M42 questions (going into a 2002)
I'm gonna start this a bit different; with the cliffs up top ;)
Cliffs:
1. Swapping higher mileage m42 into a 2002 destined for track use/weekend fun.
2. How in depth should I go in my "rebuild/refresh" of the motor?
3. Is 145-160whp a reasonable amount of power to expect from these motors: chip, intake, exhaust, etc..
- I am not a noob per say, but I like to hear input from those that have tread the waters I have not.. And trust me, I am searching, just as I did when I first bought this car 3 years ago and wanted to build it up. This is a refresher thread for me, as its been a while since I really read into the e30 game :(
Ok guys, here's the le deal, last year my brother rolled my 318is:
I then sold the delphin and bought my wrx:
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Now I've spent the last 4 months searching for a relatively clean 2002 to start another BMW project with. Well, I finally found a promising candidate; a 1976 2002 for $600obo. It's almost completely disassembled, no motor/trans/seats/carpet, but the glass and all body panels etc are still there.
* I can store this car in my brother's storage unit for free, for as long as I need *
I plan to swap my m42 into the 2002, and turn this into a weekend toy that will see some days at Road America. I already have ideas as for my suspension (IE stage 2 springs, bilstein sports, IE sways), wheels and body work will be kept simple, I want something around 16x8, flares probably, etc..
Anywho, back to the purpose of the thread: Is 145-160whp a reasonable amount of power to expect from an m42 w/o going the FI route? I've become very familiar with boost messing around with my stage 2 wrx, and I'm almost positive I want to keep this NA.
The motor has 198k miles on it. I'm going to be replacing the cooling system, probably the chain/tensioner if needed, water pump, thermostat, new aluminum radiator, COP kit, etc.. I'm also thinking that the engine bearings/piston rings possibly? It never leaked or burnt oil, so idk if that's really necessary?
- Keep in mind, I plan on using the motor for fun/track duties, so RPMs above 6k will likely be utilized often.
- I know it wont need much power, I'm not unrealistic. A sub 2000lb car does NOT need much power to be fun. The whole point of this car is to be fun, and I do not need 200whp to have fun on a track. I'd rather have a tight suspension and sticky tires than a stupid quick motor in a tiny old car that'll probably flex like a mofo.
Cliffs:
1. Swapping higher mileage m42 into a 2002 destined for track use/weekend fun.
2. How in depth should I go in my "rebuild/refresh" of the motor?
3. Is 145-160whp a reasonable amount of power to expect from these motors: chip, intake, exhaust, etc..
- I am not a noob per say, but I like to hear input from those that have tread the waters I have not.. And trust me, I am searching, just as I did when I first bought this car 3 years ago and wanted to build it up. This is a refresher thread for me, as its been a while since I really read into the e30 game :(
Ok guys, here's the le deal, last year my brother rolled my 318is:
I then sold the delphin and bought my wrx:
----------------------------------------------
Now I've spent the last 4 months searching for a relatively clean 2002 to start another BMW project with. Well, I finally found a promising candidate; a 1976 2002 for $600obo. It's almost completely disassembled, no motor/trans/seats/carpet, but the glass and all body panels etc are still there.
* I can store this car in my brother's storage unit for free, for as long as I need *
I plan to swap my m42 into the 2002, and turn this into a weekend toy that will see some days at Road America. I already have ideas as for my suspension (IE stage 2 springs, bilstein sports, IE sways), wheels and body work will be kept simple, I want something around 16x8, flares probably, etc..
Anywho, back to the purpose of the thread: Is 145-160whp a reasonable amount of power to expect from an m42 w/o going the FI route? I've become very familiar with boost messing around with my stage 2 wrx, and I'm almost positive I want to keep this NA.
The motor has 198k miles on it. I'm going to be replacing the cooling system, probably the chain/tensioner if needed, water pump, thermostat, new aluminum radiator, COP kit, etc.. I'm also thinking that the engine bearings/piston rings possibly? It never leaked or burnt oil, so idk if that's really necessary?
- Keep in mind, I plan on using the motor for fun/track duties, so RPMs above 6k will likely be utilized often.
- I know it wont need much power, I'm not unrealistic. A sub 2000lb car does NOT need much power to be fun. The whole point of this car is to be fun, and I do not need 200whp to have fun on a track. I'd rather have a tight suspension and sticky tires than a stupid quick motor in a tiny old car that'll probably flex like a mofo.
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