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DISCUSSION => Swaps, Turbos, Buildups => Topic started by: txleadfoot on December 19, 2008, 10:50:00 AM

Title: M42 in 70s 2002
Post by: txleadfoot on December 19, 2008, 10:50:00 AM

Any members here install an M42 in your 1970s model 2002?  Let's see what you got.

Title: M42 in 70s 2002
Post by: EN318isPDX on December 19, 2008, 12:25:01 PM

Quote from: txleadfoot;63200

Any members here install an M42 in your 1970s model M42?  Let's see what you got.

I know at least 1 member is working on this swap! I'd love to ride in a 2002 with M42 power

Title: M42 in 70s 2002
Post by: 1991 E30 M42 on December 22, 2008, 01:47:19 AM

Its something that I want to do, I have a spare M42 block, 2 rotating assemblies, 2 heads, 6 cams, a complete engine harness, 3 ecu's, a tranny, and various other parts sitting around. I'm just waiting to find the right 2002. Most people that swap an engine into the 2002 like to use an S14

Title: M42 in 70s 2002
Post by: PumpItUp on December 24, 2008, 06:21:10 PM

if only talking about the end result, and daily driving, i think its the most ideal swap! the 2002tii is already quick, and has effortless power no matter how steep a hill is, in fact thanks to worthless pirelli tires i could do burnouts going 50mph in 4th gear :eek: but the 1.8 (with mechanical fuel injection) isn't the smoothest engine in the world and i'm not sure about the numbers but is probably rated at 30hp less than the m42 when brand new. considering how light a 2002 is, with an m42 it'll be a fly machine but still balanced unlike the deathtrap it is when equipped with an s14.

like any old car, they aren't really that safe, especially when most people either get a european chrome bumper or take the front bumper completely off. when mine was totaled, the massive US bumper with a 5mph spring had about as much effect as throwing your hands up in front of your face when you're about to be run over. because of the age rust is a huge problem, and while mine had visible (but minimal rust), the structural integrity was compromised, to say the least!!

my point is, people over do it sometimes. m3 parts are so expensive, you could probably build 3 m42 powered 2002's for that price and they would be great daily drivers, if not race cars. that's my opinion.

Title: M42 in 70s 2002
Post by: xwill112x on December 24, 2008, 07:15:36 PM

ive ridden in a m42 powered 2002...

its like a 318is on crack...easily burning 3rd gear.

Title: M42 in 70s 2002
Post by: RED IS 91 on December 25, 2008, 01:41:07 PM

Best thread I've found ...........

http://www.bmw2002faq.com/component/option,com_forum/Itemid,0/page,viewtopic/t,311900/sid,8a96a2b0e646d1ff3a2d774749cf154e/

Title: M42 in 70s 2002
Post by: kevins08 on January 10, 2009, 12:38:21 AM

i am picking up my m42 and 5speed tomorrow to do exactly that! should be a beast when done! ill post a project blog on here and at http://www.2002vaq.com to keep everybody updated. ill post pics up of the car here too. the m42 will look right at home in my 02!

Title: M42 in 70s 2002
Post by: ojingoh on January 11, 2009, 04:18:14 PM

post back your experiences, please :)

Title: M42 in 70s 2002
Post by: kevins08 on January 11, 2009, 05:46:47 PM

will do! just picked up the car yesterday!! anyone needs parts?! :D

Title: M42 in 70s 2002
Post by: GrindCulture on January 13, 2009, 01:33:59 PM

There's a BMW specialist a few miles up the road from me who were involved in dropping in M42 into a 2002 a while ago. IIRC the 2 litre M10 in the tii was pushing out similar power to an M42 at around 130bhp-135bhp.

Title: M42 in 70s 2002
Post by: e21m44 on March 01, 2009, 01:03:00 PM

Hi
I am working on a e21 316 with m44-m42 2100 n/a engine.I will post some photos shortly to you