my very own swap thread! :D

[Alpina]

Looking forward,,

nice to see that you clean the engine bay properly before install

keep up the good work

[psyber_0ptix]

bmw centernet dot com?


Just be careful how you go about adding power. With too much extra weight over the nose you will really miss the turn-in and general [steering/suspension] feel of the M42. That's the whole reason I regret selling mine and keeping all of my 6-cylinder cars. They call it the baby M3 for a reason.

it definitely can be more fun driving an underpowered car... however the maintenance and cost-> benefit ratio of doing the timing chain or replacing the motor is really a big factor for me.

it only took me a little under 3 hours to get mine out VERY simpe to swap them out (if you may become interested) and my M42 also has new timing chains chain cover and tensioners :D

haha thats why im goin with a BALLIN ass suspension setup :D

I'm also thinking of further upgrades to suspension and brakes before ever attempting to add more power; not doing so just seems like a recipe for disaster. lets talk pricing...is your motor going to cost less than timing maintenance shipped?

[bloodshot-e30]

Looking forward,,

nice to see that you clean the engine bay properly before install

keep up the good work

thanx!!

it definitely can be more fun driving an underpowered car... however the maintenance and cost-> benefit ratio of doing the timing chain or replacing the motor is really a big factor for me.



I'm also thinking of further upgrades to suspension and brakes before ever attempting to add more power; not doing so just seems like a recipe for disaster. lets talk pricing...is your motor going to cost less than timing maintenance shipped?

i think i was asking 600 for the motor

[rThor432]

lets talk pricing...is your motor going to cost less than timing maintenance shipped?

Just so you know-- this car was owned by my boss and serviced at our shop prior to Bloodshot buying the car. When it came in the deflector pulley had broken off the inner cover. That was replaced along with the guides, tensioner, and I believe the chain as well. The timing chain service normally runs about $1k. Parts alone are very expensive. I can vouch for the fact that all of the best stuff was installed while doing the service.

That said, I won't comment on the actual value of any used M42. Just wanted to let you know what the timing chain maintenance costs.

[bloodshot-e30]

Just so you know-- this car was owned by my boss and serviced at our shop prior to Bloodshot buying the car. When it came in the deflector pulley had broken off the inner cover. That was replaced along with the guides, tensioner, and I believe the chain as well. The timing chain service normally runs about $1k. Parts alone are very expensive. I can vouch for the fact that all of the best stuff was installed while doing the service.

That said, I won't comment on the actual value of any used M42. Just wanted to let you know what the timing chain maintenance costs.

thanx ryan!!

motor also had a dry compression test between 205-210 across the board! and wet shot it above 275

[bloodshot-e30]

little update..
painted the engine block
got my wiper motor out but that was about all i had time for tonight

[bloodshot-e30]

[rafiki]

shiny

[rThor432]

Clean the head and block up to match!

[bloodshot-e30]

Clean the head and block up to match!

haha i would if i had more time!!
i already cleaned and painted the block though...

[ColdAccord]

what did you use to clean the engine bay? pressurewasher?

[bloodshot-e30]

de greaser then brake clean then wire brush and sanded it

[bloodshot-e30]

Audi A4 booster im using

[dude8383]

http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o296/j-dub285/cid__0319001629.jpg

Audi A4 booster im using

More details please! Can we see it bolted up? Any modification necessary? How's the clearance with the manifold?

[bloodshot-e30]

More details please! Can we see it bolted up? Any modification necessary? How's the clearance with the manifold?

im bolting it up today!
its held on by 2 bolts instead of 4 and it should have very good clearence considering its only 7.5" inches wide! will take some pictures as i find out what all is needed for it to fit!