my very own swap thread! :D

[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

[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?

[Alpina]

Looking forward,,

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

keep up the good work

[bloodshot-e30]

I do...but am fiercely debating with the devil on my shoulder about the cost of maintaining/replacing stock...or adding a tablespoon of power.

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.

[bloodshot-e30]

I do...but am fiercely debating with the devil on my shoulder about the cost of maintaining/replacing stock...or adding a tablespoon of power.

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

bmw centernet dot com?

lol thank you lol


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.

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

[rThor432]

i cant find a damn pin out chart for the 318is ANYWHERE FML

bmw centernet dot com?

I do...but am fiercely debating with the devil on my shoulder about the cost of maintaining/replacing stock...or adding a tablespoon of power.

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.

[psyber_0ptix]

I do...but am fiercely debating with the devil on my shoulder about the cost of maintaining/replacing stock...or adding a tablespoon of power.

[bloodshot-e30]

looks great cleaned up! look forward to following your progress....hopefully i'll be able to swap mine someday. It's either change timing chain/gears/guides...or save a little extra for swap.

so im guessing you have an M42 then?
ill sell you mine :D

[psyber_0ptix]

looks great cleaned up! look forward to following your progress....hopefully i'll be able to swap mine someday. It's either change timing chain/gears/guides...or save a little extra for swap.

[bloodshot-e30]

dude- looks awesome, makes me wanna pull my m10 out. needs to get warmer here first

haha

Me too.

Get it done!

i will get it done!
i cant find a damn pin out chart for the 318is ANYWHERE FML

and im waitin on my header to get here i should have over nighted it!

[rThor432]

makes me wanna pull my m10 out.

Me too.

Get it done!

[ruppcam]

dude- looks awesome, makes me wanna pull my m10 out. needs to get warmer here first

[bloodshot-e30]

UPDATE in first post!

[bloodshot-e30]

Shave it and tuck the wires while you're at it!

nahh im not shavin it for a few months when i pull the motor back out to do my "build" lol

[theox69]

Shave it and tuck the wires while you're at it!