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by 2002is
Mon Apr 07, 2008 6:21 pm
Forum: M40 / M42 Engines
Topic: 318i to 318is engine twin cam conversion. Plus m42 2.1 Build
Replies: 78
Views: 7291

Re:

M42 loom, different ecu and sensors on M40
by 2002is
Mon Apr 07, 2008 3:52 pm
Forum: M40 / M42 Engines
Topic: 318i to 318is engine twin cam conversion. Plus m42 2.1 Build
Replies: 78
Views: 7291

Re: 318i to 318is engine twin cam conversion. Help and advic

um didnt know about the e36 rack that sounds good
£50 for a pallet sounds even better
by 2002is
Sun Apr 06, 2008 5:59 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: exhaust
Replies: 1
Views: 95

exhaust

can anybody tell me if it is at all possible to fit an e36 exhaust to an e30?
chopping etc is ok but a complete reweld/rework NOWAY!
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by 2002is
Sat Apr 05, 2008 11:31 pm
Forum: M40 / M42 Engines
Topic: 318i to 318is engine twin cam conversion. Plus m42 2.1 Build
Replies: 78
Views: 7291

Re: 318i to 318is engine twin cam conversion. Help and advic

use all e30 m42 stuff not e36
dont have a clue about e36 or m40 all i know is the m42 e30 stuff FELL IN according to the seller of the car i bought
he didnt change the crossmember, sump, pick up pipe he just changed bolt for bolt m42 e30 full engine, loom, ecu bla bla bla
by 2002is
Sat Apr 05, 2008 11:16 pm
Forum: M40 / M42 Engines
Topic: 318i to 318is engine twin cam conversion. Plus m42 2.1 Build
Replies: 78
Views: 7291

Re: 318i to 318is engine twin cam conversion. Help and advic

bolt for bolt fit using all e30 stuff i bought the car done as i wanted the running gear but when i took it to the rolling road and it made 136bhp i was a bit disapionted as this was the full potential the engine had (thought it would be better tuned, new plugs, etc) so when a m3 came up cheap i bou...
by 2002is
Sat Apr 05, 2008 11:10 pm
Forum: M40 / M42 Engines
Topic: 318i to 318is engine twin cam conversion. Plus m42 2.1 Build
Replies: 78
Views: 7291

Re: 318i to 318is engine twin cam conversion. Help and advic

oh yea and its got a tech 2 wheel and gear knob
power steering, remote central locking, eletric front windows
by 2002is
Sat Apr 05, 2008 11:08 pm
Forum: M40 / M42 Engines
Topic: 318i to 318is engine twin cam conversion. Plus m42 2.1 Build
Replies: 78
Views: 7291

Re: 318i to 318is engine twin cam conversion. Help and advic

he he i got a 318is in a touring for sale with goodies on it as well want £750 no offers for whole csr jan 2009 mot, chipped M42 engine made 136bhp on rollers last month, sat in garage since!!! lowered h&r springs, strut brace, clifford full closer alarm, tow bar, speakers and cd player, 15"bbs mo...
by 2002is
Sat Apr 05, 2008 11:02 pm
Forum: M40 / M42 Engines
Topic: 318i to 318is engine twin cam conversion. Plus m42 2.1 Build
Replies: 78
Views: 7291

Re: 318i to 318is engine twin cam conversion. Help and advic

2 clutches
dual mass and normal, but your 318 clutch should fit
you putting this in the touring?
by 2002is
Sat Apr 05, 2008 10:45 pm
Forum: M40 / M42 Engines
Topic: 318i to 318is engine twin cam conversion. Plus m42 2.1 Build
Replies: 78
Views: 7291

Re: 318i to 318is engine twin cam conversion. Help and advic

i thought the manifold was different as well
e30-e36
by 2002is
Wed Jan 23, 2008 7:55 am
Forum: Motorsport / Track Day
Topic: Bedford track day 23rd Feb
Replies: 225
Views: 7525

Re:

can i have 1st dibs if anybody pulls out/changes their mind/ cant go? thank you Sorry I cant do that for you - but if you contact Circuit days, speak to Chris and get your name down he might be able to help you out. It's also worth noting that if you're local it would be worth turning up anyway. Th...
by 2002is
Wed Jan 23, 2008 12:14 am
Forum: Group Buys and Discounts
Topic: ROTREX S/C last day Monday 10th Feb !
Replies: 57
Views: 3434

Re: ROTREX supercharger kits

would love a complete 'you do all the hard bits for me' kit for a M42
im fitting the M42 in a 2002
can you help?
by 2002is
Tue Jan 22, 2008 9:23 pm
Forum: Motorsport / Track Day
Topic: Bedford track day 23rd Feb
Replies: 225
Views: 7525

Re:

can i have 1st dibs if anybody pulls out/changes their mind/ cant go?
thank you
by 2002is
Wed Jan 09, 2008 11:46 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: ANY IDEA ON PRICE GENUINE 7&8X16 ALPINA WHEELS
Replies: 12
Views: 347

Re: ANY IDEA ON PRICE GENUINE 7&8X16 ALPINA WHEELS

trouble is ive seen some in similer condtion for £800 and ive also seen mint ones on ebay with no bids at £500 and didnt sell
any idea how much they were new?
by 2002is
Wed Jan 09, 2008 11:43 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Original Alpina rims?
Replies: 8
Views: 387

Re: Original Alpine rims?

they say alpina on them and the front are 7" the rear 8" wide
most people selling copies only have 4 the same, you can see the lip on the rears are wider than the fronts.
and as others have said matel lockable caps
by 2002is
Wed Jan 09, 2008 11:36 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: ANY IDEA ON PRICE GENUINE 7&8X16 ALPINA WHEELS
Replies: 12
Views: 347

ANY IDEA ON PRICE GENUINE 7&8X16 ALPINA WHEELS

my mate is selling his alpina wheels on ebay, i have them at my house and want to try and get them on my 1602, trouble is i wont be able to before the auction ends and he wont end early as he has biders on them, fair enough ill bid my price and if they wont fit ill resell them, just wondering what t...
by 2002is
Thu Jan 03, 2008 8:18 am
Forum: Engine Swaps / Forced Induction General Chat
Topic: e34 2.5 engine into e30 316.
Replies: 16
Views: 655

Re: e34 2.5 engine into e30 316.

can anybody advise as to...... what ratio i would be wanting for a M42 engine, standard 318i not IS gearbox all in a bmw 1602 on 185 60 13 tyres or 185 55 15 tyres? im looking at a diff from an E21 320is 3.91 lsd but its in the states and is $800 posted for that id rather have a bit more hasttle and...
by 2002is
Wed Jan 02, 2008 11:40 pm
Forum: Engine Swaps / Forced Induction General Chat
Topic: e34 2.5 engine into e30 316.
Replies: 16
Views: 655

Re: e34 2.5 engine into e30 316.

you dont need the sump e34 sump is fine to do it on the cheap go find a 320 in a brakers u need mounts prop gear selector and diff (if u have the money) the rest can be made to fit why do i need this lot? both cars are manual. whats the best/easy way out cant seem to find a e30 325 (12v) but there ...
by 2002is
Mon Dec 31, 2007 7:47 pm
Forum: Engine Swaps / Forced Induction General Chat
Topic: e34 2.5 engine into e30 316.
Replies: 16
Views: 655

Re: e34 2.5 engine into e30 316.

mates got a e30 325 engine gone
another mate has a e34 520 24v no longer wanted
was going to get the 520 engine and plonk it into the e30
will that be
a)easy to fit and already have parts needed to complete?
b)even worth doing???
by 2002is
Thu Dec 27, 2007 3:14 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Can you tow an E30 with a (A frame)
Replies: 34
Views: 893

Re: Can you tow an E30 with a (A frame)

i think im driving it as im getting a lift there now £0 petrol home £30 mot needs doing anyway £45-£50 possibly fix little problems in slough but yes you are correct if they are major failures then im in a spot for sure. the cars lowered so i think it will drag with a dolly PLUS still got th...
by 2002is
Thu Dec 27, 2007 11:54 am
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Can you tow an E30 with a (A frame)
Replies: 34
Views: 893

Re: Can you tow an E30 with a (A frame)

trailer will just take toooooooo long i think im going to go with the mot failure sheet idea who knows it might even pass! a frame im pretty sure wont work and as stated brakes may cause a bit of a problem the tow car is an E34 525 estate so no problem stopping just legal issuses here. i a framed th...
by 2002is
Thu Dec 27, 2007 11:26 am
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Can you tow an E30 with a (A frame)
Replies: 34
Views: 893

Re: Can you tow an E30 with a (A frame)

a frame needing a towbar LOL yea good piont LOL what the feck was i thinking about!! i was proberly thinking that somebody can collect the a frame without a tow bar but a dolly or trailer would ALWAYS need a tow bar i dont own an a frame but borrow one off a friend and the wife collects it for me wh...
by 2002is
Thu Dec 27, 2007 10:40 am
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Can you tow an E30 with a (A frame)
Replies: 34
Views: 893

Re: Can you tow an E30 with a (A frame)

so has anybody actually used an a frame with a e30?? me and my dad towed my old white e30 on an a frame but it wasnt a good idea, as you said the car wanted to go the opposite way everytime you turned unless the steering lock wass left on which you wasnt meant to do, but we got home from the 30 ish...
by 2002is
Thu Dec 27, 2007 12:16 am
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Can you tow an E30 with a (A frame)
Replies: 34
Views: 893

Re: Can you tow an E30 with a (A frame)

i know for 100% certain you cannot a frame an e34, i turn left the e34 goes straight on, i turn right.........yep e34 goes straight on, i go straight on the e34 wanders!!!! i went to scotland (from cornwall) and found out at 9.30pm that i needed to return with a trailer so i did! bloody 2400miles AN...