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Suspension / Re: Restore 1991 318is to stock height - Much confusion, PLEASE ADVISE

« on: March 29, 2021, 11:40:30 AM »

Any updates on this? I'd recommend 325iS stock springs, they'll give you decent roadholding as well as a little more ride height. IMHO that's what the 318i (sedan) had installed when new. They do look a little goofy, but they have protected that vulnerable M42 oil pan for 25 years on our potholed suburban roads.

I was looking into KYB GR2 struts up front, along with a set of OEM 325i or standard H&R springs (50404). Still collecting parts, so I can't give you an answer yet.

I did the same on my E36 318is coupe. I swap in e36 325i coupe spring in with boge oem absorber. I think the sat bit higher then oem 318is spring plus more firmer. I just try out a run during midnight. Seems comfy and nice firm rate. My only concern now is that I start to feel like flying during above 120kmh. I start to think maybe the height is too high even is like only 1 or 2 finger higher. Or  maybe the 325 spring keep pushing the car up since the engine is not heavy enough to hold it down.

Should I go back to my 318is spring? Or a 328i apex lowered spring? I do have 318is omp lowered spring. But I feel is too low. Keep scraping some area. Please advice.

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Engine + Driveline / Re: E36 m42 vs e36 m44 exhaust manifold rhd

« on: February 28, 2021, 01:36:55 PM »

After driving it for sometime. I think the m44 header is better then m42. All Rev range feel smoother. I haven try to go more then 120kmh yet due to mco unable to hit the Highway.

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Engine + Driveline / Re: E36 m42 vs e36 m44 exhaust manifold rhd

« on: January 19, 2021, 01:43:35 PM »

I just install it. No issue on the clearance. Yet to feel the different. But I don't think I can say much. I haven been driving the car for 2 years.

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Engine + Driveline / Re: E36 m42 vs e36 m44 exhaust manifold rhd

« on: December 24, 2020, 12:12:46 PM »

 

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Engine + Driveline / Re: E36 m42 vs e36 m44 exhaust manifold rhd

« on: December 24, 2020, 12:10:23 PM »

 

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Engine + Driveline / E36 m42 vs e36 m44 exhaust manifold rhd

« on: December 19, 2020, 07:09:18 AM »

Hi guys,
Just sharing the info. Might be useful to some of us for reference.

https://app.photobucket.com/u/mcfir7/a/010b0a7f-bf07-4d5d-b40b-66df9fe001fc

https://app.photobucket.com/u/mcfir7/p/2c246605-b438-4ed5-baa2-d8b275cb53d1

I am planning to fit into my e36 m42 coupe.

I don't know how to post the picture here. I hope you guys can see in the Photobucket

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Swaps, Turbos, Buildups / Re: z3 1.8 M43 swap to M42

« on: November 29, 2019, 09:25:10 PM »

You can use m44 type icv or m42 t-type icv. You need to re wire it with the correct socket type.

I was reading thru somewhere last night bout it. I got 2 project.

1.e36 m43 to m42
2.e36 m42 manual to auto. Since mine without egs harness. Was thinking to use from m43 harness. As I can't get m42 auto harness

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General Topics / Re: MAF Conversion: It's Happening, Who Is Interested?

« on: February 13, 2014, 12:48:26 PM »

gosh..i guess there is no short cut or cheap way to do this...damm

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General Topics / Re: MAF Conversion: It's Happening, Who Is Interested?

« on: January 23, 2014, 12:44:41 PM »

thanks for the good explanation..if i hook up a 5v maf wit a temperature sensor..together wit a air fuel controller like safc...i guess wit a proper tuning it will work right?

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Engine management / Re: Can this work for an M42 (MAF conversion)

« on: January 16, 2014, 11:24:04 AM »

did u try it ron?

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General Topics / Re: FEELER: Tunable MAF Conversion Interest?

« on: January 16, 2014, 11:21:44 AM »

just matter of asking why cant we use 0-5v output maf ?

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General Topics / Re: MAF Conversion: It's Happening, Who Is Interested?

« on: January 16, 2014, 11:15:28 AM »

i m still thinking reading bout the maf conversion..i was just wondering why cant we use a maf which give the out put 0-5volts instead?

like this one here http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/BMW-Air-Flow-Mass-Meter-Sensor-MAF-E46-318i-318ti-316i-316ti-0280218075-/261196365638

thank u

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For Sale / Re: FS: E36 Throttle Body

« on: January 16, 2014, 11:04:36 AM »

would u send to malaysia?

pls email me at austin_sd@hotmail.com ur reply

thank u

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Engine + Driveline / Our wires interchange with those of a Hyundai

« on: January 24, 2010, 02:56:07 PM »

mine i change to a ngk power cable..blue colour..its made for honda civic..it fits well like it was made for my car..e36 m42..the only thing is u cant fit the covers..

performance wise..much better than those beru..smooth power curve..

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Engine management / idle riding high and wont come down..

« on: December 15, 2008, 01:29:15 PM »

hi guys i m Fir from Malaysia.Driving a e36 318is.i had the same problem as well.n i did replace like what our friend did.i get really bad fume smell.but the driving is fine.only i hate the high idling n the smell.performance was fine..i got the o2 sensor fault too.very upset..