1974 BMW 2002 Modified Found in Los Angeles

March 9, 2017 1349 views

1974 BMW 2002 Modified

Location: Lake Balboa, Los Angeles

This 1974 BMW 2002 can be found in Lake Balboa, Los Angeles. This one has been modified extensively and I love what he has done with this car. Its obvious a lot of time and money has been invested into this car. It has such an aggressive stance I love it. The Seller built the engine with 292 cams ,dual side draft weber 45’s, heavy duty rockers, high compression Ross pistons with lightened rods, windage tray in the oil pan, custom valve cover and catch can, Ireland engineering radiator with electrical fan, Tii distributor, magnacore wires, custom shorty headers from Top end performance with 2.5″ piping and magnaflow single muffler. It puts out 180 horsepower at 7500 rpm. This looks like a fun car for the canyons.

The body:
was stripped to metal and repainted in pastel dark olive color. Show quality paint, done by PJ Bonifacio in La Puente.
Turbo flares and front air dam were fitted.
New windshield and body seals all around.
Chrome wrapped light weight fiberglass rear bumper.
New badges, front grill and other trim pieces were also replaced
The undercarriage, spare tire well is solid, no rust on this little 02.

Nasa spec roll cage welded in and tied to the rear reinforced shock towers.
Top end performance front strut tower brace and engine dampener installed.

The interior:
Reupholstered dash with stock gauges, all gauges work.
Modified and recovered stock seats with grommets and raised bolsters.
New Motamec harness
No carpet
Custom center mounted control panel with toggle switches and oil pressure and temp gauge.
New Momo Prototipo steering wheel.

8″ Cibie Oscars installed in front .The front headlights were changed and hid lights were installed for improved visibility.

Battery moved to the trunk for better weight distribution.
Engine bay is clean.

Mechanicals:
Built engine with 292 cams ,dual side draft weber 45’s, heavy duty rockers, high compression Ross pistons with lightened rods, windage tray in the oil pan, custom valve cover and catch can, Ireland engineering radiator with electrical fan, Tii distributor, magnacore wires,
Custom shorty headers from Top end performance with 2.5″ piping and magnaflow single muffler.
The engine runs strong and it makes 180hp with a 7500rpm red line.
In a car that weights under 2100 lbs that’s a lot of fun.
Complete transmission overhaul
It has new Sachs race clutch and AASCO light weight aluminum flywheel.
Limited slip differential 391.

Rebuilt brake calipers, new rotors and brake lines.
Replaced brake master cylinder and rebuilt brake booster.
Rebuilt steering box with polyurethane coupler bushings.
Bump steer kit.
New trailing arms and subrame bushings, new ball joints.
New adjustable rear and front sway bars from Ireland Engineering.
New fully adjustable coil over system from CAtuned.

1552 Formula TR wheels finished in gunmetal grey wrapped in new Toyo R888R’s
The wheels are 16×8 with ET15 all around, the tires measure 225/45/16 all around.
Tires have a nice clearance and they don’t rub.

Recently installed UPS racing livery for a photo shoot. I can have it removed at no charge if the buyer doesn’t want it.
Has a clean California title in my name, current registration with black California vanity plates.
I have all the receipts for the work done.

The car runs and drives great, no leaks or smoke. It has been tested throughout the canyon roads in Socal and its ready for its new owner.