Anyone have a Metric Mechanic Engine?

[Philo]

"wow i hope you have deep pockets." - M42Technik

He's right i didn't know the prices for m42's. that is ridiculous for the power you are getting. you have to go all the way to forced induction to get the same output. I'd stick with the built m20 (if you don't go s52). that way you have a bigger bore and larger engine if you want to add to it. Save the 1200 buck difference and have an engine that is easier and cheaper to get parts for. But i like to talk out my *$$ alot so call MM and ask them.

[nando]

^ Wow indeed! S52 FTW IMO

if you just slap in a junkyard motor and hope for the best - yes
if you're anal (pragmatic?) and replace all wear parts/gaskets/seals etc. or even rebuild - maybe

[z31maniac]

And remember, I don't think his "turbo" engines actually have any of the turbo system or anything. They are just designed to run boost.

So lower compression and different rods I believe. But you would have to call and find out for sure.

He is definitely proud of his stuff.

[M42Technik]

^ Wow indeed! S52 FTW IMO

A 300 HP M42 would blow my fucking mind though. Then again I'm sure it wouldn't be the most reliable engine...

[240zs30]

^ Wow indeed! S52 FTW IMO

[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.

[gearheadE30]

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

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

[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.

[asheridan07]

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

[SpecM]

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

oh, I know that!

[nando]

holy crap... what engine managment?

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

[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.

[z31maniac]

MS if I remember correctly.

[SpecM]

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

holy crap... what engine managment?

[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.