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- Sun Dec 23, 2007 12:41 pm
- Forum: Engine Swaps / Forced Induction General Chat
- Topic: m42 turbo on megasquirt
- Replies: 17
- Views: 1613
Re: m42 turbo on megasquirt
No time to get anything started maybe after christmas.I have my beauty standing by the pavement using my mothers seat ibiza...its a shame for crying out loud but cant do anything right now!!!I have no time at all its rising hell at work got new girlfriend problems problems problems.....thanks for yo...
- Fri Dec 14, 2007 7:39 pm
- Forum: Engine Swaps / Forced Induction General Chat
- Topic: m42 turbo on megasquirt
- Replies: 17
- Views: 1613
Re: m42 turbo on megasquirt
No worries mate im sure im gonna need all the info i can get!!!
- Wed Dec 12, 2007 9:30 pm
- Forum: Engine Swaps / Forced Induction General Chat
- Topic: m42 turbo on megasquirt
- Replies: 17
- Views: 1613
Re: m42 turbo on megasquirt
forgot to mention im swiching to msii
- Wed Dec 12, 2007 9:01 pm
- Forum: Engine Swaps / Forced Induction General Chat
- Topic: m42 turbo on megasquirt
- Replies: 17
- Views: 1613
Re: m42 turbo on megasquirt
I think ill go for wasted spark but havent decided yet thanks for all the help my email is warlockm42@yahoo.gr you can send whatever you think may help.Ant i would apreciate some ign and fuel maps just to get things going lot to do before dyno dont worry!!!!
- Mon Dec 10, 2007 7:00 pm
- Forum: Engine Swaps / Forced Induction General Chat
- Topic: m42 turbo on megasquirt
- Replies: 17
- Views: 1613
Re: m42 turbo on megasquirt
Ok....any one else wants to try???Thanks for reply!!!!
- Sun Dec 09, 2007 2:59 pm
- Forum: Engine Swaps / Forced Induction General Chat
- Topic: m42 turbo on megasquirt
- Replies: 17
- Views: 1613
m42 turbo on megasquirt
Hi people i was wondering if someone has a basemap for ms1 to use on my m42 engine.ANY help is more than welcome. 
- Wed Oct 24, 2007 9:30 pm
- Forum: Engine Swaps / Forced Induction General Chat
- Topic: s50 turbo
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1533
Re: s50 turbo
Ok first i have to tell you its a 96 model OBDII. looking forward to 450HP (321HP now) Lets try to keep the budget around 5000GBP. A complete turbo kit would be great.I think compression ratio should be lowered to achieve this horsepower. An other think is that i need the engine to be reliable .I kn...
- Wed Oct 24, 2007 7:52 pm
- Forum: Engine Swaps / Forced Induction General Chat
- Topic: s50 turbo
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1533
s50 turbo
Hi people has anyone turboed an s50 3.2 engine? Is it a pain in the ass? Compression ratio is 11.3 should it be changed?I can use all the intel please be generous!!! Many thanks. 
- Wed Sep 12, 2007 6:26 pm
- Forum: Engine Swaps / Forced Induction General Chat
- Topic: turbo oil return line...
- Replies: 11
- Views: 470
Re: turbo oil return line...
Ok thanks guys i guess i ll use a drill after all... oil sump is just fine...
- Tue Sep 11, 2007 9:47 pm
- Forum: Engine Swaps / Forced Induction General Chat
- Topic: turbo oil return line...
- Replies: 11
- Views: 470
Re: turbo oil return line...
Has to be higher than oil level...
- Tue Sep 11, 2007 9:28 pm
- Forum: Engine Swaps / Forced Induction General Chat
- Topic: turbo oil return line...
- Replies: 11
- Views: 470
turbo oil return line...
Hi guys just wanted to ask if there is a way to return oil from turbo on a m42 engine without drilling the block or other parts .I i have to drill were is the safest spot to do it ???
- Tue Sep 11, 2007 7:49 pm
- Forum: Engine Swaps / Forced Induction General Chat
- Topic: PROFILE GASKET +DECOMPRESSION PLATE
- Replies: 9
- Views: 732
curil-t???
Curil-t is the sealing non setting compound i suposse??? as for the longer bolts i will have to order them since i dont think im gonna find them here in Greece...any ideas??? Any way i think in m42 the bolts are long enough. can any one confirm this???
- Tue Sep 11, 2007 6:30 pm
- Forum: Engine Swaps / Forced Induction General Chat
- Topic: PROFILE GASKET +DECOMPRESSION PLATE
- Replies: 9
- Views: 732
PROBLEM SOLVER...
here you go thanks for your help

- Tue Sep 11, 2007 6:17 pm
- Forum: Engine Swaps / Forced Induction General Chat
- Topic: PROFILE GASKET +DECOMPRESSION PLATE
- Replies: 9
- Views: 732
Re: PROBLEM SOLVED...
Want my yahoo code or can you please tell me how to show the image in here??
- Tue Sep 11, 2007 6:06 pm
- Forum: Engine Swaps / Forced Induction General Chat
- Topic: PROFILE GASKET +DECOMPRESSION PLATE
- Replies: 9
- Views: 732
PROBLEM SOLVED...
I talked to Mike from ferriday this guy is a pro... He told me that two plates are included in the decompression plate kit to solve the profile gasket problem and even send me a pic of them to print on paper cut them and make sure they fit.They are made at the exact shape and dimension as the ruber ...
- Mon Sep 10, 2007 9:52 pm
- Forum: Engine Swaps / Forced Induction General Chat
- Topic: PROFILE GASKET +DECOMPRESSION PLATE
- Replies: 9
- Views: 732
Re: PROFILE GASKET +DECOMPRESSION PLATE
I need to lower compression in order to turbo boost the engine.If i do this little haircut, the pistons are more likely to brake i can allways change pistons with forged ones and get the compression i need but i cant afford this right now....therefore i have chosen the decompression plate.I was thin...
- Mon Sep 10, 2007 5:37 pm
- Forum: E30 Technical Help
- Topic: ALLEN BOLT
- Replies: 0
- Views: 55
ALLEN BOLT
Hi guys i have one question: on m40 and m42 engines theres an allen bolt located on the oil filter housing on the front side of the engine almost opposite to the oil pressure sender location. Does any one knows its use?Does oil have pressure inside this bolt (seems like plug)or it can be used as an ...
- Mon Sep 10, 2007 5:12 pm
- Forum: Engine Swaps / Forced Induction General Chat
- Topic: PROFILE GASKET +DECOMPRESSION PLATE
- Replies: 9
- Views: 732
PROFILE GASKET +DECOMPRESSION PLATE
Hi guys i have one more for you so here we go...I will use a decompression plate on my M42 engine it will be 3mm thick. Will i have problems with the profile gasket???All engine is rebuild using new components.The engine head will stand 3mm higher so is there a possibility that profile gasket may le...
- Mon Sep 10, 2007 4:44 pm
- Forum: Engine Swaps / Forced Induction General Chat
- Topic: M42 TURBO MANIFOLD
- Replies: 4
- Views: 465
Re: M42 TURBO MANIFOLD
Thakns all of you for replying ill see what i can do.As for the e-bay manifold its not bad at all.I recently bought one for a M20 engine and it looks ok concidering the money i paid.It cannot be compared with the ones made by 666fabrication but its more than good quality and fits on the engine witho...
- Sun Sep 09, 2007 3:26 pm
- Forum: Engine Swaps / Forced Induction General Chat
- Topic: M42 TURBO MANIFOLD
- Replies: 4
- Views: 465
M42 TURBO MANIFOLD
Hi guys i know most of you run 6cylinder engines but i cant have this luxury here in greece,so i have to stick with my M42 engine.I was wondering if any one knows were i can buy a turbo ex.manifold in Europe.It has to be for top mount turbo with a T3 flange.I know 666fabrication but it is too expens...
- Sun Sep 02, 2007 9:08 pm
- Forum: Engine Swaps / Forced Induction General Chat
- Topic: DECOMPRESSION
- Replies: 5
- Views: 710
Re: DECOMPRESSION
I may order a dec. plate from this guy but i think you only use one head gasket plus a special high temp non setting sealant.Two head gaskets are more likely to blow when you have a turbo on your engine so it gose like engine block+headgasket+dec. plate +sealant+engine head.That way you have two all...
- Tue Aug 28, 2007 9:22 pm
- Forum: Engine Swaps / Forced Induction General Chat
- Topic: DECOMPRESSION
- Replies: 5
- Views: 710
DECOMPRESSION
Hi guys, i need to lower compression on my M42 engine.I dont want to change my pistons.I need to find a multilayer head gasket or a decompression plate.Which is the best solution?Does any one know were to find this kind of parts?Any ideas are welcome !!!
- Sat Jun 30, 2007 11:16 am
- Forum: Engine Swaps / Forced Induction General Chat
- Topic: M42 TURBO
- Replies: 2
- Views: 275
Re: M42 TURBO
OK THANKS
- Fri Jun 29, 2007 9:06 pm
- Forum: Engine Swaps / Forced Induction General Chat
- Topic: M42 TURBO
- Replies: 2
- Views: 275
M42 TURBO
Hi all!! I NEED SOME HELP TURBOCHARGING MY M42 ENGINE(sorry for capittal letters keybord isnt working properly...anyway i would really like to know which are the modifications a have to make to have a reliable rather than strong engine. LETS SAY WORK 0.6 BAR ON A T25 . WHAT COMPRESION RATIO SOHULD I...
- Sun Jun 03, 2007 10:36 pm
- Forum: E30 Technical Help
- Topic: ECU rev limiter
- Replies: 17
- Views: 1594
Re: ECU rev limiter
Check the AFM flap for smooth operation some times oil makes deposits making it dificult to open. Chek the inlet manifold for cracks or loose bolds check every hose (air ,vacuum, oil fume hoses) by hand dont depend on propane.Also check the fuel presure regulator.Try to close the fuel return hose wh...
- Fri Jun 01, 2007 10:56 pm
- Forum: E30 Technical Help
- Topic: AIR FLOW METER TO MAF CONVERSION
- Replies: 4
- Views: 381
AIR FLOW METER TO MAF CONVERSION
Hi guys i want to get rid of the airflow meter on a m42 engine got any sugestions? If i find a maf whith the same output voltage will it work? I think that if i get a maf or map sensor that works on the same voltage my airflow meter does and use a temperature sensor simillar to the one my airflow me...
- Fri Jun 01, 2007 10:30 pm
- Forum: E30 Technical Help
- Topic: ECU rev limiter
- Replies: 17
- Views: 1594
Re: ECU rev limiter
CHECK UR SPARK PLUG CABLES! MESURE THE REESISTANSE AND CHECK THE ENDS FOR FAULTY CONTACTS. ALSO CHECK UR CAMSHAFT SPROCKETS MAYBE THERE LOOSE .FINALLY CHECK UR VALVE COVER FOR LEAKS.OIL GOES INTO THE SPARK PLUG HOUSING AND SHORT SIRCUITS THE SPARK PLUGS. ITS THE MOST INSANE REASONS THAT I CAN THINK ...
- Sun Feb 19, 2006 10:48 pm
- Forum: E30 Technical Help
- Topic: Rev counter - this is a good 'un !!
- Replies: 4
- Views: 375
- Sun Feb 19, 2006 9:34 pm
- Forum: E30 Technical Help
- Topic: e30 320i headlight washers and wipers not working
- Replies: 5
- Views: 387
- Sun Feb 19, 2006 9:32 pm
- Forum: E30 Technical Help
- Topic: Fuel problem
- Replies: 3
- Views: 367
First thing u have to do is not to give ur car to ur girlfriend BIG mistake trust me on this...u have to check ur fuel level sender its located under the back seat some times the floater stucks thats why u dont have good readings u have to remove the black metal plate then the 3 cable socket and the...
- Sat Feb 18, 2006 11:54 pm
- Forum: E30 BMW Chat
- Topic: Is this another way of telling that you've got a LSD?
- Replies: 23
- Views: 1848
Even when u have an LSD that doesnt mean it works properly.IF u jack the car and both wheels turn the same way its an LSD.If the inside discs are worn badly they slip and the LSD works allmost like a normal diff... After u r sure whether its an LSD or not have it checked to see if it works right.Rem...
- Sat Feb 18, 2006 11:37 pm
- Forum: In Car Entertainment
- Topic: 6x9's in the shelf
- Replies: 3
- Views: 358
- Sat Feb 18, 2006 11:32 pm
- Forum: E30 Technical Help
- Topic: bloody ball joints
- Replies: 3
- Views: 356
- Sat Feb 18, 2006 11:26 pm
- Forum: E30 Technical Help
- Topic: windscreen washers not working
- Replies: 9
- Views: 621
- Sat Feb 18, 2006 11:21 pm
- Forum: E30 Technical Help
- Topic: car stereo heating
- Replies: 4
- Views: 185
