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DISCUSSION => Engine + Driveline => Topic started by: ClayW on June 30, 2011, 09:16:41 AM

Title: M44 Filter Upgrade?
Post by: ClayW on June 30, 2011, 09:16:41 AM

Would swapping an M44 oil filter housing into my 1991 M42 be a worthy upgrade? Just curious.

(http://www.dragtimes.com/images-classifieds-large/BMW-E36-M42-M44-Oil-Filter-Housing-318is-318iC-E30-Z3-for-sale_320669965135.jpg) VS (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v256/ooinreverieoo/IMG00089-20100810-1721-1.jpg)

Title: M44 Filter Upgrade?
Post by: DesktopDave on June 30, 2011, 04:31:56 PM

I'd be tempted, if just to eliminate that annoying little bolt.

Title: M44 Filter Upgrade?
Post by: Hey-u on June 30, 2011, 11:38:29 PM

Are they a direct swap?