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DONOR INFORMATION Any 6 cly inline E39 5 series / E36 can be used please ask for more details Mainly 1998-2003 The build The Marlin Sportster is a relatively easy car to build and we estimate a total construction time, once the donor parts are prepared, of under 250 hours with a number of design features having been incorporated specifically to help the builder. Stage one of the kit includes a CD featuring many photographs taken during several actual builds plus a paper build manual with step by step instructions and drawings to assist you. Choice of donor When choosing a donor car for a kit car build, buy the best you can afford. MOT failures or even accident-damaged cars are fine, providing none of the required parts (see below) are damaged or missing, but a low-mileage car is obviously favourable. We find it for you And if you don't want to source the donor parts yourself, we will provide them on a pallet for you to prepare (with all details required to register later) or we can supply the parts reconditioned or brand new. Marlin build stands For extra ease of build Marlin’s specially designed build stands not only allow the car to be moved in, out and around your garage during the build, they also keep the chassis at the correct height to avoid un-necessary back strain. The BMW donor The Sportster is a BMW-based sports car. Beyond the components we fabricate and supply for you, a single donor car is capable of providing most of the other parts to complete your car. BMW donor options All of the 6-cylinder BMW engines can be accommodated (whether single or double overhead camshaft), up to and including the mighty 3.2ltr M3 Evo units plus the E39 BMW 5 Series - BMW M52 or M54 6cly inline series donor options 1999-2003. The kit was designed as a one donor kit i.e. the vast majority of required components can be obtained from one car source. Any specialist parts come with the kit and further parts required are either available from us or on general sale. E39 5 Series BMW donor parts needed The 2.8 ltr engine would be most common (and least abused) type to look for. Try searching the Wikipedia web site for more information BMW 5 series and further 6cly options. Parts required from 5 series donor as follows: Engine & gearbox assembly (complete with all the parts needed to run the assembly) including ECU, engine sensors, engine loom etc. Rear axle assembly – As it comes out of the donor with the entire aluminium tube carrier assembly to include brakes, diff, shafts and hubs. The whole assembly is held in the car by four large bolts for easy removal. This then will re-fits into the Marlin chassis the same way. Front Axle - We suggest you use new here - Marlin can supply this Fuel pump & sender assembly Remote expansion bottle & cap The steering column assembly plus the steering extension shaft at the rack end of the column. To go with the steering lock & key there is an alarm box inside the dashboard. This is coded to the ECU & Keys. It is required to keep things simple. N. B You can use the column switches & cowlings if you choose just don't forget the ignition key & lock assembly switch if you do. Handbrake lever & cables Wheels & tyres can also be used if you want…….. they will fit. |
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