m44 cam regrind help

[Venom]

I'm curious about cams.  I am aware about shcrick cams are good but they are cost prohibitive for me currently.  I have a basic understanding of cams, I understand their job and that lift/duration effects them in both positive and negative ways.

What I would ideally like to do is get some cams reground but I'm not sure of what specs I'd be asking a machine shop for?

So I have a the following:

I have my daily high miler e36 with an M42 with a nasty chain rattle.

I have another out of the car M44 engine and box.

I also have another E36 with an M44 and box (suspected head gasket) still in another car of mine that I am breaking for parts.

I have also recently bought another E36 M44 car with low miles.


The original intent was to replace the m42 engine in my daily with the M44 engine and box I bought, but then I bought another car to break for parts, this has an M44 with a suspected head gasket failure.  To further complicate the story a peach of a car, M44 also, with low miles came up needing some minor body work and a few other things so I bought that also to replace the daily.

So, I now have a few spare parts to say the least!

What cams, what engine?? Thanks

[Darky]

Hi Venom
Depends on what you want.
But i give you a bit of info and see if that helps.
M42 head is the best for reving
M44 head is the best for fuel economy
M44 block with its larger capacity is capable of the most power for normally aspirated.
However the the m42 crank is best fof forced induction as it is stronger.
M44 ecu and maf wins in the electronics department and throatle response.
Hope that helps
Cheers Rohan