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05-31-2010, 07:22 PM
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DRB 540 using BMW as a donor
Hello Members,
I am new to the forum, yet have been reading the site for over 2 years. I am very interested in the DRB 540, but as I am in the UK the donor vehicle is almost impossible to obtain.
BMWs are a dime a dozen here and I am thinking of using the 3 series or 5 series BMW as the donor. It means I need to fabricate the chassis of the DRB 540 to accept the BMW parts or have a new space frame made for it. I like to know if anyone can tell me the dimensions of the Ford Falcon XR8 and the V8 dimension as I like to see what will fit a BMW 3 Series with a 4.0L V8 or a BMW 5 Series with a 5.0L V10.
I will also like to use the BMW interior so before I order the DRB 540 can someone tell me the width of the XR8 Dash that fits the DRB 540 so I can see what interior I can use and if I need to change anything.
I have contacted DRB but have yet to receive a reply, are they still selling the DRB 540?
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05-31-2010, 07:30 PM
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Location: MELBOURNE,AUSTRALIA,
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TSV,
Definitely still available ...and I'm sure the guys at DRB will contact you shortly ,they might well be researching the BMW options for you ...Be patient,I am sure a few of the Technical Aussie guys will give you some feedback on compatibility and measurements!!
OZ
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05-31-2010, 07:34 PM
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Cobra Make, Engine: Classic revival kit (CR3181), gen III engine, T56 6 speed box, AU XR8 lsd diff
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I would probably jump onto this site, http://www.fordaustraliaforums.com/f...play.php?f=112 and ask if there is a CD or something similar available that provide all measuremenst and specs
Or see if DRB do a roller?
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05-31-2010, 09:00 PM
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The width of the interior of my 540 is 1495mm.
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06-01-2010, 12:16 AM
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A roller with dash minus engine and box would be the easiest. Plenty of dead Falcons over here maybe they could pack up a donor kit on a couple of pallets too. Then just drop in the BMW drive train, if they can fit a broad shouldered ford V8 in just about anything will fit.
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06-02-2010, 11:24 PM
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BMW engines can be fitted
Pedal boxes might need some trimming but the BM engines can fit. |
06-02-2010, 11:31 PM
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M5 powered
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06-03-2010, 01:59 AM
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i have a BMW M3 rear end!
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06-05-2010, 01:34 AM
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Drb?
Hi "Q"
Are you sure thats a DRB, engine bay looks different?
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06-10-2010, 11:02 AM
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Please forgive me on that one, it's not an DRB.
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06-10-2010, 03:37 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by "Q"
Please forgive me on that one, it's not an DRB.
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It's also a Cobra, not a 540 like TSV's enquiry.
The 540 is a replica of the Cobra Concept roadster. I believe the engine bay is quite generous, as it takes the 5.4 OHC ford engine.
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