That's not necessarily true: m42s have a much nimbler turn-in and feel more composed in corners. Some m42s outperform m20 cars on the track simply because of this fact. Performance wise, that is the only thing the m42 has over the m20. However, straight "on-paper" performance like speed and acceleration is yielded to the m20.
wtf is up with m42swaps?
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1989 325is (learner shitbox)
1986 325e (turbo dorito)
1991 318ic (5-lug ITB)
1985 323i baur
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1995 M3 (suspension, 17x9/255-40, borla)Comment
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If you need to swap an M42, your driving the car wrong. I used to drive an M40 powered wagon (105hp, heavy shell) and had smiles every day.
I would love to tinker with an M42... it's pretty much a 2/3rd's M50. stick an M47 crank, S50 rods and pistons making 2.1L. The euro S50 itb's fit up to the head nicely, seams like a fun little motor.Comment
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past:
1989 325is (learner shitbox)
1986 325e (turbo dorito)
1991 318ic (5-lug ITB)
1985 323i baur
current:
1995 M3 (suspension, 17x9/255-40, borla)Comment
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past:
1989 325is (learner shitbox)
1986 325e (turbo dorito)
1991 318ic (5-lug ITB)
1985 323i baur
current:
1995 M3 (suspension, 17x9/255-40, borla)Comment
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I likewise. This is obviously a heated debate that can easily be ended by simply running a 318is and 325is together and seeing which one is faster. Not for cash, bragging, honeys, or pinks, but for SCIENCE!
Brandon was referencing a previous "A+" thread on r3v.. Can't seem to find it thoughComment
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joey will definitely lose, bcuz auto.
but even then im sure dk would win because nice m42 with ITBs iirc.
both m20 and m42 are pretty outdated engines compared to modern times, m42 has more valves and less weight which in my book is a win when being modified for power/weight.
not only that but m42's have more engine bay space for tarbo charging. and ive never heard of an m20 being SC'd.
with that being said id much rather have a bad ass m20, because i dont care about going around a corner fast, i care about having fun getting to the corner and trying to kill some tires on the corner.Comment
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Can't have mods interfering with data. Too many extra variables. This is science of course. I'm sure you'd understand ;)
You do know Autos come with 1st/2nd/3rd?Comment
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Oh no, probably right after looking you in the eye, shaking your hand, and introducing myself would I have asked you to pop the hood and see if it was stock.
Can't have mods interfering with data. Too many extra variables. This is science of course. I'm sure you'd understand ;)
You do know Autos come with 1st/2nd/3rd?Comment
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Yeah, it's not fast, but it's not stock either.
I've just finished my last red hook, going to bed. Have fun with the argument, everyone.past:
1989 325is (learner shitbox)
1986 325e (turbo dorito)
1991 318ic (5-lug ITB)
1985 323i baur
current:
1995 M3 (suspension, 17x9/255-40, borla)Comment
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