Author Topic: '94 engine into a '91? (Read 2626 times)

SnPaC · « **on:** February 03, 2009, 02:08:04 PM »

It is my understanding that the '94 318is also has the M42. Are there any major differences?

xwill112x · « **Reply #1 on:** February 03, 2009, 05:37:12 PM »

intake manifold is diffrent, and the oil pan is diffrent.
it also has knock sensors.

some people say the hood wont clear the motor with a e36 motor, but it does...

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colin86325 · « **Reply #2 on:** February 03, 2009, 07:12:01 PM »

Headers are different, too.

papercutout · « **Reply #3 on:** February 04, 2009, 11:50:39 AM »

What is different about the oil pan?

I've got sump clearance issues, so anything thats shallower is great IMO! I've got a '91 M42, and if the E36 M42 sump is shallower, sounds like a good idea. (just chucking idea's around...)

xwill112x · « **Reply #4 on:** February 04, 2009, 05:42:27 PM »

Quote from: papercutout;65917

What is different about the oil pan?

I've got sump clearance issues, so anything thats shallower is great IMO! I've got a '91 M42, and if the E36 M42 sump is shallower, sounds like a good idea. (just chucking idea's around...)

its 1 piece instead of 2

papercutout · « **Reply #5 on:** February 05, 2009, 02:32:50 PM »

Different shape too, just seen one on UK ebay:

colin86325 · « **Reply #6 on:** February 05, 2009, 08:25:32 PM »

E36 pan interferes with the swaybar on the E30.