Considering a Z4MC Project- What are the possibilities?????

MRulz · 03-01-2009, 11:33 AM

Guys,
I always wanted to have a modified car. I am just thinking to get a Z4MC and modify it. What are the possiblites?? I know some one put a V10 in the car. What would you consider??

I am going to list a few options. I know some can be done and some i am not sur about.

1. Rebuild a S54 with better internals and use the 3.4 boring Kit ($$$$???)

2. Super charger the engine.

($$$$????)

3. Forget the S54 and see if a V8 or a v10 will fit in.

($$$$????)

Has anyone here every rebuild their S54 engine themselves, if so how hard was it?? What cost is involved if I want to get it done professionally or do it my self. I have never worked on an engine before !

Graham M · 03-01-2009, 12:16 PM

I wouldn't even give a second thought to the V10 swap, as thats untold amounts of work. I'd built up the engine internals and do a S/C or Turbo install.. with that you should have more then enough power at your disposal.

O-cha · 03-01-2009, 01:04 PM

Supercharge it, 3.4 liter is a headache. And a v10 is a headache x 10000.

Plus you aren't going to be rebuilding it yourself if you've never worked on an engine before. It also takes a lot of special tools just to take it apart and put it together.

Figure about 14-16k for a supercharger installed. That will get you 400+ and none of the headaches and reliability issues you'll get with a 3.4 built NA or trying to pt a v10 in.

MRulz · 03-01-2009, 05:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by O-cha

Supercharge it, 3.4 liter is a headache. And a v10 is a headache x 10000.

Plus you aren't going to be rebuilding it yourself if you've never worked on an engine before. It also takes a lot of special tools just to take it apart and put it together.

Figure about 14-16k for a supercharger installed. That will get you 400+ and none of the headaches and reliability issues you'll get with a 3.4 built NA or trying to pt a v10 in.

I was considering more of a V8 from the E39 M5. O-Cha if I was to get the engine rebuild from a professional how much am I looking at???? Thanks

Topshelf · 03-01-2009, 06:02 PM

Here's a 500hp SC kit that a member on another forum just installed. I'd think that would be enough power.

ESS

Mikewarlover · 03-01-2009, 08:17 PM

rebuild and supercharge

Z4MCJJ · 03-01-2009, 08:20 PM

What is your budget?

Dieter · 03-01-2009, 09:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Topshelf

Here's a 500hp SC kit that a member on another forum just installed. I'd think that would be enough power.

ESS

any Idea what the total cost was?

O-cha · 03-01-2009, 09:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Dieter

any Idea what the total cost was?

Quote:

Originally Posted by O-cha

Figure about 14-16k for a supercharger installed. That will get you 400+ and none of the headaches and reliability issues you'll get with a 3.4 built NA or trying to pt a v10 in.

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Dieter · 03-01-2009, 09:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by O-cha

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well I actually think that is a fair price for all the work and parts.
Enjoy !!

Erhan · 03-02-2009, 09:16 AM

V8 from m3 would be awesome..

View Poll Results: Your Choice??
Rebuild S54 with better internals	3	17.65%
Super Charger the S54	7	41.18%
Swap the engine with a V8	0	0%
Swap the engive with a V10	7	41.18%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 17. You may not vote on this poll

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MRulz Car Enthusiast 6 Rep 92 Posts Drives: 2006 BMW M Roadster Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Alexandria, VA iTrader: (0)	Considering a Z4MC Project- What are the possibilities????? Guys, I always wanted to have a modified car. I am just thinking to get a Z4MC and modify it. What are the possiblites?? I know some one put a V10 in the car. What would you consider?? I am going to list a few options. I know some can be done and some i am not sur about. 1. Rebuild a S54 with better internals and use the 3.4 boring Kit ($$$$???) 2. Super charger the engine. ($$$$????) 3. Forget the S54 and see if a V8 or a v10 will fit in. ($$$$????) Has anyone here every rebuild their S54 engine themselves, if so how hard was it?? What cost is involved if I want to get it done professionally or do it my self. I have never worked on an engine before !
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Graham M I love my Z. Pure sex on wheels. 49 Rep 397 Posts Drives: Is sold, goodbye everyone! Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Calgary iTrader: (0)	I wouldn't even give a second thought to the V10 swap, as thats untold amounts of work. I'd built up the engine internals and do a S/C or Turbo install.. with that you should have more then enough power at your disposal. __________________
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O-cha Brigadier General 218 Rep 4,726 Posts Drives: Mcoupe Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: In front of you iTrader: (2)	Supercharge it, 3.4 liter is a headache. And a v10 is a headache x 10000. Plus you aren't going to be rebuilding it yourself if you've never worked on an engine before. It also takes a lot of special tools just to take it apart and put it together. Figure about 14-16k for a supercharger installed. That will get you 400+ and none of the headaches and reliability issues you'll get with a 3.4 built NA or trying to pt a v10 in. __________________
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Topshelf Private First Class 2 Rep 113 Posts Drives: '07 335xi/'08 135i Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Bucks County, PA iTrader: (2)	Here's a 500hp SC kit that a member on another forum just installed. I'd think that would be enough power. ESS
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Mikewarlover Major 40 Rep 1,165 Posts Drives: white Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Richmond BC iTrader: (0)	rebuild and supercharge __________________ Modified CDV/Rogue Engineer Short Shifter/ RE Diablo Exhaust/ Matte Black Grill/Lighted ZHP shiftknob/Stubby Antenna / 19inch gunmetal Neez Super Euro Cross on Michelin
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Z4MCJJ Lieutenant 4 Rep 448 Posts Drives: Z4MC Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Z4MC iTrader: (0)	What is your budget?
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Erhan Colonel 87 Rep 2,464 Posts Drives: Cooper S Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Seattle iTrader: (0)	V8 from m3 would be awesome..
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