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In Reply to: Questions from an envious E30 owner posted by Jeff on January 26, 2000 at 21:22:04:
: As someone who frequents a couple of BMW E30-oriented sites, I came across a post today that got me thinking about my fantasy vehicle, the glorious 8 series. Someone was asking if there was a way to turn a single-cam M20 ("baby six") E30 engine into a twin-cam. I responded by suggesting that the M70/S70 V-12 in the 8 series may be based on the combination of two M20 blocks, just as the Porsche V-8 is based on two 944 blocks. If that were true, I thought it might be hypothetically possible (albeit prohibitively complicated and ruinously expensive) to fit the cylinder head from a twin-cam CSi to an M20 block.
: However, after reading through a few posts here, it appears I may have been mistaken. So my question is, is the S70 a single- or twin-cam engine? The second one is, does anyone know if indeed the 850 V-12s are based on M20 blocks? Any input would be appreciated (and, please, no flames about my comparatively pedestrian E30).
: BTW: I'm sincere in my use of the term "envious." I've been in love with the 8 series since I first saw one. I even toyed with the idea of buying a used '91 six-speed a couple of years ago, but put the idea on hold when it occurred to me what a waste it would be to own one in Hawaii (we don't exactly have long expanses of open road). Having said that, my I make a request of all of you? Please, take care of yours -- I'm sure I'll be in the market for one if I ever move back to the mainland.
Hawaii is undoubtedly the worst state in the Union for a car enthusiast. Low and rigorously enforced speed limits, and poor roads.
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