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by hardrada_
Wed May 15, 2019 11:53 am
Forum: M40 / M42 Engines
Topic: E30 M42 swap infomation
Replies: 210
Views: 212491

Re: Thinking of fittng an M42?

Hi, I've been thinking for quite a long time about fitting an M42 instead of the trusty old M40 in my E30. This thread proves really useful, thanks to anyone who contributed, cheers! I have but one question: I know that the M42 block features oil jets, while the M40 does not. Are there any more diff...
by hardrada_
Thu Sep 22, 2016 5:33 pm
Forum: M40 / M42 Engines
Topic: Requesting M40B16 dyno graph
Replies: 0
Views: 292

Requesting M40B16 dyno graph

Hello, I've got a kind of a weird request. I'm currently an automotive engineer student, and I've got a homework that is to create a virtual model of any given car. Of course, I chose my own E30, though I lack a few informations. So if anyone has a dyno graph of a stock M40B16 engine, I'd be really ...
by hardrada_
Wed Aug 31, 2016 7:35 am
Forum: M40 / M42 Engines
Topic: Possible M42 stroker build?
Replies: 1
Views: 582

Possible M42 stroker build?

Hello, I'm hoping I'm writing in the correct thread. So my question is that I'm planning to build a M42 stroker using M47 crank, M42 pistonheads with M40 piston rods. That way no bore increasing needed, only machine works are with the crankshaft. Is that a possible way, and how big increase in power...