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wtf is up with m42swaps?
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Originally posted by JinormusJ View PostHowever, straight "on-paper" performance like speed and acceleration is yielded to the m20.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)
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Originally posted by lolcantturn View PostThe M42 is the best engine in the E30 standard chassis, and the 318is is one of the best non-M cars BMW ever built.
I cringe when good M42 318is get swapped. Save it for the 4 doors or 325e's
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.
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Originally posted by JinormusJ View PostYour on :)~ Puch Cafe. ~ Do business? feedback ~ Check out my leather company ~
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Current cars:
~ '87 325 M30B35 swap
~ '87 535
~ 01 540 Msport 6spd
~ '06 X5 4.8is
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Originally posted by JinormusJ View PostYour on :)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)
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Originally posted by F34R View PostWill a v6 auto mustang be joining?
Unless I'm missing the mustang joke.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)
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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both m20 and m42 are pretty outdated engines compared to modern times, m42 has more valves and less weight which in my book is a win when being modified for power/weight.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.
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Originally posted by Pantless Spency View Postm42 with ITBs iirc.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)
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Originally posted by dk View PostGod damnit spence. He wouldn't have made me pop my hood until you had to open your bong-hole.
Can't have mods interfering with data. Too many extra variables. This is science of course. I'm sure you'd understand ;)
Originally posted by Pantless Spency View Posteven stock 5-speed m42 will beat auto m20 tho.
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Originally posted by JinormusJ View PostOh 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?
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