Anyone have a Metric Mechanic Engine?

[asheridan07]

Just wanted to see if anyone has M20 Metric Mechanic engine installed in their car and what they think about it? Worth the Money? Anyone have dyno stats? Actual Top Speed and 0-60. Thanks!

[nando]

I don't have their crate motor, but I'm using their pistons for my 2.8

210bph (much less at the wheels, silly awd), top speed is unknown, somewhere north of 135 (E30s are aero limited anyway). my one and only 1/4 mile was a 15.172 (it's a lot harder than it looks!). The big things I could improve on are the exhaust (i'm using an older/garbage IE shorty header design with a 2.5" Y pipe, stock 200k cat) and a better tuned timing table when I have a chance to go back to the dyno. and of course less weight :p

if you just use motronic to run it, expect less than 200bhp. Jim also likes wierd cam profiles, probably for emissions reasons. I went with a schrick instead (dbilas and catcams are also nice) for better performance.

[z31maniac]

nando, I know I've PM'd you with multiple questions about your stroker build, but did you put the engine on a dyno for the 210 number, or is that just a best guesstimate based on approx % drivetrain loss?

[mkiiieustyle1]

sorry i don't want to jack your thread but OP do you have a link for the "Metric Mechanic" website i wouldn't mind taking a gander at it.

[92 mtechnic cabrio]

sorry i don't want to jack your thread but OP do you have a link for the "Metric Mechanic" website i wouldn't mind taking a gander at it.

http://www.metricmechanic.com/

That was the very first link after a google search for "Metric Mechanic".

[nando]

nando, I know I've PM'd you with multiple questions about your stroker build, but did you put the engine on a dyno for the 210 number, or is that just a best guesstimate based on approx % drivetrain loss?

engine dyno, no, I had it on a chassis dyno.

[SpecM]

engine dyno, no, I had it on a chassis dyno.

holy crap... what engine managment?

[z31maniac]

MS if I remember correctly.

[Philo]

I'm running a 2900 sport engine built by MM and it is great. Runs strong and no problems. I can slip the tires going into 3rd. I experience a slight loping due to the cam but that is expected. And as for the 0-60 I'll try to run it soon.

[nando]

holy crap... what engine managment?

I'm not making 210whp if that's what you're thinking. :p

[SpecM]

I'm not making 210whp if that's what you're thinking. :p

oh, I know that!

[asheridan07]

Thanks britishBMW.... Any draw backs? Can you really feel the added HP over stock? Worth the money?

[Philo]

Well it's expected in a higher performance engine, but you have to run premium since it's 10:1 which doesn't bother me. You can definitely feel the power boost and with the D'sylva chip they put in there you can hit 7200 rpm if not more. As far as pricing goes it's a bit too rich for me. The PO is a friend of mine and he is moving to snow covered grounds so he needed to sell cheap. I got a steal on it. In my opinion i would just go s52 swap but i'm not sure how i match up against one (there isn't too many around where i live). and i attempted the 0-60 on my way home the other night and got pulled over at 52. $225 out the window but atleast he only wrote it for 5 over. feel free to ask any other q's. and i'll try to get some pics and video up here before too long, maybe some true dyno's.

[gearheadE30]

Pulled over on the accel run?! that's pretty bad....

Sounds awesome, though. I may eventually end up with an MM M42.

[M42Technik]

Sounds awesome, though. I may eventually end up with an MM M42.

M42 & M44 Engine Prices

2000 Sport M42.......... 160 HP.........$6,495
2100 Sport M44.......... 170 HP.........$6,795
2100 Rally M42........... 205 HP.........$8,495

FORCED INDUCTION

1900 FI M42.............. 225 HP.........$6,995
2000 FI M44.............. 225 HP.........$7,295
2100 FI M42.............. 300 HP.........$8,995

Wow I hope you have deep pockets.