VIPER Engine Swap into Z4 Coupe, WTF

3002 tii · 11-15-2012, 08:40 AM

Not sure if this is a repost but stumbled upon this thread

SRT-10 engine from 04 Ram into a Z4 coupe in Germany:

http://www.bmw-syndikat.de/bmwsyndik...TOPIC_ID=31693

Walkurie · 11-15-2012, 09:47 AM

Wow. Never did see this one. That is one complex project, but they seem to be approaching it right.

JasonH · 11-15-2012, 10:14 AM

Nuts.

ZStig · 11-15-2012, 11:04 AM

I love the viper engine, this would be an amazing swap!

ZStig · 11-15-2012, 11:06 AM

Ugh, viper transmission too. Thats the worst part. Boo

kennyfrc · 11-15-2012, 11:52 AM

Fail, LS3-LS7 would make more sense.

Twisted Six · 11-15-2012, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by kennyfrc

Fail, LS3-LS7 would make more sense.

Sense is rarely a part of these equations/projects,lol.They are most always driven by rare combinations and WOW factor.
That....and unlimited budgets and time frames.

Just a persons way of showcasing some skill sets and creativity.

johanness · 11-15-2012, 12:16 PM

*insert shoe-horn sound*

He still hasn't run this thing yet? Can't wait for some video action

Alexander · 11-20-2012, 10:06 AM

Sick!

BlackMoupe · 11-20-2012, 03:06 PM

That's wicked! Z4 coupes always get the fun swaps! N54 and this beast! Z4M's have "only" gotten S62 V8 and S65 V10.

3002 tii · 11-20-2012, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by BlackMoupe

That's wicked! Z4 coupes always get the fun swaps! N54 and this beast! Z4M's have "only" gotten S62 V8 and S65 V10.

I'd take the s62/65 any day over the n54, and this swap has yet to be completed. Don't forget the e39 m5 v8 that was swapped into the pre-facelift roadster (before the M's were released)!

ZStig · 11-20-2012, 09:06 PM

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Originally Posted by BlackMoupe

That's wicked! Z4 coupes always get the fun swaps! N54 and this beast! Z4M's have "only" gotten S62 V8 and S65 V10.

thats because its silly to take out a perfectly good high performance motor and replace it. Plus if you're gonna hack something up, the regular z4 is much cheaper and appropriate

Finnegan · 11-20-2012, 10:10 PM

Pretty nice build there!

JoJo56 · 11-30-2012, 11:59 AM

Never heard a Viper on the street that didn't sound like a tractor. Actually driving one allows you to discount that aspect quite quickly, however, in considering engine swaps for anything other than an industrial pump, a Dodge v10 probably wouldn't even come to mind.

pokeybritches · 11-30-2012, 03:13 PM

The old Vipers didn't have any crossover in their exhaust, so it sounded like two 5 cylinder engines.

ZStig · 11-30-2012, 09:44 PM

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Originally Posted by JoJo56

Never heard a Viper on the street that didn't sound like a tractor. Actually driving one allows you to discount that aspect quite quickly, however, in considering engine swaps for anything other than an industrial pump, a Dodge v10 probably wouldn't even come to mind.

With a Corsa Catback they sound pretty good

johanness · 12-01-2012, 03:37 AM

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Originally Posted by ZStig

With a Corsa Catback they sound pretty good

With Corsa catback's... Everything sounds good. The ONE company I wish made an exhaust for our car.

ZStig · 12-01-2012, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by johanness

With Corsa catback's... Everything sounds good. The ONE company I wish made an exhaust for our car.

Corsa makes universal mufflers, which can be used with a custom exhaust on my car. Won't be as throaty as a big block engine though

JoJo56 · 12-03-2012, 10:53 AM

The Corsa does make it sound like a proper automotive engine; much nicer.

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