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    M10 to M42 swap!

    Yes i know most of you will probably say "what the hell why do all that work when you can do a m50 for almost the same price" haha well i have my reasons why but i need to know all the stuff that i will need to complete the swap. i might be picking up a m42 with tranny this week but what are the other needs?

    Thanks guys,
    Brad
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    Originally posted by e30mybaby View Post
    Yes i know most of you will probably say "what the hell why do all that work when you can do a m50 for almost the same price" haha well i have my reasons why but i need to know all the stuff that i will need to complete the swap. i might be picking up a m42 with tranny this week but what are the other needs?

    Thanks guys,
    Brad
    harness/dme, radiator, all appropriate sensors, getrag 240 (late model tranny, early one that is found in the 84 318i will not fit), shift linkage, driveshaft.
    Your signature picture has been removed since it contained the Photobucket "upgrade your account" image.

    Originally posted by Wh33lhop
    VANOS: sometimes you just need to go full retard.

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      #3
      cool! yeah im getting the tranny with it to!
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        #4
        i like these swaps. keeps it 4cyl, but modernizes an old school car.
        1989 325is / 2.7, 274 cam, e30 M3 5-lug
        1989 LN106 Hilux / 3.0TD SFA
        1974 2002tii / stock
        2002 IS300 / 5spd LSD

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          #5
          exactly! i love the m42
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            #6
            exhaust? new motor and tranny mounts, proper clutch slave?

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              #7
              Pick up a cheap '91 318i. BLAM! All the parts you need.

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                #8
                I just picked up a m42, tranny, clutch, radiator, drive shaft, ecu, and few other odds and ends for 400! going to re seal everything, clean it up, and paint! then drop it in this summer. Ill probably start a build thread when we get going! Thanks for the help so far guys im sure ill be asking a lot of questions about this lol
                Last edited by e30mybaby; 02-28-2011, 12:13 AM.
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                  #9
                  do you guys know if the sub-frame is different form the early to late models?
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                    #10
                    awesome..to swap :)

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                      #11
                      according to realoem.com a 83 318i and an 91 318is are not using the same front
                      sub-frame, well at least the part numbers are not the same.
                      :borg:

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                        #12
                        ok cool! just wondering, i got the sub frame from the guy just in case!
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                          #13
                          while the subframe is out, weld in some of those tabs from turner that reinforce the motor mounts. and throw a new steering rack in while everything is out as well. the perfect time.

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                            #14
                            ok thanks will do! all the advise is very welcomed!
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                              #15
                              stroke it to a 2.1!
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                              https://www.r3vlimited.com/board/sho...d.php?t=420591 5.3 LSA build in progress :devil:

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