jimoshel Posted May 12, 2010 Share Posted May 12, 2010 This, 1988 BMW 6.0L V12 Is going in this, 1989 MJ And before anybody asks "why"? Don't! If you have to ask, i can't explain it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Automan2164 Posted May 12, 2010 Share Posted May 12, 2010 Why is not the question. Why not seems to be more fitting of your personality there Jim. Best of luck to you with the swap, keep us posted. :popcorn: Rob L. :cheers: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOrnbrod Posted May 12, 2010 Share Posted May 12, 2010 :agree: 100%. Interesting concept. ASSume you have done a site survey regarding available real estate, cooling, and tranny options and deemed it's doable. Good out of the box stuff. Sounds great to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
87Warrior Posted May 12, 2010 Share Posted May 12, 2010 2 or 4 wheel drive? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-600JeepMJ Posted May 12, 2010 Share Posted May 12, 2010 :popcorn: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LEAD_NOT_FOLLOW Posted May 12, 2010 Share Posted May 12, 2010 Actually that motor is the BMW M70-B50 motor and is only 5.0L. 290HP/330TQ The 6.0L (N73) was not introduced until 2003. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJM/78 Posted May 12, 2010 Share Posted May 12, 2010 Tow rig or street truck ? I think a blend of both wold be titty's ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kro10000 Posted May 12, 2010 Share Posted May 12, 2010 :popcorn: :popcorn: :popcorn: :thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpnjim Posted May 12, 2010 Share Posted May 12, 2010 This, 1988 BMW 6.0L V12 Is going in this, 1989 MJ And before anybody asks "why"? Don't! If you have to ask, i can't explain it. :thumbsup: Looking forward to this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimoshel Posted May 12, 2010 Author Share Posted May 12, 2010 I just got the car yesterday and actually know very little about Beemers, except they make screamin bikes and the "what's the difference between a porcupine and a BMW?" joke. Lookin for a shop manual and literature now. Saw the car runnin around town a couple times. The PO died while back and I got it from his daughter. Seems he replaced the motor awhile back. Had plans on swapping the trans The current trans is a 8sp auto, I think. The starter was out. Car was up on jack stands where he was replacing it when he died. There is a 6sp manual in the trunk. Rough measurements show it will fit but will be tight. Might have to forego a few things, like heater, A/C or move the under the dash. Actually that motor is the BMW M70-B50 motor and is only 5.0L. 290HP/330TQ The 6.0L (N73) was not introduced until 2003. Tried to ID engine for sure but no tags or anything I could make sense out of. Pulled a plug and seems the stroke is 80mm. Couldn't get a good bore measurement. Gonna stay with 2WD.Got enuff fun without going for 4wd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeepcoMJ Posted May 12, 2010 Share Posted May 12, 2010 good luck getting that to fit... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJM/78 Posted May 12, 2010 Share Posted May 12, 2010 I'm all for the project and all Jim but I have to ask , where you smokin some local medicinals in that camper back there when you came up with this one ... :chillin: :idea: :brows: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Stark Posted May 12, 2010 Share Posted May 12, 2010 May be a better fit in the J truck i the background, but still an awesome idea regardless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren Posted May 13, 2010 Share Posted May 13, 2010 It would be very cool to have an MJ with a BMW V12 under the hood. Having said that, there a lot of other easier motor swaps that would yield more power, fuel economy, and HP to weight ratio. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimoshel Posted May 13, 2010 Author Share Posted May 13, 2010 It would be very cool to have an MJ with a BMW V12 under the hood. Having said that, there a lot of other easier motor swaps that would yield more power, fuel economy, and HP to weight ratio. Anybody can take the easy route. Quote" I am one of the most intelligent people I know. However I have never let that stop me from doing dumb things" unquote JimOshel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazjeeper Posted May 14, 2010 Share Posted May 14, 2010 [quote name="jimoshel" And before anybody asks "why"? Don't! If you have to ask' date=' i can't explain it.[/quote] I understand its a jeep Mj thing. Go for it :clapping: I love it when people do things that others say can't be done. any engine will go into any other engine bay. you may have to cut bend and cut but so what :cheers: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOrnbrod Posted May 14, 2010 Share Posted May 14, 2010 :agree: Go for it Jimo. What a unique animal it would be. :cheers: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJM/78 Posted May 15, 2010 Share Posted May 15, 2010 I wanna see .... :peek: I might just have to swing down and say ... :wavey: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimoshel Posted May 15, 2010 Author Share Posted May 15, 2010 Locking up my beer, penning the dog and hiding my woman. Welcome ya'all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJM/78 Posted May 15, 2010 Share Posted May 15, 2010 :rotf: I know what your thinking " OH great its that guy , honey I think we need a bigger dog " ... :yes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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