Spare M42 refresh/rebuild

[varg]

Cripes. Looks like I was right when I did some back-of-the-envelope stuff and determined I could build an M20 2.8 for less than a M42 2.0

[ThatOneEuroE30]

Still need rings, bearings,pump rotors? Thermostat, water pump, and the misc engine gaskets. Yikes... that thing got expensive quick

[fresh_TD]

Cripes. Looks like I was right when I did some back-of-the-envelope stuff and determined I could build an M20 2.8 for less than a M42 2.0

Only I don't want an M20. I'm happy with the M42[emoji1]

[fresh_TD]

Still need rings, bearings,pump rotors? Thermostat, water pump, and the misc engine gaskets. Yikes... that thing got expensive quick

Just need bearings! I have everything else

[varg]

Only I don't want an M20. I'm happy with the M42[emoji1]

I wasn't trying to say you should have done an M20, just remarking on how your convenient tabulation confirmed my previous thoughts.

[econti]

where'd you get the crank from? If BMW themselves for that price I know what I'm going to do

[fresh_TD]

where'd you get the crank from? If BMW themselves for that price I know what I'm going to do

I got mine from the UK, private seller. Through BMW they're $1200. I'm not sure you could get one since it's a "euro" part.

[Gkwan]

Any updates?!

[roguetoaster]

I too eagerly await completion of this build, and would be happy to help swapping the engine should it be needed.

[brads2002]

How is this coming along? Thinking of refreshing mine over the winter. Going to place a call to Metric Mechanic to inquire about their kits.

[e30s50dan]

^^this...any updates?

[fresh_TD]

^^this...any updates?

I just put it on hold for now. I will pick back up with the build here really soon.

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[kwill22]

Sweet. I've been half-assedly looking for a spare m42 to build and boost. Now seeing this threat is getting me excited again. This winter I'm going with a single mass-lightened flywheel, Z4 shifter, new clutch, and either a 4:10 or 3:75lsd. I have in open 4:10 in line now and thinking about dropping down since i eventually plan to boost.

[fresh_TD]

Sweet. I've been half-assedly looking for a spare m42 to build and boost. Now seeing this threat is getting me excited again. This winter I'm going with a single mass-lightened flywheel, Z4 shifter, new clutch, and either a 4:10 or 3:75lsd. I have in open 4:10 in line now and thinking about dropping down since i eventually plan to boost.

I think 3.73 would be perfect for FI. I ran 3.73 on my previous stock M42, and it was perfect for hwy driving.

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[ThatOneEuroE30]

Sweet. I've been half-assedly looking for a spare m42 to build and boost. Now seeing this threat is getting me excited again. This winter I'm going with a single mass-lightened flywheel, Z4 shifter, new clutch, and either a 4:10 or 3:75lsd. I have in open 4:10 in line now and thinking about dropping down since i eventually plan to boost.

I’ve got a 3.73 for sale