Motor swap with BWM 4.4 v8 140k miles

[Detonator]

Does this makes sense? If I’m trying to chirp all four wheels in first.... also automatic to manual opinions ?
#FJ80chirpall4

 

[mjosoba]

 

[bicycleagent003]

Sacrilege. Don't put a Bimmer motor in an 80. That's just my opinion.

 

[davidp14]

why not just LS swap? Cheaper, easier to source, and has been done by a bunch of folks here who can likely offer assistance.

 

[onemanarmy]

Just ls swap and turbo. It’s gonna take ALOT of power to chirp all 4 tires on a heavy ass 80. I suspect you’ll be finding weak links for years with that kind of power.

 

[Pippylongsausage]

What’s with the obsession with chirping tires?

 

[leonard_nemoy]

Does this makes sense? If I’m trying to chirp all four wheels in first.... also automatic to manual opinions ?
#FJ80chirpall4

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I don't know why you are thinking BMW...... turbo Lq9 6.0 swap is your answer. It has already been done and I am sure that would give you more power than a 4.4 v8

 

[Detonator]

why not just LS swap? Cheaper, easier to source, and has been done by a bunch of folks here who can likely offer assistance.

I am crazy

 

[nukegoat]

A+ idea, I love it.

 

[Detonator]

I don't know why you are thinking BMW...... turbo Lq9 6.0 swap is your answer. It has already been done and I am sure that would give you more power than a 4.4 v8

Ive never heard of it being done before, and since im doing everything myself..... might as well “ kid in the candy store” this mf som bitch!!!!!

 

[Detonator]

Just ls swap and turbo. It’s gonna take ALOT of power to chirp all 4 tires on a heavy ass 80. I suspect you’ll be finding weak links for years with that kind of power.

Rebuilding everything, but your prob right...

 

[JeepinPete]

Sounds like a fun project. Just keep in mind BMW gets their power by RPM's, a 4.4l V8 is not a torque machine. Stock size tires, it would probably rip pretty good though.

 

[Detonator]

Sounds like a fun project. Just keep in mind BMW gets their power by RPM's, a 4.4l V8 is not a torque machine. Stock size tires, it would probably rip pretty good though.

Sport car /fj80 mashup, 22 rims and low profile tires and lowered

 

[nukegoat]

Sport car /fj80 mashup, 22 rims and low profile tires and lowered

Yessssss there is no shortage of boring expo rigs on 33s here. Please do this. Slam it!

 

[Cruzerman]

It's your money and time,. Go for it. I think it is the worst of both worlds, but my opinion is just my opinion. Yours is the only one that matters.

 

[Detonator]

Yessssss there is no shortage of boring expo rigs on 33s here. Please do this. Slam it!

Just watched “Ford vs Ferrari” def helped the sports car case!!!

 

[RS6tofj80]

no idea why you'd want to pioneer a BMW swap - it's not a great motor to start with, and certainly not up to the stated goal..... if you want to achieve that and do something different try swapping in a G55 / G63 motor / drivetrain......

 

[flintknapper]

IF you ditch the Auto trans for a manual, swap in a powerful engine, rev it up and dump the clutch....then yes you can probably 'chirp all four tires' (once anyway).

Hope you have deep pockets and a pioneering spirit if you go the BMW route though. It wouldn't be my first (2nd, 3rd......) pick though.

 

[1911garand]

DO IT! BMW is known for reliable, simple to diagnose and fix engines, with no special tools needed. Plus parts are easily found at most local / trail side auto parts stores. NO brainier!

 

[cme4lyt]

DO IT! BMW is known for reliable, simple to diagnose and fix engines, with no special tools needed. Plus parts are easily found at most local / trail side auto parts stores. NO brainier!

You missed something, parts are soooooo inexpensive ! Agree, total no brainer......