Author Topic: Complete M42 swap in Minnesota, $400 OBO (Read 4689 times)

thatguymatt · « **on:** April 19, 2012, 09:19:03 PM »

Hey all, I know im not a regular on here, but I have this m42 that I was going to put into a e21. Long story short, the car sold before I could buy it, but I already had the motor. So its all for sale now.

A complete M42 out of a 1993 318is. Dont know the exact milage, it was less then 200k.
When I say complete I mean:
-Long block
-Upper and lower intake
-exhaust manifold and downpipe
-valve cover
-wiring harness
-ecu
-fuel rail and injectors
-upper and lower oil pan
-air box and MAF
-flywheel
-clutch disc and pressure plate
-alternator
-motor mounts
-Plug wires and ignition coils

Basically all the hardware you need to get it running in whatever chassis you want.
Id like to get $400 for everything, but im open to offers. Shipping can be arranged.

Ive seen prices for M42's all over the board, but considering everything that comes with this I think my price is fair.

FULL DISCLOUSURE: The PO said the car was using a lot of coolant. As the car still ran I assume the profile gaskets will need to be replaced. A complete top end gasket set from blunt is $100 or thereabouts.

thatguymatt · « **Reply #1 on:** April 23, 2012, 03:23:07 PM »

I guess everyone here already has m42's? haha

pm me with individual part requests.

DesktopDave · « **Reply #2 on:** April 23, 2012, 04:51:08 PM »

I already have a spare, but your price sounds good. Do you want me to change the thread title to reflect the price? I'd post a location as well, sometimes that helps out. A local pickup can save substantial $$, and us M42 ppl are known for being pretty cheap...

thatguymatt · « **Reply #3 on:** April 24, 2012, 10:29:32 AM »

That would be great thanks! Im in Hopkins, MN. I can deliver anywhere in the twin cities area as well.

bmwman91 · « **Reply #4 on:** April 24, 2012, 04:12:20 PM »

You can try calling Metric Mechanic to see if they want any M42 cores. I am having a motor built by them now, and I think that they mentioned that they had very few spares around. You could probably get more than $400 from them for the motor (the core deposit is $1k on an M42 right now).

thatguymatt · « **Reply #5 on:** April 24, 2012, 04:24:14 PM »

Quote from: bmwman91;112113

You can try calling Metric Mechanic to see if they want any M42 cores. I am having a motor built by them now, and I think that they mentioned that they had very few spares around. You could probably get more than $400 from them for the motor (the core deposit is $1k on an M42 right now).

Thanks for the tip. I gave them a call and they didnt have any interest in it, the guy said they usually buy their cores for around $150 at salvage yards.

Anyways im not firm on price so feel free to make offers for the whole thing or individual parts!

thatguymatt · « **Reply #6 on:** May 01, 2012, 03:09:52 PM »

Bump for price drop. $300 I will part it out if no one picks it up soon.

Mr.nunez · « **Reply #7 on:** October 19, 2012, 08:06:39 PM »

Can we use this updated version off the m42 on our regular e30s? If so what would be needed for such a change? Sorry i had to ask this im actually searching for an m42 engine but dint know if one off these would work

DesktopDave · « **Reply #8 on:** October 20, 2012, 08:42:24 AM »

Quote from: Mr.nunez;116947

Can we use this updated version off the m42 on our regular e30s? If so what would be needed for such a change? Sorry i had to ask this im actually searching for an m42 engine but dint know if one off these would work

I haven't done this myself, but I've heard you just have to swap the intake manifolds and disconnect the knock sensors to run the later M42 in the e30. Depending on the particular M42 sub-model, you might also have to swap the coolant temp sensors and the serpentine belt system.

BeemerDan · « **Reply #9 on:** October 24, 2012, 04:46:25 PM »

Are you willing to ship it?

91 318i · « **Reply #10 on:** October 26, 2012, 02:42:16 PM »

are you willing to sell parts from the motor? i need the head