wtf is up with m42swaps?

[lolcantturn]

What does "buzzy" in reference to M42/S14's mean? I never felt that my M42 has anything "buzzy" about it

[irish44j]

buzzy meaning more vibration/NVH. And the M42 does have plenty of that. It makes my old M10 feel like a Lexus engine, lol. I personally like how the M42 kind of sounds like a Subaru. Could be because my DD is a WRX though....

[lolcantturn]

Ah, isn't that because of the natural balance of a straight-6er though?

I can't attest to the buzziness, as I have to fix my drony ass exhaust to actually feel engine nvh :/

[2761377]

I dont get why so popular for guys to swap out their m42's. 325's are way more common than 318's...Ruining the 318 species.

because ignorant bubbas think they know better than BMW AG.

they could spend less time and money and buy e36 m3 and get way more car.

the e30 platform is a shitty, unsophisticated, seriously out-dated deathtrap.

hth

[Wh33lhop]

:rofl:

[agent]

...that same M42 got me a 138mph speeding ticket.

Still waiting to hear more about this.

[Dj Buttchug]

because ignorant bubbas think they know better than BMW AG.

they could spend less time and money and buy e36 m3 and get way more car.

the e30 platform is a shitty, unsophisticated, seriously out-dated deathtrap.

hth

in before r3v buttrapes you with a pineapple. no lube

[JinormusJ]

because ignorant bubbas think they know better than BMW AG.

they could spend less time and money and buy e36 m3 and get way more car.

the e30 platform is a shitty, unsophisticated, seriously out-dated deathtrap.

hth

You need to turn in your r3v Man-Card

[matthugie]

Finally! A M20 vs M42 thread! I always wondered which was better, but no one has ever debated this before.

[JinormusJ]

^
Not sure if srs

[///M42 sport]

I have both m42>m20!!!!

never thought this would be epic debate haha

[eur04lif3]

Finally! A M20 vs M42 thread! I always wondered which was better, but no one has ever debated this before.

I have both m42>m20!!!!

never thought this would be epic debate haha

LOL this is hardly a debate....

And i would venture to say that, there is nothing to debate about.

It all comes down to.....

Preferance

and your end goals.

[InNeedOfBoost]

I love my M42...it may be slow, but it has some kick for a 20+ year old 4cyl. That and I've never owned a car that could get to 200k+ and still be reliable. This engine is a champ...no leaks, no smoke doesn't burn oil and starts and drives every time.

[Lodsin]

I think what we need here are some videos of both m20/42 in metric mechanic trim. Both motors are somewhat lame stock. So for me it would just be which sounds best when done well.

[Holland]

I like girls