Ryan... Posted June 19, 2016 Report Share Posted June 19, 2016 Like the title states, where are our reputable engine builders in this lovely state of ours? Lets say you had an M50, you had a pile of parts, and the engine required machine work and a professional to disassemble/reassemble.. Where would you bring it? Anyone trustworthy that knows BMWs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoungCR Posted June 20, 2016 Report Share Posted June 20, 2016 Being in Madison I'd at least get a quote from Kelly Moss, curios myself for these answers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REKIII Posted June 20, 2016 Report Share Posted June 20, 2016 Kilpatrick still any good? Had an engine built there a long time ago and the quality was awesome. I don't know if they do good work anymore though. patsbimmer1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunMetalGrey Posted June 20, 2016 Report Share Posted June 20, 2016 I have rebuild one or two..... or four A Bobcat is required for rebuild though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan... Posted June 20, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 20, 2016 11 hours ago, YoungCR said: Being in Madison I'd at least get a quote from Kelly Moss, curios myself for these answers. That was going to be my first option, seeing as how I'm on a first name basis with half the shop from my 911 3 hours ago, REKIII said: Kilpatrick still any good? Had an engine built there a long time ago and the quality was awesome. I don't know if they do good work anymore though. Never heard of them, I'll do a little research. 31 minutes ago, GunMetalGrey said: I have rebuild one or two..... or four A Bobcat is required for rebuild though I'm surprisingly short a Bobcat right now...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jc43089 Posted June 21, 2016 Report Share Posted June 21, 2016 I would build it, the only thing I can't do is the machining but I have some sources for that. If you want to bring it to where I35 meets the north border of Iowa. Sent from my 831C using Tapatalk Ryan... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patsbimmer1 Posted June 21, 2016 Report Share Posted June 21, 2016 Kilpatrick in Waukesha still does good work. I've heard good things about Pake's Engine and Machine in Janesville. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan... Posted June 25, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 25, 2016 Thanks for the replies gentlemen, gives me something to begin researching! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowleym Posted June 27, 2016 Report Share Posted June 27, 2016 Is this for a specific engine? CLearly not an m50, as that was just hypothetical correct? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan... Posted June 28, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 28, 2016 Any motor really, but now that I just bought a 325ic with an M50, it wouldn't hurt if the shop was familiar with BMW engines. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowleym Posted June 28, 2016 Report Share Posted June 28, 2016 interesting. So just rebuilding something for the hell of it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan... Posted June 29, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 29, 2016 In preparation for a turbo build. Mine has 216k on it, feels like it's functioning properly, so I'm exploring this option instead of taking a flier on a lower mileage car that may or may not have been maintained. I'm going to be acquiring turbo bits as I learn more about the pieces I need to achieve my goal of 500whp. Lots of guys on BFC doing it with ARP studs and a head gasket (plus the obvious injectors etc). However, most of them don't have the mileage I do.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamHolzmann Posted June 29, 2016 Report Share Posted June 29, 2016 Would most definitely trust the shop that built did the machine work on my motor. Located in Fond du lac Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan... Posted June 29, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 29, 2016 10 hours ago, SamHolzmann said: Would most definitely trust the shop that built did the machine work on my motor. Located in Fond du lac Who did you end up using? I go up that way quite often to visit my family.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patsbimmer1 Posted June 29, 2016 Report Share Posted June 29, 2016 I think you should say fuck it, throw as much boost as possible at it for a glory dyno then claim all the internet points. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan... Posted June 29, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 29, 2016 Just now, patsbimmer1 said: I think you should say fuck it, throw as much boost as possible at it for a glory dyno then claim all the internet points. I like the cut of your jib boy... patsbimmer1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patsbimmer1 Posted June 29, 2016 Report Share Posted June 29, 2016 After that your gonna need a fishing net to catch all the panties that'll be flyin your way! Ryan... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowleym Posted June 29, 2016 Report Share Posted June 29, 2016 I've taken apart plenty of 200k BMW engines and have not yet seen one that needed a refresh. Just take the head off and get it refreshed, get ARP's and cut ring hg and spacer if you don't want to run e85. If anything, increase the ring gap for boost. 500whp will be cake! Ryan... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan... Posted July 1, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 1, 2016 On 6/29/2016 at 1:44 PM, Rowleym said: I've taken apart plenty of 200k BMW engines and have not yet seen one that needed a refresh. Just take the head off and get it refreshed, get ARP's and cut ring hg and spacer if you don't want to run e85. If anything, increase the ring gap for boost. 500whp will be cake! What do you consider "refreshed" ? That's good to hear, I'm actually seeing quite a few higher mileage boosted cars out there, so perhaps I won't need anything too involved past the cut ring headgasket/studs.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowleym Posted July 2, 2016 Report Share Posted July 2, 2016 Most likely valve guides will need to be replaced, and at least checked, cut the valve seats, resurface it, check the springs and retainers as well as the lifters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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