Full Engine Rebuild - 500hp Supercharged Alpina B7: Project Chicago: Part 4
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 1 ต.ค. 2024
- This episode of project Chicago is jam-packed with torque wrench clicks as we reassemble the entire 500HP supercharged V8 engine from the Alpina B7. From a bare block up to reinstalled valve covers!
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Loved every minute. You need to get a special plate made - like they do on Aston Martin engines - ‘engine hand built by Sreten’ and your signature inscribed - then attach it to the engine for everyone to see - and know they have a quality engine that is assembled like a Swiss watch. We all love your technical ability and know how, but your commentary, video editing and camera angles are worthy of a great producer, director and raconteur all rolled into one. 😊
They also do that on the hand built AMG engines and the Ford Romeo Niche engine line.
@nigel Clark couldn't agree more
I think that's a great idea! A fully documented rebuild an signed.
Well said!
Spot on!👌
Sreten when there is a slight paint mismatch on one of his BMW'S: "Its 47 Shades of Grey"
Sreten when comparing the mismatched Shades of Gold on the Purse: "Looks almost identical"
😂
We should be dopplegangers or something, this was my EXACT thought!
Can´t imagine Alpina team watching this video. 100% sure the “specialists” won´t do it with the precision and dedication you did it. That engine works and looks better than new. Period.
Kinda hilarious Alpina told him "don't do it" 2:24 !
Well, lets wait for a 100K km review of that refurbished engine and see who is right....ALPINA engineers are definitely on an elite level which is probably sometimes above Balkan style solutions.
If the specialists had cared enough to build it right in the first place, this video series wouldn't exist.
@@imperatormouse2735 just watch and wait, you'll be amazed what Balkans can do. Oh.. and Sreten himself is also from there..
@@imperatormouse2735 ok zoomer
Sreten, that First start is going to be magical for you; because Alpina said it couldn't and shouldn't be done outside of their dealership network at considerable expense, and you said "Screw that, Hold my Blueberry Muffin!"
Sounds like brembo who don’t want you to rebuild their calipers or even repaint them
He likely did it better too following the manual so close
Yep , for dealership network read closed shop old boys club.
I say f*ck who ever said this in Alpina. After watching this, they should be praising all of Sreten's meticulous work, this is on another level, hats off to you sir! 😎
The start of this engine will be up there with the first orbital flight of Spacex's Starship.
Excellent job dude 🤘 I’m jealous of that hydro jet wash cabinet. Nothing better than a super clean engine 👌
I"ve also watch you refreshing chrisfix's engine, awesomee job. Love you all :D
Thanks, Jamie!
@@cssaan9236 ♥️
We need Sreten and Jamie in one video
Subscribed to your channel.....had a peak where you fixed the noise of your wife's car....strange problem. Anyway liked your content
Best restoration channel ever, the 1+ hour went really quick, thoroughly enjoyed.
Yeah I agree. Why buy Netflix and shit when You can spend hours and hours together with the best restoration pro I ever seen on TH-cam.
Wow! From doing an oil change and some bushings to rebuilding the whole over engineered engine of beauty - man has gone a long way and deserves an extra 💪👍. I suspect Alpina engineers will now be using this video as their training material for H1 engine rebuilds 😁
I read yesterday that Alpina tuner was recently brought entirely by BMW, so now that are owned & part of BMW-AG hopefully will not erode too much the Alpina heritage & character..
I hate your vapor blast cabinet. It makes me want to:
1. Buy one.
2. Tear down perfectly running vehicles to blast everything.
The clever editting with the torque wrench clicks and beeps is very satisfying
One of the best parts. I love it.
I've seen so many of his videos now, but 53:43 was the most satisfying one I have heard yet
It's so fascinating to watch you do this work. I wouldn't dare disassemble such a complex engine and put it all back together again. Unbelievable, just respect for this work 👍👍👍
I was gonna say the same about the purse. 😧
Totally agree!
Need to keep the girl friend happy!
Sreten, you have single-handedly raised the bar on how to video’s on TH-cam. Well done, I loved every minute of this. You’re pretty good at handbag’s too.
who in this world makes a video and shows you all the torques and details like this gentleman? He reads the repairing manual, so you can have a simple "coocking book" and then he improves even the manufacturer (thermostat). Respect
For anyone (like me) who has been following this channel since the beginning, this was EPIC! Thanks Sreten!
And done properly 👍🏻
As someone who's worked in the motor trade over 20 years at almost every level, I have nothing but respect and admiration for your work!! You make my OCD so happy!!!!
That was an engine rebuild masterclass, cant wait to hear it roar.
As a precision Engineer of 40+ years and someone who rebuilds classic six cylinder Honda motorcycle engines, Your approach was meticulous and faultless. The detail and video was excellent... absolutely superb. Cannot wait to hear it fire up👍
Thank you, Cary!
@@M539Restorations My first visit to Alpina in 1988 there were two high level Japanese car executives buying the top models with every possible option. The owner of Alpina told us he knew that these were being shipped to Japan just to be taken apart! Notice how Japanese cars got way better after that? Lots more BMW-Alpina stories to tell! Rock on Sreten!
1 hour 14 min 11 sec, of pure art. This channel is by far the best channel on any platform!
When I watched your previous 'Alpina B7 is dead' video, I really thought it was a doomed project because of parts availability/cost justification. But as usual you surprised me by going through the process, detailed steps to resurrect it. Enjoyed every minute of the video and you should have named this movie as 'Getting the Alpina B7, back alive'
As a Car Enthusiast and Petrolhead, this was one of the most relaxing, professional and clean engine assembly video ever thank you so much for this masterpiece and can't wait for this new born baby engine running again.
Beautifully filmed, rhytmically edited and perfectly narrated. The amount of effort into this episode must have been huge. Very appreciated, and enjoyed every single shot. I'm sure you put it together better than alpina. Masterpiece. Cheers, Jan.
This (long) episode took a long time to film, edit, and everything else. He out does himself constantly and we are the lucky beneficiaries of his attention to detail. Bravo to him.
34:12 oh yeah sure "beautifully filmed!" Steven Spielberg level cinematography. I kid! I kid !!! I love all his vids. My 335i 6mt coupe gets the same kind of attention from me.
Hahaha! 18:46 on the Valentino handbag: "Mr. Balboni himself would've been proud!" Fucking priceless, dude!
You are making history with these videos. I suspect they will still be used in 50 years when someone needs to rebuild an old Alpina internal combustion engine.
This guy is a freaking jeweler. Amount of care and dedication he put into this rebuild is mind-boggling. Hope she starts up flawlessly on the first try. Fingers crossed.
Any bearing manufacturer (Clevite e.g.) will tell you that most replaced engine bearings receive some damage from contamination that was left behind during assembly. That contamination can be measured in MICRONS, and the only way to prevent such damage is to be scrupulously clean during assembly!
The amount of time you doing with filming this precise work is stunning. Like others already told: loved to watch you hand build this beautiful engine! Keep going!
Just watched further and it gets even more of a joy to watch 👍😅 the timing checks and turning the engine must have felt so good 👌
You should of been way past a million subscribers by now......best TH-cam channel by miles. Keep up the good work, and all the best
The Green head's don't like his content.....they like only Green batteries
Only some mindless human twerking or trying to sell their onlyidiots get millions... Nothing as precise and beautiful as this ever gets there that fast...
Hey Sreten, this is the deepest I've seen you dive into an engine and you pull it off with your usual thoroughness and style. What might have been boring with a droning lecturer was fascinating with you. I can hardly wait to see the next steps. Thanks!
I feel it's such a shame for them to design a lovely engine like this and then crown it with crapy plastic 😒😒 Best video yet on this channel, great stuff as always 👍👍👍👍
I was thinking the same. I suppose they see it from an engineering viewpoint, so the plastic is just a cover
@@jcoul1sc from an engineering standpoint the engine is beautiful 😍
@@mikepro-ww5fg yes. With a cover that only needs to be made of plastic
‘Mr Balboni himself would be proud’ 😂 Great job on the handbag, what a lucky woman she is!
The handbag job could've been topped if he had made that pin out of the nail he found in the B7 oil pan 😂
@@monstermirror2 😂😄
Detail of a neuroscientist, patience of a saint and Marigold gloves of a 65 year old cleaning lady! Great work.
COMMMING up 4 million views plus on this outstanding video. By far the best automobile restoration channel on TH-cam. I'm sure you are getting offers from every direction. But remember though, your soul my friend is priceless. Proceed with caution. Everything in life comes with a price. And you are as authentic as it gets and I hope you never change. Bravo. That's my two cents. BTW- loved the handbag fix lol.
My Sunday has been complete. Literally the most professional and knowledgeable automotive youtuber there is. Great work Sreten, i bet this car will turn a ridiculous profit, brand new engine.
after full restoration he will likely get double his input money back... but i would be tempted to keep this car... or at least the drivetrain :P
Honestly, I got emotional on this one. Love each and every moment, especially the M539 Approved handbag repair. Wanna see the TÜV inspection of it on the channel! :)
Definitely.. And if Sreten can (just as he did previously with the older 7 series) a nice cool lap-test on the Nurburgring to celebrate this build.. ! ;0)
Congratulations! It's the forth time I'm watching this video in two days, with no skip... and still beautiful. Great learning experience for all of us!
Not sure how often it's mentioned, but the editing on these videos is amazing. This one in particular, imagine how much raw footage there must have been.
Nearly 1TB of it. 😁
@@M539Restorations omg. How long approximately did the build take you in real time (the wrenching part only)?
@@M539Restorations WOW! Serious eye strain....And I thought I was the only one who repaired purses and BMW's! Rock on Autobahn....
Popping those pistons at 43…..drool - bravo!
I am sure Alpina guys are good when it comes to building engines BUT, can they fix a handbag between engine builds? I doubt that
When you fill up with fresh oil. Crank it without any spark plugs to prevent unnecessary load on your bearings. It takes about 90 seconds for the oil to fill up all passages, oil filter housing, vanos etc.
im sure he knows that!
Was planning to do that, thanks!
not needed as he used thick assy. graphite lube. just crank with no ign till pressure is up, then connect ign. and fire. Done it hundreds of times on high power race engines with no issue. Proper engine builders use graphite heavy thickness lube for this reason (also long term storage of race engines). Regular Oil or assembly oil (slightly thicker) just runs down into the sump and is lost within a few days and offers mediocre protection. You can also setup some motorsport ecu's to crank an engine over with no ign. and finally fire when pressure is up to assure a solid oil film has built up b4 she sings. Did Streten lube the piston gudgeon pin? I use an oil spray pot to ensure the oil is fired into parts that need oiling and make sure it gets into all the gaps, a brush just introduces the chance of foreign particles to make their way into delicate parts. Kind regards from an engineer retired in Spain.
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Or fullfill the oil pump passage with fresh oil before to instal it
Nice work, it was a blast.
We're used to seeing the same quality content from you. 😎
I see what you did there :)
Whose checking this video after seeing the last episode.. Are the truly petrol head..
CLASSIC! Best comment. Cheers.
You should send Alpina this video with a "thanks for all your help" attached to it 🤣 really nice work, do you need a Norwegian helper any time soon? 🤔
kod man
He should send it to Alpina as a How to video!
Absolutely amazing! For me it all looks like a heart surgery - spotlights on, precision tools and shiny parts! Definitely the best DIY manual and “Sheer Assembly Pleasure”! How do you like it, Alpina?
I've refrained myself from watching your videos for 3 weeks now and... I just got to know I've got Covid, so long hours in front of your channel ! Thanks for your exquisite work
One of the best hours of my life watching this! I laughed when he said about Alpina being the ones who should undergo such work on those engines... got to love a rebel lol.
So a $€$100k luxury car is only built to last ~10yrs/100k miles? Sign me up!
That really shows, how freaking complicated an engine can be. Holy moly. Biggest respect to you, this is a work of art my friend. :)
I love this project so much. It's a pure pleasure to watch you wrenching for over an hour.
I can't imagine the amount of work going into these videos. Dankeschön!
kakav manijak generalka na alpini i popravka torbe :) Pozdrav za zemljaka iz Sombora :)
Love watching this guy his attention detail is outstanding - truly professional standard. For an ex IT guy he deserves much respect.😁😁
He’s an IT guy? Well done, I love it when people mix two different worlds. Personally I work in consultancy yet rebuild an engine whenever needed.
So many things in the world are only a matter of genuine interest and Sreten really goes to proof it. The fact that you can feel the enthusiasm through these videos is the reason I can watch these for hours without ends.
You lifted yourself up on a whole different level. This is huge and oddly satisfying to watch. Very well done!
Man I'm new here but I'm subbing, your explanation on stuff is on point, don't see that much. Keep it up my dude!
Amazing video. The filming quality is just superb. Attention to detail is just something else. Thoroughly enjoyed this one. Looking forward to see it start.
Just became a Patreon because i just couldn't wait for this video (and because you derserve it), and this is just pure porn from start to end. I just really hope that one day i can get myself a garage and start to dive properly in to the world of mechanics. This is so inspirational! And as always your video is top grade quality, and your channel is by far my favourite!
Yeah, me too! Was almost at the end of the video when the TH-cam notification came, but still am going to keep the patreon for future videos
Let’s take a minute to appreciate the quality of tutorial this is. Thank you 🙏🏻
This was a thing of beauty. Hell, even small details like that properly executed piston ring clearance table are exquisite!! Very well done indeed.
Every other automotive youtuber needs to have a look at what you do and learn , said it many many times before this is by a country mile the best engineering content on TH-cam . Amazing 👏
alpene: "no dont mess with our engine"
sreten: "im sending the block to serbia"
Živeli!
Seeing the pistons dance was brilliant 😍
Fingers crossed all goes well and I can’t wait to see the engine start.
Imagine being so smart to actually design all of this, incredible engeneering. Svaka čast Sretene :)
German over-engineering was a wonderful thing in the past, but I think the cost engineers have shaved the reliability out of it now.
makes my day whenever a new video comes out! Loved this one, especially satisfying to see the parts all sparkling clean in that vapor blaster!
That’s one clean bloody engine, it quite literally looks brand new. I’d love to have the confidence in my ability to do this! Great video Streten
"Looks good, doesn't it?" - Yeah looks, looks great.
This is called engine building!
Thanks for the quality time.
Amazing as usual. Loved every second of it.
Simply amazing. I salute this level of focus and attention to each and every step. Loved how each bolt was torqued hehe :D
This will be probly the only BMW engine in the world, that does not leak :) :)
I have absolutely no interest in rebuilding engines but I just watched you for an hour and a quarter rebuild a V8 and I have no regrets. Attention to detail on this build is amazing and the whole thing was so satisfying to watch.
Of course it's your girlfriend's bag. Whatever you are calling it these days, it goes great with your eyes.
the Balboni reference gave him away
Phenomenal work, both with the build and the video production. Looking forward to seeing it come to life again and you can give a giant middle finger to Alpina for saying it can't/shouldn't be done.
One of the best episodes and a great addition to the channel. I also would like to see a tag on the engine stating "Hand re-built by sreten". I'm pretty sure it'll run better than when it came out of factory. Almost sad to see the end of this episode.The long night begins, again!
You certainly deserve that beer, you are so talented, a pleasure to watch, cannot wait to hear that monster fire up for the first time 👍👍👍
Finished watching and loved every second. It’s just fabulous to watch you, the attention to detail and the relationship you have with all mechanical stuff. Pure pleasure! At the same time it’s a bit sad - when thinking of regular mechanics and their approach to work in comparison. Understandable difference of course, but still sad 😀.
Hope you become the next Iain Tyrell for BMWs. I’ll save my E39 M5 until then and have it restored by you 🙏😀.
Respect!
Absolutely magnificent job. Did you consider doing an intro like 80’s shows smiling in the canera while tightenkng bolts and spinning neon letters for the title etc.. would be fabulous. 😃
Nothing .. nothing..nothing.. can get me to sit through a 1 hour plus video presentation on anything .. but.. your video totally engrossed me for that 1 hr 14 minutes.. can't wait for the next video of the engine being completed and reinstalled in the car. .. great quality video presentation..
I have to admit I wasn’t expecting to find this as interesting and enjoyable as I did. Thought I’d just skip to the end and give a thumbs up… nope watched every second and loved it 👍🙌
Loved every second of it.
Kept staring at the timer bar fearing the video will end 😬😬
🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷👏🏻, Thicker walls have more strength, and thus, it can handles higher cylinder pressures. Awesome video!
Amazing video, every minute of it was great, even my wife watched it with me. her daily driver is a 740Ld so much love of the big BMW sedans. Now I just need to replace the oil pan gasket and preform the valve adjustment on my S54!
clearance clarence whats our vector victor? roger roger
Of course BMW dealership would want you to give them the job so they could price it to the moon. They would make a whole procedure of changing lug nuts for a fortune if one would ask them...
That has to be the best artwork ever.
Your attention to detail for this rebuild was phenomenal, the engine looks beautiful.
Hopefully it'll run and sound fantastic.
Looking forward to the next installment. 😁😁.
Keep wrenching 👍
Watching the second time in less than 8 hours. Having worked in theatre with surgeons, I observe similar traits in how you do your build...highest respect for how clinical your work is, and attention to detail is nothing but inspiring! Entertaining too, lady's bag in the workshop 🤣!
Masterpiece once in a lifetime, so stunning to see your love to this bmws .
You're such a great entertainer! Loved the gf bag side quest, it was unexpected and hilariously done! 😂
Kudos!
That three times torque makes me holding my breath…. Amazing video this moves you up to another league! I can’t wait for starting it up
You should make your own signature plate, 24k gold signature plate to represent how good the engine was assembled.
That was beyond Perfect Sreten, great job mate.
I rebuilt my first engine a few years ago. It was an old datsun 4 banger and like you I learned a ton. It requires alot of patience and attention to details. Looks like you did a great job! That first start is nerve racking because I was questioning if I got everything right. So much can go wrong. I have no doubt yours will fire right up like mine did. Cheers from Texas!
Sretene - bravo! Fantastic job as always. Looking forward to seeing this engine complete rebuilt!
Fun fact, the NGK PFR7B sparkplugs are unique to the Alpina B7 and are not used on any other BMW.
Thanks! I'm aware of that and yet the previous mechanic installed incorrect plugs in this engine. :)
A little surprised you didn't fill the crank oilways with engine oil before torquing down the rod caps...
Thank you for another outstanding video of your impressive skills. Great work.
That engine is a work of art. How you remember everything is beyond amazing. An excellent video. Something I would never see if it were not for you. Enjoyed every second.
Just epic. The first episode of the Alpina came to my attention by TH-cam algorithm and is the reason why I follow the channel. Since November I've watched all the videos on the channel and love them! When this one showed up I was so happy! After watching it I've watched all the Alpina episodes again, and then watched this one again. When you see them all for the second time and right after eachother everything makes much more sense. Keep up the good work, can't wait for the next one!
Amazing video! Watching those parts coming out of vapour blasting can cure cancer 😁 It must be a great feeling knowing that this engine is fully hand assembled by you. It’s a shame those 2 Alpinas that Tyler scrapped are not going to get the same second chance.
As a engine builder my self. Great video man, good attention to detail and everything very clean and checked.
That engine never looked as good as it does now, not even when it was brand new from the factory. Loved every minute of the rebuild. You've actually made me realise that engines aren't as scary as I had always thought ;-) (but I guess thats because you make it look simple!). Roll on the next episode....
Can I just say how much I enjoy your 'Airplane' references 🤣 I say Clearance Clarence, Roger Roger and Vector Victor all the time and very few people get it ✈
From changing oil on the driveway, to rebuild an Alpina V8 from scratch. You've gone a long way. Congrats!
"I wouldn't mind doing this again, but on a different engine." Well, you were half right.
This is a very different experience than watching Cleetus McFarland build an LS engine. I specifically remember them gapping rings with a grinding wheel lol. Great work as always
Sreten, you are without any doubt the BEST content creater on TH-cam! Hatts off to you Sir!
Wait, check the cylinder walls, they look like an egg... i guess you ll find out in the future videos.
Excited to see this! Been waiting to see how this one was going! Insane workmanship 🔥💯
Man I was waiting for this with you, and by god you did an outstanding and excellent job, not restoring, but rebuilding this engine to factory new.
Absolutely spotless! Thank you, I have been satisfied.
Can't wait to see/hear how it purrs on first start!