I have a 1969 bmw 2002 that I am restoring. I wat to swap out the old m10 bmw engine for a 13b twin turbo. I cant seen to find any pictures of bmw rotary swaps anywhere. Has this been done with a 13b twin turbo? Any info I can get would be great! I think it's possible but I just have to figure out if the transmission will all fit and figure out the driveshaft situation.

 

Nice! My dad keeps telling me he had a few of those, er with bmw engines I mean

 

This is my second 2002. I had a 1976 but I hated the big bumpers, so I got the 1969. Ive always like the body style. I know this rotary will make it a lot of fun!!!

 

Sounds like a fun project. Post up pics as you make progress. I"m very interested to see how it all runs out.



I don't know if I've seen much on swaps into bimmers, but I don't see why you couldn't, if you can swap LS1's into them then you can probably swap a rotary into them. Have you thought about swapping the new bmw 335 twin turbo into instead, that could be fun and you'll still get two turbos



Might sound wierd, but try some of the bmw forums too, there seems to be a lot of rotary owners on them.

 

Very nice!



I would like to see some pictures!

 

Oh I would love to do that swap with the new bmw 335 twin turbo setup!!! But thats got to have a heavy price tag! Yea I'll try posting at a few BMW forums also. Thanks

 

why not a T2 or 13BRE? its prolly cheaper and simpler.

 

I did a 1969 BMW 2002 several years ago w/a stock TII set-up. It's was a blast when it was tuned in but the issue that drove me to give it up was the driveshaft . The '02 has a 2-pc shaft 'cause of the "angle" needed to connect w/the diff. I kept blowing the flex bearing, which connects the halves. A 1-pc shaft will only work w/MAJOR mods to the rear subframe and surrounding sheetmetal. That is not to say that other approaches won't work.

I wish you the best and HAVE A BLAST !!!



-n2mb