BMW engine 1.9 from a z3

[james83mills]

I've been offered a 1.9 petrol from a mates Z3, he says it has all the ancillaries starter, flywheel, wiring harness ECU etc etc and has only done 60,000. I don't have the space for a donor vehicle so i was just going to buy the bits i need as i need them for a sierra build. can i use this engine with sierra running gear if any one has any thoughts then please let me know

kind regards James

[jasongray5]

Provided you can get the engine to run, and the gearbox output turns clockwise as you look at it, it should be fine...!

[Chris_]

Have to have a good measure up. If your lucky you might be able to squeeze the box in as well, then you just need a custom prop to join it to the diff. Otherwise u'll have to start looking round for some sort of adapter plate or bell housing for the ford type 9.
Chris

[les g]

what a tasty idea for a build
i like the sound of that a lot
cheers les g

[AshG]

i have seen a honda s2000 lump and gearbox in an indy so that should fit fine.

[james83mills]

Originally Posted by jasongray5

Provided you can get the engine to run, and the gearbox output turns clockwise as you look at it, it should be fine...!

i dont have the gear box should i seek a bmw one or try and get and adapter for a ford type 9

[mark]

Having owned several bmw personally i would prefer to use the bmw gearbox for that engine as they are so smooth and reliable.

The only problem is they are considerably larger than a ford type 9. As people have already said it should fit but it will need alterations to the tunnel which will intrude on interior space.

I originally wanted to go down this route but i need as much space as poss in the car as im 6ft 4. Also didnt wanna have to figure out all that wiring and fit a cat.

But it will be possible with a bit of work and im sure there is enough knowledge and experience on this forum to help you through and obstacles you would come across.

[Longerr]

We used BMW 1.8L engine from 318ti, there was no problem to fit there the transmission we used from that bmw as well, but we made the "cockpit" symmetrical and we have RHD car

[rmccomiskie]

Originally Posted by Longerr

We used BMW 1.8L engine from 318ti, there was no problem to fit there the transmission we used from that bmw as well, but we made the "cockpit" symmetrical and we have RHD car

Umm! I thought your Dad's car was LHD.

[Longerr]

Originally Posted by rmccomiskie

Umm! I thought your Dad's car was LHD.

I mixed it up!!! of course it is LHD