WTB Engine block, BMW, Benz, Jag?

I want to build an coffee table out of an engine block. The more interesting the better. V12, V8? Preferably aluminum and European. Something not useable for a core is even better.

how about Honda :rofl

just kidding:thumbup

lol, might be able to fit a red bull or two haha

i want to see this table when its done…

I got a bare B18 block lying around. It’s already been dipped so its all clean.

I was going to do the same thing with the ls1 block out of my brothers car

Just the block? We have some crap at the machine shop i could likely pull something from. Also have a bunch of crap cast cores like rods, cranks, cams, etc, etc. Shit is just sitting in the scrap metal bins.

I do have an S52 block that’s toast here, but it’s iron not AL. just taking up space at this point. I could hot tank it and sheel shot blast it clean for a nominal fee so it’d be clean and ready for paint.

also have a blown suby case, 2.5L Could make a nice split base table from it

Off the top of my head I’m not sure what else i have, but I have to go to the machine shop again on monday and can take a peek at what’s kicking around.

I cant wait to make the ls1 a table. Going to use pistons and rods to support the glass top

Hmm S52 sounds interesting (especially since I just added a running one to my stable :p)

o wrd?

Yeah picked up a '96 M3. Summertime fun/track whore.
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PS don’t pick on my chromz rimz and DTM tips!

Seen it done online

seen it done in person

Always comes out great.

Typically a SBC is an easy and cheap route. 350’s are a dime a dozen.

Have the connecting rods hold up the piston as you mount them on the block.

Piston swivel will support the glass table.

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and my all time favorite…

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Nice pickup on the M!!!

Hot whip. I’ve got a smoked M52 (you can tell everyone its an S52) block you can have but it’s in VA…and heavy.