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DISCUSSION => Engine + Driveline => Topic started by: JMKBMW on November 28, 2007, 02:37:28 PM

Title: M42 Engine weight and main dimensions
Post by: JMKBMW on November 28, 2007, 02:37:28 PM

I have been planned to install M42 engine to light weight pipe framed racecar.

But unfortunately, I haven't found any where M42 engine main dimensions or weight. These specs are quite important to me, can some one help me with this issue?

I have been look to buy  E30 318is and took whole set of engine and gear box to race car.

So what I need is engine weight, high, breadth and length. And also if some one knows weight of the gear box

Title: M42 Engine weight and main dimensions
Post by: JMKBMW on December 05, 2007, 12:33:28 PM

Don't anyone know any measures or weight?:confused:

Please help me I don't want to use T.Y..A :eek:Engine which I have all needed specs.

Title: M42 Engine weight and main dimensions
Post by: dude8383 on December 05, 2007, 01:36:05 PM

Look here:

http://m42club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=964

http://m42club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=621

Please use the search feature!!!

This is probably one of the most informative forum's around...

Title: M42 Engine weight and main dimensions
Post by: sheepdog on December 05, 2007, 04:16:20 PM

Weight is claimed 250-280 with accessories. Though what accessories is unclear. I would imagine just the alternator.

Title: M42 Engine weight and main dimensions
Post by: JMKBMW on December 08, 2007, 12:28:26 PM

Thanks guys! This helps me a lot.