Author Topic: E36 m42 to E30? (Read 20778 times)

zuoom · « **Reply #15 on:** September 09, 2009, 10:02:31 PM »

E30 manifold.

http://www.m42club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=9445

http://www.m42club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=8827
*this one is with a supercharger.

tony92ic · « **Reply #16 on:** September 16, 2009, 10:22:42 PM »

wasn't the e36 m42 rated for more torque? I thought that was the point of the more complicated intake.

fabe · « **Reply #17 on:** September 16, 2009, 10:57:03 PM »

the E36 M42 is rated for better low end torque but allegedly more restrictive at high rpm...

oomesh · « **Reply #18 on:** September 17, 2009, 04:20:00 AM »

Quote from: fabe;78562

the E36 M42 is rated for better low end torque but allegedly more restrictive at high rpm...

Thanks for the info. was there different types of m42 in e36? i mean from 1991 to 1999. I know it changed to m44. but the m42, was there any improvements made to the engine (obd, torque,...)?

fabe · « **Reply #19 on:** September 17, 2009, 05:55:41 AM »

there were changes to the belting system and the coil pack... Early E36M42 has similar belts running the AC, Power Steering etc (3 V belts) ... Later model used the flat BK belts 1 for the alternator, power steering and water pump. and 1 for the AC. So 2 belts only..

not sure about other differences.

JOMARO · « **Reply #20 on:** September 17, 2009, 12:10:07 PM »

Quote from: 1991 E30 M42;74003

Is the e30 an m40 or m42 car?

it was an m40 car

JOMARO · « **Reply #21 on:** September 17, 2009, 12:19:04 PM »

Quote from: oomesh;78062

were you using the e36 m42 intake manifold?
by the way, was the swap easy?
didnt you have any prob with exhaust manifold? (if it is a RHD E30)
thanks for sharing

yes i m using the e36 m42 intake mani,

i ve used the e36 exhaust mani,and the Y shapped tube which i had to heat to adapt it in that tight space , not that hard ...but again my car is LHD

oomesh · « **Reply #22 on:** September 18, 2009, 02:13:56 AM »

Is this an m44 or m42? whats the physical difference?
1. http://www.tradecarview.com/used_car/japan%20car/bmw/3+series/748872/photo/?sid=300&pn=2
2. http://www.tradecarview.com/used_car/japan%20car/bmw/3+series/539471/photo/?sid=300&pn=3

wannam42 · « **Reply #23 on:** January 31, 2011, 10:48:39 PM »

This is LATE but...

The second link shows an E36 M42 but not the last version. The clues:

1. metal oil filter cap
2. serpentine belt
3. crankcase vent nipple is located at the back of the head cover
4. E36 chassis LOL

nomade30 · « **Reply #24 on:** February 01, 2011, 01:05:48 AM »

To get everything verified what is need to swap on e36 m42 wiring is ECU, Harness, Knock Sensors, and extend the coil wiring. I want to just make sure because I want to adapt the knock sensors for tuning.

LoukakIS · « **Reply #25 on:** February 07, 2011, 02:23:43 PM »

Hallo, could somebody who knows please tell me if the intake manifold of the E30's M42 can fit to an E36?

NisseJ�rnet · « **Reply #26 on:** February 12, 2011, 11:10:31 AM »

Quote from: LoukakIS;101230

Hallo, could somebody who knows please tell me if the intake manifold of the E30's M42 can fit to an E36?

Into a E36 chassi or to a E36 M42 engine? It will fit on the E36 engine.

LoukakIS · « **Reply #27 on:** February 13, 2011, 03:23:19 AM »

On the shassi I ment,sorry. Will the hood close?