:25 AM F'n big hahaha.Keen to see it done though so good luck!! Post pics! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arronm Dropping a turd Gold Donating Members 9,520 Member For: 17y 2m 27d Gender: Male Location: Perth Posted 20/06/14 05:15 AM Share Posted 20/06/14 05:15 AM 650 double pumper. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimberley Scott www.australianflag.org.au Donating Members 6,763 Member For: 19y 6m 6d Gender: Male Location: Brisbane Posted 20/06/14 05:48 AM Share Posted 20/06/14 05:48 AM (edited) If anywhere in the world still sells carny engines it will be Merica. Why not a small block v8 with blower. http://www.edelbrock.com/automotive/mc/crate-engines/chevy-sb-main.shtml Edited 20/06/14 05:51 AM by Kimberley Scott Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harry bmw Member 7 Member For: 10y 7m 3d Posted 20/06/14 05:53 AM Author Share Posted 20/06/14 05:53 AM ive costed up an LS1 conversion for for that kind of money id rather build a BMW engine. plus the clearence for the headers isnt enough to clear the steering box.and im not anti-boost im just pro N/A. its more satisfying building tough N/A car. im pretty set on 3 webers too. purely for the crazy fuel consumption, crappy reliability and the sound.. ohh the sound. the power and tourque figures to come from these carbies is pretty impressive also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
"Captain Retard" Member 1,417 Member For: 10y 8m 20d Gender: Male Location: Shellharbour NSW Posted 20/06/14 05:57 AM Share Posted 20/06/14 05:57 AM Are you going to run a custom inlet manifold? You could build one out of stainless exhaust tube and flanges for the webers.Also webers are pretty pricey.If it fits I would mount the motor at the angle it should be otherwise it's gonna be a hassle with sump, oil system etc, then you could graft a ford V8 bonnet bulge or similar for clearance .One more thing though is I thought you had to run whatever emission system the motor came with, it's not the car age but the engine age so overall I'd stick with the EFI with after market computer it'll probably work out cheaper than the webers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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