ADVICE NEEDED E30 M42 Head

[Ex-m20_owner]

Im building a E30 m42 head but I would appreciate any suggestions, in a mild built head. I am going to use the vw lifters I found the part number for them. I wanted to know about using the 6MM valves from the E36 m42... are they a direct swap with the 6MM valve guides? I know the valves are the same size but is the length the same? also what other parts would I need. are the valve keepers different? any one help ?

[Wise Old Dog]

AFAIK, everything is the same. You can verify the keepers and retainers by going to realoem.com.
Do you have a e36 head to pull parts from?
Why not just rebuild it instead?
Valves are expensive.
The VW lifters work well.

[kevo__]

what valve clearance do you run with the vw lifters chaps? and what are the part numbers of them? also does anyone have a how to?
cheers
Kev

[Wise Old Dog]

The VW lifters are hydraulic = no clearance

[kevo__]

cheers for that, i thought they were solid lifters though? i take it they are just lighter than the bmw ones then?
Kev