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    FS: 1974 2002 M42 swap

    Posting this here to get some more eyes on it.

    Have you been thinking about getting out of your e30 and into a 2002? We'll have I got an opportunity for you...

    Anyway long story short is that I bought this car in December of 2020 with the intent of resto modding it. Plan was going well until my wife and I decided to have a kid which we did in early 2022. Now who has time for a restoration project.

    I do have the car in a drive able state but it does need more work to drive well (shifter is the biggest driving challenge)

    Basics of the car: 1974 2002 Automatic (before the swap)
    Chamonix over Blue

    Exterior:
    Paint is in kinda ok shape... definitely multiple layers of paint there
    Driver side rocker panel is the only concerning rust that I have found
    E30 Bottle Cap wheels
    Belt Line trim is gone, planned to shave it
    Could use some new weatherstripping/seals
    No bumpers front or rear

    Interior:
    Heater box rebuilt (New seals, new fan, water valve rebuilt, new mounting bracket)
    Original seats and door panels (seats are cracked/splitting)
    Carpets removed for planned replacement
    Rebuilt Pedal Box and Booster linkage (IE performance bearings)

    Engine and Transmission:
    M42 and g240 5 speed
    Engine Rebuilt (E36 timing setup with new guides, new chain, new bearings, valve guides, hyd lifters, piston rings, classic daily engine mounts, headers, and AFM mount, IE exhaust system with custom downpipe)
    Coil On Plug ignition
    Electric fan on modified M42 radiator
    Drivetrain refresh (new solid flywheel and clutch kit, garagistic solid mount shifter (not a fan), Rebuilt CV Joints, Classic Daily transmission mount)
    E30 318i driveshaft with Classic Daily CSB mount brackets
    No tachometer, no speedometer
    Differential could use a refresh, it's a little noisy
    Battery relocated to trunk (E30 cable)
    E30 fuel pump

    Suspension:
    IE 3 and Koni shocks
    all new urethane bushings
    new ball joints
    New tie rods and steering bushings
    New bearings front and rear
    Fixed camber plates

    Brakes:
    Front (New Pads, discs, hoses, passenger caliper)
    Rear (New cylinders, shoes, drums, flex lines)

    I am about $9000 into the car and that's what I am asking for. I am open to offers.

    Last edited by NC325iC; 04-08-2024, 05:11 PM.
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    Originally posted by TimKninja
    Im more afraid of this thread turning into one of those classic R3v moments, where Pizza gets delivered.

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      #3
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      Originally posted by TimKninja
      Im more afraid of this thread turning into one of those classic R3v moments, where Pizza gets delivered.

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        Originally posted by TimKninja
        Im more afraid of this thread turning into one of those classic R3v moments, where Pizza gets delivered.

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          #5
          Thank God it’s on the other side of the country
          Simon
          Current Cars:
          -1999 996.1 911 4/98 3.8L 6-Speed, 21st Century Beetle

          Make R3V Great Again -2020

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            #6
            Saw this on FAQ too...neat car

            If anyone wants the shell, Im happy to discuss parting it out together. M42 swap sounds nice...

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              #7
              Bump... tell your friends!
              Your signature picture has been removed since it contained the Photobucket "upgrade your account" image.

              Originally posted by TimKninja
              Im more afraid of this thread turning into one of those classic R3v moments, where Pizza gets delivered.

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                #8
                Originally posted by MasukBMW View Post

                If anyone wants the shell, Im happy to discuss parting it out together. M42 swap sounds nice...
                I'll be parting a M42 swap soon. Hit me.

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                  #9
                  Bump, don't forget I am open to offers.
                  Your signature picture has been removed since it contained the Photobucket "upgrade your account" image.

                  Originally posted by TimKninja
                  Im more afraid of this thread turning into one of those classic R3v moments, where Pizza gets delivered.

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                    #10
                    What’s up with the solid mount shifter? It doesn’t shift well?

                    congrats on the baby!

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                      #11
                      Shifter review:

                      1) it's pretty expensive

                      2) Was a little annoyed that I had to enlarge the hole in the tunnel, but I expected that.

                      3) Then after that I installed the shifter only for the lever to contact the driveshaft. Garagistic service says they knew about that issue and I can buy an extra plate to space it up off the driveshaft. Making it more expensive.

                      4) Now it shifts like crap. I think it needs to be spaced up higher to align the linkage better. I also think I need to add the little piece behind the joint on the transmission cause it's floppy as hell even with a dssr.
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                      Originally posted by TimKninja
                      Im more afraid of this thread turning into one of those classic R3v moments, where Pizza gets delivered.

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                        #12
                        Bumping this back to. Price down to $9000 obo
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                        Originally posted by TimKninja
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