M40-M42 Conversion

Post Wed May 04, 2005 2:52 pm

Having a major dilema here.

I am the proud owner of one of the very last of the E30 tourers FSH 1994 L reg Lux in maritius blue with eibach springs/red dot pads M3 sterring wheel ect.
It is a lovely car and Iam very attached to it.

My only issue is knowing that the M40 will chew up yet another cam in about 30-40000 miles it will also be due a new cat and lambra probe,also I want a few more horses and a bit more torque.

Ignoring my mechanics advice about more horses by a 325i tourer, I have purchased a top notch low mileage M42 complete lump, ECU, loom etc off Karan for the conversion.

I have also purchased a mint 318i FSH saloon with a knackered Cam.

I intend to drop in the M42 into the tourer take the touring engine out and drop in the saloon.

Every garage I have spoke to about doin the M42 conversion has said the same...WHY?? it will cost a lot and you will take away the originality and FSH from the car.

What would you do in my situation.

cheers..Mak

Post Wed May 04, 2005 3:09 pm

Originality is all well and good but its you that drives the thing,i learnt along time ago not to listen to other peoples advice(unless its life threatening

) and do what you want to do!

I say do it and enjoy it mate! :lol:

Post Wed May 04, 2005 3:32 pm

go for it mate. it's your car. worst that could really happen is you waste a bit of money not ideal but it wouldn't be the end of the world.

Post Wed May 04, 2005 5:58 pm

Go for it.

I want to do this conversion eventually.

Post Wed May 04, 2005 6:34 pm

Thanks guys for the moral support.

Iam gonna do it and have decided not to give it to a garage to do.
They are just not interested except (Mosley motorsport).

Any one in the Manchester Area fancy getting their hands dirty and giving me a lift with the conversion.....Ãƒ”šÃ‚£

Cheers.....Mak

Post Wed May 04, 2005 6:57 pm

Go for it mate. Im probably gonna do the same in a couple of months. Ive got a nice IS sitting on the drive that was writen off up the arse, but the lump etc is all good.

For me its gonna be great as its cheap insurance still, cheap fuel, and the is lump has a bit more poke! I can buy all the bits off my bro for very cheap money and its gonna be well worth it i recon!

If youve got all the bits mate it should be quite easy, ive been told a couple of people that are in the know can do it in a day. It surely cant be too hard if youve got all the bits. Drop the engine with everything attached, undo the box, prop, vice versa on the other motor and then do the reverse!

I think for the conversion you need the

lump
gearbox
ECU/loom
prop

not sure of much else?

Post Wed May 04, 2005 7:09 pm

Hi Paul...... do it ureself it really is easy peasy...

any probs gimme a call and im sure i can help u... ive messed with m42s a fair bit now and i know my way round taking em out etc...

put the lump in ure tourer.... its done 60k miles and is a great engine...it goes well with the car....

remember any probs... call me,

u can pick prop and linkages up whenever from my dad aswell

cheers
Karan