Do you regret swapping out your m42?

[pmat]

I cant say i miss my m42 at all. They are weak and very self destructive.

[James Crivellone]

M42 is a worthless motor. No power at all, hilarious lack of torque... drives like an M3? please. At least when I get an S14 above 4000rpm it does something.

M42 is great at one thing, being a boat anchor.

[ngampleh]

Yes I have an e28 radiator with a turbo m30 but my climate is not humid.

Here's a super thick aluminum one.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/WINNER-HIGH-...a4a177&vxp=mtr

your place better than mine, my place humidity around 90% all year
during summer season, you will not survive if you do maintenance or mod at outdoor
is that link same spec with mishimoto e36m3?

http://www.mishimoto.com/bmw-e36-aluminum-performance-radiator-92-99.html

[LowR3V'in]

where you bought that e28 aluminum radiator?
did you have same experience, right?

Yes I have an e28 radiator with a turbo m30 but my climate is not humid.

Here's a super thick aluminum one.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/WINNER-HIGH-...a4a177&vxp=mtr

[Nick_S]

Will be swapping mine this fall. Will report with disappointment or joy. Although I'm guessing I'll be happy with it. The M42 is a cool high strung engine but I've grown tired of ringing it's neck out to get onto the highway at a reasonable pace.

[ngampleh]

There are high capacity bolt-on aluminum radiators you can try.
Even the e28 has more capacity. The key is a good electric fan that pushes
allot of cfm.

where you bought that e28 aluminum radiator?
did you have same experience, right?

[LowR3V'in]

There are high capacity bolt-on aluminum radiators you can try.
Even the e28 has more capacity. The key is a good electric fan that pushes
allot of cfm.

[ngampleh]

I'm in same as OP's situation..
will it swap to m42b21 or m52b28 for DD
Huge influence in my place are hot tropical temperature and terrible traffic jam..
stop and go is PITA for the motor

My friend have e30 with m52b31
he is struggling to solve overheating, and for sure with AC

M42B21 more simple but will it worth compare I6?
88mm diesel crank costly, but no overheat issue

terrible traffic
M5x will not survive from overheating


highway traffic
M5x will survive from overheating, but it cant be on high rev for long time

[Dj Buttchug]

Wow I can't imagine a 2.93 rear... That sounds insanely tall... I had a 4.27LSD in mine that I swapped for a 4.10 because the 4.27 was STUPID sloppy... The change was hugely noticeable. It's obviously slower with that small of a gearing change. I can't imagine that 2.93, must be able to go like 50 in 1st...

I miss that 4.27 and will be rebuilding when I have time...

ive run 2.93s being an m42 for over two years. its not as bad as people think.

[Ian Bowers]

I miss my supercharged M42.

Does that count?

I had a 318iS, DD a 325e, have a 325iC. The e is an easier to drive car because I don't ever have to downshift on the freeway to climb a ridge. I do miss the high-strung nature of the M42 at times though, usually in tunnels.

[DER E30]

no wonder, a 2.93 is a long way from a 4.10, bet you got 60 mpg though lol.

Sent from my SGH-T769

Wow I can't imagine a 2.93 rear... That sounds insanely tall... I had a 4.27LSD in mine that I swapped for a 4.10 because the 4.27 was STUPID sloppy... The change was hugely noticeable. It's obviously slower with that small of a gearing change. I can't imagine that 2.93, must be able to go like 50 in 1st...

I miss that 4.27 and will be rebuilding when I have time...

[djmossm42]

Yep, before my S50 swap, my car lost to a race to a new Dodge Van haha. I had a 2.93, but still.

no wonder, a 2.93 is a long way from a 4.10, bet you got 60 mpg though lol.

Sent from my SGH-T769

[MF DOOM]

I want to drive an m20 car...

If i could find an 318is in good shape i would gladly trade my e39 touring for it.

[butters]

^lol

I thought that would come up.

so, an extra 25hp and 40ft-lbs of torque makes no difference? yeah right - you're being delusional.

Comparing to M20 cars - isn't it nearly +35hp? A buddy had a 325 for a short time while I was still rocking the M42. I seriously was wishing for the M20 after driving it, the feel was much much quicker (and my M42 was healthy).

[Mr. Burns]

in summary,

I happen to live in the richest place in the US

i have an m3, a 325i, had a 325ic, have a 325e, had a 325es, have driven 318is and 318ic.

i have an S14 which kicks the crap out of the M42 and they isnt enough torque for DDing for me.

real talk here folks.