need engine/trans info

[bierhanzel]

V12 forever..... I hope this year install my to chassis...

[jdinner]

If you decide to go standalone ECU, I suggest Haltech. I have this mini tutorial.
http://jimdinner.wordpress.com/2012/07/26/haltech-setup-step-by-step/
As far as joining the engine to the transmission, that easy.
This is a WORD document that has my notes on the adapter plate, flywheel and clutch that I am using.
http://stweb.peelschools.org/sssweb/TTI-WEB/cars/Adapter%20Notes%20and%20Tips.doc

I have done this when looking for an engine;
Go on a local 'buy and sell' website and search for BMW stuff, seat, switches, mirrors..... Often you will find one or two guys that buy and part out old BMW's. Tell them what you are looking for.
I have also gone to local garages that specialize in BMW repair and ask if they know where you can find one.
I found three engines/ two cars this way. 1st was $500, 2nd was $600 and the 3rd (just engine) was $700.

[autopro]

I really hope you get a V12 

[Tallon]

no, copart

[SchulzeA]

It's on eBay and you can't bid?   

[Tallon]

wow a 5L that isn't far and it runs and drives
KY  BILL OF SALE/PART ONLY/NO TITL
but I'm not eligible to bid on whatever that is
I would be using it only for parts anyway so I don't see why I'd need the title
 Lot #  20271262


looks like from CA it would cost at least 1k to ship a car

[SchulzeA]

  Then your probably didn't want to buy from them anyway. Maybe it's the same person selling the "LP640 LP670 not sure"? And they aren't sure what the answers are to your questions. 

[Tallon]

yeah they never reply when I ask them any questions :\

[SchulzeA]

Maybe you can work out a package deal with someone selling the engine on eBay... I doubt V12's are flying off the shelf and they would be more willing to work with you.

[Tallon]

>_< darn

well
I'm not sure what would cost more just buying separate parts or getting a car shipped from CA

[usmc_butler]

Oh, wow thats a kick in the NuTs

Someone gat a fantastic deal

[italianknightrider]

they sold the whole car for $450.00 ...fuel pump was out ,it is now running

[Tallon]

What's the most you are paying for your transaxle after adapting it to your engine and running it? I was going the cheap route but the 5 speeds are getting impossible to find.
Thanks

[Jets303]

I would keep looking, I spent a few months looking and found one about an hour south of my location. I paid 600$ and parted of the transmission, interior and whole car for 750$. The car paid for itself and some!

I dont know if Adrian Burton is still offering them but his package IMO is a no brainer. I just got all the parts in for my swap and should be rolling by early August. Everything bolts up perfectly.

[Tallon]

well there's some in cali but I'm way across the us I'm mainly looking in states close to ga