wtf is up with m42swaps?

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  • lolcantturn
    R3V Elite
    • Oct 2010
    • 4588

    #166
    What does "buzzy" in reference to M42/S14's mean? I never felt that my M42 has anything "buzzy" about it
    Originally posted by TSI
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    • irish44j
      R3VLimited
      • Oct 2011
      • 2763

      #167
      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....
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      • lolcantturn
        R3V Elite
        • Oct 2010
        • 4588

        #168
        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 :/
        Originally posted by TSI
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        • 2761377
          Grease Monkey
          • Jan 2011
          • 397

          #169
          Originally posted by ///M42 sport
          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

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          • Wh33lhop
            R3V OG
            • Feb 2009
            • 11705

            #170
            :rofl:
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            • agent
              Vice Grand Pubaa
              • Mar 2010
              • 7960

              #171
              Originally posted by lolcantturn
              ...that same M42 got me a 138mph speeding ticket.

              Originally posted by agent

              Originally posted by Lodsin
              Still waiting to hear more about this.
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              would be in depending on tip slant and tube size

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              • Dj Buttchug
                R3V OG
                • Jun 2010
                • 7624

                #172
                Originally posted by 2761377
                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
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                • JinormusJ
                  R3V OG
                  • Dec 2011
                  • 6887

                  #173
                  Originally posted by 2761377
                  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

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                  • matthugie
                    E30 Mastermind
                    • Mar 2004
                    • 1810

                    #174
                    Finally! A M20 vs M42 thread! I always wondered which was better, but no one has ever debated this before.
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                    • JinormusJ
                      R3V OG
                      • Dec 2011
                      • 6887

                      #175
                      ^
                      Not sure if srs

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                      • ///M42 sport
                        No R3VLimiter
                        • Oct 2003
                        • 3952

                        #176
                        I have both m42>m20!!!!

                        never thought this would be epic debate haha
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                        • eur04lif3
                          Mod Crazy
                          • Jan 2009
                          • 756

                          #177
                          Originally posted by matthugie
                          Finally! A M20 vs M42 thread! I always wondered which was better, but no one has ever debated this before.

                          Originally posted by ///M42 sport
                          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.....

                          Originally posted by JinormusJ
                          Preferance
                          and your end goals.

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                          • InNeedOfBoost
                            E30 Addict
                            • Aug 2012
                            • 512

                            #178
                            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.
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                            • Lodsin
                              Mod Crazy
                              • Sep 2006
                              • 734

                              #179
                              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.

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                              • Holland
                                R3V OG
                                • Nov 2008
                                • 7176

                                #180
                                Originally posted by acolella76
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