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DISCUSSION => Swaps, Turbos, Buildups => Topic started by: nobrakese36 on September 15, 2006, 05:04:52 PM

Title: My m42 build
Post by: nobrakese36 on September 15, 2006, 05:04:52 PM: http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=585952

i need info on a maf swap, is there a affordable option?
Title: My m42 build
Post by: nobrakese36 on September 15, 2006, 05:05:28 PM: how long is this forum been here??
Title: My m42 build
Post by: nobrakese36 on September 15, 2006, 05:06:16 PM: you guys should advertise on bimmerforums.com get a huge m42 community in here, looks like you have good info!!
Title: My m42 build
Post by: BrandC on September 16, 2006, 12:50:20 AM: Well, the main purpose of this club/forum was to get away from the douchebags on BFC. There's not a lot of love for 4-cyl's on there.

Keep us updated on your M42 project here! I'm in Socal for school, and I definitely want to check out your motor in person!
Title: My m42 build
Post by: Febi Guibo on September 16, 2006, 07:33:03 AM: hey man, welcome... def. keep us updated on your work... I think we have at least 3 full rebuilds going on here right now, so any info you have would be appreciated.

I checked out yer thread on bf.C ...yer parts look good.
Title: My m42 build
Post by: asubimmer on September 16, 2006, 10:14:08 AM: looks like a really nice build, you should bring the pics and stuff over here too for viewing pleasure ;)
Title: My m42 build
Post by: nobrakese36 on September 16, 2006, 11:41:43 AM: here they are, i will update them later with finished block!!
(http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l59/nobrakese28/DSCN0034.jpg)
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Title: My m42 build
Post by: nuvolarossa on September 16, 2006, 12:36:15 PM: Yes, great stuff here... :D

@nobrakese36: sorry but no ITBs from e36 for now... if I can find a set I'll let you know.

these are from s14 (46mm):
http://cgi.ebay.de/Einzeldrossel-mit-Duesenstock-BMW-M3-E30-2-0Ltr-TOP_W0QQitemZ270026463561QQihZ017QQcategoryZ36474QQssPageNameZWD4VQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem (http://cgi.ebay.de/Einzeldrossel-mit-Duesenstock-BMW-M3-E30-2-0Ltr-TOP_W0QQitemZ270026463561QQihZ017QQcategoryZ36474QQssPageNameZWD4VQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem)
Title: My m42 build
Post by: dude8383 on September 16, 2006, 02:36:19 PM: wow that looks sweet man!

Im also in the process of rebuilding a motor.

How much is this stuff costin ya if you don't mind sharing?
Title: My m42 build
Post by: nobrakese36 on September 17, 2006, 06:02:12 PM: around 3000 in total
Title: My m42 build
Post by: sir otto on September 17, 2006, 08:06:15 PM: I read the reply that was given in the bf. I am new here but can say is that the peole that seem to be there are all about there own and do not seem to care or help other bimmerphiles. All they want to do is compare theres to yours and "THRASH'' on your for doing something new. I have been a member for about a week now and these guys here have lots of knowledge and are more than willing to share it with you whenever they can. That is why this thread was started in my opinion. As it was said before there are alot of rebuilds going on here including myself so keep us updated. Have a god one
Title: My m42 build
Post by: D. Clay on September 17, 2006, 11:40:53 PM: Quote from: nobrakese36
http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=585952 (http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=585952)

i need info on a maf swap, is there a affordable option?
http://www.m42club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=406 (http://www.m42club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=406)
Title: My m42 build
Post by: Gizmo318i on September 18, 2006, 04:25:30 PM: Hey guys, just joined the forum. I like it already, so many M42 builds going on. Great stuff!!
Title: My m42 build
Post by: dude8383 on September 18, 2006, 04:44:20 PM: Quote from: Gizmo318i
Hey guys, just joined the forum. I like it already, so many M42 builds going on. Great stuff!!

glad to have you aboard!! i was wondering when you'd find this site...
Title: My m42 build
Post by: Febi Guibo on September 18, 2006, 05:54:02 PM: Quote from: Gizmo318i
Hey guys, just joined the forum. I like it already, so many M42 builds going on. Great stuff!!

hey, thanks for turning us on to the M47 crank... your build was truly inspiring!! I used the crank and got really great results... well, at least according my my sizeable butt dyno...
Title: My m42 build
Post by: Gizmo318i on September 18, 2006, 06:25:52 PM: Quote from: Febi Guibo
hey, thanks for turning us on to the M47 crank... your build was truly inspiring!! I used the crank and got really great results... well, at least according my my sizeable butt dyno...
Only a pleasure, glad I have been able to help out the M42 community to give those i6 boys a run for their money...

I believe in sharing info which tuning shops try keep from us. That way you can build your own motors, learning and modding along the way. Plus the money you're saving in labour costs is being put into your motor, not someone's pocket.
Title: My m42 build
Post by: Febi Guibo on September 18, 2006, 06:45:36 PM: Quote from: Gizmo318i
Only a pleasure, glad I have been able to help out the M42 community

I'm lifting a glass of Pinotage to you!
cheers, and again, a warm welcome!!
Title: My m42 build
Post by: dude8383 on September 18, 2006, 07:17:03 PM: Quote from: Febi Guibo
I'm lifting a glass of Pinotage to you!
cheers, and again, a warm welcome!!

::cracks open a bottle of vodka and pours shots!::

hehe
Title: My m42 build
Post by: nobrakese36 on September 18, 2006, 08:33:58 PM: just dropped the bottle of Patron!!
Title: My m42 build
Post by: shellback on September 19, 2006, 07:38:19 AM: The Bacardi factory is only 2 miles away from my house. Think I'll do a visit...:D
Title: Yeah, mojito
Post by: FL318is on September 19, 2006, 07:59:01 AM: Quote from: shellback
The Bacardi factory is only 2 miles away from my house. Think I'll do a visit...:D

sounds like a meet! LOL.

This site is one of the best I have been on. If you are remotely interested in your car this is were you should be. I too have experienced sites where "flaming" is the norm and car maintence a no-no!

My sincere appreciation and thanks to the founders, admin and all the members for keeping this place focused on the car.:)
Title: My m42 build
Post by: bmwman91 on September 19, 2006, 09:57:05 AM: Hey and welcome to the club. I originally started up a little M42 club in a BF.c E30 section thread because some guys with E36's started one, but said no older/non-e36 M42's. In some respects I never expected it to turn out into much, but after a week or so I saw how many people were interested. A couple guys on here offered to set up the vBulletin forum so the club could have a real home, and well, here we are. This has turned out better than I (or probably any M42 enthusiast) could have hoped!

You have a neat looking build going on there. I will definitely be watching to see how it goes. As far as the MAF dealy, I am working on finishing up version 2.0 of it, using a MUCH better fitting sensor. Once my replacement wide-band O2 sensor arrives I can actually try to target the one trouble spot I am stuck with. Heck, it might just be a trouble spot because the WBO2 sensor crapped out & is throwing off the motronic.

Anyway welcome...I'll join the drinking when I get home from work today.

Oh and check out the M42 COP conversion thread. It is nice to rid yourself of the plug wires, cleans up the engine bay and provides negligible amounts of performance gain lol. Actually it does make the car run a lot better, but chances are that's because the plug wires in most cars are worn out...but this is cheaper than new wires.
http://www.m42club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=965
Title: My m42 build
Post by: sheepdog on September 19, 2006, 02:12:56 PM: Quote from: nobrakese36
how long is this forum been here??
The domain has been around for 1year, same as the club, but the forum is a little newer, probably 9 months.

Quote from: nobrakese36
you guys should advertise on bimmerforums.com get a huge m42 community in here, looks like you have good info!!
We have no budget and I doubt they woul appreciate a competitor, even though we really are not one.

We do quite well, and experience has show slow steady growth leads to a strong long lasting website. We are doing quite well.
Title: My m42 build
Post by: 2002maniac on October 29, 2006, 11:39:50 PM: looks like a great build! That should make nice power. Who did the headwork? Do you have the flow specs? A before/after flow analysis would be useful.
Title: My m42 build
Post by: cecotto on October 31, 2006, 12:28:29 PM: Quote from: nuvolarossa;11578
Yes, great stuff here... :D

@nobrakese36: sorry but no ITBs from e36 for now... if I can find a set I'll let you know.

these are from s14 (46mm):
http://cgi.ebay.de/Einzeldrossel-mit-Duesenstock-BMW-M3-E30-2-0Ltr-TOP_W0QQitemZ270026463561QQihZ017QQcategoryZ36474QQssPageNameZWD4VQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem (http://cgi.ebay.de/Einzeldrossel-mit-Duesenstock-BMW-M3-E30-2-0Ltr-TOP_W0QQitemZ270026463561QQihZ017QQcategoryZ36474QQssPageNameZWD4VQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem)

I've seen a lot of talk about fitting the S14 throttle bodies on the M42. But i'm pretty sure this is not possible, as the cylinderspacing is completely different. I think on the M4x engines the spacing is 91mm. I don't remember it on the S14 but the 2.5L version has a bore of 95mm this is bigger than the spacing on the M4x.

I think you would be better off using the Euro S50 M3 throttle bodies, I had a set of those that i wanted to adapt to the M42 engine a while ago. And they have the exact same cylinder spacing, the port size and shape is pretty much the same too. But i got my self some purpose built Dbilas instead. As i don't have access to cheap machining services.
Title: My m42 build
Post by: dino245 on October 31, 2006, 01:15:28 PM: M30,M10,S14 have 100mm bore spacing
M42,M44,M5x, S5x, M20 have 91mm bore spacing
Title: My m42 build
Post by: nobrakese36 on November 07, 2006, 08:25:25 PM: Ireland engineering did head work, sorry no flow sheet.
Title: My m42 build
Post by: dude8383 on November 07, 2006, 09:21:12 PM: Quote from: nobrakese36;13432
Ireland engineering did head work, sorry no flow sheet.

cost?
Title: My m42 build
Post by: silverblades181 on November 07, 2006, 10:17:55 PM: Quote from: cecotto;13035
I've seen a lot of talk about fitting the S14 throttle bodies on the M42. But i'm pretty sure this is not possible, as the cylinderspacing is completely different. I think on the M4x engines the spacing is 91mm. I don't remember it on the S14 but the 2.5L version has a bore of 95mm this is bigger than the spacing on the M4x.

I think you would be better off using the Euro S50 M3 throttle bodies, I had a set of those that i wanted to adapt to the M42 engine a while ago. And they have the exact same cylinder spacing, the port size and shape is pretty much the same too. But i got my self some purpose built Dbilas instead. As i don't have access to cheap machining services.

Tim used S50 throttle bodies. Btw, I'm still waiting on a video of that car!
Title: My m42 build
Post by: nobrakese36 on November 08, 2006, 12:28:27 PM: About 600 with new guides light surfacing and cleaning.
Title: My m42 build
Post by: Blackice on November 29, 2006, 01:16:17 AM: Quote from: nobrakese36;11542
http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=585952

i need info on a maf swap, is there a affordable option?

AT $595 Can dollars , this is the cheapest MAF I have seen. Looks like it comes with a chip and harness. Check it out here http://millerperformancecars.com/
Title: My m42 build
Post by: nobrakese36 on March 08, 2007, 11:15:47 AM: check bimmerforums thread for more info

http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=585952&page=2&highlight=m42b18