Hello M62B44

[Jean]

Going to test fit the b40 timing components on b44 block this weekend.
Need to remove the b40 chain sprocket and put it on the b44 crank.

Also, will test fit the b40 oil pump on the b44 as my longblock didn't come with a pump :/
Then need to compare/measure the b40 vs b44 head gaskets and finally test fit the b40 heads onto b44 block.

[2002maniac]

very nice! Keep us updated...

[Jean]

Jean......just watched that video link of the "e30 335i"

All I can say is WTF!!!!!!

BTW, Motor is looking good. Good luck on the build.

Haha, I love that video.

Here are some of m30b35 for ya though -



and 1st to 3rd

[bmwmech1]

Should have grabbed that whole 540i sport that was near me for 1.8K last month. 6 speed too.

Yeah, that would have been a pretty good starting point, for good money. Even if you decided to go to the 5 speed instead, you could have recoup'ed 1/2 your money on selling off the 6 speed. Always guys looking for those...

Garey

[M-technik-3]

Nice Jean!

Man, between you are Garey posting stuff about the m60b44, I'm about to pick up a long block and do the same... Seems too easy not to...

Should have grabbed that whole 540i sport that was near me for 1.8K last month. 6 speed too.

[m32go]

Jean......just watched that video link of the "e30 335i"

All I can say is WTF!!!!!!

BTW, Motor is looking good. Good luck on the build.

[Jean]

Bottom end is just that now, block with crank/rods/pistons. We broke one craftsman breaker bar undoing the front crank bolt lol.

B40 valve covers are getting tanked/blasted, now I have two oil pans and two sets of valve covers to play with.

Next is to test fit the obd1 timing components from the b40 onto b44 before making a long list of parts to order.

[Jean]

So, the M62B44 has pistol oil squirters just like M62TU...unlike M60 variant.

Took the B44 heads off today, not sure what I am going to do with these yet.

Bores look good, just like on my brothers 03 m62tu.

[bmwmech1]

Yeah, even at $500 for an 80K B44, it's still stupid cheap. These are pretty bulletproof motors, so anything under 150K is a good starting point. Hell, the M60B40 in my E34 has 285K on it and it still has a couple hundred thousand left in it, lol!

Garey

[CoreyZ]

Crossing my fingers for a nice one to pop up here in pull-a-part again, when I'll actually have the funds

[bmwmech1]

$127? Nice... mine was free, so I win but you're a very close second. That's stupid money for an 80K M62B44...

Garey

[robiniscool]

nice im doing the same thing just got my b44 and b30 engine lined up in my garage i guess 2 people from CA are doing the v8 swap rofl

[Jean]

Fuck Yeah!

[Pinepig]

$127 out the door, gotta love pick and pull 1/2 price days.

[CoreyZ]

This is exactly what I wanted to do after asking Garey about it, can't wait to see it together