e30guydownunder: Project M42, probs definitely got more power than your S50

[e30guydownunder]

The sump got glittered again. Once I work out the status of the insides I will be selling the engine "suit rebuild" or as parts only. I can't take anymore disappointment. I know I will have fun in the dirt and I am hoping a Standard BMW engine will be reliable.

[Ian Bowers]

Wow man, that's an incredible string of bad luck -- sorry to hear. :(

[grt]

Shit luck mate! Get a M3 2.5L, and if you like boost put a snail on that!

[e30guydownunder]

s'all good bought a GTiR crank, have ordered a replacement rod and booked it in with the machinist. Should be back at the next BMW supersprint. Finish the session set some times and put a forsale sign on it. I shouldn't have re-used the bearings after the lean out, but I did and here we are. Fix it and move on.

Have a M54B30 and M50B25 package on route and a couple of compact shells sitting around. Probably most definitely going dirt instead.

[DTM190]

What is an E30 compact?

[BUDNUNTA]

Still have the old e30 m42?
If its any good I'd like to put it in my 318i sedan

PM me

[e30guydownunder]

Didn't see your post Glenn...E36 Compacts, got two shells kicking round needing a purpose :)

Hey sorry havent replied yet Budnunta, will do

[dsm2002]

Chris, what are you doing/have done with the engine mounts when you moved the engine back. Is it more upright than stock?

[e30guydownunder]

Nothing Dave, I don't have them anymore but I know where they and the sump to suit them are......not sure if Ben is planning on using them or not yet.

[dsm2002]

Thanks Chris. I have updated the PF thread. Did those mounts straighten up the engine much? Looking for more room for extractors

[dsm2002]

I am thinking of standing the engine (more?) upright to allow for room for the extractors, something like ...

[e30guydownunder]

Haha no reply for youuuuuuuuu. Sorry mate, didn't get a notification. My mounts have only clocked the engine around 10-15 degrees.

That build looks nice, got a link?

I have mine going now :)











Better pics and such when I have time, busy preparing it for the Mattara Hillclimb this October long weekend. I am running in the club day event on the Monday because all my mates are but anyway.

So Basic Specs:

BMW M42 (1.8L 4 Cylinder)
CP Pistons
ARP Rod Bolts, Main Studs, Oversize Headstuds
O-ringed Head and Block, Copper Headgasket
Cat Cams, VAC Motorsport Springs and Retainers
Custom Rear Sump
Garret GT3076R, 0.63 Rear Housing, Tial MVR 44 on custom Manifold
DTA S60 still running the show
Fuel Cell, 2 x 044's, 1600 Bosch Injectors and a bunch of other supporting mods.

I have changed to a Getrag G260 (325i trans) overdrive transmission and a 3.46 rear end, this is good for a touch over 200 in 4th and should mean I don't have to change to 5th at Wakefield.

There has been a whole pile of background developments but they are for later. Right now I am going to drive the wheels off this thing and put the development program on hold, I am well sick of wrenching.

[wazzu70]

Right on! Great results.

[Ian Bowers]

so awesome to see your car come together, man!

[BUDNUNTA]

Woot woot