s38b38 test run on stand - just for fun!

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cambalzer

s38b38 test run on stand - just for fun!

Post by cambalzer »

Final test runs of the BIG 6 engine before decanting for fitting into the 635 over the next few months.
http://youtu.be/9y7ihbTNM1I
and
http://youtu.be/3iIH9yOOWF8

Tappets and compression (190psi) all checked perfect after about 10 minutes running.
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Post by GazM3 »

Nice one. The big 6 will go rather well in the e24 chassis.

The workshop that I use has just rebuilt a s38b38 with higher compression forged pistons and arp fasteners but otherwise standard. The plenum flap doesn't work but it still goes like an absolute rocket in a full weighed e28. It has fritz bitz exhaust and I wouldn't be surprised if its making 280-300 rwhp.

They are putting a new engine management chip on shortly then there is talk of getting a Paul Burke intake cam and adjustable sprockets. Paul seems to think with the bigger intake cam and some dialling in they will get a lazy 430bhp which will deliver 370-380 rwhp with very street able manners.

If u want someone to do the conversion bring it down south to Melbourne. Matt is an enthusiast and his labour rates are dirt cheap compared to most.
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97 Z3 2.8 widebody

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Post by Shipper 01 »

how goes the engine and car now? Interested as I have purchased an S38B38 for my 633.


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Post by GazM3 »

Nice one josh.
The one Matt was building flowed 309cfm at 500thou lift.

It's the highest flow of a standard head they have ever seen. Something like 480bhp equiv flow
Give it a good intake cam and a few other goodies and it will be crazy.
BMW’s
84 E24 M635csi
90 E34 M5 3.6
94 E34 540i/6 SC E85
97 E36 M3 euro SC U/C
97 Z3 2.8 widebody

OTHERS
11 Audi S5 3.0 SC
19 VW Amarok V6
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Post by Shipper 01 »

comes completely rebuilt and yet to be started for the first time with new forged pistons and apparently, Euro$5,000 of head work. Sven ended up completely re-building it but then building a 500hp+ bi turbo Alpina for his E30.


See photos.


Do not know exactly when it will go in but interested in seeing how Cam's car is going. I've got a 5 speed dogleg for it rather than a 6 speed or standard 5 speed. Sven claims that with the performance chip and mods he has made it is running 350 to 370hp. Below it sits in the box Sven made for shipping.


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Here it is during removal from his e30.

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Post by GazM3 »

nice colour scheme too.

Its gunna be orsome
BMW’s
84 E24 M635csi
90 E34 M5 3.6
94 E34 540i/6 SC E85
97 E36 M3 euro SC U/C
97 Z3 2.8 widebody

OTHERS
11 Audi S5 3.0 SC
19 VW Amarok V6
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