Caprice engine swap?

[kevm14]

Yeah it's just too much money but man how awesome.

I still don't know what my budget is. I think less than 3 grand...

Now hang on a sec...that should have come up in my search. WTF?

[kevm14]

Though, the 1990 one is more what I picture you buying. You save it, because they are just gonna let it rot there due to the PS line. It's a little dirty, probably has a coupe of needs. I know the M70 is supposed to be more challenging, but maybe some research would fix that..

You are right. This guy is speaking my language.

If you are an enthusiast and are fascinated with things mechanical like me you won't be disappointed. I would not recommend this car to anyone that does not work on their own cars as you would likely lose your shirt paying a garage to work on this car. Look it up on line and you will find the enthusiast pages are very helpful. I would categorize this car as a very sophisticated hobbyist car. Please do not respond if you are expecting to get in this car without effort and drive for years. I believe you can drive this car for years but it will require effort and a little ambition. This car is black with black interior and it also has the power reclining rear seats.

I fit in that niche that he's describing.

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I would bet a small sum of money that this was the "V12 fire" issue that plagued these cars.

It's funny how terms pass around the internet like "V12 Fire" and "unintended acceleration," especially on news sites.. When an enthusiast of 750's or audi 5000's actually sees "leaking power steering line" and "bunched up carpet/old people.."

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You are right. This guy is speaking my language.

This car is black with black interior and it also has the power reclining rear seats.

I fit in that niche that he's describing.

Especially when he mentions power reclining rear seats!

Also, I fit in that niche. At least, the one where I sit in those seats...

[kevm14]

Hey now.

http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale ... 8066&Log=0

Can't compete with black/tan but it isn't nearly $7k either.

What the hell are those seats??? Almost looks like a seat re-covering.

Those M-sport wheels are mandatory, btw. One of my favorite wheel designs ever (similar to the Momo Arrow). Same basic design as the wheels on my SRX, except those are 7 spoke (and 20").

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Here's a thing I found... You get to see some of the intake manifold taken apart on this one...

http://atlanticmotorcar.com/tech-tip-bm ... running-2/

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http://bmwe32.masscom.net/sean750/Valve ... ement2.htm

This guy replaced all his valve stem seals... And this intake gaskets. The cost was low. Effort was high.

I'd make sure whatever car you choose doesn't smoke! 24 valve stem seals... Sounds like a lot to me, but it could have been a 48 valve!!

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Hey now.

http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale ... 8066&Log=0

Can't compete with black/tan but it isn't nearly $7k either.

What the hell are those seats??? Almost looks like a seat re-covering.

Those M-sport wheels are mandatory, btw. One of my favorite wheel designs ever (similar to the Momo Arrow). Same basic design as the wheels on my SRX, except those are 7 spoke (and 20").

That's a nice looking car! Plus it's newer... Does it still use the M73?

[kevm14]

That was funny. And the page title says M70.

[kevm14]

That's a nice looking car! Plus it's newer... Does it still use the M73?

Yeah M73 all the way to 2001. According to Wiki, it was used up to 2002 in the Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph.

The M73 is sort of equivalent to old Detroit iron. I like that. The fanciest electronic thing the engine has is drive by wire (dual drive by wire). And dual MAFs. Which isn't bad really.