<![CDATA[Engine Builders in WI?]]>Like the title states, where are our reputable engine builders in this lovely state of ours? Lets say you had an M50, you had a pile of parts, and the engine required machine work and a professional to disassemble/reassemble.. Where would you bring it? Anyone trustworthy that knows BMWs?

]]>https://wibimmers.com/topic/4382/engine-builders-in-wiRSS for NodeWed, 16 Sep 2026 05:50:02 GMTSun, 19 Jun 2016 22:48:38 GMT60<![CDATA[Reply to Engine Builders in WI? on Sat, 02 Jul 2016 14:09:20 GMT]]>Most likely valve guides will need to be replaced, and at least checked, cut the valve seats, resurface it, check the springs and retainers as well as the lifters.

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Rowleym said:

I've taken apart plenty of 200k BMW engines and have not yet seen one that needed a refresh. Just take the head off and get it refreshed,  get ARP's and cut ring hg and spacer if you don't want to run e85. If anything, increase the ring gap for boost. 

500whp will be cake! 

What do you consider "refreshed" ? That's good to hear, I'm actually seeing quite a few higher mileage boosted cars out there, so perhaps I won't need anything too involved past the cut ring headgasket/studs..

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/70183https://wibimmers.com/post/70183Fri, 01 Jul 2016 22:35:30 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Engine Builders in WI? on Wed, 29 Jun 2016 18:44:33 GMT]]>I've taken apart plenty of 200k BMW engines and have not yet seen one that needed a refresh. Just take the head off and get it refreshed,  get ARP's and cut ring hg and spacer if you don't want to run e85. If anything, increase the ring gap for boost. 

500whp will be cake!

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/70120https://wibimmers.com/post/70120Wed, 29 Jun 2016 18:44:33 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Engine Builders in WI? on Wed, 29 Jun 2016 12:54:45 GMT]]>After that your gonna need a fishing net to catch all the panties that'll be flyin your way!

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patsbimmer1 said:

I think you should say fuck it, throw as much boost as possible at it for a glory dyno then claim all the internet points.  

I like the cut of your jib boy...

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/70104https://wibimmers.com/post/70104Wed, 29 Jun 2016 12:53:10 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Engine Builders in WI? on Wed, 29 Jun 2016 12:52:34 GMT]]>I think you should say fuck it, throw as much boost as possible at it for a glory dyno then claim all the internet points.

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SamHolzmann said:

Would most definitely trust the shop that built did the machine work on my motor. Located in Fond du lac   

Who did you end up using? I go up that way quite often to visit my family..

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/70102https://wibimmers.com/post/70102Wed, 29 Jun 2016 12:49:00 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Engine Builders in WI? on Wed, 29 Jun 2016 02:46:12 GMT]]>Would most definitely trust the shop that built did the machine work on my motor. Located in Fond du lac

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/70097https://wibimmers.com/post/70097Wed, 29 Jun 2016 02:46:12 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Engine Builders in WI? on Wed, 29 Jun 2016 01:36:53 GMT]]>In preparation for a turbo build. Mine has 216k on it, feels like it's functioning properly, so I'm exploring this option instead of taking a flier on a lower mileage car that may or may not have been maintained.

I'm going to be acquiring turbo bits as I learn more about the pieces I need to achieve my goal of 500whp. Lots of guys on BFC doing it with ARP studs and a head gasket (plus the obvious injectors etc). However, most of them don't have the mileage I do..

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/70090https://wibimmers.com/post/70090Wed, 29 Jun 2016 01:36:53 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Engine Builders in WI? on Tue, 28 Jun 2016 23:34:56 GMT]]>interesting. So just rebuilding something for the hell of it?

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/70089https://wibimmers.com/post/70089Tue, 28 Jun 2016 23:34:56 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Engine Builders in WI? on Tue, 28 Jun 2016 20:04:07 GMT]]>Any motor really, but now that I just bought a 325ic with an M50, it wouldn't hurt if the shop was familiar with BMW engines.

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/70082https://wibimmers.com/post/70082Tue, 28 Jun 2016 20:04:07 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Engine Builders in WI? on Mon, 27 Jun 2016 19:29:44 GMT]]>Is this for a specific engine? CLearly not an m50, as that was just hypothetical correct?

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/70042https://wibimmers.com/post/70042Mon, 27 Jun 2016 19:29:44 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Engine Builders in WI? on Sat, 25 Jun 2016 23:08:57 GMT]]>Thanks for the replies gentlemen, gives me something to begin researching!

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/70011https://wibimmers.com/post/70011Sat, 25 Jun 2016 23:08:57 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Engine Builders in WI? on Tue, 21 Jun 2016 15:03:46 GMT]]>Kilpatrick in Waukesha still does good work.  I've heard good things about Pake's Engine and Machine in Janesville.

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/69786https://wibimmers.com/post/69786Tue, 21 Jun 2016 15:03:46 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Engine Builders in WI? on Tue, 21 Jun 2016 13:20:48 GMT]]>I would build it, the only thing I can't do is the machining but I have some sources for that. If you want to bring it to where I35 meets the north border of Iowa.

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YoungCR said:

Being in Madison I'd at least get a quote from Kelly Moss, curios myself for these answers.

That was going to be my first option, seeing as how I'm on a first name basis with half the shop from my 911 :D

REKIII said:

Kilpatrick still any good?  Had an engine built there a long time ago and the quality was awesome.  I don't know if they do good work anymore though.

Never heard of them, I'll do a little research.

GunMetalGrey said:

I have rebuild one or two..... or four 
A Bobcat is required for rebuild though

I'm surprisingly short a Bobcat right now......

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/69736https://wibimmers.com/post/69736Mon, 20 Jun 2016 13:26:48 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Engine Builders in WI? on Mon, 20 Jun 2016 12:54:18 GMT]]>I have rebuild one or two..... or four 
A Bobcat is required for rebuild though

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/69731https://wibimmers.com/post/69731Mon, 20 Jun 2016 12:54:18 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Engine Builders in WI? on Mon, 20 Jun 2016 09:51:31 GMT]]>Kilpatrick still any good?  Had an engine built there a long time ago and the quality was awesome.  I don't know if they do good work anymore though.

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/69727https://wibimmers.com/post/69727Mon, 20 Jun 2016 09:51:31 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Engine Builders in WI? on Mon, 20 Jun 2016 02:15:10 GMT]]>Being in Madison I'd at least get a quote from Kelly Moss, curios myself for these answers.

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