Mykk's BMW V8 T-bucket, version 1.5:

[Mykk]

Now back to our regularly scheduled programming...



I think part of the build process is to take a step back and stare at it for a while.

 

[Mykk]

Had a thought today. The induction may have shifted directions. Rather than another Jaguar supercharger, I'm strongly considering independent throttlebodies with tall stacks. I didn't have enough for full mock up so we'll need to use out imaginations.

 

[Mykk]

Adapting aftermarket ITB's from a different application. After some cutting & grinding and making spacers I'll be able to get these manifolds to bolt down to the BMW heads. I even like the short stacks.

 

[LongJohn]

Air filter? At least a wire screen invert to stop rocks!

 

[Spanky]

Those look a lot like the Borla EFI intakes.

 

[Mykk]

Picked up an BMW E38/E39 Getrag 420G 6-speed manual with the V8 bellhousing, I'm thankful to have found one. I was nervous about locating one.





Now I can focus on making the transmission and motor mounts

 

[Spanky]

Picked up an BMW E38/E39 Getrag 420G 6-speed manual with the V8 bellhousing, I'm thankful to have found one. I was nervous about locating one.

Good going, Mykk! I'm sure they don't grow on trees. Did you find it at a used parts source of from an individual?

 

[Mykk]

Fits like a glove:

 

[Mykk]

Good going, Mykk! I'm sure they don't grow on trees. Did you find it at a used parts source of from an individual?

It was located roughly 100miles away from an individual with a shop, not a terrible distance.

 

[Mykk]

The first spring shipped with the axle was too long. 2nd spring came in; correct length. Moving forward on getting the axle, spindles & brakes together. This still isn't ride height as I'm keeping the frame level as things are getting mounted to it.

 

[Mykk]

Todays progress was a bust;

Pitman arm doesn't fit the splines of the steering gear:



The driveshaft came in, it has the correct measurement written on it but it actually measures 20 1/4" on the U-joint centers and is to short:








...and finally the steering arm threads are too short to get through the spindle and the caliper mount:





But it appears the actual billiards ball shifter will work out





The steering arm itself is a beautiful piece and I have a few ideas to try to get it to fit this build: