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DISCUSSION => Engine management => Topic started by: Esprit Aviation on February 05, 2012, 09:34:30 AM

Title: e36 M42 test engine
Post by: Esprit Aviation on February 05, 2012, 09:34:30 AM

I've recently acquired a perfectly running 1993 e36 M42 engine that is set-up to run while hanging on my engine hoist. You can see it here:

http://youtu.be/4Tx2GxOj_mc (http://youtu.be/4Tx2GxOj_mc)

This has the complete, uncut engine bay wiring harness including the auto trans. control unit and associated wiring. I have considered using it to test plug and play components for those who have questioned their ecu's, sensors, coil packs, etc. for a small nominal fee TBD. After working through many difficult swaps, I believe such a service would be beneficial.

If anyone is interested please let me know.

I may be willing to sell it in the future; however it will also be used as a test bed/spare for my son's e30 318is turbo which continues to run w/o any problem (see the "Stock Header Turbo Build").

Title: e36 M42 test engine
Post by: wazzu70 on February 06, 2012, 07:38:32 PM

The pinouts for the ECUs are listed in the Bentley. I don't get what you are trying to offer?

Title: e36 M42 test engine
Post by: Esprit Aviation on February 07, 2012, 06:09:28 AM

Simply a service for testing components to prove their viability. For someone who may not be able to verify a particular part works dynamically; especially ecu's.

Title: e36 M42 test engine
Post by: wannam42 on March 28, 2012, 06:40:57 AM

That is freakin' awesome. Free bump!

Title: e36 M42 test engine
Post by: Esprit Aviation on April 01, 2012, 05:44:53 PM

Thanks!

I think we might keep this one and make a one-off project. Running it on the chain is relatively easy and I will use this method to perform basic test runs for various mods such as single row timing chain, intake, turbo and ignition. Fabrication on most items will be a breeze while working at a proper height.

It is so much easier working on the engine when you can reach every part w/o bending over and having poor lighting in an engine bay.

BTW: looking to swap oil pans to covert for e30 use (need upper and lower); even trade if someone needs the e36 pan. E-mail is best: lee.johnson@rustdepot.com.

Lee