Recent content by craigsimon

Yes I was quoted 4 times the price for a bare long block BMW V8 than I was for a complete 1uzfe. Plus there is very little race development of the BM V8 so it is heading down a lonely road plus it is about 30kg heavier than 1uz. I would have preferred to keep all BMW drive train but but there...

I don't think either chev or toyota would be too excited to sponsor a BMW running around with one of their engines in it ;-)

thanks turboteener I will look into your suggestions some more Craig

an LS1 would be allowed in the rules and quite a few of the racers use them. Over here is Aus good low km 1uz's can be picked up cheap and correct me if I'm wrong but I belive the cost of development work is going to be similar for any race engine. To take the sting out of that side of things my...

thank you for help Craig

Hi All, I am new to the list so hello. I am in the early stages of designing and building a race car for the Australian Sports Sedan rules here in Oz. we are allowed up to 4615cc for 4v per cyl engines. So I am thinking the 1uzfe is a perfect candidate hence I am here! I was hoping that...