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Off-topic discussion / Where have some of the OLDTIMERS gone?

« on: July 05, 2008, 05:27:01 AM »

Well my opinion won’t count for much, but this site is recognised as the bench mark for information on m42’s on the majority of e30 sites. I wouldn’t be the biggest poster but I constantly reference here for everything and anything on my 318 and I know users on the Irish and uk forums come here for technical specs that can’t be gotten anywhere else….increasingly m42’s are becoming more rare on the road, especially in Ireland, so people who have them want to keep them in the best condition they can aford and with out a site like this the car would fade out.... I’ve always found people here to be friendly, genuine and willing to help where they can…..

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Swaps, Turbos, Buildups / I can see the finish line after months of work.

« on: January 23, 2008, 12:36:15 PM »

hello,

well done on a great rebuild an d the best of luck with it....

why did you use the m44 parts instead of the m42.... i tought the m44 parts were cast... and the m42 fordged...?

i just got a second m42 with 110K out and just about to start a rebuild it my first rebuild....

well done again and cheers.

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Engine + Driveline / shrick cams

« on: January 18, 2008, 06:21:12 PM »

pair and regrinding them in Finland should be around 100-150€ for cam

do you have any more detail on these cam grindings or a link...

i'm in ireland....

cheers

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Swaps, Turbos, Buildups / Downing Atlanta build help. DASC

« on: January 18, 2008, 06:05:00 PM »

hello lads,

sorry for late reply.... another 318 came up for sale near me so had to have it... this 3rd 318 has opened up a load of new options... the engine is sweet 110Km on clock and pulls hard at top end... so sarting to think NA might be just as good... these engines can take a pounding.... performance NA parts are eazy enought to find and fit...  so might strip it out and make a light track day bus.... but thats a bit off tread..

moving the master cylinder doesn't sound like fun... has any done this.... a good bit of pipe work...?

the belt pullie change is a must... only pissin around with stock pullies.

rang a guy near me who remaps and rolling road kit and won't touch stock ecu's to hard to flash and more options out there and need to decide on that before deciding the fuel system.....

i think i need to take it back a step and read more on NA and Turbo...

cheers again lads with the links and replys... i'll keep yas posted...

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Swaps, Turbos, Buildups / Downing Atlanta build help. DASC

« on: January 11, 2008, 06:45:00 PM »

hello m42 club,

this is my m42... http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii193/smith4130/10012008239.jpg

there is loads of work done and its ready for more power...
looked in to a turbo and m44 swap but i think its going to be the DASC.

is there a link to a full Comprehensive thread on fitting the charger...? i read so many threads and so many different opinions and the majority are valid up to a point and the thread ends up wondering of track, and now i need help decide.

if im correct i can fit the charger to the m42 but the best options for a daily driver are:

change the pullies to later m44... i don't need the A/C pullie.

keep the stock MAF

change the FPR.... to witch FPR i'm unsure. a FPR is supplied with the DASC but is it suitable for m44...

is there fitment issues with the bonnet/hud closing.

But after these is it pretty much plug and play…..!

I have the option to fit a m44 but am a bit nervous  as I’ve never done a swap and think the m42 lump can manage every bit as good.

I’m not looking to boost the shit out of it just run the charger straight  
from DA for my 15min daily drive.

I’m going to order the charger as soon as I clear up as much of this, and any thing else I might be missing . The fit will be done by me on a shoe string budget and will be fitted asap….  Another baby on the way.

So thanks for your time and please feel free to post and pm.

Cheers
 Smith4130.