Finally. Here are some pictures of the 550i’s latest progress. Sorry i did have the car washed 2 days ago but today’s rain ruined everything. Since i’m bringing it to the workshop later, I’ll leave it for now. The guys at the shop will get the finer details sorted out. What’s lacking currently:
- Fuel Gauge
- Speedo
- O2 sensors aren’t plugged in
- Minor wiring Issues
Yup, i have been driving it that way for the last week. I have also had the exhaust connected to just the center section for now(again). It’s pretty loud, but just not anywhere near refined. With just the center section now, it has that subtle burbling like a turbo would but dominated by the creamy V12′s nice growling howl. I’m planning for a more final exhaust system soon.
Parts of the engine are pretty much as-in from the donor, oxidized, roasted. I’ll get it all detailed and painted soon.I may even put in the metal mesh air filter pods.
As i’ve mentioned, the old V12 was replaced with a more complete 750i swap. So, again, it’s essentially a 750iAl with an E34 shell(maybe). A Far cry from the then, manual transmission and throttles. It’s just so much more tamer now. So much so, that it’s completely soften the intentions of a wild V12 project. Though i’m kept happy with other attributes that make the 750i such a fine cruiser. But i’m determined to hack it as far as i can.
The magnificent V12 is a sight to behold. Did i mention i had the whole bay degreased in Simple Green? My all-time favourite multi-purpose cleaner. Know where the oil is filled? The central oil filler made my buy that little more worth it. Most 750is in existence now have got their oil filler near the firewall, which doesn’t look nearly as good as the central ones on the 850is. Try browing pics of my late V12. I have also got used to the central expansion tank that were only on the Bigger fives and sevens. looks good in there too. Continue reading →
