Difference between revisions of "M42"

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Identifying traits and Points of interesting the above photo:
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*Individual coil packs
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*Twin-cam rocker cover
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*Twin-choke throttle (no-visible)

Revision as of 20:32, 18 June 2008

An engine found in all E30 318iS cars and some early E36 cars.

Often referred to as an Engine crafted by God Himself.

In E30 form it's twin cam 16v 4cyl 1796cc.

The E36 version adds a serpentine belt front pulley system and a different intake manifold.


M42B18 Engine as fitted to an E30 318is:

M42B18 Engine.jpg

Identifying traits and Points of interesting the above photo:

  • Individual coil packs
  • Twin-cam rocker cover
  • Twin-choke throttle (no-visible)