m42 vs m44

Mon Sep 15, 2008 9:27 pm

can anyone tell me the differences between these engines and i presume the m44 is still a twin cam?i know its the e36 equivalent,however,just wondering the specific differences.thanks

Mon Sep 15, 2008 9:32 pm

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BMW_M44

Mon Sep 15, 2008 9:33 pm

m44 1.9 not as prefered as its not as revvy as the m42

m42 1.8 most people prefer them over the 1.9 m44's

the m44 is only found in e36

m42 was in e30 318is's and early e36 318is's

Mon Sep 15, 2008 10:25 pm

is the m44 still a twin cam then?

Mon Sep 15, 2008 10:26 pm

yes it is...my bad..thank you guys