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keflaman

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Re: M42 stroker build begins
« Reply #75 on: October 15, 2013, 06:46:19 AM »
Quote from: mabeer on October 14, 2013, 08:32:07 PM
Man, you're easy to hate :) I'm really enjoying your build.

That's how I feel about you and your engine thread. ;D
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Re: Re: M42 stroker build begins
« Reply #76 on: October 17, 2013, 07:22:33 PM »
Quote from: mabeer on October 14, 2013, 08:32:07 PM
Man, you're easy to hate :) I'm really enjoying your build.

LOL.......thanks :)

I'm not a very patient person and this is taking way too long for me.......makes it even harder to look at these every day.

Hopefully I'll be sharing more pics soon. Head is ready to be picked up. Time to start acquiring assembly pieces :)
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Re: M42 stroker build begins
« Reply #77 on: November 04, 2013, 05:38:07 PM »
Updates???
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Re: M42 stroker build begins
« Reply #78 on: December 04, 2013, 05:34:57 PM »
Bought headers
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Re: M42 stroker build begins
« Reply #79 on: December 04, 2013, 05:36:53 PM »
eBay headers....needed different valve spring retainers which is what held up head assembly....almost done with that stuff....car is in storage now anyway :(
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Re: M42 stroker build begins
« Reply #80 on: December 09, 2013, 12:18:27 PM »
awesome thread so far! This makes me want the itbs so bad now. hopefully your build will give some more respect to the 318 over at turner (keeps fingers crossed  :-\)
any ways what kind of ebay headers did you get any pics / link to product? also are you a turner sales rep would love to have u as my rep  ;)
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Re: M42 stroker build begins
« Reply #81 on: December 10, 2013, 06:37:17 PM »
Yes, I do work at Turner....I run the sales dept there.

The headers are the black ceramic coated ones if you search "M42 header".

I also just got 2 more cosmetic pieces in yesterday. I bought Rieger sideskirts and a Kopi ACS rear apron. Bought both parts from Abrahams Motorsport....good guys there. ...recommended.

Ill try to get more pics. Also got a phone call today that the head is finally done at the machine shop!
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Re: M42 stroker build begins
« Reply #82 on: December 11, 2013, 01:22:13 PM »
I am patiently waiting for this to all come together :) its going to be awesome!
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Re: M42 stroker build begins
« Reply #83 on: December 20, 2013, 11:21:51 AM »
Just got the head back from the machine shop. Looks great! Finally almost all the pieces. Still debating on bottom end. I have the complete rotating assembly from a M44 that could easily be used.

Options, options, options..... :)
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Re: M42 stroker build begins
« Reply #84 on: December 20, 2013, 05:49:53 PM »
Do it once........do it right. LOL
Go for the M47 bottom end with 86mm pistons.

Hope that helps....hahahahaha

Cheers,
~Ralph
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Re: Re: M42 stroker build begins
« Reply #85 on: December 20, 2013, 08:03:53 PM »
Quote from: Warsteiner on December 20, 2013, 05:49:53 PM
Do it once........do it right. LOL
Go for the M47 bottom end with 86mm pistons.

Hope that helps....hahahahaha

Cheers,
~Ralph

:)  thanks Ralph.

Still trying to somewhat replicate a S42. Just picked up the latest BMW Car magazine. Great article on an E36 320i Super Touring running the original S42. Badass car!

We'll see what happens :)
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Re: M42 stroker build begins
« Reply #86 on: December 26, 2013, 08:01:14 PM »
Update with photos! Cylinder head looks good BUT, the coolant tube at the rear of the head is badly corroded and in need of repair. Bringing in to work and seeing if one of the guys from our race team can help. We'll see how it goes, but I'll be working on port matching intake and exhaust ports if all goes well.
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Re: M42 stroker build begins
« Reply #87 on: December 26, 2013, 11:26:02 PM »
The intake manifolds need a lot of work to match the port size. If you can take the intake valves back out and look through the valve openings you can see it pretty easily. On my DISA manifold, I measured 4+ mm smaller opening on the manifold than the port on the head. The E30 manifold I did a while back was almost that bad also. I will prob just remove the guide bosses on my head and do a quick clean up on the ports and then open up the choke on the manifold on my engine.
BTW if you go M47 crank, I have a nice set (of 6) 135mm S52 rods I need to sell. And S52 pistons also. They're just too short to work on a build with an M44 crank.
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Re: Re: M42 stroker build begins
« Reply #88 on: December 27, 2013, 07:02:06 PM »
Quote from: benz-tech on December 26, 2013, 11:26:02 PM
The intake manifolds need a lot of work to match the port size. If you can take the intake valves back out and look through the valve openings you can see it pretty easily. On my DISA manifold, I measured 4+ mm smaller opening on the manifold than the port on the head. The E30 manifold I did a while back was almost that bad also. I will prob just remove the guide bosses on my head and do a quick clean up on the ports and then open up the choke on the manifold on my engine.

The machine shop did what they call a "pocket port" which addresses what you mention. I just ordered my intake and exhaust manifold gasket today so I can get started on the porting. Also ordered some other misc items that I'll need for the install.

Talked to our GT car chief today and he said he can fix the water tube no problem...... much relief there :)
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Re: M42 stroker build begins
« Reply #89 on: December 27, 2013, 07:21:32 PM »
How does the rest of the shop feel about your build now?
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