[{"id": 13330700, "authorName": "JGrills", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jgrills/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "same block as the S14? I had this motor in my 77 e21. Great little lump.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1704305031, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13330871, "authorName": "drako13", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/drako13/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@seller would shipping to Miami be possible?", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1704305750, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13330891, "authorName": "WAH", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wah/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Really Nice first auction @emfifield\r\n\r\nWelcome to Showtime! \ud83e\udd20", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1704305874, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13330907, "authorName": "AlexMc", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alexmc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Fun listing! Glws", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1704305931, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13331144, "authorName": "Oseanosea", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/oseanosea/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have one of these currently in my E30 318i and had one in my \u201873 2002. Nothing is indestructible; these are close.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1704306953, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13331265, "authorName": "emfifield (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/emfifield/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@drako13 Yes! I can very easily load the engine and transmission onto a pallet and get it sent out. All the other misc. items included can also be shipped in two separate totes...maybe also fit them onto a pallet. Will need to see what is the cheapest & safest option when the time comes.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1704307469, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13331297, "authorName": "emfifield (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/emfifield/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Oseanosea Right! These little things can take a beating! Amazing engines", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1704307633, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13331312, "authorName": "emfifield (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/emfifield/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@AlexMc / @WAH Thank you both! Hoping this goes to an awesome home.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1704307682, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13331458, "authorName": "emfifield (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/emfifield/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@JGrills I have never owned an S14 (unfortunately lol), but from what I know - I do not believe its the same block. Different bores, pistons, etc. However I do know some people have put S14 heads on M10 blocks, so there has to be some similarities...but what modifications it takes...that I do not know.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1704308305, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13332326, "authorName": "TheGraye28", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thegraye28/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Looks really clean, any documentation on the build? Log books/run hours?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1704311806, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13332375, "authorName": "ShamrockRally", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shamrockrally/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nicely displayed.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1704311979, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13333001, "authorName": "emfifield (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/emfifield/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ShamrockRally Thank you // @TheGraye28 I have an SCCA Log Book dating all the way back to 04' when it was originally built. The PO logged all his races. So I have record of that, just not any history in terms of repairs/maintenance.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1704314528, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13333633, "authorName": "bmwperformance", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bmwperformance/", "bidAmount": 1, "content": "$1 bid placed by bmwperformance", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1704317400, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13334284, "authorName": "labboypro", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/labboypro/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Strong opening bid!", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1704324251, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13334326, "authorName": "Bobw201", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bobw201/", "bidAmount": 101, "content": "$101 bid placed by Bobw201", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1704324800, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13334359, "authorName": "drako13", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/drako13/", "bidAmount": 201, "content": "$201 bid placed by drako13", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1704325183, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13334365, "authorName": "drako13", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/drako13/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@seller, do you know the gearing ratios?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1704325263, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13334402, "authorName": "emfifield (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/emfifield/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@drako13 For the Getrag 240 I am almost 100% certain its:\r\n1st - 3.72\r\n2nd - 2.92\r\n3rd - 1.61\r\n4th - 1.00\r\n5th - 0.80\r\nReverse - 3.71\r\n\r\nHope this helps!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1704325631, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13334433, "authorName": "Bobw201", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bobw201/", "bidAmount": 301, "content": "$301 bid placed by Bobw201", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1704325972, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13334452, "authorName": "BentleyBoy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bentleyboy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "BMW used the M10 cast iron block in the early 1980s in Formula 1 and 2 racing with great success and with racing adaptations they put out over 1100 hp in turbocharged qualifying spec. Backstory has it that BMW would scour salvage yards to find seasoned M10 blocks that they would build up into racing spec as they would most likely prove to be the most durable. It was a simply beautifully designed little motor that by time it found its way into the E30 318i it was almost indestructible. I\u2019ve lived with these engines in two different 2002 BMWs and four different E30\u2019s.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1704326220, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13334465, "authorName": "emfifield (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/emfifield/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@BentleyBoy They are awesome. I am only swapping it out because I had a built M52b28 Turbo motor that is going into the E30 as a hillclimb car. If I didnt do that Id still be rocking this thing!! They sound so good as well!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1704326421, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13334815, "authorName": "ReillyPM", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/reillypm/", "bidAmount": 500, "content": "$500 bid placed by ReillyPM", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1704330236, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13335239, "authorName": "Jr02", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jr02/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hp and torque #s if known.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1704335057, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13335514, "authorName": "mplack", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mplack/", "bidAmount": 750, "content": "$750 bid placed by mplack", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1704340042, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13335762, "authorName": "Rey949", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rey949/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Did the engine builder bolt on an s14 oil pan and crank pulley onto this m10 block?", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1704347157, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13336451, "authorName": "exxonvaldez", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/exxonvaldez/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "and you thought your M20 was a sewing machine, listen to this baby go!\r\nReally cool engine, will be keeping an eye on this one", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1704378995, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13336585, "authorName": "vintagebmwracing", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vintagebmwracing/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Interesting package, well presented. Appears to be stock 2.0L bottom end, more info on the camshaft would be helpful. GLWS.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1704380668, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13338990, "authorName": "emfifield (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/emfifield/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@vintagebmwracing Thank you! Here is some info from online: \u201cTB Stealth Cheater Grind for IT Racing. Stock Lift. 286 duration. Works good with stock springs.\u201d Cam is from Race Top End Performance. Website link is here, for more information -> https://www.racetep.com/automaker/bmw/cylinder-heads-cam-and-valve-train/camshafts.html", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1704395626, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13339214, "authorName": "emfifield (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/emfifield/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Rey949 I never got those details from the PO so I did not list it as fact in the listing details, but yes it looks like a S14 Pan and a S14 Pulley were bolted up. I am also unsure about a possible S14 Crank. I heard one variant of the M10 shares a crank with the S14, so it\u2019s possible.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1704396407, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13351087, "authorName": "emfifield (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/emfifield/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Rey949 and everyone else! I stand corrected, talked with the PO and he said its just the stock M10 oil pan that comes factory on E30's with M10's. Similar looking, but not the same pan. Same for the crank pulley.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1704508640, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13351676, "authorName": "Rey949", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rey949/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "ok great thanks!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1704524760, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13358814, "authorName": "Demoman13", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/demoman13/", "bidAmount": 880, "content": "$880 bid placed by Demoman13", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1704603763, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13371382, "authorName": "BMW1600GT", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bmw1600gt/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sorry if I missed it-any HP and Torque rating?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1704752217, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13371816, "authorName": "emfifield (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/emfifield/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@BMW1600GT I do not have any real dyno numbers to supply, so I did not list anything in the ad or do any real discussion about it. Trying to keep this auction as honest as I can possibly make it. That aside, I would imagine that its in the 120-130hp range? Maybe more and I'm cutting it short? ...hard to say without a dyno. Just saying those numbers based off the engine itself and the carbs, exhaust manifold, 286 cam, etc.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1704756731, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13372565, "authorName": "Volvo1462", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/volvo1462/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1704764973, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13375367, "authorName": "klanter1989", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/klanter1989/", "bidAmount": 1000, "content": "$1,000 bid placed by klanter1989", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1704820744, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13380074, "authorName": "dennis", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dennis/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The trans in this is meant for an electronic speedo, last 5 speeds with speedo drive was the '82 e21, all e30's were electronic speedo.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1704837790, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13380422, "authorName": "emfifield (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/emfifield/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@dennis I believe you are right! As a side note - The original builder of the racecar (C&G and its Owner) fitted the aftermarket tachometer and shift light (that I will be including in sale) to accommodate for that since the car ran a full custom wiring harness and it was already changed to a dual carb set up from fuel injection. The custom harness took away the need for the differential speed sensor. Also racecar parts are eye candy ;) lol", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1704841291, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13381374, "authorName": "Dreamcar57", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dreamcar57/", "bidAmount": 1400, "content": "$1,400 bid placed by Dreamcar57", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1704852379, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13381763, "authorName": "klanter1989", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/klanter1989/", "bidAmount": 1500, "content": "$1,500 bid placed by klanter1989", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1704858613, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13382388, "authorName": "Dreamcar57", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dreamcar57/", "bidAmount": 1600, "content": "$1,600 bid placed by Dreamcar57", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1704891839, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13382653, "authorName": "chasek", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chasek/", "bidAmount": 2500, "content": "$2,500 bid placed by chasek", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1704895952, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13383198, "authorName": "knuck39", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/knuck39/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "a little late to the party,but any idea how many hours/time on the engine build,and what the compression ratio is?. Didn't see anything pertinent to that,but I may have missed it...Lastly on the compression #s,looked like in your video that I only saw it done on one cylinder?..Thank you...", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1704901714, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13383493, "authorName": "emfifield (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/emfifield/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@knuck39 My apologies for not uploading the rest of the compression test photos. I missed those. I will attach them here. Regarding run time, the car was originally built back in 04\u2019. Ran all the way up until 2013 with yearly gaps spread throughout. I have no proof of an engine rebuild, but everything looks to be in amazing shape internally, so I\u2019d imagine it was actively refreshed and sealed.\r\n\r\nRegarding compression, I don\u2019t have the exact ratio, but I do have some other info:\r\n- BMW M10\r\n- 1.8 Head // 2.0 Bottom end\r\n- Bore: 89.0\r\n- Stroke: 71.0\r\n- Displacement: 1767cc\r\n\r\nAll that was gathered from the SCCA log/tech book.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1704904127, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13383552, "authorName": "Chiphere", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chiphere/", "bidAmount": 2755, "content": "$2,755 bid placed by Chiphere", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1704904592, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13384060, "authorName": "m-tuner", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/m-tuner/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "looks like a 318i engine, with a 2 liter crank, compression looks to be about 10./1, single,row thing chain, 318 oil pump and oil pan, 1 1/2 primary header, 318 5 speed, not weber carbs, 40 s ? 120-30 hp.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1704908390, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13384729, "authorName": "vintagebmwracing", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vintagebmwracing/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "If the photos of the crankshaft are current (which appears to show a 2.0L crank), then I'd suggest stroke is 80mm. That with 89mm bore, results in displacement of 1,990cc. Seller, you may want to correct/clarify.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1704911593, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13384781, "authorName": "emfifield (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/emfifield/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@vintagebmwracing this is the log book I referenced below. Was signed by a licensed tech inspector. This was the only record I found in the log book about any engine information. Not saying it's impossible that it was modified since then, but that is the only signed/official record I have of it. So I am basing my replies off that.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1704912063, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13384872, "authorName": "Dreamcar57", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dreamcar57/", "bidAmount": 2900, "content": "$2,900 bid placed by Dreamcar57", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1704912126, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13385444, "authorName": "BMW1600GT", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bmw1600gt/", "bidAmount": 3000, "content": "$3,000 bid placed by BMW1600GT", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1704914613, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13385467, "authorName": "Dreamcar57", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dreamcar57/", "bidAmount": 3100, "content": "$3,100 bid placed by Dreamcar57", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1704914680, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13385470, "authorName": "BMW1600GT", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bmw1600gt/", "bidAmount": 3200, "content": "$3,200 bid placed by BMW1600GT", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1704914695, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13385485, "authorName": "Jrat65", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jrat65/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'd love to try this combo in my '69 Spitfire! Lol.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1704914744, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13385494, "authorName": "Dreamcar57", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dreamcar57/", "bidAmount": 3300, "content": "$3,300 bid placed by Dreamcar57", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1704914799, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13385497, "authorName": "BMW1600GT", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bmw1600gt/", "bidAmount": 3400, "content": "$3,400 bid placed by BMW1600GT", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1704914809, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13385522, "authorName": "BMW1600GT", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bmw1600gt/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 1/10/24 for $3,400 to BMW1600GT", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1704914930, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 13385531, "authorName": "Dreamcar57", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dreamcar57/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Have fun with that powertrain should do good I have to many projects already nice bidding with ya", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1704914950, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13386959, "authorName": "emfifield (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/emfifield/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thank you everyone for commenting and taking part, the buyer basically stole this kit at 3400 in todays market lol. Happy everyone got to take part in the auction.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1704919814, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13387245, "authorName": "BMW1600GT", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bmw1600gt/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Makes up for all the times I over paid:) \nYes a great deal and now I have an engine and transmission looking for a project! \nAny ideas:) \nCheers", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1704921020, "type": "comment"}]