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Engine + Driveline / M42 Head Bolt Choice

« on: March 02, 2011, 08:12:18 PM »

Hi All,

Can someone tell me the specs of the oem bmw head bolts. Length and tread most importantly.

Im trying to find somthing to produce better clampping forces than standard but avoid paying $175 plus postage to aus for ARP bolts. I have just orderd a msl head gasket for my turbo build.

I have the specs of the metric blue from mcmaster.com (91303A306) but not sure if this is for m20 style engines or m42. Maybe compatible with both, im not sure...

What have other people used in the past.

Thanks

Jamie

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Vendors / GB / ARP Bolts, Nuts, Studs and Washers!

« on: March 02, 2011, 07:45:20 PM »

What thickness gastkets can you go to? .14?
Thanks

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For Sale / Miller WAR chip - UK (will ship worldwide)

« on: March 02, 2011, 05:41:18 AM »

Will this work with the e30 M42 motronic?
If so im interested.

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M42 Reference / Wiring Diagrams

« on: December 21, 2010, 02:18:59 AM »

Does anyone have information on wiring to the instrument panel. I have recently lost fuel, temp, and tacho.

Its not the batteries as i have tested the panel on another car which it functioned corrctly. Originaly the tach would only rev to 3k, with everything else working fine.

Weird

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Swaps, Turbos, Buildups / Turbo suggestions

« on: November 15, 2010, 03:20:52 AM »

Clutchkick; How do you find the T28? Can you give a quick description of when boost starts to build, and when peak boost is reached. (After its run). And also what are those wheels?

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For Sale / m42 turbo parts

« on: October 18, 2010, 09:59:10 PM »

bump

did you ever get a chance to put it on a dyno, if so what results?
good luck with your sale.

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For Sale / Any interest in a single mass flywheel?

« on: September 21, 2010, 09:35:56 AM »

Just out of interest. Would a standard clutch for a m42, match up with your single mass flywheel?

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Swaps, Turbos, Buildups / Top Mount Turbo Manifold

« on: September 14, 2010, 11:44:00 PM »

Digging up an old one here, but thought i would ask the question. Is there any chance of making another one of these manifolds?? Or does anyone know of any turbo manifolds for sales at resonable prices.

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Swaps, Turbos, Buildups / M42 Turbo Manifolds

« on: September 14, 2010, 07:54:25 AM »

I have been in contact with 666 fab and he has sold to some Aussie guys already, not sure how they went fitting but assume they were successful. I actually saw a rhd m20 last week fitted with a custom low mount manifold, which proves it can be done, and should be slightly easier for m42. I think I might get a few prices for a custom fabrication, and maybe even look into trying to fit a low mount.

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Swaps, Turbos, Buildups / M42 Turbo Manifolds

« on: August 17, 2010, 08:32:52 AM »

Hi Guys,

This my first post and thought I would ask the question of what Turbo manifolds are people using. I have done a lot of searching and found a number of options. I guess what im looking for is some feedback on the differnt types available out there. My 1st choice would be the 666 fab, but as im trying to make this build to a budget it might not be a possible option.

Obiviously there are the cheaper ebay options out there, has anyone had luck with these. Ie not cracking after a few months of use etc.

I have come across the OBX manifolds which seems to be ok quality, but is advertsied for e36's. Would these fit an E30 chasis?

Any help/suggestions would be much appricated..

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Swaps, Turbos, Buildups / my low $$$ turbo build

« on: August 17, 2010, 08:21:42 AM »

Sorry to hear, atleast you were having fun at the time
Looking on the bright side, now you have a perfect excuse to buy some low comp forged pistons, and up the boost some more!!

You mentioned the use of the OBX manifold, from what i can see they are for the e36's? Would they fit e30? As in would the turbo clear the shock tower? Im very close to buying a manifold, and as good as the 666 look im just finding it hard to part with close to $1000 (adding postage to Australia).