M42club.com - Home of the BMW E30/E36 318i/iS

DISCUSSION => Engine + Driveline => Topic started by: dwf08 on August 05, 2008, 10:58:38 PM

Title: m3 head on m42????
Post by: dwf08 on August 05, 2008, 10:58:38 PM

does any one know if the e30 m3 head on a m42? or could i put m3 cams in the m42 or is it not worth it. i was thinking of putting a m3 head and throtle body,inj, and if i have to the ecu i would think it would have to have the ecu wouldnt it? tell me wat you guys think if its not worth it just tell me. thanks for the info i just want to add some HP and dont know much about a turbo to do it or i would. wat all do you need to do a turbo? would it be better than wat i was thinking?? thanks

Title: m3 head on m42????
Post by: strypt on August 06, 2008, 01:48:09 AM

No it doesn't fit, wrong cylinder c-c distance.

Title: m3 head on m42????
Post by: rob_e30 on August 06, 2008, 09:36:24 AM

Well a turbo will work, but there are a lot of parts to touch.  As stated above, the M3 head or cams will not work as the cylinder bore pitch (distance between the cylinder centers) is different.

Title: m3 head on m42????
Post by: swiss318is on August 06, 2008, 11:34:43 AM

the s14 m3 head and cams doesnt fit... a proper head job and some wild cams are good for some hp.. 20-30hp ?