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2002maniac

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« on: January 29, 2007, 01:10:53 PM »
M42 powered '02

I think this would be a hell of a car.

Discuss.

(please dont move to FS section. I just want to provoke discussion)
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RED IS 91

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« Reply #1 on: January 29, 2007, 01:39:08 PM »
That thing is nice .
I want it bad but ....................
Wonder what the reserve is ?
That motor looks awfully tight in there...
« Last Edit: January 29, 2007, 01:41:49 PM by RED IS 91 »
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« Reply #2 on: January 29, 2007, 01:41:19 PM »
Don't look!  It gave me wood.   Suppose they would swap for my 318is?
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« Reply #3 on: January 29, 2007, 02:19:16 PM »
That is pretty much the exact same specs as my 2002tii minus the M42 motor. I do have a spare one and it has occured to me to swap it in but wouldn't be worth it as my tii motor puts out more power.
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« Reply #4 on: January 29, 2007, 02:28:12 PM »
As much as I love tii's, the M42 is a much better motor in every way.

does your tii get 30mpg?  :D
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« Reply #5 on: January 29, 2007, 02:28:40 PM »
Quote from: Choking Hazard;18392
Don't look!  It gave me wood.   Suppose they would swap for my 318is?



I was thinking the same thing about a trade ?????
 If you had that would you trade for a 318IS , Don't think so....

oh yea , I also got a woody. Too bad I'm at work and not home with the little woman.
OH BABY !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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« Reply #6 on: January 30, 2007, 11:14:00 AM »
Quote from: 2002maniac;18400
As much as I love tii's, the M42 is a much better motor in every way.

does your tii get 30mpg?  :D


I do agree and I'm contemplating on possibly throwing in a spare M42 into it. The  m42 motor is obviously a newer motor with newer technology but given the fact that my Tii motor is 33yo motor with the same power levels, I think it's pretty impressive in it's own rights. The m42 is refined and does most things better but sometimes, the quirks of older motors are fun to put up with, just like with older cars.

I originally was going for a tii original resoration but if things change, I will definitely consider swapping in the M42.
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« Reply #7 on: January 30, 2007, 12:34:36 PM »
I think it depends of the 2002's condition. If it is low miles - less than 50K - it should be restored to original. 50-100K is iffy depending on condition but not if it's a tii. Over 100K miles, go for the M42 even with a tii.
Of course, if you're in the zone, reason is irrelevant.
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« Reply #8 on: January 30, 2007, 12:47:43 PM »
Funny how I was just discussing this with a buddy of mine.  He's in the process of building an s2 and I was going to be his nemesis and attempt an m42 '02. All the readings to date seem to say this to be the hardest motor (within reason) from the e30 chassis to put into the 2002.

I think it's the best motor even if you have to custom fab. Some adorn the m42 with all the mod options however I think this would be wonderful.

Now - I just have to resist the urge to drive an 02 for a year and I'll be ok :p
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« Reply #9 on: January 30, 2007, 04:17:52 PM »
wouldn't an S14 be better? aside from the fact it's more expensive
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« Reply #10 on: January 30, 2007, 06:02:06 PM »
i think i remember reading an internet article on that car, and how much of a horridswap it was.

steering rack needs to be swapped for an e21 unit and some other stuff. im guessing sump clearance, and i think i remember someone mentioning hood clearance.

M42 2002, 2002iS, would still be one of my ultimate projects/cars. i'm sure its doable, well, anything is doable. even run it on twin webers to keep the old skool look. thatd help hood clearance too. haha.

So, 2002iS, with an m42b21, huge cams and carbs. turbo flares and deep 15s. Excuse me for a sec.
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« Reply #11 on: January 30, 2007, 09:38:25 PM »
I wish i could find the page... But someone did detail the m42 2002 swap... It sounded like a ton of work...  not to derail this thread... But has anyone ever seen daniel cooper's s14 powered 2002? Or the twin turbo 2002 that was in roundel a few months back? Oh jeepers!
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« Reply #12 on: January 30, 2007, 09:47:26 PM »
Quote from: Febi Guibo;18508
I wish i could find the page... But someone did detail the m42 2002 swap... It sounded like a ton of work...  not to derail this thread... But has anyone ever seen daniel cooper's s14 powered 2002? Or the twin turbo 2002 that was in roundel a few months back? Oh jeepers!


http://www.m2bmw.com/cooper.htm

its in my favorites... :)
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« Reply #13 on: January 30, 2007, 10:19:04 PM »
this was in my faves

M44 2002
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« Reply #14 on: January 30, 2007, 10:19:52 PM »
Quote from: dude8383;18510
http://www.m2bmw.com/cooper.htm

its in my favorites... :)



it's sad to think that all those engines come from dead E30 M3s...
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