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WTB/WTT / Re: NC WTB: E36 M42 Motor/Long Block

« on: December 10, 2017, 03:42:33 AM »

I have one in my 1992 E36 318iS (original motor M42B18) that has 195k and is daily driven what would you be offering?

im in South Florida and would be willing to work something out if you dont want it to be shipped due to expenses.

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Swaps, Turbos, Buildups / Re: Anyone have an M42 ?

« on: December 10, 2017, 01:59:38 AM »

I have one in my 1992 E36 318iS (original motor M42B18) that has 195k and is daily driven what would you be offering?

Do you only need the engine or are you interested in the 5 speed manual transmission aswell?

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Swaps, Turbos, Buildups / Re: 1992 E36 M42 build questions (5k budget)

« on: December 10, 2017, 01:56:34 AM »

Thats a good choice what would you recommend start from the back forward?

I have only touched the GUIBO as it failed on me leaving me stranded but and redid the brake pads but it's all stock.

Should I do coilovers or a spring/shock setup? what chassis reinforments can I purchase? which websites??

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Swaps, Turbos, Buildups / 1992 E36 M42 build questions (5k budget)

« on: December 06, 2017, 10:54:45 PM »

I have a 1992 E36 318iS that I would like to rebuild but unsure where to start..
budget is 5k TOPS on engine as I will only have another 5k to spend on the rest of the car.
im a real big fan of price to performance but will consider spending more on certain things..

Will this engine be capable of over 300 rwhp?
should I go turbo or supercharger?
where do I start?

Has 2.5 inch exhaust from the stock headers back to a magnaflow muffler and a k/n filter as only modifications
also forgot to mention my friend is a mechanic and has a shop within a mile of my house that will lend me tools/help