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For Sale / Re: Conforti & Dinan chips for the m42

« on: April 30, 2016, 10:54:46 AM »

Price dropped on Dinan chip, I paid less than I thought.

What is the new lower price?
Thanks,
 Stan

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For Sale / Re: Dbilas Dynamcis ITB's for M42

« on: March 14, 2016, 05:51:54 PM »

If you could post some pictures that would help
New or used?
Thanks,
 Stan

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For Sale / Complete OEM ignition system for sale CHEAP

« on: February 07, 2016, 05:13:28 PM »

I have a complete as removed OEM ignition system for sale. System was removed from my running M42 with 136K. The spark plug wires were replaced with BMW OEM wires at 100K.
Parts included: NEW BMW logo spark plug cover (12121721661) with new coin 1/4 turn lock fasteners, spark plug wires, wire holder and spark plug tray/w tool, all coils and coil cover.
everything shown in picture minus heat plate. (mine was cracked) $35.00 shipped to lower 48. Located in Myrtle Beach,SC 29579. Parts included #1,#2,#6,#7,#8. in first diagram. All parts in second diagram less #11. Thanks,
  Stan

http://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/showparts?id=AF93-USA-07-1990-E30-BMW-318is&diagId=12_0077

http://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/showparts?id=AF93-USA-07-1990-E30-BMW-318is&diagId=12_0077

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Engine + Driveline / Re: Maximum power from a stock M42.

« on: November 03, 2015, 08:05:27 PM »

I weighed the flywheel today at 28 lbs without the clutch. I'd rather not have to buy an M20 flywheel and change the starter.

You can remove the starter ring gear from the M42 flywheel and put it on the M20 flywheel to retain the M42 starter.
This is how Metric Mechanic does it for their M42 flywheel conversion. Once you have removed the old M20 starter ring gear you can freeze the M20 flywheel in a freezer and heat the M42 starter ring in an oven and the M42 ring gear will slide on the M20 flywheel with little resistance.

 Thanks,
        Stan

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For Sale / Re: Wtb e30 afm and dme. Please help:-)

« on: June 06, 2014, 05:18:02 PM »

PM sent.

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Swaps, Turbos, Buildups / Re: JRW'S 91 318is turbo build

« on: April 22, 2014, 04:39:16 PM »

It is washer for chain guide.

TRUE.  Not required with the new nylon chain guide.
Nice work by the way, envious of the shop! Keep us posted.

 Thanks,
     Stan

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For Sale / Re: Interior Parts For Sale

« on: February 10, 2014, 07:22:03 PM »

I'll take the shift boot frame for $7.00 shipped!!
 Thanks,
      Stan

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Suspension / Re: Suspension setup

« on: February 07, 2014, 06:18:12 PM »

I have not had the car suspension setup by a professional. I am sure that it would help out allot. I have no idea who to take it to.
Here is the list of rod ends and aircraft grade AN hardware I bought from Pegasus to do the front and rear bar:

3061-6-R - Rod End, 3/8 Bore x 3/8-24 Right Hand Female Thread   QTY. 4   
AN365- 6 - 3/8-24 Nylock Hex Nut, AN365   QTY.   6   
AN6-11A - 3/8-24 x .562 Grip Airframe Bolt   QTY.  2   
AN6-15A -  3/8-24 x 1.062 Grip Airframe Bolt QTY.4   
AN960-616 - 3/8 Flat Washer, .063 Thick - 100 Pcs   $5.79 QTY. 1     

 Thanks,
       Stan
 
 

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Swaps, Turbos, Buildups / Re: E36 M42 Engine - How Would You Boost Power?

« on: January 29, 2014, 02:47:36 PM »

Nice E36, and in my favorite color(hence the user name)
Since you have an E36 sedan and the weight is higher than the E30 coupe most of us here in the USA drive, I would suggest the Euro-spec only S50B30/B32 engine (Euro E36 M3). ITBs,tubular manifold and a 7400 RPM redline on the B32 equals 321HP/257lb ft torque@3250 RPM. You would have basically a M3 Sedan in sheeps clothing. Sleepers are neat.

Wish we had that engine here in the USA....I'd buy a E36 just to put it in. It would be a handful of fun in a E30.
It would upset the weight balance too much for me to swap into my 318is...I'll stick with the 4 pot M42, just a personal preference.

Thanks,
     Stan 

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Suspension / Suspension setup

« on: January 12, 2014, 07:46:35 PM »

 Here is my setup:

Racing Dynamics springs (Blue)
Bilstein sports
M3 Control arm bushings
Suspension Techniques front/Rear sway bars (22mm/19mm) Rear is adjustable.
Adjustable spherical rod end sway bar endlinks (Front/Rear)
Polyurethane ST sway bar mounts.
Ireland engineering billet rear sway bar mounts 
Ground control RSMs
Old Eibach aluminum shock tower cross brace
Race skids lower brace
TSW Hockenheim R2 wheels
205/55/15 Yokahama S-drives
 
Rides well, corners very well.

 Thanks,
       Stan

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For Sale / Re: H&R Springs, e30 or ti NY $200 +

« on: December 09, 2013, 12:42:32 PM »

H&R Part numbers ?
#29964? 

Stan

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Swaps, Turbos, Buildups / Re: Looking at M42 or M44 + some mods for twisties, advice needed

« on: December 09, 2013, 12:15:02 PM »

I'd be looking for a late-model M42 myself.  Improved cam chain guides, lower-maintenance serpentine accessory belts.  The later DISA manifold won't fit under the E30 hood, from what I've heard.  Not sure if your oil pan would swap over either - it might - but later M42s got the E36 single-piece rear sump setup.

I'd have a custom exhaust made up - the manifold looks great but IMHO the M42 cat-back is a bit stuffy.

As for handling, I wouldn't go larger than 15" wheels.  Five nice light rims with small tires can save a lot of weight.  IMHO larger wheels look a bit too modern.

I'd tune the diff ratio to the speeds you'll be driving.  My 3.73 is good for highway; perhaps a 4.1 or even a 4.27 to improve acceleration if you do urban drives.  Late model Z3s came with a torsen geared diff that might be a good upgrade.  If you can find a small-case diff it'll save you 20 pounds.  A smaller battery might help - those lithium starter batts are coming down in price and they're a whole lot lighter.

A light single-mass clutch would help.

I'd also optimize the motor with mild upgrades.  Do the hose mod (delete the TB heater), upgrade the injectors to 22# 4-hole disc-type, delete P/S & A/C.  Biggest efficiency differences I saw was a solid 2.4 MPG improvement after upgrading to 19# 4-hole injectors and the hose mod.  I added another 1.1 MPG with really thin oil - synthetic 0w20.  I wouldn't recommend oil that thin, however.  Used oil analysis reported uncomfortable amounts of iron, lead, aluminum and chromium (cams, bearings, pistons, rings).  I run 15w50 now, it brought the wear metals back down.

Install an electric fan to replace the engine-driven one.  All synthetic lubes, dilute the coolant as far as you feel comfortable (I run 66% distilled water).  I'd also run a higher-temp thermostat.  A MarkD chip would finish off the package nicely.

Great information Dave!  I vote we sticky this.
Thanks for the great info.
  Stan

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For Sale / Re: M42 Engine For Sale

« on: September 12, 2013, 07:48:45 PM »

Guess not

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For Sale / Re: M42 Engine For Sale

« on: August 26, 2013, 07:43:09 PM »

Price range? Pictures..

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For Sale / Re: Set of US Grilles, No issues, VGC

« on: July 11, 2013, 06:47:39 PM »

Hate to toss them..