My M42 Metric Mechanic Build and then some

[dvmotorsports]

So I picked up this 1991 318i from a guy for $900. Plans overtime are a Metric Mechanic 2100 M42 motor, C3 Coilovers, Paint, BBS RZ's, Some sort of aero package, LW Flywheel, Unsprung Clutch, 3.73 4.10 and 4.27 rear diffs, and the usual crap like window switches, new oem RR tail light, Z3 shift linkage, Z3 steering rack, etc...
































The Set


Hung Before Cleaning


Single Before The Cleaning


The Cuda


After The Bath

[Joey Link]

Damn man, nice pickup :)

[Danny]

Needs a bath :p

Solid looking car. Any rust?

[M42Technik]

What is that machine that cleans your wheels? Are those RZ's the right offset?

That is quite a project you're undertaking! Metric Mechanic makes some incredible engines. By 2100 you mean you plan to have it bored out to make it a 2.1L yes?

Good luck! And subscribed.

[///M42 sport]

2100 ST forced induction m42 engine?, I want a wheel cleaner like that. Nice.

[Jean]

Noice!!!!

Can I bring my wheels to clean ? :D

[dvmotorsports]

Damn man, nice pickup :)

Thanks.

Needs a bath

Solid looking car. Any rust?

Agreed on the bath. Nope, no rust.

What is that machine that cleans your wheels? Are those RZ's the right offset?

That is quite a project you're undertaking! Metric Mechanic makes some incredible engines. By 2100 you mean you plan to have it bored out to make it a 2.1L yes?

Good luck! And subscribed.

The machine is called a "cuda". It's the parts washer we have at the dealership. And the RZ's are 33 I believe. So there should be no issues, correct me if i'm wrong.

As for the motor, i'm not sure if i am going to DIY or order a crate motor. Haven't decided yet. But in the mean time I am ordering MM parts which will be used as spares if I order a crate motor later.

2100 ST forced induction m42 engine?, I want a wheel cleaner like that. Nice.

Nah, N/A motor. Can't justify another 4G's for the Atlanta Blower or $500 for that matter on a crappy ebay turbo kit.

[Danny]

Awesome!

Fantastic pickup!

[Teaguer]

2100 ST forced induction m42 engine?, I want a wheel cleaner like that. Nice.

Too much power for you son . :p

Those heated rotisserie (sp) parts washers are the shit , my old shop had one and it sure came in handy cleaning beat e30 parts . :D

[M42Technik]

...the RZ's are 33 I believe. So there should be no issues, correct me if i'm wrong.

Well ET33 is okay if they are 14" wheels, but if they are 15" you may want to think about spacers. ET20 is optimal so 15mm hubcentric spacers would do you well since ET18 is pretty nice. Just a suggestion.

[dvmotorsports]

Well ET33 is okay if they are 14" wheels, but if they are 15" you may want to think about spacers. ET20 is optimal so 15mm hubcentric spacers would do you well since ET18 is pretty nice. Just a suggestion.

They are in fact 15's off of my MK2 GTi. I will definitely take this in to account when the car gets ready to come off the stands. Thanks for the info.

[M42Technik]

They are in fact 15's off of my MK2 GTi. I will definitely take this in to account when the car gets ready to come off the stands. Thanks for the info.

No sweat man. Wider stance is mean lookin' so I say go for it.

[dude8383]

Nice!

Glad to see someone looking to get an MM motor for an m42.

Keep us updated!

[e30love]

clean her up. not bad for 900 bucks

[BUDNUNTA]

Most people think of these when they hear RZs


Looks like a fun project. Ill be interested to see the motor built.
What are you going to use for tuning? staying with the MM Jim C chip?





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